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In reply to the discussion: Hillary Clinton just floated the possibility of contesting the 2016 election [View all]delisen
(7,294 posts)Once we agree upon that , it is part of history and can make significant changes to our election process.
If there is a flaw in our constitutional process we need to start addressing it but we also operate with political and cultural rules. Do not underestimate the power of these.
Trump is not the worst possible outcome. a megalomaniac could get into office who pushes the nuclear button minutes after inauguration and there are many other lesser scenarios that could be very destructive.
We have lived with a norm for generations that political candidates can say anything and not be held accountable for outright lies. In the 21st century this may have to change that folkway.
The emergence of fact checkers is recent, and suggests we are heading in that direction anyway.
If Mueller proves that the interference in our Election 2016 was criminal and Democrats
were in power in Congress, what do you think they could do to achieve justice?
What happens if Pence was involved in election malfeasance or some other crime. Do you think they would do nothing or simply agree to an illegitimate president's nominee for a replacement?
We are in a fluid situation and openings will arise. This is one reason that we need to counter the unproven suggestions that Trump won because some underemployed, low-income men in rust belt states were sending a message.
