11-03-2024, 06:59 PM
PeterB wrote:
I understand all that you all have said (particularly Ted and Lemon Drop), it's just that... I don't put anything past this guy and his cronies, and I also think all bets are off in regard to this election and the outcome/consequences.
I fully expect that along the way, there will be some violence, definite legal wrangling, and likely a decision ending up being finally made by SCOTUS***. (For example, they might overturn the 2022 Reform Act as being unconstitutional, through I'm not sure on what grounds... I'm sure they'll come up with something.)
I would not underestimate the desperation of some of these folks, especially their orange god, since a loss for him means likely additional convictions and possible jail time.
***Edit: oh, and meanwhile, our enemies abroad are laughing at the chaos and seeming lack of unity. Regardless of the outcome, there's been a definite erosion of generally accepted norms and trust in the system.
Well... Biden could declare that the following act of his is an official act (neener, neener Shameful Six) and just do it:
Declare that the popular vote winner is the next president so we don't need to bother with all that Electoral College nonsense and Congressional approval thing.
It would unleash a firestorm but if Trump gets into office we'll end up even worse off.