Naw, they aren't planning a coup.

If the GOP was smart enough to pull it off, they would have done so right after 9/11.

Tanks in the streets by the new year.

"Je MARIE!!!, donc je suis"

They are definitely going to try to start a war with China with a bogus "report" that Covid was a biological weapon of war. This is such a typical Republican playbook and yet it's even more batshit crazy, insane and scary than their usual means of keeping power.

Just as Russia is hacking almost every intelligence and defense agency in the country. Something is up and it isn’t good.

Mixed signal. He's planning a coup, but he's NOT an anti-masker?

For a coup you need a military. The joint chiefs of staff will not obey the orders of trump to overthrow the US government and they certainly aren’t going to listen to the goons installed at the pentagon who have only been there for a few weeks.

Well according to the rules it only takes one Senator to object to accepting the electoral college results and Tuberville, the new guy from Alabama, has indicated he will be that guy...except he hasn't been sworn in yet...

Oh they are planning a coup all right. It's just that they didn't expect the pandemic and how it would make them lose the election. Or they would have planned it earlier.

If the coup doesn't succeed it will only because they ran out of time as there was no resistance from the DP.

R8 yes but then the house and senate vote and they will both vote to reject the challenge. Challenging the EC count in congress is nothing more than theater, it will not change the results.

I wanted a coup to keep Obama in office, but y'all didn't listen.

It's only fascism when Republicans do it. When Democrats do it, it's a necessary bulwark against fascism.

[quote] For a coup you need a military. The joint chiefs of staff will not obey the orders of trump to overthrow the US government and they certainly aren’t going to listen to the goons installed at the pentagon who have only been there for a few weeks.

You’ve soothed me. This bastard is giving me anxiety and a headache. Thanks to more levelheaded posters like you, I feel better.

They might still pull it off.

If General McCaffrey is concerned, I’m concerned. And he is. Something isn’t right.

R15 Oh, come the fuck on; he cannot do this. And how appropriate to wait until Friday.

Someone get the fuck in here and explain this bullshit away with intelligence and legalese.

Unclench, people:

[quote]A defense official told Pentagon press in an emailed statement that the meetings were canceled due to competing priorities. The meetings, the official explained, are expected to be rescheduled for after the holidays, a two-week break agreed to by both the Pentagon and the Biden transition team.

R17, sure, Jan. Everyone is just fine with this...

Yall know som Qunan incel starts threads like this everyday to wond you up. Right?

Look. It goes like this. It takes one Senator and one House member to object, OK. They'll get that. Then, it goes to the full Senate and the House for a vote. The House will be fine. The Senate, under McConnell, will be fine. Because every Democrat, every independent and enough Republicans will vote to accept the Electoral college vote will do it.

Look. If Trump were behaving right now it might be more of a problem. But it is now accepted that he is mentally ill and he is fucking up everything. Vaccine sitting in a warehouse because they have not been told where to take the vaccine? Really? Cyber attack by Russia? Now the Department of Defense is cancelling transition meetings and refusing access to the Biden team? WTF?

Trump's increasingly irrational public behavior is more than concerning. And it is something they are all worried about. And McConnell is watching Georgia closely. Because there's a very real possibility he may lose both seats. He is definitely losing one of them.

What does Oprah say?

Has Loretta Lynn commented?

The only thing saving this democracy is that the Trump Administration and Trump are not smart. Evil geniuses could append this country easily. It’s obvious now that checks and balances don’t actually do much checking and balancing.

[quote] Evil geniuses could append this country easily.

What do you think they would add to it? More states?

I still think all this stuff has more to do with a coverup and trying to sabotage the Biden admin than it is an actual overthrow of the US government.

[quote] Has Loretta Lynn commented?

Y'all need Crisco for a coup.

R24 First time being called out for grammar. I feel like I have finally arrived. Thanks, Oh, dear!

Or spelling?

R28 😂

[quote] I feel like I have finally arrived.

That’s how an Englishman cums.

“Oh, oh, I’m arriving!”

“Well don’t arrive on me, mate!”

Homosexuals Love Drama

When in doubt just check Twitter, if they're not freaking out about something it's no biggy

This isn't even trending

They are definitely planning a coup. The new AG will arrest Biden

Please keep the concern trolling about Orange Caligula staging a coup to one thread. TIA!

That thread is worth it for r263’s video alone.

Do you think Trump is homo?

He does love & live for drama!

Here's the thing: People are seeing all of this "crazy" from the right. All of these "proud" morons threatening this or that. All of these low IQ elected idiots threatening to stop Biden becoming president...

IF there is an actual, real attempt to take away the will of the overwhelming majority of voters rather than the current noise, there is no protecting Trump, his family or any of his shit voters. There are more of us and if they attempt to install a Fascist Russian imbecilic puppet for life, they're fucking done. They haven't yet unleashed the hate and anger of those who want Trump out.

They are in for a world of pain if they take this beyond their dumb, baseless lawsuits and shrieking.

If Trump attempts a further coup it’ll be a good way for him to end up with his head on a spike.

[quote] They are definitely going to try to start a war with China with a bogus "report" that Covid was a biological weapon of war.

If "they" were going to do that, it would have been before the election. The crap going on right now is last ditch Trump toady bullshit. If it had any chance of succeeding, or gaining the full support of the Republican party, McConnell would not have congratulated Biden.

Silly Sodomites

How many times do we need to tell you, this is a way for Trump to raise money.

Nothing more.

He's just not that clever.

Looking in from across the pond, I doubt Trump and his cronies built up that much rapport and goodwill with the military to pull off a coup.

Just in time for Christmas r39. That’d be nice!

The Biden team is saying it never agreed to any pause.

Everyone who has worked on a transition team has said there is no such thing as a Holiday Pause.

MSNBC says that Trump stopped the meetings because of a WaPo article saying that if the wall building stopped, billions could be saved and moved to other priorities.

Lol, that fat bastard thought that they were going to continue to build his wall? The wall that Mexico was supposed to pay for, but instead taxpayers are shelling out the billions for? HAHAHAHA! What a stupid fucker.

So Dump is going to try and pull a fast one by using the recently reported hacking as an excuse to throw out the votes, stay in power, and enforce Martial Law, is that it?

Have I got my conspiracies right?

[quote]Martial Law

Typical, dumb libtard, It's MARSHALL law

[quote]If the GOP was smart enough to pull it off, they would have done so right after 9/11.

R1, you've got to be kidding. A coup against 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡? In September 2001, the Republicans were already in charge. Think!

[quote]The joint chiefs of staff will not obey the orders of trump to overthrow the US government and they certainly aren’t going to listen to the goons installed at the pentagon who have only been there for a few weeks.

R7, both the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs were appointed by Trump back in 2019. The Chairman, Mark Milley, is the very same assclown whom Trump and Barr placed in charge of clearing Lafayette Square of civilians and protestors when Trump held his infamous photo op with the upside-down bible in front of St John's Church back on June 1 of this year. While it's true that Milley apologized for stomping around like a fascist, the fact that he still occupies his position means he has re-secured the favor of Trump.

It's scary just how much of the Department of Defense has been replaced by Trump appointees. See link below.

[quote]yes but then the house and senate vote and they will both vote to reject the challenge.

Are you sure, R11? 126 House Republicans signed onto the stupid-assed Texas Lawsuit of a week or so ago. The Democrat edge in the House is diminishing, with Biden having plucked yet another Dem from their seat to join his cabinet. If all or most of the Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate step up to support a coup effort, the mere show of numbers may well prove to be something a tiny Democrat advantage cannot successfully repel - especially if it's being reinforced by other activities, like a show of military force in the streets, or the arrest of Democratic lawmakers and newly elected leaders by an out-of-control Justice Department.

It's possible that Trump may receive military support in a coup from countries like Russia. There has to have been a point to Trump having recently abolished 'Open Skies,' and having had the surveillance planes hammered to pieces. We're currently largely blind to troop movements in other parts of the world, or an approach from the air.

A lot of it is being asserted right out in the open by various White House officials. Millions of Trump voters want it to happen; they think it's justified. It's not particularly a secret. And if they so much as 𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑡 it between now and January, it will still amount to the greatest crisis this country has seen since the Civil War. Lots of bloodshed. People who keep laughing it off, insisting it's impossible, are not going to be able to keep above it if it happens.

Even if, by chance, Republicans don't think they have the advantage, and they allow Biden to take office, the danger posed by the Republicans who entertained the whole thing, and Trump crazies who expected it to happen, will still be an ongoing danger to us.

They’re planning a coup! Martial law! Huge burly thoroughly straight soldiers will be breaking down your doors with muscly legs and barging into your dwelling.

Then they will force anal rape upon you with their giant manhoods unless you declare Donald J Trump to be your eternal god-emperor. Stand by your principles, girls — come what may!

Listen, there is something fundamentally wrong with any country if it cannot protect itself from destruction - from without or within. I'll say it: Fuck the Constitution! If it means we must coddle such an in-your-face crook in its highest office to hell with it! Common sense need to reign supreme. Or else, we better quickly amend the Constitution from allowing such a mockery to repeat itself. No one is supposed to be above the law. However, Open Your fucking Eyes...it's playing out right before us and in real time! We have a rogue madman and an entire criminal party at the helm that is raping us! It must stop.

Listen, I get the concern expressed by both R48 and R50 - I’ve expressed my own concern regarding the escalating chaos and confusion fomented and created by Trump and have been chastised and ridiculed for it - but what can we do at this point but wait?

A lot has been “not right” since this pathetic and dangerous man ascended to/was strategically placed in the highest office in the land, and it is obvious that his dark tendencies and capabilities are endless. He thrives on chaos and confusion, and deals in fear, lies, and illusions. When speaking about him I honestly find myself thinking, “I am actually describing a demon.”

What saddens me most is that, as much as we ridicule and berate them, there are people I care about and love who have fallen under this demon’s spell, considering him everything from “the greatest American hero and President” all the way to a damn messianic figure. It’s scary, tragic, and saddening.

Our government is so infested with corrupt figures - on both sides - that we find ourselves resorting to ripping each other to shreds because we can’t in good faith defend those politicians because they, too, have proven themselves to be hypocritical and compromised. That being said, this bastard has taken things to another level and has incited a hatred in me that I know, objectively speaking, is toxic to both myself and others.

I vacillate between being gripped by fear, anger, and anxiety, and riding high on the hope and faith in good conquering and reigning in the end. At this point, I’m choosing to continue to sustain my hope and faith, however difficult it may be.

I’ve also realized that I need to pull back from politics for a bit, at least until January 20th. I can’t continue to expose myself to this level of insanity.

I do get and empathize with the apprehension others are feeling, though. We’ve never been through anything like this.

I have no such vacillating impulses. And, yes, I believe both parties do not represent their constituents. Honestly, they haven't done so in decades! Good does not triumph over evil without people actively making it so. We must make our wishes heard and hold nothing back!

This so-called stimulus negotiation is nothing of the sort. Pukes may be trying for a diversion from Russia's hacking, or whatever else Dump is encouraging them to do, in order to save his own ass! It couldn't be more obvious. Dump is no longer tending to any Presidential duties except to sell the U.S. in whatever capacity he can to seek asylum for himself. Face it, he has nothing to lose. And while we with a conscience wrestle with our morals, he is charging full speed ahead.

Now, as far as his distraction efforts prevail, we must keep in mind that this Russian hacking effort has been afoot ever since Dump got rid of all seasoned Pentagon leaders a few weeks ago. Right? No one knew why they were dismissed at the time, but I feel their release and this Russian hacking are related. It's safer for us to assume the worst when it comes to Dump since he is not working for us anymore (in his mind, anyway).

R52 I’ve been looking at photographs of the celebrations that broke out after Dump lost. I have faith just as many people will take to the streets if he tries to steal this.

[quote]Now, as far as his distraction efforts prevail, we must keep in mind that this Russian hacking effort has been afoot ever since Dump got rid of all seasoned Pentagon leaders a few weeks ago. Right?

No, R52. The most recent Russian hack began in March, and has been carried out all this time.

He's tweeting that it might be China and calling out both Pompeo and Ratliffe to dis them.

EVERYONE is now against him.

Except his Sweet Little Vankie

He's tweeting that it might be China and calling out both Pompeo and Ratliffe to dis them.

You know, when Pompeo agreed it was Russia, I thought that was kind of surprising since surely Dump wants everyone to think it was that Red Devil China who gave us the CHINESE DISEASE rather than his BFF Vlad. Why is that sycophant Pompeo suddenly contradicting Dear Leader?

[quote]Even if, by chance, Republicans don't think they have the advantage, and they allow Biden to take office, the danger posed by the Republicans who entertained the whole thing, and Trump crazies who expected it to happen, will still be an ongoing danger to us.

Yeah, even with The Turd out of office, they're gonna be like the monster that keeps coming back to life in the horror movie, or the dog shit that you just can't scrape off your shoe.

Because Pompeo wants to run for president in 2024, R56 and is likely aware that the evidence that it is Russia is overwhelming and even he realizes Trump will soon be a non-entity.

At the end of WW2 there were massive rumors about something called "Operation Werewolf" where SS units would go undercover in Germany and continue to fight a guerilla war against the Allies.

It was an actual plan and many people were sure it would hamper the Allies for years..

But it never really happened and turned out to mostly be propaganda.

Same with MAGAts

From DL fave Jonathan Swan:

[quote] Sources briefed on the intelligence say the cyberattack was unequivocally Russia. Bottom line: Pompeo described reality and the president is attacking him for it.

Like Freddy, Jason, or the alien, you think they're dead...

I've read the P Boys are planning to disrupt the inauguration. That threat needs to be taken seriously. Biden should move the inauguration indoors like they did for Reagan in 1985.

[quote]But it never really happened and turned out to mostly be propaganda.

Did it, R59? As if propaganda and the re-direction of entire populations that believe it amounts to nothing.

Such a view also pretends that Nazis and their fascist fellow travelers never accomplished or affected anything in post-war Europe.

No R62

It merely means that the Allies did not have to fight off a sizable guerilla army in of SS soldiers during the summer and fall of 1945

Period.

[quote] should move the inauguration indoors like they did for Reagan in 1985.

Thank you for that, r61. I had forgotten about that. It’s funny the things you remember vividly and other things you completely forget as life goes on.

[quote] I've read the P Boys are planning to disrupt the inauguration. That threat needs to be taken seriously.

I assure you it is. And no one should allow Joe’s term to start off as though he’s in fear of the Rascal-riding obese punks that are the Proud Boys. Our government institutions are more than capable of handling them as well as any other threat to the president and they’ll be put down unceremoniously in the street.

I wish they would try. Remember Dump’s tweet over the summer? Something about had they breached the White House wall...? Now they’re all Biden’s toys to play with. *wink*

Hmmm. Let's all think about WHY an indoor inauguration would not be a good idea this year.

(Hint: it rhymes with "Sharona Pyrus")

R63, you and Sean Spicer ought to split the cost of a tampon. You both need one.

Let the P Boys try it. We’ll be celebrating in greater numbers and with greater fervor than we did in November.

[quote] (Hint: it rhymes with "Sharona Pyrus")

Miley Cyrus?

Why have the chattering classes with a few notable exceptions, continued to minimize Trump's coup attempt?

It is easier to mock and deride the Trump regime's coup attempt as being "lazy," "failed" or "incompetent," or to describe it in some other liberal-schadenfreude language than to speak of an on-going national emergency. Likewise, calling Trump's coup attempt just a "grift" or a "con job" also minimizes the danger to the country and ignores the kleptocratic aspects of authoritarian and fascist regimes.

Look. IMO The cyber attack was Putin's way of protecting his relationship with Trump and with all the corruption in this administration. Think about it. Commerce is Wilbur Ross, the senile billionaire with ties to Russia. Treasury? DHS? Energy? So obvious. Destroying records and evidence corrupting files, etc. and also getting valuable information. Not only is Trump fine with it, he probably gave the green light. Not in the granular technical sense, but he certainly allowed it. This is why they installed him as their puppet.

So now he had to protect his ass. Putin's already recognized Biden. He has had to. Hence the coup attempt. It's the only way to stay out of jail. Be warned.

Did I read the article wrong or are they , in fact, just taking a Christmas break?

R56, I thought it was weird Pompeo suddenly would back off too, but think about it.

Michael Flynn is officially not “retired” as a general, but in the reserve. There’s been talk he could be called back to active duty and court martialed. He could spill the beans and he knows everything. All of these people are sociopaths, they’re trying to save themselves, not the country. So, knowing that, Barr quit. We know he didn’t want to be a part of Trump’s end times plans. Barr is trying to avoid prosecution. He knows he won’t get pardoned because he went against Trump. Pompeo too. So they have to make a deal with the FBI.

My guess is several of these people made deals with the FBI as informants, and part of the deal is not to participate with sedition. The first to deal gets the best deal. There will be a fight to throw the others under the bus. Barr knows the legal situation best of all, and he quit. He’s only responsible for what happened while he was there. He knows much worse is coming. He’ll have to testify against Trump.

Pompeo is not going to turn on Trump because he wants to run for President and he thinks he will be able to rely on the Trump base. Until the Media shines a huge, sustained spotlight on Pompeo we will never fully appreciate what a disaster he has been. Bill Barr will assist Law enforcement...up to a point. You will never see him testify against Trump he will claim attorney client privilege. Even if he has no grounds to claim it.

Ted Cruz - TX

Ron Johnson - WI (4th of July in Moscow)

James Lankford - OK

Steve Daines -MT (4th of July in Moscow)

John Kennedy - LA (4th of July in Moscow)

Marsha Blackburn - TN

Mike Braun - ID

Cynthia Lummis - WY (elect)

Roger Marshall - KS (elect)

Bill Hagerty - TN (elect)

Tommy Tuberville - AL (elect)

Their statement:

Cynthia Lummis - WY (elect)

Roger Marshall - KS (elect)

Bill Hagerty - TN (elect)

Tommy Tuberville - AL (elect)

None of these cunts should even be seated.

Cynthia Lummis - WY (elect)

Roger Marshall - KS (elect)

Bill Hagerty - TN (elect)

Tommy Tuberville - AL (elect)

I have a feeling the Senate New Kids are about to get a very chilly reception from (current) head mistress McConnell for already aligning themselves with Ted "Mouth Boogers" Cruz. They'll be lucky if they get appointed to the Christmas party committee