These are fine sentiments and a totally positive message, but experts in authoritarian movements describe project 2025 as giving so much power to the office of the President that structural changes will be made that can never be undone at the ballot box in the future. I do not believe he has a chance to win, but am concerned he will try to steal the election with violence again or through the courts.
I think Trump's campaign has been focused on inflaming and retaining the support of those who will reject the results. He certainly hasn't made ANY effort to woo Independents. He has been continuing the coup attempt that started long before January 6, 2021. Any candidate who announces repeatedly that he will not accept the results of an election unless he wins...is a danger and a threat to democracy. That in itself should be disqualifying.
I am hoping that the popular vote margin exceeds 10 million - even if Harris takes the race with the bare minimum of 270 Electoral College votes, that gives us a powerful talking point WHEN they contest the results.
It will be ugly. But we should remember that Joe Biden has command of all our federal authorities and personnel with weapons. The Capitol will be a fortress. And VP Harris will be "announcing" the tally from the Electoral vote.
I am also reassured by my reading that we have fully prepared for the frivolous and false assertions that will make their way to the courts. We are legally staffed up.
1. Great essay!!! Agree with everything. For the sake of discussion... what is risk or likelihood of incitement of violence? If he loses, he probably faces jail and significant financial losses. Caged, bitter, semi senile fascist loving animal. With friends in high places.
Props on this, Doc. Glad to count you as a friend as well as a patriot.
These are fine sentiments and a totally positive message, but experts in authoritarian movements describe project 2025 as giving so much power to the office of the President that structural changes will be made that can never be undone at the ballot box in the future. I do not believe he has a chance to win, but am concerned he will try to steal the election with violence again or through the courts.
Don, you have assessed this well.
I think Trump's campaign has been focused on inflaming and retaining the support of those who will reject the results. He certainly hasn't made ANY effort to woo Independents. He has been continuing the coup attempt that started long before January 6, 2021. Any candidate who announces repeatedly that he will not accept the results of an election unless he wins...is a danger and a threat to democracy. That in itself should be disqualifying.
I am hoping that the popular vote margin exceeds 10 million - even if Harris takes the race with the bare minimum of 270 Electoral College votes, that gives us a powerful talking point WHEN they contest the results.
It will be ugly. But we should remember that Joe Biden has command of all our federal authorities and personnel with weapons. The Capitol will be a fortress. And VP Harris will be "announcing" the tally from the Electoral vote.
I am also reassured by my reading that we have fully prepared for the frivolous and false assertions that will make their way to the courts. We are legally staffed up.
Beautifully put! Agree 100% ⚖️💙🦋🌊🕊️
What an accurate and uplifting piece!
1. Great essay!!! Agree with everything. For the sake of discussion... what is risk or likelihood of incitement of violence? If he loses, he probably faces jail and significant financial losses. Caged, bitter, semi senile fascist loving animal. With friends in high places.
Beautiful!! Well said.
We keep by voting and standing up to tyrants
Right on Deborah. Beautifully written and very powerful. We will indeed overcome.