Election integrity and the transfer of power

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:57 pm

Ugh; Boebert. We voted Gardner out, she'll be the 2022 D rallying cry here in CO.

Tine · Post by **Tine** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:20 am

Zaxxon wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:57 pm Ugh; Boebert. We voted Gardner out, she'll be the 2022 D rallying cry here in CO.

That woman... ugh... She is an embarrassment.
She might still feel emboldened right now but I sure hope that she will be held accountable for her behaviour, not in the least live tweeting about Pelosi’s movement during the riot.

Enough · Post by **Enough** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:21 am

Zaxxon wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:57 pm Ugh; Boebert. We voted Gardner out, she'll be the 2022 D rallying cry here in CO.

Thankfully demographics will one day catch up to folks like her on the Western Slope. I hope the stars align enough to get her out in the next election but it's a tough district unless a reasonable R primaries her.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:08 am

Zaxxon wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:57 pm Ugh; Boebert. We voted Gardner out, she'll be the 2022 D rallying cry here in CO.

I’m so tired of this attention whore already.

Her and the other QAnon moron have made themselves completely insufferable in an amazingly short time. Case in point...this was posted today. Imagine being this dishonest and/or divorced from reality.

https://twitter.com/mtgreenee/status/13 ... 4592660488

President Trump will remain in office.

This Hail Mary attempt to remove him from the White House is an attack on every American who voted for him.

Democrats must be held accountable for the political violence inspired by their rhetoric.

The Meal · Post by **The Meal** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:59 am

Enough wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:21 am
Zaxxon wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:57 pm Ugh; Boebert. We voted Gardner out, she'll be the 2022 D rallying cry here in CO.
Thankfully demographics will one day catch up to folks like her on the Western Slope. I hope the stars align enough to get her out in the next election but it's a tough district unless a reasonable R primaries her.

Hopefully they get someone who graduated from high school next time, at least.

Formix · Post by **Formix** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:19 am

Am I the only one that sees the R's projection of all of their negatives onto the D's like a slightly more advanced version of "I know you are, but what am I?" It's the D's who are inciting violence? Really?

gbasden · Post by **gbasden** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:33 am

It's the modern version of the abuser asking his victim why she made him hit her. If Democrats just toed the line and let Republicans win, they wouldn't have to go violently attack the capitol.

Enough · Post by **Enough** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:34 am

Along the lines of folks maybe knowing where to go and directing others,

https://twitter.com/KristinMinkDC/statu ... 9404126208

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:12 am

https://twitter.com/DaniellaMicaela/sta ... 78816?s=20

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:37 am

Holman wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:12 am https://twitter.com/DaniellaMicaela/sta ... 78816?s=20

https://twitter.com/lindsaywise/status/ ... 8409273347

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:39 am

Countdown to Biden inauguration as President:

7 days

Mike Pompouso gets stiffed by Luxembourg. The House calls for the 25th Amendment to be invoked, but Agolf called Pence a pussy so he won't act. Moscow Mitch and Liz Cheney turn on Agolf. Impeachment comes at you fast.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:43 am

What do we know about the deployment of the National Guard at the Capitol? Who made the decision? Was it prompted by the impeachment vote?

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:46 am

El Guapo wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:43 am What do we know about the deployment of the National Guard at the Capitol? Who made the decision? Was it prompted by the impeachment vote?

No idea but whoever it is is clearly overcompensating for completely blowing it on 1/6.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:46 am

A few more. Surreal.

https://twitter.com/haleytalbotnbc/stat ... 0723354636

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:49 am

Hence the memo from the Joint Chiefs.

Paingod · Post by **Paingod** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:08 pm

LawBeefaroni wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:46 am
El Guapo wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:43 am What do we know about the deployment of the National Guard at the Capitol? Who made the decision? Was it prompted by the impeachment vote?
No idea but whoever it is is clearly overcompensating for completely blowing it on 1/6.

Knowing that an angry mob tried to kill democracy, I don't think it's overcompensation to deploy any level of force to protect it at this point.

These images alone should be enough to stop any member of the death cult from trying to break in, though, and hopefully states across the country are preparing for the "planned" armed riots by more death cult members on the 20th.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:25 pm

An intimidating show of force against the attackers, plus loud and visible response for the critics. Well, that and actual security.

Max Peck · Post by **Max Peck** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:35 pm

Given the chatter being reported about planned insurgent action leading up to 20 January, it's always possible that the deployment of protective forces to the Capitol may be in response to specific intelligence rather than simply being an abundance of caution or security theatre.

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:43 pm

Paingod wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:08 pm
LawBeefaroni wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:46 am
El Guapo wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:43 am What do we know about the deployment of the National Guard at the Capitol? Who made the decision? Was it prompted by the impeachment vote?
No idea but whoever it is is clearly overcompensating for completely blowing it on 1/6.
Knowing that an angry mob tried to kill democracy, I don't think it's overcompensation to deploy any level of force to protect it at this point.

They knew they angry mob was coming on 1/6 too. Heck, we knew it was coming.

Besides, the next one will be different.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:44 pm

What happened to all that 90s area denial non lethal tech we saw?? Sound generators, microwaves....stuff.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:44 pm

Max Peck wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:35 pm Given the chatter being reported about planned insurgent action leading up to 20 January, it's always possible that the deployment of protective forces to the Capitol may be in response to specific intelligence rather than simply being an abundance of caution or security theatre.

I suppose it's also possible that they know that they want a National Guard presence to protect the inauguration next week, so might as well bring them in now for anything that happens between now and then.

Still pretty unsettling, though.

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:49 pm

Daehawk wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:44 pm What happened to all that 90s area denial non lethal tech we saw?? Sound generators, microwaves....stuff.

They're good for point protection, like guarding a gate or small building. Or for dispersing crowds like at a march or organized protest. They're not good for protecting a city or block or even a large target like the Capitol.

Also, they're not that effective.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:11 pm

They're also not as effective against armed attackers.

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:21 pm

Blackhawk wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:11 pm They're also not as effective against armed attackers.

Yeah, they're not designed for armed attackers. Or even just determined ones with ear protection decent run speed.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:20 pm

"Ugh...fine. I said the words. We're all good now, right?"

https://twitter.com/Acosta/status/1349429943869038594

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:24 pm

He's slipping, forgot to add: "...especially in Portland."

Archinerd · Post by **Archinerd** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:31 pm

huh, "demonstrations" is an interesting word choice.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:32 pm

He's clearly just speaking to antifa - not the MAGA patriots.

Paingod · Post by **Paingod** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:43 pm

That was clearly written and released without his involvement. Someone probably said "Sir, we need to say something" and he replied "Sure, whatever"

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:46 pm

Skinypupy wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:20 pm "Ugh...fine. I said the words. We're all good now, right?"

https://twitter.com/Acosta/status/1349429943869038594

If the last five years have taught me anything every single time, this will be followed by him speaking directly to his cult with "Do as I say, not as I press release or read from a teleprompter."

I had hope the first two or three times after he won. Fool me four times? Yeah, I'm an idiot.

Little Raven · Post by **Little Raven** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:05 pm

From all appearances, if Trump can't Tweet, he's rather not say anything at all.

Paingod · Post by **Paingod** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:05 pm

LordMortis wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:46 pmIf the last five years have taught me anything every single time, this will be followed by him speaking directly to his cult with "Do as I say, not as I press release or read from a teleprompter."

What's he going to do, mail them letters through the USPS?

Little Raven · Post by **Little Raven** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:12 pm

Paingod wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:05 pmWhat's he going to do, mail them letters through the USPS?

That's the curious thing. Sure, Trump is off Twitter, but he's still the President. He has the biggest bully pulpit in the world.

But he either can't or won't make use of it.

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:17 pm

Paingod wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:05 pm
LordMortis wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:46 pmIf the last five years have taught me anything every single time, this will be followed by him speaking directly to his cult with "Do as I say, not as I press release or read from a teleprompter."
What's he going to do, mail them letters through the USPS?

He's still saying:

Malificent · Post by **Malificent** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:24 pm

LordMortis wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:17 pm
Paingod wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:05 pm
LordMortis wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:46 pmIf the last five years have taught me anything every single time, this will be followed by him speaking directly to his cult with "Do as I say, not as I press release or read from a teleprompter."
What's he going to do, mail them letters through the USPS?
He's still saying:

That's such an appropriate screenshot, as half the folks wearing the masks are wearing them below the nose, which is basically worthless.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:27 pm

Skinypupy wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:20 pm "Ugh...fine. I said the words. We're all good now, right?"

https://twitter.com/Acosta/status/1349429943869038594

If you received the official MAGA decoder sheet what is really being said is:

...more demonstrations...violence...lawbreaking...vandalism....I stand for...America...Thank You

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:27 pm

From the 'that's not how any of this works' department...

https://twitter.com/yashar/status/13494 ... 77089?s=19

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:28 pm

McConnell is "undecided". Gosh...what a shock.

https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status ... 6354357248

Mitch McConnell tells Republicans he's undecided on convicting Trump, meaning he's considering convicting Trump.

"I have not made a final decision on how I will vote and I intend to listen to the legal arguments when they are presented to the Senate."

Max Peck · Post by **Max Peck** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:33 pm

Zaxxon wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:27 pm From the 'that's not how any of this works' department...

Are there no Republicans that understand the basics of wearing a mask? Or are they just deliberately doing it to trigger the libs and possible infect/kill a few of them along the way?

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:40 pm

Max Peck wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:33 pm
Zaxxon wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:27 pm From the 'that's not how any of this works' department...
Are there no Republicans that understand the basics of wearing a mask? Or are they just deliberately doing it to trigger the libs and possible infect/kill a few of them along the way?

It's a Deep State message of: I can't breathe.