trump is pretty much attempting a coup

[ratson]

I can't believe what I'm seeing right now. Although somehow I'm not surprised.

 

[SML]

Reports that the house is back in session, but not any details. Not clear how this can be the case.

I wonder how much appetite for speech-making some members of congress have at this point.

 

[SML]

 

[SML]

Looks like the building is being evacuated/cleared right now.

Pretty sure that "last minute" Pence pardon won't be happening.

 

[SML]

"The adults are back in charge."

-A guy on here back in 2016.

 

[SML]

 

[Lagduf]

They're in. Both chambers have recessed, and I'd be surprised if any members of either chamber were still in the building at this point.

I don’t even know what to say.

Is America undergoing an existential crisis? I feel like I am with respect to what it means to be an American.

I don’t know that what we’re seeing today is Civil Disobedience.

 

[Lagduf]

Flying the Confederate flag in the US Capitol?

The fuck is going on.

 

[SML]

It's an ontological crisis, at least. One that's been underway for a very long time.

Hit rewind and watch the arguments that were presented during the debate over counting Arizona's certified results.

Seriously, listen to this speech in the context of what's happening now.

 

[SML]

Just so I'm clear: he's calling, in bad faith, for something that he knows won't come to pass, on the basis of how successfully he, the president, and others have undermined faith in the election. Because we owe the truth that much.

 

[Ajax]

Why isn’t the national guard being deployed in DC right now?

 

[SML]

President hasn't called for it, though it sounds like some states are sending members anyway. Virginia is.

 

[SML]

 

[SML]

Trump just posted a video where he asked the MAGAs to "go home in peace" even though they stole the election in a landslide

He loves them. He knows how they feel.

Go home.

 

[Ajax]

Chump's statement... what a fucking laugh. Wow...

 

[evil wasabi]

Why isn’t the national guard being deployed in DC right now?

I think Trumps hope is that the chaos spirals to the point he can declare Martian Law.

 

[wataru330]

Why isn’t the national guard being deployed in DC right now?

 

[SML]

For those who observe, happy Epiphany.

 

[fenikso]

All I have to say is HOLY SHIT!

 

[Lagduf]

I think Trumps hope is that the chaos spirals to the point he can declare Martian Law.

Who has the legal authority to call the national guard in DC? Surely it’s only the president?

Edit: Yeah.

Trump’s really good at using the law to subvert the law.

 

[GutsDozer]

This whole situation is insane.

 

[Fygee]

Saw on the news earlier that the request for the National Guard was made, and the Department of Defense declined it.

Disgusting all around.

 

[Lagduf]

DOD is still beholden to the law.

We can’t break the law to deal with Trumps lawlessness.

 

[Yamazaki]

nasty things happening....


but there is also a good side - Facebook posts making me smile or laugh.

 

[Heinz]

I laughed when Trump called his supporters who were involved 'special people' yeah they're special alright.