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I don’t think, and I didn’t say, this was normal. Neither were any of the other violent incidents around the country. I think violence should be deplored, whether committed by wretched deplorables, virtuous seekers after social justice, real or imagined provocateurs or anybody else.Quote:
Originally Posted by jp1
If in your mind that means I’m defending some kind of fascist coup, I doubt we have much else to say here.
As you should since the rule of law has prevailed and hopefully many of these white thug terrorists will be in jail for a long time. Now if only their traitorous dear leader was headed toward a similar end the world would be a better place.Quote:
Originally Posted by dmc
If you think looting a CVS is at all similar to what happened today, you're right. We have nothing else to discuss.Quote:
Originally Posted by LDAHL
And now that trump is in twitter jail he's clearly no longer in charge.Quote:
Originally Posted by bae
It was so gratifying to see Twitter's shut-downQuote:
Originally Posted by jp1
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And if we DO invoke the 25th amendment, do we get to say,
"Donald J. Trump--you're FIRED!"?
Rule of law prevailed, so you mean it’s over and everyone went home?Quote:
Originally Posted by jp1
What crappy rioters they are. Any self respecting BLM protestor knows the real deal happens at night.
well they are under curfew, which was no doubt enacted to prevent riots at night, that's kind of what they are used for
In real protests--not coup attempts or insurrections--that may go on for some time, people often show up after work to demonstrate. From what I've seen of this mob, they're mostly from out of state, called in by Dear Leader. I wouldn't be surprised if they get their second wind, though
Blm’ers also know that the police are unlikely to be willing to pose for selfies with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by iris lilies
Again, no self respecting rioter pays any mind to whitey’s curfew.Quote:
Originally Posted by ApatheticNoMore
And harassing cops, and throwing chit at them, and shooting them kind of discourages cops’ interest in posing for joint photos.
I don't know know if the 25th is the right path. I see a better solution for all of the leaders of the GOP coming out with a unified statement condemning this and verifying a fair and just election instead of playing political games. Maybe either is unlikely, but there will be burning embers of this that won't stop with a new regime. The lies need to end.
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Originally Posted by dmc
I don't post here often, mostly read. But I do believe that this is one of the most crappiest thing I have read here .dmc, my husband has 41 years if fire service. I can guarantee the first time you had to scoop up someone who has been involved in a accident with a scoop shovel, you would be on the ground. The amount of horrible things bae, my husband and all of the other first responders see on a daily basis is mind boggling
You are a lost cause or a lost soul. Possibly both
you know Tammy, the only dead person resulting from our spring riots in St. Louis was a retired cop working security.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tammy
He was black, but his black life doesn’t matter.
Here is a list of unarmed black and brown people killed by the police, sheriff deputies, and security guards:
https://www.reneeater.com/on-monumen...lled+by+police
And cops supporting the terrorists goals will have the same effect.Quote:
Originally Posted by iris lilies
I wonder if the rights to say You're fired to DJT in front of an international audience could be auctioned off for untold dollars - with proceeds going to migrant resettlement groups/charities? RobQuote:
Originally Posted by catherine
R - E - S - P - E - C - T. Lots of it I have for you. RobQuote:
Originally Posted by boss mare
Is everyone safe where they are? So far no mayhem in Phoenix or Tucson or Flagstaff or Nogales or Yuma. I'm hoping this insanity remains contained to DC and does not spread. Be safe out there! Rob
Oh, I thought you were specifically talking about rioters being killed by policeman.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tammy
Would the 25th mean he could not run for office in the future?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rogar
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Originally Posted by gimmethesimplelife
The bullets flying around my neighborhood regularly, and especially the hundreds of them shot into the air on New Year’s Eve six days ago, were not bullets from the cops. I wish I could be more safe but I can’t avoid the dumb chits who do crap like this.
Bullets come down and injure/kill people. Black lives don’t matter then to those shooters.
No mayhem in the 94947 currently. But then we’re 20 miles out in the suburbs... there was, however, some mayhem this morning. The rafter of turkeys (yes I had to look up what a group of turkeys is called) that live in our neighborhood had gone on our roof for some reason. Shortly after I started working this morning they decided it was safe and they all came down and got back to the important business of grazing at the breakfast buffet.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimmethesimplelife
I’m in an affluent Chicago suburb. Nothing going on here.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimmethesimplelife
i suppose. It might also prevent any future opportunities for self pardon. I just think there are better solutions with less dissonance.Quote:
Originally Posted by frugal-one
Nothing going on on my "island sanctuary."
No. It can only remove him. But then he can self certify that he is capable of retaking the office. If that happens congress has to vote on whether he is indeed capable of retaking office, but they have 3 weeks to do so. Obviously pelosi isn't going to bring that to a vote. In this case the three week period would end after Biden has been sworn in, so there'd be nothing for him to retake currently, but he could run for office in the future. In a perfect world he'll be 25th out now and then impeached and removed prior to the 20th to prevent him from ever again being in a position of such power to destroy the country.Quote:
Originally Posted by frugal-one
The relevant language from the amendment:
Section 4.
Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.
Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty-one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty-one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two-thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.
Had 3 medflights today, luckily the weather was calm.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tradd
We needed one badly yesterday, and the Navy rescue swimmers from Whidbey came out to move the patient, as nobody else could manage the 50-70 knot winds. Their landing here was "sporty".
I spent most of today doing mass casualty incident training, and checking the triage packs. Timely, I guess. Here on the sanctuary.
The suburban calm here was shattered early by trash haulers and their mechanized trucks. After the night's rain, the sun came out briefly. A hummingbird reconnoitered. A squirrel chase ensued. I expect tomorrow will be much the same, minus garbage trucks, plus an Amazon delivery. IOW, life goes on as usual.
And this evening in Washington State:
"Supporters of President Donald Trump opened a gate and occupied the front lawn of the governor’s residence Wednesday afternoon in Olympia before backing down after a standoff with Washington State Patrol troopers.
Dozens of protesters, some of them openly carrying firearms, moved to the front of the residence chanting and waving signs while a lone trooper urged them to leave the property.
More troopers later arrived and by 3:30 p.m. the protesters moved back behind the gate.
The troopers formed a line in front of the gate.
The Washington State Patrol said in a tweet it was responding to the residence and that Gov. Jay Inslee was in a safe location."
https://theorcasonian.com/trump-supp...-state-patrol/
Ah I see - emotions are running high. Understandably so.Quote:
Originally Posted by iris lilies
After several hours of hearing helicopters circling overhead, things are quiet here near the Arizona capital.
Is that a coup, or is it a riot, or is it a protest?Quote:
Originally Posted by bae
Well, the news stories in the Seattle area papers about the event include quotes of the "participants" yelling things that, if it were my front lawn, would cause me to activate the minefield and let loose with the beltfed weaponry. But I'm a hermit.Quote:
Originally Posted by iris lilies
Our local news showed a couple of dozen people across the street from each other and yelling. That is it here.
The mainstream news said this marks the end of the Trump era and his future in politics. That Twitter is considering a long term ban. It sounds like the USS Trump is sailing into the sunset and the rats are bailing out as it goes.
Teehee...so true.Quote:
the rats are bailing out as it goes.
Details on State capitals with similar struggles today
https://apple.news/AsFw_7iCBRaCl5-DOBqAWZg
it's peaceful, just it better be as there is literally no hospital capacity, so one just endures weeks and weeks with no end soon (maybe Feb) of knowing hospitals aren't there if you need them, not that one needs them often but that's precisely it. noone better get that sick or injured, hold off all accidents for a few weeks etc., hold one's breath.
Viewed from the eyes of someone (generally speaking - not saying anyone specifically) living with unacknowledged/unrecognized "white privilege", I'm sure this would be a believable statement. I, however, am not convinced as yet that racism - and other biases - isn't linked in some way to pretty much everything.Quote:
Originally Posted by dmc
Working nights, I heard news of the events, but very few details. I'm still looking, reading, etc. but at this point in time I am feeling such overwhelming sadness, disappointment and sorrow all around.
Yes, I live in St. Louis where everything is about race. Even when it’s not.Quote:
Originally Posted by happystuff