About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors
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wrote on 6 Jan 2021, 12:12 last edited by
The idea that a single man who by definition is not expected to be objective could have the power to overturn a Presidential election doesn't exactly make much sense.
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Whether it's actually the case or not, it's an absolutely ludicrous concept. -
The idea that a single man who by definition is not expected to be objective could have the power to overturn a Presidential election doesn't exactly make much sense.
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Whether it's actually the case or not, it's an absolutely ludicrous concept.wrote on 6 Jan 2021, 12:58 last edited by@doctor-phibes said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:
The idea that a single man who by definition is not expected to be objective could have the power to overturn a Presidential election doesn't exactly make much sense.
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Whether it's actually the case or not, it's an absolutely ludicrous concept.If I read things correctly, Pence is tasked with handing over results. The VP does not have the power to change those results. At best, he could sit on them for a day or three.
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@doctor-phibes said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:
The idea that a single man who by definition is not expected to be objective could have the power to overturn a Presidential election doesn't exactly make much sense.
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Whether it's actually the case or not, it's an absolutely ludicrous concept.If I read things correctly, Pence is tasked with handing over results. The VP does not have the power to change those results. At best, he could sit on them for a day or three.
wrote on 6 Jan 2021, 13:32 last edited by@jolly said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:
@doctor-phibes said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:
The idea that a single man who by definition is not expected to be objective could have the power to overturn a Presidential election doesn't exactly make much sense.
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Whether it's actually the case or not, it's an absolutely ludicrous concept.If I read things correctly, Pence is tasked with handing over results. The VP does not have the power to change those results. At best, he could sit on them for a day or three.
Somebody needs to tell President Trump.
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wrote on 6 Jan 2021, 13:51 last edited by
Well, Trump’s Trump.
But Cruz and Hawley know better.
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wrote on 6 Jan 2021, 13:56 last edited by
@jon-nyc said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:
But Cruz and Hawley know better.
They should yet they don’t act like it.
Cowards destroying the GOP
Worse than treason : No amount of rationalizing can change the fact that the majority of the Republican Party is advocating for the overthrow of an American election. -
wrote on 6 Jan 2021, 15:15 last edited by
It's a crooked election.
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wrote on 6 Jan 2021, 16:04 last edited by
Treason, sedition, end of democracy.
The only thing I am curious about is what is the next level of rhetoric? I am not creative enough to know what else can be imagined to scare sheep.
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wrote on 6 Jan 2021, 16:09 last edited by
@jolly said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:
It's a crooked election.
You and one or two others here keep saying that. I really doubt it.
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@jon-nyc said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:
But Cruz and Hawley know better.
They should yet they don’t act like it.
Cowards destroying the GOP
Worse than treason : No amount of rationalizing can change the fact that the majority of the Republican Party is advocating for the overthrow of an American election.wrote on 6 Jan 2021, 16:14 last edited by@axtremus said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:
@jon-nyc said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:
But Cruz and Hawley know better.
They should yet they don’t act like it.
Cowards destroying the GOP
Worse than treason : No amount of rationalizing can change the fact that the majority of the Republican Party is advocating for the overthrow of an American election.You misspelt crooked.
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Treason, sedition, end of democracy.
The only thing I am curious about is what is the next level of rhetoric? I am not creative enough to know what else can be imagined to scare sheep.
wrote on 6 Jan 2021, 16:31 last edited by@loki said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:
Treason, sedition, end of democracy.
The only thing I am curious about is what is the next level of rhetoric? I am not creative enough to know what else can be imagined to scare sheep.
It’s sort of implied but you forgot ‘rigged election’.