I’m still not clear what would have happened if rioters had actually beaten Congressional Reps to the door.
Let’s say Mike Pence really did get lynched. And Nancy Pelosi had to watch her desk get crapped on. And then the capital building is surrounded by the DC police. And there’s a high profile hostage crisis, while whomever did get out reconvenes to decide what to do next.
Does anyone believe Joe Biden doesn’t still get sworn in?
This is the Presidency not a game of tag. Who is still going to take orders from a Trump admin on these terms? Everyone - Republicans included - wanted that asshole gone by the end of 2020.
I didn’t think J6 would happen, but it did. If more congressional republicans would’ve went along with the fake electors, then yes maybe. Some republicans may want him gone, but he still maintains a tight grip on their party. Kevin Mccarthy went to swear fealty to their dear leader only days after. The current one defers all powers to him.
Still scary with how far/close it got. Also the willingess of some of those that participated.
I’m still not clear what would have happened if rioters had actually beaten Congressional Reps to the door.
Let’s say Mike Pence really did get lynched. And Nancy Pelosi had to watch her desk get crapped on. And then the capital building is surrounded by the DC police. And there’s a high profile hostage crisis, while whomever did get out reconvenes to decide what to do next.
Does anyone believe Joe Biden doesn’t still get sworn in?
This is the Presidency not a game of tag. Who is still going to take orders from a Trump admin on these terms? Everyone - Republicans included - wanted that asshole gone by the end of 2020.
And yet… here he fucking is.
I didn’t think J6 would happen, but it did. If more congressional republicans would’ve went along with the fake electors, then yes maybe. Some republicans may want him gone, but he still maintains a tight grip on their party. Kevin Mccarthy went to swear fealty to their dear leader only days after. The current one defers all powers to him.
The problem with American democracy is that half of your allies are just in line for your job. Especially in the Senate.
They weren’t going along for the ride because they weren’t interested in the destination.
I think the biggest problem is relying on “the norms”.