US Election Week 2020

[Sheilbh]

I find the thief weirdly charming because of how happy he seems as he's waving.

It's been memed to hell on British Twitter so it's like something from daytime TV show Bargiain Hunt:

[jimmy olsen]

Twitter found him. He's from Florida

[celedhring]

So, it looks like General Hux took part in the riots elsewhere.

https://twitter.com/Miquel_R/status/1346973318335721473

Maybe that means it was really a false flag, since we find out he's a mole in the third movie. 

[Tamas]

So, it looks like General Hux took part in the riots elsewhere.

https://twitter.com/Miquel_R/status/1346973318335721473

Maybe that means it was really a false flag, since we find out he's a mole in the third movie. 

I think the getting a bullet for "house hugging" will become an increasingly popular stance that will transcend political boundaries. 

[Sheilbh]

I think the getting a bullet for "house hugging" will become an increasingly popular stance that will transcend political boundaries. 

I don't agree with his virulent racism.....But I do agree with his pro-building policy.

[Valmy]

Twitter found him. He's from Florida

Of course he is.

[Tonitrus]

It ended up being a military coup after all. 

MEMORANDUM FOR THE JOINT FORCE
SUBJECT: MESSAGE TO THE JOINT FORCE

The American people have trusted the Armed Forces of the United States to protect them and our Constitution for almost 250 years. As we have done throughout our history, the U.S. military will obey lawful orders from civilian leadership, support civil authorities to protect lives and property, ensure public safety in accordance with the law, and remain fully committed to protecting and defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

The violent riot in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021 was a direct assault on the U.S. Congress, the Capitol building, and our Constitutional process. We mourn the deaths of the two Capitol policemen and others connected to these unprecedented events.

We witnessed actions inside the Capitol building that were inconsistent with the rule of law. The rights of freedom of speech and assembly do not give anyone the right to resort to violence, sedition and insurrection.

As Service Members, we must embody the values and ideals of the Nation. We support and defend the Constitution. Any act to disrupt the Constitutional process is not only against our traditions, values, and oath; it is against the law.

On January 20, 2021, in accordance with the Constitution, confirmed by the states and the courts, and certified by Congress, President-elect Biden will be inaugurated and will become our 46th Commander in Chief.

To our men and women deployed and at home, safeguarding our country-stay ready, keep your eyes on the horizon, and remain focused on the mission. We honor your continued service in defense of every American.

[signed]

Mark A. Milley
General, U.S. Army
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

John E. Hyten
General, U.S. Air Force
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

James C. McConville
General, U.S. Army
Chief of Staff of the Army

David H. Berger
General, U.S. Marine Corps
Commandant of the Marine Corps

Michael M. Gilday
Admiral, U.S. Navy
Chief of Naval Operations

Charles Q. Brown, Jr.
General, U.S. Air Force
Chief of Staff of the Air Force

John W. Raymond
General, U.S. Space Force
Chief of Space Operations

Daniel R. Hokanson
General, U.S. Army
Chief of the National Guard Bureau

[Eddie Teach]

Twitter found him. He's from Florida

Of course he is.

Hey, Viking dude is from Arizona.

[saskganesh]

It ended up being a military coup after all. 

That is not what it says, despite your highlighting.

[Tonitrus]

Le sigh.

[crazy canuck]

It ended up being a military coup after all. 

That is not what it says, despite your highlighting.

And then not applying a literalist interpretation of his post, you get to.....

[Tonitrus]

The serious point of posting that (verses the faux extremist-patriot reaction), is that it is rather telling when the JCS feel the need to not only make a statement regarding the events last week, but to underline a pretty severe departure from the Commander-in-Chief's public messaging.

And appropriately, I think, according to their duty, only doing so after the constitutional processes had been fully, and formally, carried out.

[Sheilbh]

The serious point of posting that (verses the faux extremist-patriot reaction), is that it is rather telling when the JCS feel the need to not only make a statement regarding the events last week, but to underline a pretty severe departure from the Commander-in-Chief's public messaging.

And appropriately, I think, according to their duty, only doing so after the constitutional processes had been fully, and formally, carried out.

Yeah - same for the message from the Army Chief although there I thought there was a slightly worrying subtext of reminding soldiers of their role.

I'm not sure how appropriate it is, but it is probably necessary given everything.

[Tamas]

I find it extraordinary that an absolutely baseless and blatant lie  on election fraud, after repeated enough, could reach such a stage that the military must confirm that yeah, the actual winner did actually win the election.

I am afraid a lot of people far more dangerous than Trump have been taking notes on how to handle their own try at what Trump got already fairly far on despite being objectively terrible at it (that is, a coup)

[HisMajestyBOB]

I find it extraordinary that an absolutely baseless and blatant lie  on election fraud, after repeated enough, could reach such a stage that the military must confirm that yeah, the actual winner did actually win the election.

I am afraid a lot of people far more dangerous than Trump have been taking notes on how to handle their own try at what Trump got already fairly far on despite being objectively terrible at it (that is, a coup)

Fortunately they're most all in the Treason Party, so all we have to do is just stop electing authoritarian nutters from that party!