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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
Wed Dec 30, 2020, 11:19 PM Dec 2020

Can't we say this? Can't we say out loud that every single Republican who objects to the

certified electors in the upcoming January 6th Joint Session of Congress is an unAmerican traitor taking part in an attempted coup?

Is there anything about that statement that is untrue?

These are not just "Deplorables"; they are "Despicables".

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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
6. I did not term it "illegal", though I believe it could be considered so. It is WAY more serious,
Wed Dec 30, 2020, 11:45 PM
Dec 2020

though, than just "stupid"---in my opinion.

vapor2

(1,243 posts)
4. Your statement is true, these disruptors are undermining Democracy
Wed Dec 30, 2020, 11:40 PM
Dec 2020

This will be embarrassing to their party and to our democracy. But looks like they have an apparent agenda on 1/6.

FakeNoose

(32,610 posts)
5. This behavior won't stop until some or all are made to face the consequences
Wed Dec 30, 2020, 11:41 PM
Dec 2020

... of their actions. If there are no consequences, it's all going to continue.

You're correct Atticus, they are despicable. If we don't call them out, if we don't stop this, we're cowards. We'll have shown that we deserve what we get.


Atticus

(15,124 posts)
8. There may be close to 100 House Republicans filing objections. That qualifies as
Wed Dec 30, 2020, 11:57 PM
Dec 2020

"unprecedented" I think.

BarbD

(1,192 posts)
10. They definitely will be getting on board the train to fascism.
Thu Dec 31, 2020, 02:25 AM
Dec 2020

And, it will become a matter of public record.





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