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IndianaDave

(612 posts) Thu Dec 31, 2020, 09:34 PM Dec 2020

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Republicans --

CANCEL THE COUP!

Conceding defeat is among the most noble of democratic norms. You will live to try again.
Please don't make fools of yourselves at this critical moment in our history. You have no idea how petty this maneuver appears to analytical people. Please stop this idiocy before you permanently soil your brand. We tried to warn you. Now, it's all on you!

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This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2020 #1

Actually, I saw this as a counterpoint to "Stop the Steal" IndianaDave Dec 2020 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2020 #7

While I agree with you, Mr.Bill Dec 2020 #2

When you can't win on your ideas, the only options are OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2020 #3

Republicans rso Dec 2020 #4

They can't help themselves. Too big an opportunity to grift and get attention. Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #5

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Chin music This message was self-deleted by its author.

IndianaDave

(612 posts)

6. Actually, I saw this as a counterpoint to "Stop the Steal"

Reply to Chin music (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 31, 2020, 09:58 PM

Dec 2020

And tried to explain why. I guess it wasn't very effective.

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Mr.Bill

(24,284 posts)

2. While I agree with you,

Reply to IndianaDave (Original post)

Thu Dec 31, 2020, 09:38 PM

Dec 2020

I'm inclined to say, proceed, republicans.

OAITW r.2.0

(24,467 posts)

3. When you can't win on your ideas, the only options are

Reply to IndianaDave (Original post)

Thu Dec 31, 2020, 09:38 PM

Dec 2020

(1) back to the ineffectually backbench or
(2) destroy democracy and take power for yourselves.

rso

(2,271 posts)

4. Republicans

Reply to IndianaDave (Original post)

Thu Dec 31, 2020, 09:39 PM

Dec 2020

I say please proceed Republicans and destroy what is left of your credibility.

Irish_Dem

(47,014 posts)

5. They can't help themselves. Too big an opportunity to grift and get attention.

Reply to IndianaDave (Original post)

Thu Dec 31, 2020, 09:40 PM

Dec 2020

Even if it damages democracy and the United State's standing in the world.
They are addicted to power and wealth.

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