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Quixote1818

(28,946 posts)
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 08:32 PM Jan 2021

I imagine if Trump tries martial law, like the My Pillow Guys paper said, Pence would do the 25th


It would totally blow back in his face, but he is so desperate and enraged right now, his already bad decision making may become bad on an epic level. I bet I am not the only one here who thinks there is at least a 25% chance if not greater, he does at least one more completely idiotic, desperate thing. Didn't Hitler continue to do completely desperate, idiotic moves after there was no way he could win? Someone extremely powerful about to lose their power, with severe narcissistic personality disorder, spiraling out of control; seems like an explosive cocktail for epic stupidity.
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luv2fly

(2,475 posts)
1. tRump's goons tried to off Pence
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 08:35 PM
Jan 2021

And he didn't go with the 25th, why would a little martial law upset him?

SWBTATTReg

(22,133 posts)
2. I suspect that something happened that we don't know about, w/ Pence and the 25th Amendment,
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 08:36 PM
Jan 2021

I can't believe that trump is so quiet, it's scary almost. I really think that Pence laid down the law or did in fact, 25th trump out. We just don't know it yet, and maybe won't, they're keeping it quiet until trump is gone.

Quixote1818

(28,946 posts)
5. Doesn't the 25th have to be submitted to congress within 4 days?
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 08:39 PM
Jan 2021

I know Pence would take over right away but wouldn't something like that have been public or could Pelosi be keeping it quiet since there is so little time left?

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
7. Pence would be the last to sign. The document then goes to Congress.
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 08:45 PM
Jan 2021

Maybe Pence got all the signatures that he needed, then showed it to Trump, san Pence’s signature.

madinmaryland

(64,933 posts)
4. If that happens, John Roberts will zoom meeting Biden in Delaware to administer the oath of Office.
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 08:38 PM
Jan 2021

And then Biden rescinds the order.

Pence is long gone by the time all of this would happen.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
6. If Trump tries martial law, my bet is McConnell get him first.
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 08:40 PM
Jan 2021

If Trump calls ML, McConnell likely call Senators back that day for an instant trial. Because if Trump calls ML and the SS has to drag Trump out of the White House, and the GOP does nothing, the GOP is dead.

MyOwnPeace

(16,927 posts)
8. THAT is a GREAT analysis!
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 08:47 PM
Jan 2021

Forget about Pence - he ain't gonna' do squat!
But if IQ45 DOES try something, ole' Moscow Mitch can hit back REAL FAST (well, as fast as an old-fart turtle can hit) - and it'll be "Bye-bye" Donnie - and forget about the pension, SS coverage, office fees, etc., etc!!! Oh, and a probable "chauffer" ride to a New York courthouse - compliments of the USA!

Quixote1818

(28,946 posts)
10. I am sure your right. Trump is the lamest, lame duck in American history with less than a week
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 08:54 PM
Jan 2021

in power.

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