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General Category => Elections 2020 => Topic started by: mystery-ak on January 07, 2021, 02:50:31 pm
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Has the 25th Amendment Basically Been Invoked?
By Bonchie | Jan 06, 2021 10:30 PM ET
Today, violent radicals stormed the U.S. Capitol Building after the conclusion of President Donald Trump’s speech at what is likely to be the final rally he’ll hold in the city. In the end, one woman was shot and killed, parts of the building were damaged, and a lot of morons made fools of themselves. Nothing of value was actually accomplished because that obviously wasn’t the goal of the perpetrators. Instead, any possible debate on election integrity will be shelved for the foreseeable future. In fact, most of the elected officials who were set to object to the electoral college certification today have backed out. That line of pursuit is simply over.
In order to regain control of the Capitol, National Guard troops were called in, but it’s who called them in and who wasn’t consulted that makes that decision interesting. It turns out that VP Mike Pence made the call. In fact, the Department of Defense never even contacted the President, completely bypassing him.
This per The Daily Mail.
In an odd statement, acting Pentagon chief Christopher Miller – installed by Trump after he pushed out Defense Secretary Mark Esper after the election – said he had spoken to Pence – not Trump – about calling in the Guard.
“Chairman Milley and I just spoke separately with the Vice President and with Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Senator Schumer and Representative Hoyer about the situation at the U.S. Capitol,’ Mark Milley said in a statement, referencing the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and congressional leaders.
‘We have fully activated the D.C. National Guard to assist federal and local law enforcement as they work to peacefully address the situation. We are prepared to provide additional support as necessary and appropriate as requested by local authorities. Our people are sworn to defend the constitution and our democratic form of government and they will act accordingly.’
Has the 25th Amendment basically been invoked, even if just in spirit?
more
https://redstate.com/bonchie/2021/01/06/has-the-25th-amendment-basically-been-invoked-n305709
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Has this been debunked?
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In fact, most of the elected officials who were set to object to the electoral college certification today have backed out. That line of pursuit is simply over.
I am interested in learning more about this; has anyone seen details?
I have argued on this board that the Cruz-led objections to certifying various state EV counts cannot be seen, and in fact cannot be, a defense of Trump; rather they must be, and be seen as, a defense of credible elections conducted according to Constitutional requirements. Yesterday's riot doesn't change that fact that the Constitutionality and credibility of elections must be defended, even when that defense is clearly going to fail. Had legal and Constitutional attempts at defending elections been more effectively and vigorously pursued perhaps the riot wound not have occurred in the first place.
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Members of Trump’s Cabinet reportedly mulling 25th Amendment with Dems
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/01/07/members-of-trumps-cabinet-reportedly-mulling-25th-amendment-to-oust-trump-1013419/ (https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/01/07/members-of-trumps-cabinet-reportedly-mulling-25th-amendment-to-oust-trump-1013419/)
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Democrats sign letter urging Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment
Rep. David Cicilline tweeted that if the vice president does not make such a move, Congress should impeach Trump.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErGRWqrXUAAY-3a?format=jpg&name=360x360)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErGRWsMW4AAcJ5O?format=jpg&name=360x360)
https://justthenews.com/government/congress/democrats-sign-letter-urging-pence-invoke-25th-amendment
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The Rats are looking to deliver just one more act of malice before the Inauguration. The illegal alien Somali from Minnesota filed impeachment articles as well.
After the 20th, there will be Federal charges lodged against Trump and anybody who was on his side. It will be interesting to see if Biteme pardons them. If he does, it would be his final act as Preezy of the United Steezy.
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The idiot who broke into Pelosi's office will definitely get charges.
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Adam Kinzinger
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It’s with a heavy heart I am calling for the sake of our Democracy that the 25th Amendment be invoked. My statement:
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It is all theater. And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances.....
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Schumer calls for 25th Amendment to be invoked after Capitol riots
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/533124-schumer-calls-for-25th-amendment-to-be-invoked-after-capitol-riots