3rd Times a Charm? Question: How have GOP/Trump acted "against" Democracy?

[Hellbilly]

Anecdotal evidence is anecdotal. Got anything solid? No?

I suppose I could do a history search on youtube and you could listen to him actually say it.

 

[daveman]

I suppose I could do a history search on youtube and you could listen to him actually say it.

Or you could post a link. That's how it works. You make a claim, you back it up. No one is obligated to do your homework for you.

 

[sartre play]

In “Federalist No. 10” and “Federalist No. 51,” the seminal papers, Madison argued that a large republic with a diversity of interests capped by the separation of powers and checks and balances would help provide the solution to the ills of popular government. In a large and diverse society, populist passions are likely to dissipate, as no single group can easily dominate. If such intemperate passions come from a minority of the population, the “republican principle,” by which Madison meant majority rule, will allow the defeat of “sinister views by regular vote.”

Republicans understand that they are a minority and have been trying to subvert the rules to game the system in order to force minority rule.

Hence their insistence on calling this a Republic rather than a democracy

Interesting. And how using Semantics to change/apply different meanings to words.

 

[XponentialChaos]

Weak sauce.

Antifa and the Fed agitators would never listen to Trump

If it’s weak sauce then why did you avoid answering those questions?

Do you support those actions from Trump?

 

[Lesh]

Weak sauce.

Antifa and the Fed agitators would never listen to Trump

I agree...and yet why were all those Republican Congress people and Fox News folks and Trump family members trying to get Trump to say something to stop that madness?

THEY obviously knew these were Trump minions.

And when Trump finally did call them off he acknowledged how much he loved them

 

[XponentialChaos]

You do know words have established meanings, right? You can't just make up shit and insist they mean something else?

Of course.

What does “We love you. You’re very special” mean to you?

Why was Trump posting disparaging things about Pence AFTER he was told that they were rushing him to safety from a violent mob?

 

[XponentialChaos]

I agree that the election was stolen and that Pence should have stood with Trump and let the courts figure it out.

The courts already ruled against you. Sucks for you huh.

 

[Lastamender]

The courts already ruled against you. Sucks for you huh.

How could they when Pence did not stop the certification? Dumbass.

 

[XponentialChaos]

How could they when Pence did not stop the certification? Dumbass.

Because they already had several court rulings and they went against your favor, obviously.

Trump, Republican lawsuits challenging 2020 election: list

Since Donald Trump lost in November 2020, Republicans have filed dozens of lawsuits challenging the presidential election results. They've won zero.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[daveman]

Of course.

What does “We love you. You’re very special” mean to you?

Why was Trump posting disparaging things about Pence AFTER he was told that they were rushing him to safety from a violent mob?

It means to me what it says. It does NOT mean "Kill them all and let God sort 'em out", like you believe.

 

[basquebromance]

please stop spending taxpayer dollars on incompetent investigations on the 2020 elections...on both sides!

 

[XponentialChaos]

It means to me what it says. It does NOT mean "Kill them all and let God sort 'em out", like you believe.

Right. Your pathetic argument is that he didn’t say something like: “I, Donald Trump, hereby encourage you to cause destruction and violence.”

Let’s use a little common sense. Let’s look at his actions. Let’s look at the context.

He was told that Pence and his family were being escorted out to protect them from a violent mob. After that, Trump was still posting disparaging remarks about Pence. This is a fact.

Would this encourage the violent mob chanting “Hang Mine Pence” or would it discourage them?

It’s ok, I know you want to play stupid.

“Bu-bu-but he didn’t actually say he wants them to attack Pence!” Pathetic.

 

[Hossfly]

Whoever it was, I sure am glad that those idiots got arrested for breaking in. I say we throw them all in prison for a very long time.

How about you?

Yep, those Antifa goons should nave been shot.

 

[XponentialChaos]

Yep, those Antifa goons should nave been shot.

I wouldn’t go that far. But I’m definitely happy to see them charged. Did you know that over 700 idiots have been charged for their behavior on Jan 6?

January 6 Capitol Riot Arrests

See who has been arrested in the Capitol riots. USA TODAY is gathering the latest as prosecutors continue to issue charges.

www.usatoday.com

I’m glad we agree with punishing these idiots.

 

[daveman]

Right. Your pathetic argument is that he didn’t say something like: “I, Donald Trump, hereby encourage you to cause destruction and violence.”

Let’s use a little common sense. Let’s look at his actions. Let’s look at the context.

He was told that Pence and his family were being escorted out to protect them from a violent mob. After that, Trump was still posting disparaging remarks about Pence. This is a fact.

Would this encourage the violent mob chanting “Hang Mine Pence” or would it discourage them?

It’s ok, I know you want to play stupid.

“Bu-bu-but he didn’t actually say he wants them to attack Pence!” Pathetic.

Your petulant tantrum aside, no one has any obligation to validate your fantasies.

 

[daveman]

I wouldn’t go that far. But I’m definitely happy to see them charged. Did you know that over 700 idiots have been charged for their behavior on Jan 6?

January 6 Capitol Riot Arrests

See who has been arrested in the Capitol riots. USA TODAY is gathering the latest as prosecutors continue to issue charges.

www.usatoday.com

I’m glad we agree with punishing these idiots.

How many have been charged with insurrection?

 

[XponentialChaos]

Your petulant tantrum aside, no one has any obligation to validate your fantasies.

Yea, I didn’t think you would actually answer that one either.

Check and mate.

 

[XponentialChaos]

How many have been charged with insurrection?

I didn’t say any of them were charged with insurrection.

I’m just glad they got arrested for breaking the law. How about you?

 

[daveman]

Yea, I didn’t think you would actually answer that one either.

Check and mate.

So, you have no proof Trump said anything to encourage violence.

I don't blame you for being angry. You have failed to support your claims.

Now, predictably, you will screech NUH UH.

 

[daveman]

I didn’t say any of them were charged with insurrection.

I’m just glad they got arrested for breaking the law. How about you?

I'm perfectly fine with law-breakers being arrested. I'm not a Democrat.

I'm not real keen on the idea of political prisoners, though. Democrats love the idea.