Eh! That’s going to be a political landmine - one, what if the generals refuse to leave? Two, the military will forever be tainted as having put their thumbs on the scale. Removing a duly elected President is Congress’ job. You really want one constitutional violation remedied by another? - ThreadSky

nowserving.bsky.social • 100 days ago

Eh! That’s going to be a political landmine - one, what if the generals refuse to leave? Two, the military will forever be tainted as having put their thumbs on the scale. Removing a duly elected President is Congress’ job. You really want one constitutional violation remedied by another?

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aherrod.bsky.social•100 days ago

On the flip side of that; what does the military do when the commander in chief is a domestic enemy of the constitution? Removing him runs the risk of what you rightly stated, plus civil war. Do nothing, risk having a US version of Vladimir Putin. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t 🤷🏾‍♂️

nowserving.bsky.social•100 days ago

Sounds like we might have to finally emerge from behind these screens and do some Selma sort of marching in the streets while they serve us refreshments with fire hoses and other sides.

nowserving.bsky.social•100 days ago

Yep, every commander in the military at that point is sort of on their own. No military lawyer is going to resolve that for you. Follow illegal orders or risk treason by mutinying against your C-in-C. Fun choices! They could resign and that would only help them fill those positions with loyalists.

aherrod.bsky.social•100 days ago

We’re f____d!

nowserving.bsky.social•100 days ago

By the way, thanks for the civil conversation. I think I ought to frame it and put it up on the wall - “rare instance of a civil conversation on SM, circa 2024” 🤣

aherrod.bsky.social•100 days ago

You’re welcome! It’s nice to know that even though someone sees the situation slightly differently than I do, they see the exact same peril and potential consequences

nowserving.bsky.social•100 days ago

Maybe that’s the bridge we need to fcross. One side believes in deliberation and thoughtful debate, no matter your position. The other side believes in shouting matches. Now there’s a crisis right there for you 😆 I feel like a Russian bot now, but is this union worth saving? Too dark?

nowserving.bsky.social•100 days ago

lol, I think we are allowed to fuck here. I mean at this point, I think kids need to learn what’s happening and why are mommy and daddy saying fuck and not caring if the kids hear. It’s time.

nowserving.bsky.social•100 days ago

Having rewatched Ken Burn’s Vietnam War - I came away thinking that generation were bigger heroes than WW2. Because WW2,you only had to fight the Nazis. Vietnam, you had to fight the enemy and your conscience, as many did, and loved ones too - yet they served bravely and with honor. What about now?

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