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A potential plan by Republican leaders to steal the 2024 presidential election. The plan involves delaying the certification of election results in key battleground states, potentially decreasing the overall number of electors appointed and allowing Donald Trump to win the presidency through a contingent election, whereby the House of Representatives, not the Electoral College, determines the president.

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[–] FenrirIII 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't think that the military would fall in line with it. There would be grave concerns

[–] Burn_The_Right -3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

The military will do nothing.

[–] Entropywins 6 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

You greatly underestimate our men and women in the service...it's alright you probably haven't served or been exposed to many service members, but if you can trust an internet stranger slightly I hope I can put your mind at ease by saying I have 100% faith from the top down in our military up holding the oath we all took.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

Overall I think you’re right. But there is a significant problem on the Marines.

This story needs more attention.

[–] Burn_The_Right 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You have read meanings into my comment that aren't intended and have presumed I lack a career in military service. The U.S. military is forbidden from enforcing policy on U.S. soil by the Posse Comitatus Act.

The military is not going to do anything about election issues or any other issues unless leadership has been compromised at large. I doubt they will be compromised.

[–] Entropywins 4 points 3 weeks ago

I did assume as I do a lot, but I see what you are saying now.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Ok, but this “bloodless coup” will theoretically be following the letter of the law.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

The marines won’t, but pentagon leadership and the army, along with the NY and CA National guards may be enough.