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kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#162626: Dec 15th 2016 at 8:41:19 PM

[up]It may not be, but I honestly don't think the possibility of them is out of the question. Keep in mind that I by no means think they'll happen anytime soon, but depending on how the next 4/8 years go down, it's a distinct possibility. If enough disgruntled officers and unsatisfied civilians get fed up with the bloated sack of shit that our government could well become, then I think anything's possible.

(Oh, and the same thing basically happened in Legend Of Galactic Heroes, which up to this point has basically been a guidebook for the path our own government is heading down. Call me delusional if you want to, but it could happen in that show's reality, then it could well happen in our own reality.)

edited 15th Dec '16 8:42:12 PM by kkhohoho

Eschaton Since: Jul, 2010
#162627: Dec 15th 2016 at 8:59:53 PM

I understand where you're coming from, but I don't think the comparison to the show can be played out to the end.

Well, unless Germany decides to elect a prussiaboo, then all bets are off. tongue

edited 15th Dec '16 9:01:16 PM by Eschaton

Ramidel Since: Jan, 2001
#162628: Dec 15th 2016 at 9:00:16 PM

The time for a military coup against Trump is right after Trump orders nukes fired, and before the keys are turned.

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#162629: Dec 15th 2016 at 9:13:36 PM

Or maybe if Trump actually goes further than even I think he will go, and starts actually putting American citizens into camps.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#162630: Dec 15th 2016 at 9:32:32 PM

[up][up][up]x3 I know, I know. It's just so uncanny what has played out that it makes you wonder what else might.

(And I know that the ending of the show's probably not going to happen, but the coup's only around from Eps 19-26. That's hardly 'playing out to the end.' And also keep in mind that when I'm talking about the show, I'm mostly only talking about the FPA, because that part of the show is what's so damn eerie.)

edited 15th Dec '16 9:40:54 PM by kkhohoho

MadSkillz Destroyer of Worlds Since: Mar, 2013 Relationship Status: I only want you gone
Destroyer of Worlds
#162631: Dec 15th 2016 at 9:58:10 PM

Obama press conference tomorrow will be the biggest event in American history... If he does what it's looking like. I'd watch."

Holy fuck.

https://mobile.twitter.com/DavidYankovich/status/809543928068313088

MadSkillz Destroyer of Worlds Since: Mar, 2013 Relationship Status: I only want you gone
Destroyer of Worlds
#162632: Dec 15th 2016 at 9:58:35 PM

Obama press conference tomorrow will be the biggest event in American history... If he does what it's looking like. I'd watch."

Holy fuck.

https://mobile.twitter.com/DavidYankovich/status/809543928068313088

RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#162633: Dec 15th 2016 at 9:59:24 PM

Let's not get our hopes, up, okay? I'm glad that he seems to be doing something, but we have absolutely no idea what it is, and there's no reason to think it's going to be the miracle we all want.

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#162634: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:08:02 PM

Pass the Popcorn ladies and gentlemen.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Kayeka (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#162635: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:13:25 PM

Fingers crossed for the miracle. Too many lives are at stake.

Though the most realistic guess I can come up with is the suspension if the electoral collage vote until the end of the Russia investigation. Which would be pretty significant in itself, but would also legitimize the eventual Trump presidency.

CaptainCapsase from Orbiting Sagittarius A* Since: Jan, 2015
#162636: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:15:22 PM

Obama doing something drastic would not be a miracle. Even were it to keep Trump out, the fallout would likely be the beginning of the end for American democracy.

MadSkillz Destroyer of Worlds Since: Mar, 2013 Relationship Status: I only want you gone
Destroyer of Worlds
#162637: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:15:59 PM

Obama: The Russian attempt to subvert our elections has left America scarred and deformed but I assure you our resolve has never been stronger. In order to ensure stability and continuity, the republic will be reorganized into the First American Empire with me as it's Emperor for a safe and secure society.

Republicans: I KNEW IT!!!!

edited 15th Dec '16 10:16:36 PM by MadSkillz

RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#162638: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:21:36 PM

[up][up] So would a Trump/Putin presidency, though.

I want to think that there are legitimate ways Obama could give us a miracle, without having to turn himself into a dictator. One that's been suggested is Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment.

No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may, by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.

I'm hardly a Constitutional law expert, but if Trump really was both aware of and complicit in Russian meddling in our election - which is an act of war - then it seems to me that this should officially block him from the presidency. But invoking this would effectively require irrefutable proof of Trump's complicity.

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#162639: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:22:00 PM

[up]x4 Hey, anything that keeps Trump and his small hands away from the office as long as possible, even if it's only delaying the inevitable. Though I'm not sure if we're even going to get that. There's no way to know for sure just what Obama's going to do until he does it. For all we know, he could just make some big declaration along the lines of 'We won't rest until we get to the bottom of this!' and that could be that. But here's hoping...

edited 15th Dec '16 10:22:19 PM by kkhohoho

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#162640: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:22:38 PM

[up][up][up] The annoying part is that the GOP would be absolutely on board with the idea of an American Empire, provided they were the ones running it.

edited 15th Dec '16 10:22:50 PM by M84

Disgusted, but not surprised
RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#162641: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:24:40 PM

Would be, hell. It's exactly what they're doing right now. Not just with taking over the country via Trump and Putin, but with the sickeningly undemocratic power grab they're probably going to get away with in North Carolina.

And you know what? If the shit they're pulling in NC works, that's going to set a very frightening precedent for the other states. Especially since states' rights may be one of the best weapons we have for resisting Trump.

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#162642: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:28:35 PM

You know, Obama did say he intended to complete his investigation into Russia's hacking before he left office. He didn't say just when he would leave office. Just figured I should put that out there.

edited 15th Dec '16 10:28:45 PM by kkhohoho

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#162643: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:32:23 PM

[up] President Obama: For the sake of ensuring the legitimacy of the election's results, I will not leave office until this investigation is done!

<years later>

Emperor Obama: Sorry...still not done. In the meantime, I'm a just gonna spend this sweet new budget surplus on infrastructure spending and health care reform.

edited 15th Dec '16 10:33:20 PM by M84

Disgusted, but not surprised
kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#162644: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:35:25 PM

Also, the Press Conference is going to be at 2:15 PM ET. I guess we'll find out whether or not we'll be getting Emperor Obama then.tongue

He's also apparently planning on going on his annual vacation to Hawaii with his family after said conference. You'd think if he was going to announce that he'd be sticking around as President for a while longer, he'd actually stick around; not just leave the mainland while it's suddenly thrust into arguably more chaos than it already is.

edited 15th Dec '16 10:37:38 PM by kkhohoho

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#162645: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:39:17 PM

[up] Suddenly that Halloween Daily Show segment with the Obamas fleeing to Mars with Elon Musk doesn't sound so far-fetched.

Disgusted, but not surprised
MadSkillz Destroyer of Worlds Since: Mar, 2013 Relationship Status: I only want you gone
Destroyer of Worlds
#162646: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:39:25 PM

Obama: I was actually born in Kenya. Later, suckers.cool

-mic drops-

CaptainCapsase from Orbiting Sagittarius A* Since: Jan, 2015
#162647: Dec 15th 2016 at 10:44:03 PM

So Arpaio is stirring the birther pot again...

tclittle Professional Forum Ninja from Somewhere Down in Texas Since: Apr, 2010
Professional Forum Ninja
#162648: Dec 15th 2016 at 11:14:33 PM

There is now a lawsuit against Valero due to a contamination of water in Corpus Christi, Texas from an industrial back-flow incident forcing business and schools to close; Valero is blaming another refinery in the area owned by Ergon.

The Libertarian party congratulates Rick Perry on his chance to abolish the Department of Energy.

And no, this isn't an Onion article, this is from the Libertarian Party's official website.

edited 15th Dec '16 11:18:31 PM by tclittle

"We're all paper, we're all scissors, we're all fightin' with our mirrors, scared we'll never find somebody to love."
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#162649: Dec 15th 2016 at 11:18:24 PM

[up] Everyone loves oil refineries and pipelines...as long as they are Not in My Backyard!.

Disgusted, but not surprised
PushoverMediaCritic I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out. from the Italy of America Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out.
#162650: Dec 16th 2016 at 12:12:01 AM

Oddly enough, a quote from the Avengers has been very useful in helping me deal and continue to plan towards my future goals:

"Until such time as the world ends, we will act as though it intends to spin on." - Nick Fury


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