1. I hope people read this story beyond the narrow Trumpian and anti-Trumpian frame and see why it's suggests something distressing about American democracy.https://twitter.com/CNNPolitics/status/1415464394075607041 …
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2. Is it a good thing the military steeled itself to resist coup-like moves from Trump? Sure. Is it a good thing to be in a position where the military is one of the chief bulwarks against a coup? No. It's terrible.
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Replying to @HeerJeet
What other possible mechanism could there be? Ultimately it's the people with the guns who decide who's in charge. Maybe "official" command of the military should immediately transfer to the election winner.
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Replying to @delmoi
Strong political parties that keep adventurers like Trump away from power have been one mechanism.
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