Now Trump is calling to delay the election, which he can't legally do. So far Republicans say no. His real goal is probably to discredit the results: he says "2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history". And then what? (1/n)https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53597975 …
-
Show this thread
-
A group has war-gamed the results if Trump refuses to step down: "All of our scenarios ended in both street-level violence and political impasse. The law is essentially ... it's almost helpless against a president who's willing to ignore it." (2/n)https://www.newsweek.com/bipartisan-group-predicts-violence-if-trump-loses-election-refuses-leave-white-house-1520561 …
3 replies 3 retweets 17 likesShow this thread -
Portland is important. The governor of Oregon thinks the feds will leave. But Homeland Security says they'll "remain in Portland until we are assured that the courthouse and other federal facilities will no longer be attacked nightly." (3/n)https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/29/us/protests-portland-federal-withdrawal.html …
1 reply 0 retweets 10 likesShow this thread -
It'll be easy for Homeland Security to drag their heels and stir up enough trouble to justify staying in Portland if they want. So it's an open question whether Trump's strategy of sending armed forces into "Democrat cities" is still underway. (4/n)https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/30/federal-agents-portland-oregon-trump-troops …
3 replies 0 retweets 9 likesShow this thread -
You need to listen to this show about war-gaming a closely contested election. One problem is that the transition is run by tradition, not law. Trump does not respect tradition. When push comes to shove, what will actually happen? It's ugly. (5/n)https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2020/07/28/election-war-games-trump-scenario …
2 replies 0 retweets 12 likesShow this thread -
I believe we need to organize now to ensure a just transition. We've got fewer than 100 days. Disorganized mass protests after the fact will not be good enough: Trump will push these into violence and then crack down. Who is organizing NOW? (6/n)https://www.salon.com/2020/07/27/aclus-david-cole-if-trump-seeks-to-stay-in-power-after-losing-the-election-theyll-be-ready/ …
2 replies 3 retweets 19 likesShow this thread -
Apart from the ACLU, I don't know who is serious about trying to ensure that the winner wins. Governors, senators, congresspeople should be leading this. I don't hear them. What's going on? (7/n, n = 7)https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/06/what-if-trump-loses-insists-he-won/ …
3 replies 0 retweets 16 likesShow this thread -
Replying to @johncarlosbaez
With respect (because I love you're writing), I think you're mistaking Trump's weakness for strength here, and letting anxieties get the better of you.
2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @Pinboard @johncarlosbaez
If you're not feeling anxious right now, I have to wonder whether you've learned any lessons at all from the events of the past four years. Trump has been repeatedly underestimated, with disastrous consequences. If he refuses to step down, things are going to get very ugly.
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
The past four years have taught me that anxiety is more paralyzing than mobilizing, so I try to focus on practical effort
-
-
Replying to @Pinboard @ejpatters
Yes, I'm asking which organizations are trying to ensure the integrity of the election and transition process - in all senses of the term - so I can help them.
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @johncarlosbaez @ejpatters
A good person to ask about who is doing the most on actual election and ballot integrity is
@mattblaze. On the stuff that I have personal experience with (campaign security), the answer is unfortunately that little has been done and it's too late. I personally favor funding races1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes - Show replies
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.