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29. "Critics of President-elect Donald Trump have taken to the streets of Washington, D.C. ..."

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Which ones, Newsweek?

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Donald Trump Critics Push Plan to Block Him From Taking Power in DC Protest [View all] BumRushDaShow Sunday OP

Regardless of what you think of it, Donald's earned it. bucolic_frolic Sunday #1

Regardless of what you think of it, the constitution's language, until amended, is clear: ColinC Sunday #6

TFG saying he wants to free the J6 rioters is giving aid and comfort to the enemy. OMGWTF Sunday #21

Yep. This aside, he has unquestionably given aid and comfort to the enemy, having likely shared classified info ColinC Sunday #22

I've thought for a long time the FBI knows what TSF has shared with Putin KS Toronado Sunday #44

Yes, they know what he kept and did whatever with... Think. Again. Monday #56

And who got or bought access to all those documents. yorkster Monday #54

Almost EVERYONE who receives a pardon (except Nixon and Hunter Biden AFAIK) has been tried and kelly1mm Monday #53

Is there a conviction for this? Unladen Swallow Sunday #26

No. Just several indictments. But that's not a necessary prerequisite ColinC Sunday #30

Then who, or what body, makes the determination Unladen Swallow Sunday #32

Congress has that authority. ColinC Sunday #33

So the people will accept this ruling under the Constitution? Unladen Swallow Sunday #40

There is no process. ColinC Sunday #42

Exactly correct. 14A was a Reconstruction Era gift to future generations bucolic_frolic Monday #65

they use the term "adjudicated" -- I think from the Colorado Supreme Court ruling cadoman Monday #70

"An effort is underway to urge Congress ..." speak easy Sunday #2

Unfortunitly true yankee87 Sunday #39

The Picketts Charge theory of politics speak easy Monday #59

Any effort to resist installing a nazi administration is worthwhile. Think. Again. Monday #57

That is what the US Constitution says,... magicarpet Sunday #3

.... recording the displeasure of the citizenry,... magicarpet Sunday #4

Yes, protests must be strong, courageous, and often. Magoo48 Sunday #14

I'm in Palm Springs which is geezerville now that the snowbirds are here (including me). OMGWTF Sunday #23

Yup Magoo48 Monday #64

I'm so happy to hear this is happening William Seger Sunday #5

Such a load of nonsense. He hasnt been CONVICTED of any of those charges. Period. Callie1979 Sunday #7

The Constitution doesn't require a conviction. bucolic_frolic Sunday #10

Well, we USED to do a lot of things differently.Yes, the SCOTUS is full of it but thats what we've got. Callie1979 Sunday #11

No, it's quite credible.There is legitimacy behind the protests because everyone saw him do it. bucolic_frolic Sunday #13

nearly half the voters saw it and voted for him though cadoman Monday #72

The SC didn't rule that TFG was eligible or that the 14th doesn't apply William Seger Sunday #15

Thats not going to happen either. Callie1979 Sunday #16

True, but the point of the protests is that he could and should be disqualified William Seger Sunday #24

Congress already found that he engaged in an insurrection NYC Liberal Sunday #34

An argument can be made that it has to fit the definition of a conviction in the Senate Polybius Sunday #35

An argument can be made that the amendment means only what it says William Seger Monday #55

The problem with the 14th and many other Amendments is that the wording stinks Polybius Monday #76

That was a previous congress. MichMan Sunday #46

There will be instigators in their midst Unladen Swallow Sunday #27

Yep, that's to be expected with every Left action. Think. Again. Monday #58

If it was to succeed there would be a civil war anyway MichMan Monday #62

That is a very sobering Unladen Swallow Monday #63

Garland, Roberts, Thomas, Alito, Kavanaugh, Gorsuch, Barrett Clouds Passing Sunday #8

Yep; there's the problem. For a LOT of issues. Callie1979 Sunday #12

Biggest weather event in the history of DC on multigraincracker Sunday #9

how about -50F or an F6 twister? The Madcap Sunday #19

I wish Taylor Swift would hold a concert down the street. Callie1979 Sunday #25

Protesting now is a little bit too late IzzaNuDay Sunday #17

Not really. The constitution is clear. We either honor it, or take another step towards the constitution not mattering ColinC Sunday #18

After tomorrow is definitely too late though Polybius Sunday #36

Yeah. And i mean... The constitution just needs to be followed. ColinC Monday #51

It is self executing... Dem4life1970 Monday #47

At the very least congress should override the requirement by a 2/3rds vote. ColinC Monday #48

This was a most unusual election in many ways MichMan Monday #52

I heard as lawyer who think's Trump should be disqualified say that he agrees with the CO decision Polybius Monday #75

If they attack the Capitol, maybe Trump will pardon them ... Jarqui Sunday #20

Free speech and non-violent protest is what this country is all about. Petitioning of grievances is important always. nt Evolve Dammit Sunday #28

If it goes on deaf ears The Grand Illuminist Sunday #43

"Critics of President-elect Donald Trump have taken to the streets of Washington, D.C. ..." mahatmakanejeeves Sunday #29

There was a little group out there at the Lincoln Memorial BumRushDaShow Sunday #31

Isn't that pretty much an everyday occurance? LeftInTX Monday #84

Sure BumRushDaShow Monday #86

President Vance? Jose Garcia Sunday #37

I'll take it. Because he won't be able to win over the Trumpers. Republicans in disarray ZonkerHarris Sunday #41

As explained, it would be Harris ColinC Monday #49

She only received 226 electoral votes Jose Garcia Monday #66

It is if all or most of Trumps votes are not certified. ColinC Monday #68

If neither candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, Jose Garcia Monday #69

So if he's disqualified, who gets to be President on the 20th? Polybius Sunday #38

Harris MichMan Sunday #45

The exception being holding a 2/3rds vote to make an exception. ColinC Monday #50

They may admit it if Vance becomes President as a result of Trump's disqualification Polybius Monday #74

That would be a double punch for who the majority of voters elected Polybius Monday #73

I can see the Constitution being locked away into a time vault Aussie105 Monday #60

The 14th also applies to Congress MichMan Monday #61

According to the Constitution, Trump is a traitor: He should be hanged until he is dead, dead, dead. jvill Monday #67

It will take unquestionably devoted courageous people The Grand Illuminist Monday #71

Well it's over. The plan to block him did not work. The election was just certified. totodeinhere Monday #77

What plan? LeftInTX Monday #79

The plan that is the subject of this thread. n/t totodeinhere Monday #81

Yeah.. More like a thought . LeftInTX Monday #83

The 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act, which amended the previous Act(s) BumRushDaShow Monday #80

Yes. Of course Trump's attempted coup was the catalyst behind that law. n/t totodeinhere Monday #82

We screw ourselves a lot by passing laws that we think will help us Polybius Monday #85

Objections, in this case are usually formalities, LeftInTX Monday #87

This aged well!! LeftInTX Monday #78