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PostPosted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:06 pm    Post subject:

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Just watched a segment on MSNBC. They said it would take less than 10 minutes for a nuclear strike to happen after the president orders it. They rehearse the scenario every eight hours at the Pentagon, so three times per day. And there's no way for anyone to stop the president, unless people resign on the spot, but Trump would eventually find someone to follow the orders.


You just have to hope the trio of generals have an agreement among themselves to prevent this from happening at all costs. At the end of the Nixon era, there were similar fears and back-up plans. Technically, it would be a military coup. That's why you had people in that Vanity Fair article speculating about how to stop him. He's not sane. Maybe they have a plan to stall him long enough for him to cool down and come to his senses. Scary times.


A military refusing to follow his orders is almost as bad as nuclear war. Either way, you're talking about the end of the United States as we know it.


Not even close. The military standing up to a tyrannical nut job bent on destroying the country would get the United States back on track.


It would finally give the gun nuts out there the opportunity to do what they've been claiming their 2A is for, to go defend the country against our military.


That'd be awesome. The US would be even better off when the fighter jets, armored divisions and missiles wiped out dumbass rednecks and their "assault rifles".
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:08 pm    Post subject:

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Just watched a segment on MSNBC. They said it would take less than 10 minutes for a nuclear strike to happen after the president orders it. They rehearse the scenario every eight hours at the Pentagon, so three times per day. And there's no way for anyone to stop the president, unless people resign on the spot, but Trump would eventually find someone to follow the orders.


You just have to hope the trio of generals have an agreement among themselves to prevent this from happening at all costs. At the end of the Nixon era, there were similar fears and back-up plans. Technically, it would be a military coup. That's why you had people in that Vanity Fair article speculating about how to stop him. He's not sane. Maybe they have a plan to stall him long enough for him to cool down and come to his senses. Scary times.


A military refusing to follow his orders is almost as bad as nuclear war. Either way, you're talking about the end of the United States as we know it.


Not even close. The military standing up to a tyrannical nut job bent on destroying the country would get the United States back on track.


No, it would essentially end the government of the United States, and undermine every institution in this country. It would very likely end in chaos and probably cause a second civil war. I could see California immediately seceding.


Of course the alternate version, allowing Trump to nuke Korea, would pretty much cause WW3 and we wouldn't be on the "good" side this time.
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Just watched a segment on MSNBC. They said it would take less than 10 minutes for a nuclear strike to happen after the president orders it. They rehearse the scenario every eight hours at the Pentagon, so three times per day. And there's no way for anyone to stop the president, unless people resign on the spot, but Trump would eventually find someone to follow the orders.


You just have to hope the trio of generals have an agreement among themselves to prevent this from happening at all costs. At the end of the Nixon era, there were similar fears and back-up plans. Technically, it would be a military coup. That's why you had people in that Vanity Fair article speculating about how to stop him. He's not sane. Maybe they have a plan to stall him long enough for him to cool down and come to his senses. Scary times.


A military refusing to follow his orders is almost as bad as nuclear war. Either way, you're talking about the end of the United States as we know it.


Not even close. The military standing up to a tyrannical nut job bent on destroying the country would get the United States back on track.


It would finally give the gun nuts out there the opportunity to do what they've been claiming their 2A is for, to go defend the country against our military.


That'd be awesome. The US would be even better off when the fighter jets, armored divisions and missiles wiped out dumbass rednecks and their "assault rifles".


Actually if it gets to that point, the US will be a in civil war like Syria.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:11 pm    Post subject:

Yeah, I would prefer not having WW3 over the military refusing to destroy another country because the president is a mad man. Hopefully it'll never come to it and the 25th amendment is invoked before he acts.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:19 pm    Post subject:

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Just watched a segment on MSNBC. They said it would take less than 10 minutes for a nuclear strike to happen after the president orders it. They rehearse the scenario every eight hours at the Pentagon, so three times per day. And there's no way for anyone to stop the president, unless people resign on the spot, but Trump would eventually find someone to follow the orders.


You just have to hope the trio of generals have an agreement among themselves to prevent this from happening at all costs. At the end of the Nixon era, there were similar fears and back-up plans. Technically, it would be a military coup. That's why you had people in that Vanity Fair article speculating about how to stop him. He's not sane. Maybe they have a plan to stall him long enough for him to cool down and come to his senses. Scary times.


A military refusing to follow his orders is almost as bad as nuclear war. Either way, you're talking about the end of the United States as we know it.


Not even close. The military standing up to a tyrannical nut job bent on destroying the country would get the United States back on track.


No, it would essentially end the government of the United States, and undermine every institution in this country. It would very likely end in chaos and probably cause a second civil war. I could see California immediately seceding.


Come on. I get why a lawyer would get bogged down in the legal implications of it. But in reality, the nation would be better off and survive - like literally survive as opposed to become a rogue nation that the rest of the world viewed as an out of control threat to the planet.

It wouldn't be the military refusing to follow a reasonable President's decision to invade a country. It would be a collection of the highest ranking military leaders saving the nation from a lunatic who is hell bent on murdering millions of people based on an ego trip. If the US would as we know it would end because of that, then I don't know why any of us would want to be citizens of such a country. At that point we may as well wish that Trump aimed the missiles at us.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:25 pm    Post subject:

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Noah (and some others) seems to feel that visiting the political thread means that they should be able to say anything and that no one should point out why they disagree with it (or point out where it is incorrect or flawed). If someone does, then they are being unfair and unreasonable.


Well stated, Hass. I'm an avocado fan, too, btw.
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Just watched a segment on MSNBC. They said it would take less than 10 minutes for a nuclear strike to happen after the president orders it. They rehearse the scenario every eight hours at the Pentagon, so three times per day. And there's no way for anyone to stop the president, unless people resign on the spot, but Trump would eventually find someone to follow the orders.


You just have to hope the trio of generals have an agreement among themselves to prevent this from happening at all costs. At the end of the Nixon era, there were similar fears and back-up plans. Technically, it would be a military coup. That's why you had people in that Vanity Fair article speculating about how to stop him. He's not sane. Maybe they have a plan to stall him long enough for him to cool down and come to his senses. Scary times.


A military refusing to follow his orders is almost as bad as nuclear war. Either way, you're talking about the end of the United States as we know it.


Not even close. The military standing up to a tyrannical nut job bent on destroying the country would get the United States back on track.


It would finally give the gun nuts out there the opportunity to do what they've been claiming their 2A is for, to go defend the country against our military.


That'd be awesome. The US would be even better off when the fighter jets, armored divisions and missiles wiped out dumbass rednecks and their "assault rifles".


Actually if it gets to that point, the US will be a in civil war like Syria.


No it wouldn't. I know the gun loving crowd thinks their assault rifles and bump stocks make them bad asses. But there'd be no civil war. If there was an uprising, it would be very brief. The GOP would collapse politically, so there'd be no governmental guidance to actually mount a meaningful attempt at dividing the country.

This country isn't in the mid 19th century and we aren't a small nation like Syria.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:33 pm    Post subject:

I said almost as bad... not as bad. Clearly, nuclear war would be worse. However, either way, we're screwed, just a matter of degree.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:36 pm    Post subject:

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Noah (and some others) seems to feel that visiting the political thread means that they should be able to say anything and that no one should point out why they disagree with it (or point out where it is incorrect or flawed). If someone does, then they are being unfair and unreasonable.


Well stated, Hass. I'm an avocado fan, too, btw.


You can call me Hass, or you can call me Hoss.

Just don't take away my guacamole.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:37 pm    Post subject:

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LakerSanity wrote:
ChefLinda wrote:
Wilt wrote:
Just watched a segment on MSNBC. They said it would take less than 10 minutes for a nuclear strike to happen after the president orders it. They rehearse the scenario every eight hours at the Pentagon, so three times per day. And there's no way for anyone to stop the president, unless people resign on the spot, but Trump would eventually find someone to follow the orders.


You just have to hope the trio of generals have an agreement among themselves to prevent this from happening at all costs. At the end of the Nixon era, there were similar fears and back-up plans. Technically, it would be a military coup. That's why you had people in that Vanity Fair article speculating about how to stop him. He's not sane. Maybe they have a plan to stall him long enough for him to cool down and come to his senses. Scary times.


A military refusing to follow his orders is almost as bad as nuclear war. Either way, you're talking about the end of the United States as we know it.


Not even close. The military standing up to a tyrannical nut job bent on destroying the country would get the United States back on track.


It would finally give the gun nuts out there the opportunity to do what they've been claiming their 2A is for, to go defend the country against our military.


That'd be awesome. The US would be even better off when the fighter jets, armored divisions and missiles wiped out dumbass rednecks and their "assault rifles".


Actually if it gets to that point, the US will be a in civil war like Syria.


No it wouldn't. I know the gun loving crowd thinks their assault rifles and bump stocks make them bad asses. But there'd be no civil war. If there was an uprising, it would be very brief. The GOP would collapse politically, so there'd be no governmental guidance to actually mount a meaningful attempt at dividing the country.

This country isn't in the mid 19th century and we aren't a small nation like Syria.


Well considering theres a lot of "rednecks" in the military, your easy solution of bombing people who you don't agree with wouldn't exactly work. There will be people in the military who would defect, who would end up using those weapons against their superiors. It would be very messy and pretty much be the end of the United States in its current form as we know it. Then the citizens knowing that the military has no problem using its military might on its own citizens would be wary of trusting the government as well. Anyone who thinks that the US can just use its modern weaponry on the populace without repercussions doesn't understand that the hearts and minds can change.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:39 pm    Post subject:

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Yeah, I would prefer not having WW3 over the military refusing to destroy another country because the president is a mad man. Hopefully it'll never come to it and the 25th amendment is invoked before he acts.


You and me both. Fortunately I think we are not alone, despite some of the surprising comments here.
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LakerSanity wrote:
ChefLinda wrote:
Wilt wrote:
Just watched a segment on MSNBC. They said it would take less than 10 minutes for a nuclear strike to happen after the president orders it. They rehearse the scenario every eight hours at the Pentagon, so three times per day. And there's no way for anyone to stop the president, unless people resign on the spot, but Trump would eventually find someone to follow the orders.


You just have to hope the trio of generals have an agreement among themselves to prevent this from happening at all costs. At the end of the Nixon era, there were similar fears and back-up plans. Technically, it would be a military coup. That's why you had people in that Vanity Fair article speculating about how to stop him. He's not sane. Maybe they have a plan to stall him long enough for him to cool down and come to his senses. Scary times.


A military refusing to follow his orders is almost as bad as nuclear war. Either way, you're talking about the end of the United States as we know it.


Not even close. The military standing up to a tyrannical nut job bent on destroying the country would get the United States back on track.


No, it would essentially end the government of the United States, and undermine every institution in this country. It would very likely end in chaos and probably cause a second civil war. I could see California immediately seceding.


Of course the alternate version, allowing Trump to nuke Korea, would pretty much cause WW3 and we wouldn't be on the "good" side this time.


BINGO!

We wouldn't have to worry about the failure of "the rule of law" in this country. We'd be too busy trying to deal with being the most ostracized nation on the planet with some pretty huge enemies and not one single ally.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:53 pm    Post subject:

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Trump’s tweets today...

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Isn't it interesting how he ignores tragedies in blue state and sill ongoing tragedy in Puerto Rico?

And for someone who so "concerned" about respect for Veterans and flags, Trump has STILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGED the four soldiers killed in a ambush in Niger last week. The first flag draped coffin was returned home on Monday -- Trump was golfing and tweeting. No condolences to families, no salute to their bravery, NOTHING.

So much for the transparent NFL (bleep) about honoring the vets and the flag.


Trump trying to pronounce Niger would probably cause a major incident.
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I said almost as bad... not as bad. Clearly, nuclear war would be worse. However, either way, we're screwed, just a matter of degree.



The difference in degree is vast. If the military allowed an unwarranted nuclear attack on another nation, we are completely screwed. We'd be a rogue nation and civil war would be the LAST of our problems. We'd be completely ostracized across the globe. We'd have no allies anywhere. Our collapse would be devastating and any argument that at least we stood up for our constitutional law would be simply whistling through the graveyard of our demise.
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Just watched a segment on MSNBC. They said it would take less than 10 minutes for a nuclear strike to happen after the president orders it. They rehearse the scenario every eight hours at the Pentagon, so three times per day. And there's no way for anyone to stop the president, unless people resign on the spot, but Trump would eventually find someone to follow the orders.


You just have to hope the trio of generals have an agreement among themselves to prevent this from happening at all costs. At the end of the Nixon era, there were similar fears and back-up plans. Technically, it would be a military coup. That's why you had people in that Vanity Fair article speculating about how to stop him. He's not sane. Maybe they have a plan to stall him long enough for him to cool down and come to his senses. Scary times.


A military refusing to follow his orders is almost as bad as nuclear war. Either way, you're talking about the end of the United States as we know it.


I didn't the initial airing. I was up late last night, saw the replay. Don's not only changed his appearance he's changed his attitude. He's usually cool and articulate. In the case he almost lost it. If Donald sees this episode I wonder how he'll react?
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"Electric and all infrastructure was disaster before hurricanes. Congress to decide how much to spend. We cannot keep FEMA, the Military & the First responders, who have been amazing (under the most difficult circumstances) in P.R. Forever!"

Ever hear a US president talking like this?... no racial component to this?... would he say this about the gulf states (Florida), Texas?

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He's deflecting blame because he's being criticized for not doing enough. So he reverts back to form -- blame someone else and attack the victim.
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He's deflecting blame because he's being criticized for not doing enough. So he reverts back to form -- blame someone else and attack the victim.


This is insane, showing the world that to him, PR is indeed a 2nd class citizen... FCKN INSANE. I'm mad
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He just said in an interview that the stock market rise is offsetting the national debt. He truly is a f***ing moron.
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He's deflecting blame because he's being criticized for not doing enough. So he reverts back to form -- blame someone else and attack the victim.


This is insane, showing the world that to him, PR is indeed a 2nd class citizen... FCKN INSANE. I'm mad


He really doesn't see it that way. He doesn't understand how his words are interpreted by others. We're dealing with a moron. The 25th amendment (what's that?)
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He's deflecting blame because he's being criticized for not doing enough. So he reverts back to form -- blame someone else and attack the victim.


This is insane, showing the world that to him, PR is indeed a 2nd class citizen... FCKN INSANE. I'm mad


He really doesn't see it that way. He doesn't understand how his words are interpreted by others. We're dealing with a moron. The 25th amendment (what's that?)


Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, who is a member of the House foreign affairs committee, told CNN's Chris Cuomo Thursday there's only "so much" the US can do to help Puerto Rico.
"I would then again say, 'What is enough?' What is the right amount to satisfy whoever says we're not doing enough," he said on "New Day." "It's regrettable and it's sad for those people but there only is physically, humanly possible so much that any nation could do in the wake of devastation."
He continued: "I lived through it myself, a victim of floods on numerous occasions, had to clean it up, and I will tell you, nobody came to help us, we handled it ourselves."

Just FYI, several doctors/PAs/medical staffs that I work with flew to PR this past monday to deliver health services including bringing medical supplies. They are doing this along with PR local docs, Miami docs, community leaders, public health officials and the FBI... Outside of San Juan, basic communication is still difficult (no internet/phone connectivity). They are currently helping places such as Juncos, Morovis and Loiza where you have to go by car then on foot to deliver basic medical needs including water so this victims blaming conducting by the administration and defended by congress is disgusting
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:10 am    Post subject:

Mother Jones: Trump Threatens to Pull FEMA and Military Out of Puerto Rico

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President Donald Trump lashed out at Puerto Rico, where 84 percent of the territory remains without power after Hurricane Maria, warning residents on Thursday that he may abandon relief efforts. Trump’s latest attack appeared to blame the Puerto Rican government for laying the groundwork for a difficult recovery.


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Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Maria first made landfall, many residents say they have yet to see signs of federal aid, and more than 6,000 people are living in shelters. Despite the ongoing devastation, Trump has frequently lauded the federal government’s response to the crisis as “amazing” and “tremendous.”

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) responded to Trump’s tweets on Thursday, asking why the president treats Puerto Ricans differently from other Americans struck by natural disasters.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:12 am    Post subject:

So Rose McGowan gets suspended from Twitter for calling people out about Harvey Weinstein, but Der Fuhrer can threaten an entire nation with nuclear obliteration and Twitter does nothing?
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:17 am    Post subject:

Since he's done absolutely nothing since declaring the second infrastructure week a couple months ago, how about kicking things off in a part of the country where it is desperately needed?

Nah. Those people got towels. That should be enough. They don't even vote!
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governator wrote:
"Electric and all infrastructure was disaster before hurricanes. Congress to decide how much to spend. We cannot keep FEMA, the Military & the First responders, who have been amazing (under the most difficult circumstances) in P.R. Forever!"

Ever hear a US president talking like this?... no racial component to this?... would he say this about the gulf states (Florida), Texas?

Puertoricans are our US brothers and sisters


Just saw this. Wow. I'm speechless.
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