I realize this is the Guardian, but something that stood out to me was the author suggesting that the election in November may not happen. Does anyone agree with this? I was a little shocked by that statement.
It would not be surprising, given this administration. We’ve already seen widespread voter suppression in local and primary elections, along with hyper aggression from major police forces. The executive branch has learned that no one holds them accountable since their party hold one other branch of government.
Since the police and the federal administration have allied, and they both have a lot to lose in a democratic election, it is completely conceivable that we will see wide scale arrests, voting center shutdowns, unacceptance of any results, and likely outright violence. The main contender for the presidency has already made public statements about how the military may be necessary to remove this administration from office post election.
Maybe I'm just naïve, but I am surprised by this response as well, and would be surprised if the election didn't happen.
Honestly, it just feels like status quo for the parties. With 3 branches of government and a 2 party system, one party usually has 2 of 3 branches. I think it's dangerous for 1 party to have all 3. I just feel like every election cycle it's the end of the world for one of the parties. In fact, I think only Regan and Bush Sr didn't have the party support in congress for part or all of their terms.
More like, one man stands between Joe Biden and the presidency — Joe Biden.
The author of the modern police state, literally saying maybe they can just shoot black people in the knee with a credible rape allegation, unanswered questions surrounding his mental state... all this from the party claiming to have the moral high ground over trump.
Here at Joe Biden's auto shop, we promise to put your car back in the condition it was in 10 minutes before the wheels fell off.
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Since the police and the federal administration have allied, and they both have a lot to lose in a democratic election, it is completely conceivable that we will see wide scale arrests, voting center shutdowns, unacceptance of any results, and likely outright violence. The main contender for the presidency has already made public statements about how the military may be necessary to remove this administration from office post election.
Honestly, it just feels like status quo for the parties. With 3 branches of government and a 2 party system, one party usually has 2 of 3 branches. I think it's dangerous for 1 party to have all 3. I just feel like every election cycle it's the end of the world for one of the parties. In fact, I think only Regan and Bush Sr didn't have the party support in congress for part or all of their terms.
The author of the modern police state, literally saying maybe they can just shoot black people in the knee with a credible rape allegation, unanswered questions surrounding his mental state... all this from the party claiming to have the moral high ground over trump.
Here at Joe Biden's auto shop, we promise to put your car back in the condition it was in 10 minutes before the wheels fell off.