#peaceful transfer of power

[originalleftist]

For all that some are noting Vance's "civility" tonight, I think the most important thing to take away from the debate is this:

When pressed, he would not give a straight answer either on whether Trump lost in 2020, or whether he himself would respect the election results this time.

A civil fascist is still a fascist. A polite traitor is still a traitor. And a well-mannered liar is still a liar.

[odinsblog]

A brief reminder of what a peaceful transfer of political power in America once looked like, until today’s traitorous Republican Party + seditious sore losers like Donald Trump came along.

#LockHimUp

[rickmaynard]

11-15-24: Georgetown News Graphic cartoon.

[pixoplanet]

⛓️ It's the 4th of July, America's Independence Day.

🐘 D��jà Vu All Over Again – Nazi Germany Revisited

On this day in 1776, our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Did the actions of Donald Trump and his supporters on January 6, 2021 violate the democratic principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence? Of course they did, in several ways:

Undermining Free Elections: The Declaration emphasizes the right of the people to choose their government. The attempt to overturn a certified election result contradicted the fundamental democratic principle of respecting the will of the electorate.

Attack on Democratic Institutions: The storming of the Capitol was a direct assault on the legislative branch, disrupting the peaceful transfer of power—a core aspect of democratic governance that the Declaration upholds by endorsing government accountability and representation.

Incitement to Violence: The promotion of violence and insurrection contradicted the Declaration’s ideals of lawful governance and civil order, challenging the foundational concept that grievances should be addressed through democratic processes rather than force.

These actions highlighted a stark departure from the values of equality, justice, and the rule of law that are central to the Declaration of Independence and a democratic society. ☮️ Peace… Jamiese

🦋 A Salute to Our Independence, Backed by Science

https://www.pixoplanet.com/post/4th-of-july

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

American greatness has been fueled and sustained by qualities of character that are timeless and sorely needed during these days of national crisis.  There should be no mistake about this being a moment of crisis or blindness about its cause, or who specifically is responsible.

The three greatest American presidents — Washington, Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt — collectively created America, saved the Union, ended slavery, and saved the world from tyranny. Each man’s greatest achievements and service were fueled by their exceptional character and dedication to virtue.

Washington was a man of exceptional humility, who repeatedly walked away from power to set in motion a new epoch of history. He was an example of the restraint necessary to sustain a republic. His actions awed the world, as well as the people of our young nation. When he passed he was eulogized as first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen. 

Lincoln demonstrated iron strength, indomitability, fortitude and magnanimity. His second inaugural is the greatest speech in America’s secular canon. Its words are transcendent.

He makes clear that the cause of war was the moral catastrophe of slavery. His determination is absolute.

Fondly do we hope ~ fervently do we pray ~ that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet, if God wills that it continue until all the wealth piled by the bondsman's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword as was said three thousand years ago so still it must be said 'the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.'

So is his grace and magnanimity:

With malice toward none with charity for all with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right let us strive on to finish the work we are in to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan ~ to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.

Franklin Roosevelt had the gift of faith, and because of it, he possessed a bottomless wellspring of optimism. Because of it, he was fearless — and made his nation so. His last inaugural address was the shortest in history. It stood at 544 words, but remains remarkable nonetheless as a declaration of moral purpose around a national purpose. FDR was a man without doubt by the end. His faith was in us, and it was not misplaced then or now. Here is what he said:

Mr. Chief Justice, Mr. Vice President, my friends, you will understand and, I believe, agree with my wish that the form of this inauguration be simple and its words brief. We Americans of today, together with our allies, are passing through a period of supreme test. It is a test of our courage--of our resolve--of our wisdom--our essential democracy. If we meet that test--successfully and honorably--we shall perform a service of historic importance which men and women and children will honor throughout all time. As I stand here today, having taken the solemn oath of office in the presence of my fellow countrymen--in the presence of our God-- I know that it is America's purpose that we shall not fail. In the days and in the years that are to come we shall work for a just and honorable peace, a durable peace, as today we work and fight for total victory in war. We can and we will achieve such a peace. We shall strive for perfection. We shall not achieve it immediately--but we still shall strive. We may make mistakes--but they must never be mistakes which result from faintness of heart or abandonment of moral principle. I remember that my old schoolmaster, Dr. Peabody, said, in days that seemed to us then to be secure and untroubled: "Things in life will not always run smoothly. Sometimes we will be rising toward the heights--then all will seem to reverse itself and start downward. The great fact to remember is that the trend of civilization itself is forever upward; that a line drawn through the middle of the peaks and the valleys of the centuries always has an upward trend." Our Constitution of 1787 was not a perfect instrument; it is not perfect yet. But it provided a firm base upon which all manner of men, of all races and colors and creeds, could build our solid structure of democracy. And so today, in this year of war, 1945, we have learned lessons-- at a fearful cost--and we shall profit by them. We have learned that we cannot live alone, at peace; that our own well-being is dependent on the well-being of other nations far away. We have learned that we must live as men, not as ostriches, nor as dogs in the manger. We have learned to be citizens of the world, members of the human community. We have learned the simple truth, as Emerson said, that "The only way to have a friend is to be one." We can gain no lasting peace if we approach it with suspicion and mistrust or with fear. We can gain it only if we proceed with the understanding, the confidence, and the courage which flow from conviction. The Almighty God has blessed our land in many ways. He has given our people stout hearts and strong arms with which to strike mighty blows for freedom and truth. He has given to our country a faith which has become the hope of all peoples in an anguished world. So we pray to Him now for the vision to see our way clearly--to see the way that leads to a better life for ourselves and for all our fellow men--to the achievement of His will to peace on earth.

Eighty-two days later he was dead.

[bobjr4freedom]

They met today.

[trendynewsnow]

Kamala Harris Concedes Presidential Election to Donald Trump

In her first public address following the conclusion of the presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a large gathering, expressing her heartfelt gratitude for the support of her campaign. As she walked onto the stage, the strains of Beyoncé’s empowering anthem “Freedom” filled the air, setting an uplifting tone. With a warm smile, she acknowledged the crowd, saying, “My heart…

[shamballalin]

What Does ANTIFA Mean? Why Should We Care? Repost

This is what the United States really looks like, United Humanity, not only white male Americans. “ANTIFA” is a philosophy, not a group of people. It means “Anti-Fascist[1].” What does is mean to be a Fascist? Fascism means: a form of extreme-right authoritarianism ultra nationalism characterized by dictatorial power forceable suppression of opposition strong regimentation of society and…

[liars-gaslighting-social]

April 14, 2020

“[w]hen somebody’s the president of the United States, the authority is total.”

[originalleftist]

There are really just two issues that matter this election:

One is climate- Biden put us on a path to halve carbon emissions in 6 years and reach net zero by 2050. Harris will continue that. Trump will actually increase use of fossil fuels while gutting regulations.

Every person on Earth will be harmed and endangered by that, regardless of your identity, location, or views.

The other issue is the peaceful transfer of power. Whatever problems you may have with Harris, she'll leave peaceably in 4 or 8 years. Trump will not. This is not fear mongering or hyperbole. He has said that if he wins we'll never need to vote again. He met his last electoral defeat by inciting and enabling a violent insurrection. Sure, he's an old man, but he's surrounded by young men who share the same contempt for democracy and the rule of law- like his Vice Presidential nominee, JD Vance, who will assume power if he dies in office.

We were lucky to get him out once, barely. His people are much more prepared for a coup now, he'll have broad legal immunity now thanks to SCOTUS, and he's openly vowed to become "a dictator on day one" and deploy troops on American streets.

Any issue with Harris is a temporary problem, and you can try again in 4 or 8 years. With Trump, you can't.

THE ONLY REASON TO ELECT TRUMP IS IF YOU ACTIVELY WANT THE WORLD TO BURN. And don't care how many actual people burn in the process. And if that is your position, then by your own choice you are an enemy of all humanity.

[joseph-marzullo]

Democracy at Risk: How to Prevent a US President from Discrediting Elections and Seizing Power

The peaceful transfer of power is a cornerstone of democracy, and the United States has a long tradition of respecting the outcome of free and fair elections. However, in recent years, there has been concern about the possibility of a sitting US President refusing to accept the result of an election and instead claiming that the election was fraudulent. This scenario raises important questions…

[council-of-beetroot]

If you can vote in this election go vote, if you don't I won't be mad just disappointed... and also mad.

If you aren't American, vote in your country's elections if you can*

*if you live in a country that has a democratic structure, if you don't I understand and I wish for a better future for your country. There are still so many people who don't have this right and wish they had the opportunity to do what you can. The system may not be perfect but democracy is an easy thing to lose if you don't participate.

[throwawayasoiafaccount]

hotd never fails to disappoint

[grilledcheeseandgravityfalls]

i hate trump with every breath in me, but everyone saying that we should recreate jan 6th or that the dems should refuse to hand over the presidency have missed the point by a horrifying margin. like good job everyone you just reinvented fascism from the opposite direction

[webntrmpt]

Joyce Vance, Civil Discourse

Excerpt:

“A jury might ultimately convict Trump, or it might not. In our system of justice, we let juries, not judges or kings, decide what the facts are and determine guilt in criminal cases. But the process matters. The Founding Fathers believed that criminal defendants should have their fate decided by a jury of their peers, with all the protections of due process in place. Unless—and it’s most unlikely—Trump pleads guilty, justice demands that Trump too face his day in court. No other defendant could just wave an indictment aside, and he should not be permitted to either.

“Of course, if Trump wins, it’s open season on democracy. The Supreme Court has said that a president can do pretty much anything they want to as long as they’re clever about it: fraud, abuse of taxpayer dollars, harming enemies, lining their own pockets. All you have to do is get elected, and it’s yours for the taking.”