There needs to concurrently be harsh and swift punishment for insurrectionists and a coming together between Democrats and Republicans who choose to stand up against coup attempts, like yesterday's.
In an ideal world, this is what would happen:
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In an ideal world, this is what would happen:
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Vice President Pence would get a majority of the cabinet to invoke the 25th amendment, today.
Acting President Pence would immediately invite Joe Biden to hold the inauguration at the White House, to ensure safety and security.
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Acting President Pence would immediately invite Joe Biden to hold the inauguration at the White House, to ensure safety and security.
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Concurrently, Democrats and Republicans who believe in our Constitution would refer the #SeditionCaucus to ethics committees in the House and Senate, for expulsion. Top of the list would be @tedcruz and @HawleyMO. But also @GOPLeader @RepMoBrooks and @SteveScalise and more.
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FBI would swiftly round up those who laid siege to our Capitol, and DOJ would bring charges immediately. To the degree they can, the trials would be open to media to broadcast live, so Americans could see there are consequences for trying to stage a coup.
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Finally, back to the inaugural, outgoing President Pence would make a very big show of personally walking President Biden and Vice President Harris to the Oval Office, telling them it is now in their care, wishing them luck, bumping elbows, and then leaving.
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In this way, our leaders could concurrently stand up against insurrection and sedition, and show harsh punishment for encouraging it, while also showing it is possible to once again come together, under a common belief that we have peaceful transfers of power in America.
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