This. Another Jan 6th is the best we can hope for at this point. If Trump wins, it will be much worse than the first time. If he loses, but wins the coupe, then we get a civil war. I don’t like how 2 of the 3 options are a national shit show as opposed to a failed insurrection (best scenario at this point).
520@kbin.social 6 months ago
Almost fucking did happen. If the Capitol Riots achieved what they were meant to, it almost certainly would have ended up with civil war.
zbyte64@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 months ago
520@kbin.social 6 months ago
I don't think Trump has the political capital to stage a successful coup at this point.
Even those that still believe in the big lie would be hesitant to join another coup attempt. They've seen how the Jan 6th attempt failed and how the participants have fucked around and found out. Donny did not protect them like they thought he would. Not to mention he only uses his own Truth Social now, which kneecaps his reach when compared to his old Twitter account.
ElleChaise@kbin.social 6 months ago
I sure hope you're right. If enough of the country hasn't realized this dude isn't on their side, we will see a dictatorship unfold, with all the bells and whistles that come with.
Where two groups who are diametrically opposed to one anothers' ways of life must share a home, war is inevitable.