07-02-2024, 12:03 PM
(07-02-2024, 11:06 AM)hollodero Wrote: Well, no. I for one question whether the involvement of the military is necessary to use the term "coup". What word would you prefer to describe demonstrable attempts from a president to turn unfavorable election results around? Detached from Trump, just to establish a terminology.
I think a large part of the disconnect regarding how to define the events of 01/06 and other attempts is that the Dems grossly overstate how serious the event was while Trump supporters grossly understates the events. Also, while there were certainly participants who knew what they were doing was wrong, there was a sizeable contingent who legitimately believed the election was stolen, a coup as well.
Of the two groups I think the election stealers side is the more egregious one, but both groups really muddy the waters which, ironically rather downplays the events overall.