Suppose someone OTHER than Donald Trump is sworn in on 1-20-17. What will be the fallout?

SGT Dave Tracy — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:56:57 -0500

If electors opt to NOT vote for The Donald--and there is a concerted effort to get them to do just that--or he simply decides he'd rather go back to being a tycoon rather than being POTUS, whatever, it is not Donald Trump who will be sworn in on Inauguration Day, aside from many (but not all) on the right being angry and near universally the left happy to the point of orgasm, what happens then?

Response by Alan K. made Nov 29 at 2016 11:59 AM

Alan K. — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:59:46 -0500

There would be no fun about it......I wouldn't even want to go there....!

Response by SN Greg Wright made Nov 29 at 2016 12:00 PM

SN Greg Wright — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:00:46 -0500

They'll never be able to turn enough electors. Trump will take the seat Jan 20. But, in a magical world? Severity of the response depends on who they put in. Hillary? I can see armed, violent protests nationwide...perhaps approaching the level of CW2. Ryan? Probably not nearly as widespread or violent. Stein? Who knows.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2016 12:02 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:02:32 -0500

That would not be fun, it would be anarchy.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Nov 29 at 2016 12:09 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:09:37 -0500

Absolutely, it would raise a Constitutional crisis. Probably, it would lead to civil unrest. Possibly, it would result in civil war. In all of these cases, the military would have to step cautiously, especially if the Command-in-Chief attempts to use it to intervene on behalf of the usurper.

Response by PO1 Richard Cormier made Nov 29 at 2016 12:13 PM

PO1 Richard Cormier — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:13:02 -0500

Don't know. If they were stupid enough to put HRC in office, then I would expect mass revolt (armed) with takeover and overthrow of the Government in mind. If he were to pass away (peacefully, not from assassination) then the VP elect would take over and choose a new VP.

These are scary times. I hope our military does NOT get caught up in this. We, as a country CAN survive almost ANYONE for 4 years. We can NOT afford, monetarily or morally to start a war with ourselves. If that were to happen, foreign governments will definitely eliminate us in the name of ALLAH (although they would really be doing it for greed and hate).

My $0.02

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 29 at 2016 12:18 PM

SFC George Smith — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:18:04 -0500

it would be most interesting... and most likely a lot of folks would be ready to cause serious problems...

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Nov 29 at 2016 12:39 PM

Maj Marty Hogan — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:39:01 -0500

Wont happen, but just in case

"I Marty Joseph Hogan, do solemnly swear...."

Response by SSG Lloyd Becker BSBA-HCM, MBA made Nov 29 at 2016 12:47 PM

SSG Lloyd Becker BSBA-HCM, MBA — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:47:59 -0500

Besides anarchy, every politician better book a flight to the moon.

Response by SSG Jessica Bautista made Nov 29 at 2016 1:10 PM

SSG Jessica Bautista — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 13:10:57 -0500

There is zero fun going on in this thread. :(

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2016 1:32 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 13:32:30 -0500

Too many unknowns there, if it was Pence instead of Trump, a lot of noise, but not a lot of bang. If it was Clinton instead of Trump, it would be ugly. Clinton's private positions were always the positions of Goldman-Sachs and big money, she's not a liberal... even though she sometimes plays one on TV.

Response by PO3 Ricky Foster made Nov 29 at 2016 2:10 PM

PO3 Ricky Foster — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:10:01 -0500

Civil War part 2.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2016 2:16 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:16:47 -0500

I'm at work right now, can someone post the movie trailer my fellow Americans? With Jack Lemmon and James Garner. great movie ahead of its time. for you guys and transgenders it's actually a movie that makes you think positively of them since they save the up to former presidents.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2016 2:23 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:23:13 -0500

the movie my fellow Americans with Jack Lemmon and James Garner, Lauren Bacall and others is a funny political Scandal movie. It is way ahead of its time.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Nov 29 at 2016 2:43 PM

LTC John Shaw — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:43:20 -0500

Let's let this all play out. If one or more of the States choose something different than electoral votes going to the winner of that State then we will have SCOTUS involved just like 2000. We have a constitutional republic, let's grab the popcorn and be entertained.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Nov 29 at 2016 4:00 PM

SFC Joseph Weber — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:00:15 -0500

I'm pretty sure the Alien Overlords are not coming until 2018. Randock Prentantotar will be cool with most I assume.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2016 7:52 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 19:52:38 -0500

Depends on why.

Response by SMSgt Timothy Cathers made Nov 29 at 2016 8:25 PM

SMSgt Timothy Cathers — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:25:29 -0500

Civil war.

Response by PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster made Nov 30 at 2016 5:30 AM

PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 05:30:08 -0500

I think we are facing Constitutional questions-like Trump's business handling overseas and his family being involved in BOTH transition and his Corporate handlings. What is being hid by NOT disclosing taxes? Bankruptcies, Money sheltering overseas? Who knows folks, but I am hoping that BEFORE anything is formally completed that the Houses of Congress do A LOT of research before handing him the 'keys to our nation' in any form. This election to me was about 'smearing the other's name' and NOT about the true issues. Clinton had baggage, Trump is to me an immature child that if given too much will DESTROY everything in a tantrum style rage and it seems to me that NOT all states are choosing the POTUS because the 'electoral power' is in the hands of the larger states and seems that only 15 choose and 2 decide the nominees. This is wrong- I say terminate Primaries, if you are running-stay in until the General Election like they did in the earlier times. Again, there are just too many Constitutional questions that need to be answered and we do not need Civil War-what we need is LOGIC and Trump is not the one to give this: he is too soft skinned and knows NOTHING but bullying, egocentric and narcissistic tendencies from what I have seen (I am a mother of 3 and seen all levels of tantrums and some of the men I served with were childish, but the majority were very mature at such a young age). For our nation-maybe this time we need to 'Pull a Hayes' and place someone qualified in office that is mentally stable and mature enough to handle the World Stage with logic and stability.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2016 9:11 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 09:11:56 -0500

Unless there was a legitimate reason I think it would be frightening.

Legitimate reason - death, resignation, unable to serve, etc.

Response by MGySgt James Forward made Nov 30 at 2016 3:12 PM

MGySgt James Forward — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 15:12:10 -0500

Nothing. I don't see any big issues with the EV. Trump won and he gets sworn in. Absolutely has never occurred....anytime in our history so why would it happen now? The vote recounts are a waste of time and money. Semper Fi.

Response by SMSgt Timothy Cathers made Dec 8 at 2016 6:19 PM

SMSgt Timothy Cathers — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:19:42 -0500

Doubt it will happen. The opposition are starting to understand that Trump won. They are starting to settle down. Trump is already doing a good job. Even if some electors do not vote as wished by the people, it should be OK. Many states, like Michigan, have rules that say if they do not vote the way the people wanted, they are dismissed and another elector will be put in place. I doubt 33 of these folks will turn. IF it does happen, there will be violence. The people spoke. Trump won. We will see if he does a good job or not.