What would you do if a presidential 'coup' really happened?

CPT Alexander Grant — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 20:10:51 -0400

I'm pretty surprised to see it, but some people are suggesting that POTUS could lose the election and then refuse to transfer power.
This question isn't asking whether you think that'll happen. It's asking how you as a veteran/etc would react if such a thing really happened.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 25 at 2020 8:30 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 20:30:37 -0400

You first. What would you do?

Response by LTC Trent Klug made Sep 25 at 2020 8:56 PM

LTC Trent Klug — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 20:56:49 -0400

I'm giving away no secrets.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2020 9:15 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:15:10 -0400

First, they said the same thing about Obama. He left and there was a transfer of power. Second, I have take two oaths one for enlistment and for federal employment. Both had ".... I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same...". Finally, I take my oath seriously. And as such I will do what is required of me to do.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2020 9:52 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:52:40 -0400

As an active duty member of the military, it scares the shit out of me because the peeble is now an avalanche

Response by LTJG Richard Bruce made Sep 25 at 2020 10:42 PM

LTJG Richard Bruce — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 22:42:20 -0400

Watch "Seven Days in May" with Burt Lancaster and Kurt Douglas. Believable movie.

Response by SSgt Richard Kensinger made Sep 26 at 2020 11:45 AM

SSgt Richard Kensinger — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 11:45:41 -0400

I will hope that republican members of Congress would finally muster the courage to vehemently oppose him. Tho I am not counting on it. Going all the way back to Eisenhower, Trump is the worst C-in-C ever. He repeatedly and publicly denies his own intelligence community, and openly promotes Putin.

Based on my extensive clinical research, suicides among active duty are climbing, and morale is diminishing. I continue to support our Constitution and Rule of Law!
Rich

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2020 12:20 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:20:43 -0400

My oath is to the Constitution.
I know what it says.
No question what right looks like in this situation.

Response by Maj John Bell made Sep 26 at 2020 2:30 PM

Maj John Bell — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 14:30:28 -0400

I think this is a fantastic farce theory posted by the left to try and energize their base. But I'll play along with a question that really doesn't deserve a response.

Regardless of how I voted, even if my candidate lost and refused to step down and attempted to remain in power by force of arms, would find out why we have the Second Amendment.

Response by CPT Alexander Grant made Jan 6 at 2021 11:18 PM

CPT Alexander Grant — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 23:18:09 -0500

This is a funny post to return to after today.