firebush03 said:
If the CIA detects that a coup is about to unfold, they have all the power *in the world* to immediately deter the threat. If the VP wants to unilaterally make his decision, then the forces in power have every right to force him to change his mind. It’s not this simple, and if you look at coups across the world, you’ll understand what I mean. Do you genuinely believe America is such a great country yet is so easily prone to completely collapsing into dictatorship? Lol. |
No, I don't believe America is such a great country haha
But seriously, the responsibility for deterring threats by the President of the United States should fall on the Legislative and Judicial branches, not the CIA who are under the authority of the President. However, I don't have a lot of faith in the other branches of government due to the significant deterioration we've seen over the last few years. So, I agree when you say that it isn't as easy as the VP just saying Trump wins. However, it is as easy as the VP just saying Trump wins and the Legislative and Judicial branches supporting that conclusion. In that case, there is no Independent Coup Squad who would swoop in and depose the falsely elected Donald.
