Post by Rich80105Post by CrashGiven his posting history and the fact that he is no longer POTUS
(almost), I am surprised Trump still has an account.
US Law is such that Trump is still POTUS, and unless removed, still
holds all the powers that he held prior to the election, until Biden
is installed in his stead. It is good that there is now discussion on
the possible basis for removing him even though he has such little
time left.
I applaud the suspensions (Facebook as well), but I note they are very
short term.
This is in line with the custom, in many parts of the world, to start off
small (gentle) to show that you mean business. Also to see the reaction of
the world.
Post by Rich80105The actions of the Trump supporters have however had
another good effect - they have given some of the Republicans to now
back away from protests relating to the election loss, thereby
distancing themselves for the first time from the stupidity and wild
accusations that Trump has been making. While I suspect that talk of
removing him may not get anywhere, it may well have ensured that Trump
has little chance of being candidate for President; and also the
possibility of a split of the Republican Party itself.
The Trump supporters are not going to go away. Hopefully the GOP will
outcast them, and join with the Democrats in keeping them at bay.
Post by Rich80105New Zealand has thankfully not had anything as deadful to deal with.
Being a small country helps. Also the voters have faith in the election
system with checks in place to ensure that "truck loads" of false ballots
are not shipped in.
We also do not have great long lines of people waiting to vote. Also have
voting on a Saturday, not a Tuesday.
Post by Rich80105Sure some deranged National supporters made claims that "National had
Won" by being the largest party in Parliament, but they were sensibly
totally ignored by successive leaders of that party.
I saw this a they were in shock, they could not believe that they had lost
as they has so many MPs elected.
A bit like getting more than 50% by one party under MMP. A rare event.
Post by Rich80105It was also good
to hear Judith Collins condemn the events in the USA; it is good that
New Zealand can give a united and common sense response on such
important issues.
I get cynical in cases such as this. Still, she did not stay silent and that
is the important point, not that it was done as it was the right thing to do
to look good.