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Michigan just gave us a glimpse of fascism. Don't forget it

This was a simple, routine decision, placed in the hands of the wrong people at the wrong time. Last night the Wayne County Board of Canvassers deadlocked in a routine act of certifying that county’s vote. Despite the overwhelming victory of Joe Biden...

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This was a simple, routine decision, placed in the hands of the wrong people at the wrong time.

Last night the Wayne County Board of Canvassers deadlocked in a routine act of certifying that county’s vote.

Despite the overwhelming victory of Joe Biden in that county, the Wayne County Election Board’s two Republicans baselessly refused to certify the election results, causing a 2-2 deadlock, reportedly saying they would agree as long as the [predominantly black vote] in Detroit was nullified. The Trump campaign quickly jumped in, voicing its approval.

The state GOP jumped in and lauded the decision. Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis excitedly predicted it was the first step toward the GOP state legislature tossing out the results of the election and appointing Trump electors to the electoral college. Finally President Trump himself tweeted excitedly that it was a turning point.

It was only a “turning point” insofar as the entire city of Detroit was being disenfranchised. In other words, the city with most of the pro-Biden, African-American vote would not be counted.

As reported by Josh Marshall at TalkingPointsMemo, the public outcry was immediate and intense. Within two hours the shamed Republican board members reversed themselves and the vote was certified.

The GOP board members apparently hadn’t reckoned on the intensity of the response. Within a couple hours they had backtracked and certified the vote. In other words, they backed down entirely and just did the standard and correct thing which is to certify the results of the election.

Reports from on the ground in Michigan suggest the intensity of the blowback was intense. And really that’s hardly surprising. How would you respond if you heard that two relatively obscure partisan functionaries had decided to throw out your entire city’s votes?

The two individuals who voted to deny African-Americans their legal votes are William Hartmann and Monica Palmer.

The statement of Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes:

"In an outrageous display of partisan posturing, the two Republicans on the Wayne County Board of Canvassers refused to certify the election results. Monica Palmer and William Hartmann have chosen to tarnish their personal legacy by picking up the GOP banner of making allegations without any evidence. For the Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers to buy into conspiracy theories and completely disregard the will of the voters in Michigan is not only shameful but a complete dereliction of duties.

It was made clear by the comments during the meeting by Palmer and Hartmann, that they have no true understanding of the task they have been charged with and zero understanding of Michigan statutes governing recounts. This action does away with a long and proud history of Wayne County Board of Canvassers acting in a truly bipartisan fashion, protecting the sanctity of the vote and instilling confidence in Wayne County residents that their votes were indeed counted and counted correctly. Which is exactly what happened this year. The actions of Palmer and Hartman disrespects and disregards the voters of Wayne County, the incredibly hard work of the dedicated poll workers and clerks of Wayne County all in the name of partisan showboating.”

This is fascism. Wholeheartedly supported by Donald J. Trump.

 

[Shield Breaker]

That's gotta be the stupidest post you've ever mad, and that's saying a lot. Trump's lawyers are the ones trying to throw out a majority-black city's votes because they voted against Dear Leader. I am not saying that minorities that voted for Trump's votes shouldn't count. You are the one supporting the guy who said that minority votes who voted against him shouldn't count

Can you link to where they said black city voters should be thrown out? All I have seen is them saying invalid or spoiled votes should be thrown out. It's kind of racist to assume the majority of the spoiled ballots would be from minorities.

 

[Hollywood Hulk Hogan]

Can you link to where they said black city voters should be thrown out? All I have seen is them saying invalid or spoiled votes should be thrown out. It's kind of racist to assume the majority of the spoiled ballots would be from minorities.

They wanted to throw out all Detroit votes

 

[Shield Breaker]

They wanted to throw out all Detroit votes

Because of the color of their skin or because of irregularities? Did they say all votes, or did they want an audit?

 

[Doctor Placebo]

They wanted to throw out all Detroit votes

Even the commie article in the OP, with all its baiting and hysteria, doesn't actually say that. They clearly want morons to think that, but they don't actually say it.

Because of the color of their skin or because of irregularities? Did they say all votes, or did they want an audit?

It's the latter.

 

[Hollywood Hulk Hogan]

Because of the color of their skin or because of irregularities? Did they say all votes, or did they want an audit?

Because they voted for Biden, it just happens that 75% of them are black. Trump wanted to count all votes except Detroit because "he'd win Michigan without Detroit's votes".

For a "liberal", you sure like defending a wannabe dictator.

 

[LurkTrawl]

That's gotta be the stupidest post you've ever mad, and that's saying a lot. Trump's lawyers are the ones trying to throw out a majority-black city's votes because they voted against Dear Leader. I am not saying that minorities that voted for Trump's votes shouldn't count. You are the one supporting the guy who said that minority votes who voted against him shouldn't count

I didn't know the dead and the nonexistent were a minority.

 

[Shield Breaker]

Because they voted for Biden, it just happens that 75% of them are black. Trump wanted to count all votes except Detroit because "he'd win Michigan without Detroit's votes".

For a "liberal", you sure like defending a wannabe dictator.

Then you admit you are lying about it being over skin color. Can you link to where he said this about Detroit? Or is this something else you believe because you heard it from a friend of a friend of a cousin?

The people didn't want to null the votes, they wanted an audit before certifying it, because they had more votes than voters. Why do are you against an audit to eliminate any questionable votes, if Biden has it in the bag? It'd be only a handful and show how secure our system is, right?

Yes, I am a leftist, I'm just not a radical. You're the one who is supporting fascist behavior of threatening political opponents and doxing innocent children because of political beliefs. Pennsylvania was curing votes in Democratic strongholds, but not Republican areas. Do you know what it reminds me of? Voting literacy tests, which were only applied to minorities.

I don't have to be a republican or conservative to think 'hey, this shit is / should be illegal.' It just means I have actual standards I'm willing to stick up for even if I disagree with their point of view. This is a part of being a liberal and open minded person, at least it was when I was growing up.

You're the one not acting like a liberal. Imagine defending neo-lib corporatist war-mongers who are trying to disenfranchise millions of Americans because the other asshole is a mean lolcow. If this is allowed to go through, do you think the neo-liberals who will do this? The neo-cons will pull the same shit if someone like Sanders gets the nomination for the Democrats.

You dumb ass bitches are going to destroy both parties just because you have the reasoning powers of a toddler. Hell, I don't think my toddler would be this stubborn about doing something like this after being explained why it is a bad idea so many times.

Rudy himself said that in his press conference today. Sorry that the truth hurts, you're supporting a wannabe dictator who is throwing a temper tantrum over losing. Trump's own lawyers, when pressed under oath, admit there's no fraud. Trump can bullshit all he wants on Twitter, but lying under oath is super illegal for lawyers to do.

There's no way you read my long, spergy post in under a minute.

 

[Hollywood Hulk Hogan]

Then you admit you are lying about it being over skin color. Can you link to where he said this about Detroit? Or is this something else you believe because you heard it from a friend of a friend of a cousin?

The people didn't want to null the votes, they wanted an audit before certifying it, because they had more votes than voters. Why do are you against an audit to eliminate any questionable votes, if Biden has it in the bag? It'd be only a handful and show how secure our system is, right?

Yes, I am a leftist, I'm just not a radical. You're the one who is supporting fascist behavior of threatening political opponents and doxing innocent children because of political beliefs. Pennsylvania was curing votes in Democratic strongholds, but not Republican areas. Do you know what it reminds me of? Voting literacy tests, which were only applied to minorities.

I don't have to be a republican or conservative to think 'hey, this shit is / should be illegal.' It just means I have actual standards I'm willing to stick up for even if I disagree with their point of view. This is a part of being a liberal and open minded person, at least it was when I was growing up.

You're the one not acting like a liberal. Imagine defending neo-lib corporatist war-mongers who are trying to disenfranchise millions of Americans because the other asshole is a mean lolcow. If this is allowed to go through, do you think the neo-liberals who will do this? The neo-cons will pull the same shit if someone like Sanders gets the nomination for the Democrats.

You dumb ass bitches are going to destroy both parties just because you have the rationing

Rudy himself said that in his press conference today. Sorry that the truth hurts, you're supporting a wannabe dictator who is throwing a temper tantrum over losing. Trump's own lawyers, when pressed under oath, admit there's no fraud. Trump can bullshit all he wants on Twitter, but lying under oath is super illegal for lawyers to do.

 

[mr.moon1488]

You dumb ass bitches are going to destroy both parties just because you have the reasoning powers of a toddler. Hell, I don't think my toddler would be this stubborn about doing something like this after being explained why it is a bad idea so many times.

This would not be a bad thing imo.

 

[Shield Breaker]

This would not be a bad thing imo.

Except by break, I mean they will forever be controlled by the neo-shit heads who obsess with starting wars and fucking over everyone except for their donor friends.

 

[ChikN10der]

Rudy himself said that in his press conference today. Sorry that the truth hurts, you're supporting a wannabe dictator who is throwing a temper tantrum over losing. Trump's own lawyers, when pressed under oath, admit there's no fraud. Trump can bullshit all he wants on Twitter, but lying under oath is super illegal for lawyers to do.

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Calm down brother, politics isn't worth getting so mad over.

 

[Hollywood Hitler]

Rate me with all the clocks, but did anybody else here think this article was going to be about Gretchen Whitmer, and not an investigation on whether or not there was fraud in an election?