Three Trump-obsessed former generals penned a conspiracy theory laden op-ed for The Washington Post late last week warning of a potential coup and civil war in 2024 unless certain steps are taken now to nullify the threat.
These steps include purging the military of those accused of wrongthink, making it “perfectly clear to every member” of America’s armed forces “whom they answer to” and prosecuting any Republican who challenged the 2020 presidential election results.
Written by retired U.S. Army Gen. Paul D. Eaton, retired U.S. Army Major Gen. Antonio M. Taguba and retired U.S. Army Brigadier Gen. Steven M. Anderson, the piece centers around the thesis that after Democrats win the 2024 election, Republicans will install a shadow government.
This shadow government, the generals claim, will be led by either former President Trump “or another Trumpian figure.”
“Imagine competing commanders in chief — a newly reelected Biden giving orders, versus Trump (or another Trumpian figure) issuing orders as the head of a shadow government. Worse, imagine politicians at the state and federal levels illegally installing a losing candidate as president,” the generals write.
“All service members take an oath to protect the U.S. Constitution. But in a contested election, with loyalties split, some might follow orders from the rightful commander in chief, while others might follow the Trumpian loser. Arms might not be secured depending on who was overseeing them. Under such a scenario, it is not outlandish to say a military breakdown could lead to civil war.”
As proof that this could happen, the generals cite “the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol” where a pro-Trump rioter, Ashli Babbitt, was killed by a U.S. Capitol Police officer. According to the generals, this riot that lasted a few hours was a “coup” that’s destined to happen again.
“We are chilled to our bones at the thought of a coup succeeding next time,” the generals write.
In fairness to them, many on the right worry that if Trump runs for reelection and wins in 2024, members of the left may one day stage their own “insurection” again like they did during the the Black Lives Matter “protests” of 2020:
This shadow government, the generals claim, will be led by either former President Trump “or another Trumpian figure.”
“Imagine competing commanders in chief — a newly reelected Biden giving orders, versus Trump (or another Trumpian figure) issuing orders as the head of a shadow government. Worse, imagine politicians at the state and federal levels illegally installing a losing candidate as president,” the generals write.
“All service members take an oath to protect the U.S. Constitution. But in a contested election, with loyalties split, some might follow orders from the rightful commander in chief, while others might follow the Trumpian loser. Arms might not be secured depending on who was overseeing them. Under such a scenario, it is not outlandish to say a military breakdown could lead to civil war.”
As proof that this could happen, the generals cite “the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol” where a pro-Trump rioter, Ashli Babbitt, was killed by a U.S. Capitol Police officer. According to the generals, this riot that lasted a few hours was a “coup” that’s destined to happen again.
“We are chilled to our bones at the thought of a coup succeeding next time,” the generals write.
In fairness to them, many on the right worry that if Trump runs for reelection and wins in 2024, members of the left may one day stage their own “insurection” again like they did during the the Black Lives Matter “protests” of 2020:
Continuing their op-ed, the generals express feeling especially concerned because of “signs of potential turmoil” (or dissent, rather) in the military.
“On Jan. 6, a disturbing number of veterans and active-duty members of the military took part in the attack on the Capitol. More than 1 in 10 of those charged in the attacks had a service record,” they write.
The generals also complain about 124 retired military officials who’d simply penned a letter — kind of like an op-ed — “echoing” Trump’s claims that the 2020 election had been rife with fraud and...
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So this shadow government will be like the shadow government that is currently making SloJoe do his little dance?
ReplyDeleteDamn, that's the best news I've heard in a long time.
ReplyDeleteThat would be a national Christmas present the likes of which we haven't had since George and the boys crossed the Delaware in '76.
I read the article, and was disturbed by the author's belief that Biden winning in 2024 was simply understood as going to happen, and that there was absolutely no room for debate about it. Also, they seemed to think that ANY order given, must be obeyed without question.
ReplyDeleteYou're beginning to get the idea!!!
DeleteIt's why it's going to come down to shooting.
Two things: I bet they're all Democrat / Communists, and one good shadow government deserves another.
ReplyDeleteHow did these loons get to be generals?
ReplyDeleteThis is what passes for leadership in our military???
ReplyDeleteOh SMOD, I open my arms to your incoming flight.