I read posts elsewhere on DU taking diarists to task for seeming too negative in their posts and responses. These diarists worry that negativity will result in reduced activism among us, leading to the results we fear. Some of us who feel the finger pointed at us believe that the situation is actually much more dire than those urging moderation and optimism are willing to acknowledge.

In this segment, Kieth Olbermann makes observations that I think trenchant. He expresses my anxiety and outrage very, very well. Those of you who think there is little, or even nothing to worry about, that the redoubts of democracy will hold, need to consider that you might be wrong. You need to consider, if only as a thought exercise, what will you do if there is a coup? How active will you be then?

Kieth is right. Flynn deserves a heavy, heavy response. I don’t think that’s in the cards. I think we continue to slide.

I've been expecting nationwide violence committed by right wing terrorists since trump was elected.

The danger is upon us and it is huge!!

These are anything but normal times. Status quo and waiting for normalcy to magically return is over.

Make these treasonous wretches accountable, now.
And with an iron fist.
Keith is absolutely correct.

Democracy in the US is dead and we are witnessing the last gasps.

If the Qright is allowed to remain unchecked, this will end in civil war.

General James C. McConville
Chief of Staff, US Army
200 Army Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310-0200


General McConville:

Under the provisions of USC β 688(B)(1) I request that Lieutenant General Michael T. Flynn, U.S. Army (Retired) be recalled to active duty and charged with sedition under Article 94 UCMJ(a)(2), and, 18 USC Chapter 15, Section 2384.

Specifically, LTG Flynn advocated a military coup to reverse the results of the November 2020 Presidential election. In a public forum held on Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Dallas, LTG Flynn was asked by an audience member: “I wanna know why what happened in Myanmar can’t happen here?”

"What happened" in Myanmar was a well-known military coup that overthrew the elected civilian government and has resulted in the deaths of over 700 people.

“No reason,” Flynn responded. “It should happen!"

I understand that LTG Flynn has the same freedom of speech rights as all Americans, however, as a retired senior Army officer, he does not have the right to promote a military coup to overthrown a duly-elected civilian government.

LTG Flynn’s conduct in this matter reflects dishonor on the United States Army and seriously degrades the image of the Army in the eyes of the nation. His conduct is reminiscent of Benedict Arnold and coup plotters in autocratic nations. LTG Flynn’s conduct should no longer be tolerated and he must be held responsible for his actions.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.


Respectfully,

Those people that cheered Flynn, what's in it for them?
If Flynn got his wish, what do they think would be in store
for them? A Great example is Russia, the people got rid
of USSR and they chose freedom, and Putin takes over and
everything old is new again.