POLL: Should Trump Invoke the Insurrection Act?

[Ten_Titans]

Trump to consider invoking ‘insurrection’ law after demonstrators attack Rand Paul outside W.H.

I have seen a lot of posts the past few days saying that Trump should be blamed for the riots, as he is currently in charge and is not stopping them.

I guess that is surprising to me considering that I didn't know so many of the left leaning people on the board were in favor of the Insurrection Act. Especially under Trump. I figured I would go ahead and poll the audience.

 

[NorthDallas40]

Not no but hell no

 

[hog88]

^^What this guy said x 100.

 

[37L1]

Not necessary, yet.

Like it or not, it's up to the local jurisdictions to handle it until they decide they can't anymore and officially request Federal assistance.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Let the liberal sewers burn. The only problem is the rats will scurry and spread their disease to other areas.

 

[Ten_Titans]

Some certain left wing posters seem to be abstaining from the vote.

Criticize the response with zero suggestions about what Trump could do or should do.

It's Covid all over again.

 

[LouderVol]

No. If they want to ask for aid they can. But Trump should absolutely not stick his nose into these issues.

 

[golfballs]

Declare martial law. Round up libs and put them into camps

 

[RavinDave]

I voted NO although it’s not a 100% cut and dried proposition. If state and local authorities continue to abdicate their duty in all this, at some point the federal gov may have to step in to restore order.

 

[AM64]

It's a shame that the news media haven't stepped up to admit that what's going on is happening largely in cities controlled for years by liberal Democrats. Questioning their policies wouldn't do much to boost Dim hopes in an election year. It would be so refreshing to see some honest, non-political reporting unafraid to point the finger wherever the blame lies.

 

[VolStrom]

I think the feds should take over for DC because what I saw the other day is totally unacceptable in our nations capital. As far as the liberal run sewers like Portland, let em burn to the ground and just maybe their citizens will grow tired of it and demand change.

 

[Wafflestomper]

Some certain left wing posters seem to be abstaining from the vote.

Criticize the response with zero suggestions about what Trump could do or should do.

It's Covid all over again.

So far what he's done is criticize Biden over his response (or lack thereof). Like it or not, when you're in charge you get blamed when things go wrong. This is presently Trump's problem to deal with.

Typically, what good leaders do in these situations is get the opposing parties together and try to listen to both sides and see what kinds of changes can be agreed upon, if any. What I've seen so far is just political posturing, which neither diffuses the situation nor alleviates any problem. I'm not saying Biden would do better necessarily but it's hard to imagine a much worse response.

 

[Ten_Titans]

So far what he's done is criticize Biden over his response (or lack thereof). Like it or not, when you're in charge you get blamed when things go wrong. This is presently Trump's problem to deal with.

Typically, what good leaders do in these situations is get the opposing parties together and try to listen to both sides and see what kinds of changes can be agreed upon, if any. What I've seen so far is just political posturing, which neither diffuses the situation nor alleviates any problem. I'm not saying Biden would do better necessarily but it's hard to imagine a much worse response.

OK. Don't forget to vote.

 

[hog88]

So far what he's done is criticize Biden over his response (or lack thereof). Like it or not, when you're in charge you get blamed when things go wrong. This is presently Trump's problem to deal with.

Typically, what good leaders do in these situations is get the opposing parties together and try to listen to both sides and see what kinds of changes can be agreed upon, if any. What I've seen so far is just political posturing, which neither diffuses the situation nor alleviates any problem. I'm not saying Biden would do better necessarily but it's hard to imagine a much worse response.

If one side refuses to come together or listen the man's hands are tied.

 

[Wafflestomper]

If one side refuses to come together or listen the man's hands are tied.

But we don't know what they'll do until we try. I believe that most Americans are reasonably moderate and would see some action made toward police reforms or other programs favorably. You may never appease these people calling for police and politicians to be murdered but that shouldn't be the goal anyway.

 

[RavinDave]

If one side refuses to come together or listen the man's hands are tied.

That’s unfortunately where we are. From Pelosi to Portland, not one Dem leader will break ranks and reach across the aisle. The hell with the country, until we get rid of Bad Orange Man.

 

[hog88]

But we don't know what they'll do until we try. I believe that most Americans are reasonably moderate and would see some action made toward police reforms or other programs favorably. You may never appease these people calling for police and politicians to be murdered but that shouldn't be the goal anyway.

Police reform isn't a federal issue it's a state issue. I don't think any of us want the federal .gov passing laws trying to fix local/state problems.

 

[hmhawk]

So far what he's done is criticize Biden over his response (or lack thereof). Like it or not, when you're in charge you get blamed when things go wrong. This is presently Trump's problem to deal with.

Typically, what good leaders do in these situations is get the opposing parties together and try to listen to both sides and see what kinds of changes can be agreed upon, if any. What I've seen so far is just political posturing, which neither diffuses the situation nor alleviates any problem. I'm not saying Biden would do better necessarily but it's hard to imagine a much worse response.

Serious question. Who's in charge of each group? Who can actually speak for every different group. Remember-- God is great, beer is good and people are crazy !!

 

[ETV]

Where's the option to nuke 'em? I didn't see that choice.

 

[USAFgolferVol]

Trump to consider invoking ‘insurrection’ law after demonstrators attack Rand Paul outside W.H.

I have seen a lot of posts the past few days saying that Trump should be blamed for the riots, as he is currently in charge and is not stopping them.

I guess that is surprising to me considering that I didn't know so many of the left leaning people on the board were in favor of the Insurrection Act. Especially under Trump. I figured I would go ahead and poll the audience.

People aren't saying he is in charge and responsible for stopping them. People are saying his continuous divisive rhetoric and hate filled comments are responsible for the current state of affairs

 

[hog88]

People aren't saying he is in charge and responsible for stopping them. People are saying his continuous divisive rhetoric and hate filled comments are responsible for the current state of affairs

And they are wrong.

 

[USAFgolferVol]

And they are wrong.

You have a right to your opinion

 

[hog88]

You have a right to your opinion

Thank you

 

[USAFgolferVol]

Thank you

You're welcome. It would be hard to argue that his speech isn't generally divisive and many times, hate filled

 

[Orangeburst]

I voted NO although it’s not a 100% cut and dried proposition. If state and local authorities continue to abdicate their duty in all this, at some point the federal gov may have to step in to restore order.

I agree. Tough call.