FBI Thwarts Plot to Kidnap MI Gov, Now With Bonus Plots

[Langenia]

I am afraid that there will not be a peaceful transfer of power. If there is no peaceful power transfer, the military will have to get involved, and that could be something very dangerous. We could even become a pariah, lose our superpower status, lose our outlook to the world as the torch of democracy, and our economy collapses due to our pariah status.

[San Lumen]

https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/attorney-general-dana-nessel-to-hold-joint-announcement-today/

They not only planned to kidnap her but hold a kangaroo court session in Wisconsin and then kill her. This gets more and more terrifying.

it was apparently a massive plot.

It was a militia, but this sounds like a state party. So, their goal was kidnap her, hold a Kangaroo court, and kill her? Then what? The US would invade Michigan and install military rule even if all went smooth.

No they would not have invaded Michigan and installed military rule.

[FNU]

Im surprised national news outlets haven't picked up this story yet.

As an Ohioan who travels there constantly, the nation has seen this coming. Every interstate break station had a guy with a petition board filled to the brim to get rid of her.

[San Lumen]

Im surprised national news outlets haven't picked up this story yet.

As an Ohioan who travels there constantly, the nation has seen this coming. Every interstate break station had a guy with a petition board filled to the brim to get rid of her.

a petition to hold a recall election is one thing this is another matter entirely.

[Ethel mermania]

https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/attorney-general-dana-nessel-to-hold-joint-announcement-today/

They not only planned to kidnap her but hold a kangaroo court session in Wisconsin and then kill her. This gets more and more terrifying.

it was apparently a massive plot.

6 isn't massive, but in general, jeez, wtf, Whiticer may be a buffoon, but that is what the ballot box is for.

[Exalted Inquellian State]

It was a militia, but this sounds like a state party. So, their goal was kidnap her, hold a Kangaroo court, and kill her? Then what? The US would invade Michigan and install military rule even if all went smooth.

No they would not have invaded Michigan and installed military rule.

You think the US would tolerate a coup on one of it's governors? No. The state would be occupied by the end of the week, and like in the South after the civil war a temporary military administration would be installed, until elections could be held or they gave power to the closest person in the succession line.

[San Lumen]

https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/attorney-general-dana-nessel-to-hold-joint-announcement-today/

They not only planned to kidnap her but hold a kangaroo court session in Wisconsin and then kill her. This gets more and more terrifying.

it was apparently a massive plot.

6 isn't massive, but in general, jeez, wtf, Whitman may be a buffoon, but that is what the ballot box is for.

Agreed. I don't like her but would never wish something like this on anyone.

[Elevanos]

I am afraid that there will not be a peaceful transfer of power. If there is no peaceful power transfer, the military will have to get involved, and that could be something very dangerous. We could even become a pariah, lose our superpower status, lose our outlook to the world as the torch of democracy, and our economy collapses due to our pariah status.

I was going to say "It was thwarted, stop worrying.", then remembered that there are definitely still accomplices on the run.

[The Archregimancy]

something something everything is in chaos, the situation is excellent.

The original quote is "My centre is giving way, my right is retreating, situation excellent, I am attacking"; or rather, in the original French "Mon centre cède, ma droite recule, situation excellente, j'attaque".

It was originally a message from Foch to Joffre during the First Battle of the Marne in September 1914.

[Ifreann]

https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/attorney-general-dana-nessel-to-hold-joint-announcement-today/

They not only planned to kidnap her but hold a kangaroo court session in Wisconsin and then kill her. This gets more and more terrifying.

it was apparently a massive plot.

It was a militia, but this sounds like a state party. So, their goal was kidnap her, hold a Kangaroo court, and kill her? Then what? The US would invade Michigan and install military rule even if all went smooth.

Then, I'm guessing, they would expect to see other militias following their example and a far-right revolution sweeping the country. They would expect Trump to order the military to support them in crushing any resistance. They would expect to be hailed forever as heroes of America.

[San Lumen]

No they would not have invaded Michigan and installed military rule.

You think the US would tolerate a coup on one of it's governors? No. The state would be occupied by the end of the week, and like in the South after the civil war a temporary military administration would be installed, until elections could be held or they gave power to the closest person in the succession line.

No I don;'t think that would have happened. The Lt Governor would become governor. Their wouldn't be military occupation of Lansing.

[Andsed]

No they would not have invaded Michigan and installed military rule.

You think the US would tolerate a coup on one of it's governors? No. The state would be occupied by the end of the week, and like in the South after the civil war a temporary military administration would be installed, until elections could be held or they gave power to the closest person in the succession line.

I mean that would probably depend on the on if they actually took control of the state. This seems like more to an assassination than any kind of coup.

[Rusozak]

https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/attorney-general-dana-nessel-to-hold-joint-announcement-today/

They not only planned to kidnap her but hold a kangaroo court session in Wisconsin and then kill her. This gets more and more terrifying.

it was apparently a massive plot.

6 isn't massive, but in general, jeez, wtf, Whiticer may be a buffoon, but that is what the ballot box is for.

Those kinds of people have forsaken democracy long ago.

[San Lumen]

You think the US would tolerate a coup on one of it's governors? No. The state would be occupied by the end of the week, and like in the South after the civil war a temporary military administration would be installed, until elections could be held or they gave power to the closest person in the succession line.

I mean that would probably depend on the on if they actually took control of the state. This seems like more to an assassination than any kind of coup.

I think that’s a fair assessment

[Ellbonnia]

Can you imagine that there was a point in time not so long ago where news like this would actually horrify us, but nowadays it's to be expected in this political climate?

I mean, I am appalled, but I'm not surprised in the slightest that things are escalating to this point.

[Odinburgh]

I am just disgusted what far right wing radicals have come to and what they will do in the name of Trump.

[Langenia]

I am just disgusted what far right wing radicals have come to and what they will do in the name of Trump.

Exactly!

[San Lumen]

I am just disgusted what far right wing radicals have come to and what they will do in the name of Trump.

When you have a president who refuses to condemn white supremacy and incites violence it’s not surprising. I wouldn’t be shocked to see more things like this in the future and it distresses me to say that.

[Nobel Hobos 2]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/10/08/feds-thwart-militia-plot-kidnap-michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer/5922301002/

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watc ... n-governor

The FBI says it thwarted what it described as a plot to violently overthrow the government and kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and federal prosecutors are expected to discuss the alleged conspiracy later Thursday.

The alleged plot involved reaching out to members of a Michigan militia, according to a federal affidavit filed Thursday. Not only did they plan to kidnap her but they also planned to hold a kangaroo court session and then kill her.

It's terrifying that something like this was in planning stages. What has America come too? People say militias and white supremacists aren't a threat well here is your proof. I wonder if their are other plots like this out there being investigated.

Your thoughts NSG?

I hope you regret calling her a tyrant now

[The Emerald Legion]

No they would not have invaded Michigan and installed military rule.

You think the US would tolerate a coup on one of it's governors? No. The state would be occupied by the end of the week, and like in the South after the civil war a temporary military administration would be installed, until elections could be held or they gave power to the closest person in the succession line.

An assassination is hardly a coup.

[The Huskar Social Union]

What the fuck like

[Valrifell]

Can you imagine that there was a point in time not so long ago where news like this would actually horrify us, but nowadays it's to be expected in this political climate?

This was absolutely not expected.

[Ellbonnia]

What the fuck like

That's honestly a great way to sum up the year in one sentence

[The Emerald Legion]

I am just disgusted what far right wing radicals have come to and what they will do in the name of Trump.

When you have a president who refuses to condemn white supremacy and incites violence it’s not surprising. I wouldn’t be shocked to see more things like this in the future and it distresses me to say that.

This is literally a lie San Lumen. He's condemned White supremacists repeatedly and without weasel words.

[San Lumen]

When you have a president who refuses to condemn white supremacy and incites violence it’s not surprising. I wouldn’t be shocked to see more things like this in the future and it distresses me to say that.

This is literally a lie San Lumen. He's condemned White supremacists repeatedly and without weasel words.

No he did not.