A PEACEFUL Way to Resolve This Crisis. Patrick Byrne
January 11, 2021 9 min read
HOW THESE IDEAS WENT OVER IN THE OVAL OFFICE
For some reason General Counsel Pat Cippollone thought this discussion was an egregious affront to our republic. We asked him to explain why, and every objection he raised was quickly shot down.
“Never in American history has there been that kind of a challenge to an election!” Thundered Cippollone. Flynn responded, “Never in American history has there been a situation like this, with tabulation centers being shut down for three hours, with foreigners connecting to our equipment, …..” and so on.
“The press will crucify you,” predicted Pat Cipollone. Sidney responded: “What do you think they’re doing now?”
“He does not have the authority to do it!” Cipollone thundered. Sidney rejoined, “Actually he does, Pat: look at EO 13848(and something else signed by Obama). He without question has that authority.” President Trump seemed perplexed, and asked if it were true. Sidney whipped out EO 13848 and showed him the relevant language. Trump read it for 45 seconds, saw Sidney was telling the truth, looked at Cipollone and more or less said, “Why haven’t you even told me about this, Pat?”
After half-a-dozen of such frivolous objections from the White House General Counsel, Mike and I looked at each other dumbstruck. Mike grew calm and silent, his brow knit in bafflement. Finally I calmly announced to the room: “This is the most surreal meeting I have ever attended.” That is also when I told the President tthat I could have several staffers com in within 30 minutes, and vouch that Cipollone had been telling all staffers since November 4, “Just get the President to concede. Just get him into trtansition mode…”
Good read…long read
https://www.deepcapture.com/2021/01/a-peaceful-way-to-resolve-this-crisis/