Advocating overthrow of government through violence or armed resistance

[Celt]

President Lincoln became a de-facto Dictator.

It was necessary.

Trump needs to adopt Lincoln's methods.

Abraham Lincoln emphasized the importance of preserving the Union above all else, stating, "My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union."

I wont support a dictator even for my own benefit. Not saying we have one, but if things went that far i would not support it.

 

[livingston]

 

[Brawny71]

It always seems to come down to Lincoln, but a significant portion of Congress either resigned or was expelled effectively leaving no representation of seceding States in the Union.
The Left would love for Trump to do anything they could point to and say "See, he's acting like a King/Dictator" and we need to impeach him!

AI overview:
Yes, Congress effectively split when the Civil War began. Between December 1860 and July 1861, a large number of Southern senators and representatives resigned or were expelled following their states' secession, removing most opposition to Republican policies
. This exodus left many empty seats and allowed for significant, wartime legislative action.

• Mass Resignations: Southern legislators left Washington D.C. as their states withdrew from the Union, with many delivering farewell speeches.
• Expulsions: The U.S. Senate formally expelled 10 members who failed to appear or supported the Confederacy, including prominent figures like John Breckinridge.
• Political Impact: The departure of Southern Democrats gave Republicans a commanding majority, enabling them to pass major legislation such as the Homestead Act, the Morrill Land-Grant Act, and railroad legislation.
• Empty Desks: For a time, the empty desks of the departed Southerners served as a stark, symbolic reminder of the nation's division.
• Functionality: Despite the dramatic departure, the U.S. Congress continued to operate, with the 37th and 38th Congresses (the "Civil War Congresses") passing critical legislation to manage the war effort.

Not supporting, but "THEY" opened the door for what is front page happening in Minneapolis right now by flooding the US with unvetted, unmonitored folks with a "Waiver" (Found to be illegal shortly after losing control of those applied to). They are controlling action with circumstances. They are baiting a reaction which is by any assessment or whatever the reaction will be demonized. I "Hope" (not a chosen method) this will not become a discussion or action.