https://twitter.com/molratty/status/827618226242777089
Beau Willimon created and writes for a show that revolves around a corrupt, murderous congressman-turned-POTUS. Apparently that qualifies him to create and write a “Declaration of Resistance” against real-life POTUS Donald Trump:
https://twitter.com/JesseKellyDC/status/827617442272833536
Buckle up, kids. Here … we … go!
1. DECLARATION OF RESISTANCE
When in the course of American history it becomes necessary for the people to save our Nation from a Tyrant,
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
2. To safeguard equality for all and their inalienable rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness from bigotry and corruption,
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
3. To ensure that our Government continues derive its power from the consent of the governed rather than by autocracy,
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
4. That whenever any President becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to make such demands upon their Congress:
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
5. Immediate impeachment of the President for crimes committed, or removal from office by way of the 25th Amendment to the Constitution.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
6. Donald J. Trump has conducted injuries and usurpations, pursuing the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
7. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world–
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
8. He has obstructed the Laws for Naturalization of Immigrants, and illegally banned refugees in need of safe haven.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
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9. He has continued to violate federal court orders which require the temporary cessation of this ban, thereby violating his executive oath.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
10. He has dismissed an Attorney General for fulfilling her oath to defend the Constitution, defying the autonomy of the Dept. of Justice.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
11. He has purged the State Dept. of its highest level officials without any regard for a responsible continuity of State Affairs.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
12. He has enlisted amateur ideologues – such as the white supremacist Stephen L. Bannon – to make national security decisions.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
13. He has vowed to enact policy and legislation which clearly tread on the separation of church and state.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
14. He has refused to remove or address conflicts of interest regarding both his own business and that of his cabinet and family.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
15. He has hastily signed multiple Executive Orders without the advisement of Congress, policy experts, his cabinet or staff.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
16. He has signed an Executive Order which knowingly deprives the sick of desperately needed healthcare with no concern for their lives.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
17. He has signed an Executive Order permitting a pipeline that tramples on Native American Rights and endangers safe water supply.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
18. He has illegally threatened to cut off funding to Sanctuary Cities which have determined their values through self-governance.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
19. He has knowingly, repeatedly and egregiously misled the public, and directed his staff to do the same.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
20. He has strongly advocated for the silencing and suppression of a Free Press.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
21. He has repeatedly and consistently shown contempt for people based race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity and religion.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
22. He has shown disdain and disregard for the judiciary, and the fundamental human rights that are the foundation of Justice.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
23. A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
24. We shall Resist until our Congress uses the mechanisms afforded to by the Constitution to remove this Tyrant from Power.
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
25. And for the support of this Declaration we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Honor.
Signed. The Resistance
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 3, 2017
Whew! We’re gonna need a few minutes to collect ourselves.
OK, that’s long enough. So, that was really … that was something, wasn’t it?
https://twitter.com/LoganDobson/status/827619892094435329
People are definitely gonna take Beau seriously now. Look at all these folks signing up to join The Resistance:
In Which A Screenwriter Confuses a Democratically Elected And Constitutionally Limited Public Office With Tyranny https://t.co/bs2QXGCOHC
— Justin Walton (@JustinRWalton) February 3, 2017
It seems @beauwllimon thinks, "A President doing legal things I don't like" is grounds for impeachment.
Spoiler: Nope https://t.co/IQq8Ta28zu
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) February 3, 2017
@BeauWillimon He's watched too much House of Cards
— Nieds Dead Horse (@NDH_j_m_f) February 3, 2017
Looks like it was written in a frosh dorm by stoners. Trump's an ass & may someday be a risk, but this is laughable
— Paul #CountryFirst Drake (@PaulWDrake) February 3, 2017
Beau, are you fun at parties?
— Jason Conley (@skeptic74) February 3, 2017
Words https://t.co/VmFejqWXk7
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) February 3, 2017
sorry I need more that 144 characters to address this buffoonery…
— G (@TCC_Grouchy) February 3, 2017
JFC this is so cringey.
— ben (@alonewolfcub) February 3, 2017
wow – what a epic waste of my time – I actually read this all the way through ((snore))) pic.twitter.com/opek4xnlT6
— ellen (@Cellenrun) February 3, 2017
You clown. https://t.co/UB1Jb4GBDs
— ?It's?Almost ⛄️Christmas? (@jtLOL) February 3, 2017
Also, stop being a drama queen. https://t.co/ld9RQmsbp3
— RBe (@RBPundit) February 3, 2017
This @JesseKellyDC is the best piece of parody I've ever seen, bravo @BeauWillimon, BRAVO!!
— RobertTSauce (@RobertTSauce) February 3, 2017