
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In most of the issues and controversies swirling around former President Trump, there always seems to be two sides – the mendacious spin of the biased media and the “other” side. ; In my commentaries, I try to bring up the “other” side – largely because of the dishonesty of the constant critics. ; But that does not mean I surrender my objectivity. ; I do call out Trump and Republicans when I think they stray from sound conservative principles or proper conduct. ;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Every so often, a situation arises that I can neither defend nor criticize because it just makes no sense to me. ; The reports of the filing of bogus electors is one of those issues. ; Whether you look at it from a political angle or a legal angle, the question remains. ; What were those folks thinking? ; What was the purpose of the filings?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In terms of the vote to decertify, I can understand that. ; That is perfectly legal. ; Even though most folks do not know it, it is also perfectly constitutional and legal for the state legislatures to intervene by sending alternative electors to the Electoral College. ; It is an extreme and unwise measure – and has only been tried once in American history. ; And in that case, it resulted in the unfortunate and tragic Compromise of 1877.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Recently, it has been revealed that there was an apparently coordinated effort to create an alternative delegation of electors. ; They were produced in five states in which Biden had won the electors. ; Some of the documents claimed that the proposed alternative electros were “duly elected.” ; What was not true by the people or the state legislature. ; ;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They were apparently drafted in the anticipation – or hope – that efforts in Congress to reject certain state’s electors would be successful – and that these folks would be the replacements. ; Although that makes no sense, either.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But that was not how it was being conducted. ; The various lists of alternative delegates were being sent directly to Washington – to the Congress and the National Archives as if they were the official documents.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That is not only how the system does NOT work, but it is also a nonsensical strategy. ; It makes no sense legally or politically. ; What did those involved expect to achieve?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My mother always counseled that everything makes sense if you know all the facts. ; Soooo, obviously, we do not know all the facts – at least I do not. ; And that is why some folks have a lot of ‘splaining to do.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">First, there are all those who signed on as “electors.” ; Who are they? ; Why did they do it? ; What were they told that convinced them it was a viable or even a good idea?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Then there is the next level in the controversy. ; Who told them it would be a good idea? ; It does seem that the multi-state effort was coordinated by someone. ; Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s name keeps coming up.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As much as I examine the issue, I fail to find ANYTHING that could possibly play into any strategy that could have remotely changed the outcome of the election constitutionally, legally – or even illegally. ; In terms of constitutionality or legality, that is not the way the system works. ; And even if it was an attempt to illegally install the electors, it was so doomed to failure that no rational person – no matter how devious – would have considered as a viable option.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is one issue for which I haven’t any unique knowledge – obviously making an intelligent opinion impossible. ; I am left only with … at this time there are a lot of questions to be answered – a lot of ‘splaining to do. ; Has me scratching my head.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, there ‘tis.</p>

Trump team has some ‘splaining to do
