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It would not be a coup because it doesn't aim to oust the president. At worst the generals in question would be guilty of disobeying orders, and that's assuming
by charonn0 6y ago
It would not be a coup because it doesn't aim to oust the president. At worst the generals in question would be guilty of disobeying orders, and that's assuming the order was legal in the first place.
- TT3351 6y agoUsurping one of the three co-equal branches of government would qualify as a coup, we are not a kingdom or monarchy beholden to the executive.
- charonn0 6y agoYou're right about that, but this isn't an example of usurpation since no one would be asserting the power to launch nuclear weapons. The attempt by the President's supporters to overthrow Congress is a far better example.