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20. he ain't leaving, he'll stage a coup and he'll use these methods to get rid of the opposition

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Poison gas, firing squads: US approves more execution methods [View all] Judi Lynn Nov 2020 OP

Appears NOT limited to FEDERAL death sentences, if the rule includes: elleng Nov 2020 #1

He only has any say in the Federal executions so not sure what you mean ... mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #4

I agree, which is why I mentioned the apparent inclusion of states' execution plans, in the OP. elleng Nov 2020 #70

Nitrogen gas should be the standard. truthisfreedom Nov 2020 #2

I was going to say, Nitrogen gas doesn't sound bad ... in fact ... why not nitrous? mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #3

Sadly, there's a bit of a helium shortage now that the gov't doesn't store it. truthisfreedom Nov 2020 #5

How about a big giant foot? Or an anvil drop? marble falls Nov 2020 #7

Falling bank safe? n/t Judi Lynn Nov 2020 #9

Bet there's some 'interest' in that bank safe idea. Just make sure it's from Acme Safe! marble falls Nov 2020 #28

Too messy. Think of the janitor that has to clean that up. ahoysrcsm Nov 2020 #81

Think of the guy who has to clean up after a firing squad or after electrocution ... marble falls Nov 2020 #82

Agree.. sedative and nitrogen gas.. nite nite... Then again it's too simple... No million dollar mitch96 Nov 2020 #31

We could hire a "Sadist in Chief" and come up with some real crowd pleases, I bet! marble falls Nov 2020 #35

Nero plays while Rome burns and all those analogies come to mind... nt mitch96 Nov 2020 #38

Or maybe no executions at all? marmar Nov 2020 #43

I've also read that of controlled hypoxia. (Same thing?) forgotmylogin Nov 2020 #56

End all death sentences. All this talk of preferences for methods is unseemly. marble falls Nov 2020 #6

This. marmar Nov 2020 #44

Exactly right! polmaven Nov 2020 #45

State sanctioned murder is murder. I don't get how they don't get it. marble falls Nov 2020 #48

Could not be more correct! polmaven Nov 2020 #60

Exactly PatSeg Nov 2020 #50

Even people right here on DU want it Major Nikon Nov 2020 #52

All the people, even a majority here on DU want the death penalty? Not what I'm seeing... marble falls Nov 2020 #62

I'm not saying a majority here on DU Major Nikon Nov 2020 #65

I know how I feel about being in the exclusive club with Russia, China, Korea, Sudan, Syria, ... marble falls Nov 2020 #53

Yes PatSeg Nov 2020 #61

It may be simplistic, but certanly it describes what happened. marble falls Nov 2020 #63

Funny how you don't PatSeg Nov 2020 #67

It's about diverting attention. Look a squirrel! marble falls Nov 2020 #78

I agree. Solly Mack Nov 2020 #66

seriously LymphocyteLover Nov 2020 #77

ah yes -- the pro life party .... nebby70 Nov 2020 #8

The pro-life party is also the eye for an eye party The Genealogist Nov 2020 #15

Someone from a higher plain once said, IsItJustMe Nov 2020 #85

Exactly. LiberalLovinLug Nov 2020 #76

Why? Wouldn't Joe Biden's DOJ simply re-amend the proposed regulations no_hypocrisy Nov 2020 #10

There are several federal executions scheduled before Biden takes office, including the first WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2020 #22

Lurid headlines draws the morbid like flies. They'll be hanging them from gibbets as trophies next. marble falls Nov 2020 #29

Greenlight for concentration camps, just add collectivism bucolic_frolic Nov 2020 #11

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Absolutely right on the money. They have no concept of going too far. State sanctioned murder is ... marble falls Nov 2020 #30

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Raw meat for the gunhuggers, because the death penalty is given to minorities in disproportionate .. marble falls Nov 2020 #46

Make America Cruel Again vlyons Nov 2020 #12

Making me watch reruns of Trump rallies, gab13by13 Nov 2020 #13

Headline is wrong: not the US approving this, just MF45. sinkingfeeling Nov 2020 #14

Good point. He's throwing raw meat to his followers, it has nothing to do with the nation ... marble falls Nov 2020 #32

I'd like to get back the good old days if there were any. rickyhall Nov 2020 #16

Good News for Modern Man! KPN Nov 2020 #17

Cheer up - there's still the possibility Trump could be found guilty of treason. Vinca Nov 2020 #18

Guillotine is far too quick for Trumps YEARS of crimes. I say strap him to a FailureToCommunicate Nov 2020 #24

Scaphism, please. sir pball Nov 2020 #47

--- and of course. Carlin to the rescue. How to balance the national budget. 3Hotdogs Nov 2020 #19

he ain't leaving, he'll stage a coup and he'll use these methods to get rid of the opposition Demonaut Nov 2020 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2020 #27

Oh, he'll be leaving all right. His crap may linger a bit longer. marble falls Nov 2020 #33

The United States twodogsbarking Nov 2020 #21

Abolish the death penalty. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2020 #23

Barbaric! 3825-87867 Nov 2020 #25

How about death by Trump Rally? Throck Nov 2020 #34

Do we HAVE to open it? 3825-87867 Nov 2020 #36

Capital punishment is barbaric and applied unfairly Ziggysmom Nov 2020 #37

From a purely statistical standpoint, the system guarantees innocent people will be executed Major Nikon Nov 2020 #54

I couldn't agree more soryang Nov 2020 #74

Because people want their pound of flesh no matter what Major Nikon Nov 2020 #80

- Bigredhunk Nov 2020 #39

Guillotines? He forgot guillotines. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2020 #42

Don't forget the flaying - drawing and quartering just misses that little sonething special ... marble falls Nov 2020 #83

Firing squads: Jackoff material for deranged children. Like trump. (nt) Paladin Nov 2020 #49

You know, I wonder if this is a jab PatSeg Nov 2020 #51

Surprised he is not holding out for strapping folks to cannon barrels Scalded Nun Nov 2020 #55

He better be careful about this as when MF45's crimes are fully exposed one of those methods might kimbutgar Nov 2020 #57

Thank Bill Barr and his far, far right christian interpretation of the old testament. Hotler Nov 2020 #58

Psychos. BusyBeingBest Nov 2020 #59

Poison gas? I think that's a great idea! JohnnyRingo Nov 2020 #64

So, we can gas the Dumps after conviction for treason. roamer65 Nov 2020 #71

Hang draw and quarter not on the table? BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #68

Why not hanging? Isn't that the most traditional method? The bastards! n/t J Magarac Nov 2020 #69

Crucifixion? DemoTex Nov 2020 #72

are we great yet? joanbarnes Nov 2020 #73

Why not crucifixion? Traildogbob Nov 2020 #75

I noticed that "total lack of flattery" isn't one of the new approved methods. LudwigPastorius Nov 2020 #79

He's like Cruella DeVille Danmel Nov 2020 #84

Another band aid for his fragile ego. hay rick Nov 2020 #86

What! No impaling through the anus? Xolodno Nov 2020 #87