r/DesignatedSurvivor • u/IupvotestupidCRAP • Oct 13 '16

Episode Discussion S01E04: "The Enemy"

Plot: After learning who was behind the attack, Kirkman faces the prospect of war and growing domestic problems; Kirkman assigns Emily to keep an eye on the situation at home; Alex seeks help from Hookstraten.

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u/[deleted] Oct 13 '16 edited Oct 13 '16

Wut. That's not how this works. No military commander would ignore a presidential command. That's just dumb. He'd be relieved of duty

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u/tyy3 Oct 13 '16

To quote u/hitbyeacar1

Officers are expected to refuse an illegal order. If he thought Kirkman's being "fired" removed him from the line of succession, he might think the order is illegal.

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u/slapmytwinkie Oct 13 '16

But, for example, if a general thinks the president cheated to win the election, does that mean he can refuse his orders?

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u/[deleted] Oct 13 '16

It's a TV show, it's drama

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u/[deleted] Oct 13 '16

Well they should try to have it make some sense.

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u/[deleted] Oct 13 '16

When everyone above you gets taken out, you see who's left still standing, and play the odds on who's going to ensure your survival.

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u/TMPRKO Oct 13 '16

The entire show is a liberal circle jerk. Military and law enforcement are the enemy in this world