Much of the public opinion of today's hearing will be shaped by the initial responses online

[StarfishSaver]

So it would be helpful if we on DU didn't validate some of the most negative media handwriting and, instead, helped inform the public how Mueller reinforced the findings of his report, to wit: Russians interfered with our elections in order to benefit Trump, Trump willingly and knowingly accepted that help, when an investigation commenced into that interference, he repeatedly tried to obstruct the investigation.

If you want Trump impeached, don't play into Republican hands. Help the Democrats shape and communicate the message. They can't do it alone and they certainly can't do it effectively if chunks of the Democratic online community are grousing, criticizing and stomping all over the message.

Please, people - let's stay focused and on message!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. I don't think DU is much of an influence on public opinion, but I see your point.

The usual DU Debbie Downers are whining about how Mueller hasn't torn off his shirt and gone all Incredible Hulk on the GOP questioners, but he was never going to do anything of the kind - just as he promised. But "grousing, criticizing and stomping all over the message" is what happens here all the time whenever events don't correspond with unrealistic expectations. Reality is always more nuanced.

[Ponietz]

2. I noticed there were over 7400 views of bdamomma's Mueller testimony thread

They are reading.
I agree with StarfishSaver on this one.