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kentuck

(111,079 posts)
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 02:15 PM Jan 2020

Friday could be a very big news day.

A judge is scheduled to rule on the Don McGahn case. Whether or not he is required to testify and cooperate with a Congressional subpoena?

Also, we should not be surprised if the Judiciary or Intel Committees announce their intent to subpoena more witnesses to testify about what they might know about withholding funds from Ukraine.

In my opinion, the push for the impeachment trial will get hot and heavy.

Pelosi may announce that she is temporarily holding up the Articles because new evidence has come forward, and new charges may need to be added to the present Articles.

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Friday could be a very big news day. (Original Post) kentuck Jan 2020 OP
imho, there will def be a 3rd article once the mueller evidence/witnesses are available. mopinko Jan 2020 #1
Trump clearly obstructed Justice in the Mueller case.. ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2020 #2
and right after that, i want one for covering up his epic unfitness. mopinko Jan 2020 #8
Don lost control of the narrative. OhNo-Really Jan 2020 #33
The Speaker may well hold up the Articles, as more informations warrant, over time. empedocles Jan 2020 #3
she's got him on the rack Grasswire2 Jan 2020 #4
Nancy knows! czarjak Jan 2020 #5
I mean a year isnt a long time. Tiggeroshii Jan 2020 #6
Every Day Lifelong Criminal Trump Is Hit With More Broadsides Of Evidence DanieRains Jan 2020 #7
One straw at a time will eventually break the orange camels back. usaf-vet Jan 2020 #11
nothing will happen with the judges ruling.... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #9
there isn't going to be a ruling on McGahn's subpoena today onenote Jan 2020 #46
Weather permitting SCVDem Jan 2020 #10
Love that woman! Joinfortmill Jan 2020 #12
Democrats with a spine. We've turned the corner, willing to fight fire with fire. ffr Jan 2020 #13
That is the look I copied for my Halloween outfit. BigmanPigman Jan 2020 #22
I am, right now, predicting 2naSalit Jan 2020 #14
Intuition or do you base this on some important information? triron Jan 2020 #17
A little of both. 2naSalit Jan 2020 #21
I'm on that page with you. Barr's dad was in deep with Epstein blm Jan 2020 #27
More likely 2naSalit Jan 2020 #35
Old money men in LA had young guys they used to attract teen girls blm Jan 2020 #36
Most intriguing! That's quite a chart reading. calimary Jan 2020 #34
It is for those who see 2naSalit Jan 2020 #37
I love the way you put that, 2naSalit. calimary Jan 2020 #43
If Pelosi holds until after the SoU speech catchnrelease Jan 2020 #15
That's probably the best outcome jmowreader Jan 2020 #16
What percentage of the public is rational? triron Jan 2020 #18
Well you had a poster replying to you who was using astrology as the basis of predictions. former9thward Jan 2020 #29
I hope she says that an impeachment trail during an election year is too partisan, CrispyQ Jan 2020 #19
Perfect karma! BigmanPigman Jan 2020 #23
After the Merrick Garland debacle, that would be some turnabout bucolic_frolic Jan 2020 #24
✔️ blm Jan 2020 #28
K&R... spanone Jan 2020 #20
If she holds those MFM008 Jan 2020 #25
With the kinds of hard evidence 2naSalit Jan 2020 #26
Hammer coming down. oasis Jan 2020 #30
It seems yo me that when she said soldierant Jan 2020 #31
Or... 2naSalit Jan 2020 #39
That would be step forward but... Kablooie Jan 2020 #32
Democratic Response to SOTU NonPC Jan 2020 #38
Jesus, you got that right. mahina Jan 2020 #40
Strike on Iran will be the big news and excuse for Repubs to leave him untouched wishstar Jan 2020 #41
geeze, man HAB911 Jan 2020 #42
Good call... PCIntern Jan 2020 #44
a judge is not scheduled to rule on the McGahn case today. onenote Jan 2020 #45

mopinko

(70,080 posts)
1. imho, there will def be a 3rd article once the mueller evidence/witnesses are available.
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 02:22 PM
Jan 2020

she could likely get away w saying she isnt going to send them as long as witnesses are still in court.
but i do believe there will be a count on mueller info.

mopinko

(70,080 posts)
8. and right after that, i want one for covering up his epic unfitness.
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 03:50 PM
Jan 2020

first witness- dr ronnie feelgood.
subpoena those med records, and you have a slam dunk.

Grasswire2

(13,568 posts)
4. she's got him on the rack
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 03:02 PM
Jan 2020

any instruments of torture are applicable as a comparison. The longer the instrument is applied, the more likely the perp is to blow a gasket.

 

Tiggeroshii

(11,088 posts)
6. I mean a year isnt a long time.
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 03:26 PM
Jan 2020

Just keep adding, and if the infected munchkin gets re elected, send it to the senate.

 

DanieRains

(4,619 posts)
7. Every Day Lifelong Criminal Trump Is Hit With More Broadsides Of Evidence
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 03:43 PM
Jan 2020

It is harder every day for the MAGAT's to look the other way.

usaf-vet

(6,181 posts)
11. One straw at a time will eventually break the orange camels back.
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 04:09 PM
Jan 2020

Nancy, please do not give up the original Articles of Impeachment. You have him right where we want him. On the run on the defensive.

getagrip_already

(14,708 posts)
9. nothing will happen with the judges ruling....
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 03:53 PM
Jan 2020

It will get appealed. Until scotus makes a ruling (months away), nothing will change.

But as long as it is in the house, we have leverage and media attention. That is good. Hopefully we can drag it out past the sou speech. That might be interesting if trump is still awaiting trial.

onenote

(42,694 posts)
46. there isn't going to be a ruling on McGahn's subpoena today
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 02:06 PM
Jan 2020

Today is simply the day on which a three judge panel of the DC Circuit hears oral argument in the appeal of an earlier district court order upholding the McGahn subpoena.

ffr

(22,669 posts)
13. Democrats with a spine. We've turned the corner, willing to fight fire with fire.
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 04:18 PM
Jan 2020


And we've got her back.

Tear 'em a new a**hole, Nancy! Add to the articles and keep withholding until Moscow Mitch begs you to forward the articles of impeachment. Burn the KGOP to the ground!

TY Kentuck!

BigmanPigman

(51,584 posts)
22. That is the look I copied for my Halloween outfit.
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 08:19 PM
Jan 2020

People recognized me and said, "Go Pelosi, go". It was not easy wearing sunglasses at night and not tripping though.

2naSalit

(86,536 posts)
14. I am, right now, predicting
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 04:50 PM
Jan 2020

that this month, starting early next week, will be a serious roller coaster ride in every way imaginable. I wonder what things will look like come late Feb. It's also a leap year. But I think it's gonna be a steady popcorn diet until well after Valentines Day.




2naSalit

(86,536 posts)
21. A little of both.
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 05:23 PM
Jan 2020

But the important info is not well received by many. We have a lot of planets all crowded into one sign all month, some going stationary and many conjuncting each other (as many as four events of conjunctions) in a single day and doing a do-see-do as well. The big deal coming on the 10th is Uranus (represents surprise, unexpected turn of events and shock on a global scale) goes stationary/Direct. Seems it's been going retrograde for a long time, interesting that it would go through this situation as things are heating up in DC. So big surprises on the menu.

And I have a strong feeling about some really shocking info coming out as the evidence trickles into view. I swear that it's going to involve everyone on the roster and some who are gone, like Epstein*. Some of what is being said in the first few days of this month will echo throughout, I'm preparing to be shocked and surprised and vindicated this year.


*I suspect that AGBarr was very involved with Epstein and may be trying to stifle exposure of not his dealings but his dad's. And I can only imagine whom else is tangled up in it but I expect a long list of names we've seen and heard in the news already.



blm

(113,043 posts)
27. I'm on that page with you. Barr's dad was in deep with Epstein
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 11:02 PM
Jan 2020

and likely took advantage of the young Epstein’s skills in seducing teen girls.

blm

(113,043 posts)
36. Old money men in LA had young guys they used to attract teen girls
Thu Jan 2, 2020, 09:59 AM
Jan 2020

to their ‘parties’. Same all over.

calimary

(81,220 posts)
34. Most intriguing! That's quite a chart reading.
Thu Jan 2, 2020, 03:22 AM
Jan 2020

Four conjunction events in a single day?

And the Uranus aspect on the 10th.

Well worth watching, 2naSalit!

2naSalit

(86,536 posts)
37. It is for those who see
Thu Jan 2, 2020, 09:59 AM
Jan 2020

astrology as a complex and holistic form of timekeeping. This year looks to be quite a whirlwind with these events setting the tone. Unless something more intense comes up, I haven't done any overview of the year yet but I need to since there is so much on the schedule for the world and all.

My sister and I were speculating about this new year, yesterday, and we both admitted that we are facing it with great trepidation. It seems to be the only wise approach.

Happy New Year, btw!

calimary

(81,220 posts)
43. I love the way you put that, 2naSalit.
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 12:15 PM
Jan 2020

“...a complex and holistic form of timekeeping.”

What I know of astrology, that makes quite a lot of sense. I’ve been fascinated by it for years, but never so deeply as to attempt to do charts.

Thanks for the insights. Your sense of trepidation about this new year seems to be well-founded. It’s certainly starting out that way.

On edit - I reread the OP. BOY HOWDY did today (Friday) turn out to be “a very big news day”! Sheesh - it isn’t even noon on the East Coast yet.

catchnrelease

(1,945 posts)
15. If Pelosi holds until after the SoU speech
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 04:58 PM
Jan 2020

Trump will not be able to control himself in that speech if he's still waiting for the articles to go to the Senate. I expect him to rant like his (usual) madman self on fully televised event for all to see. Hopefully to sway any rational people still sitting on the fence that he's unfit.

jmowreader

(50,555 posts)
16. That's probably the best outcome
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 05:05 PM
Jan 2020

The State of the Union is on Tuesday, February 4. If Speaker Pelosi holds the Articles until Friday, February 7, Trump will have a breakdown that makes Queeg On The Witness Stand look calm and rational.

former9thward

(31,981 posts)
29. Well you had a poster replying to you who was using astrology as the basis of predictions.
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 11:37 PM
Jan 2020

So what do you think the percentage is?

CrispyQ

(36,457 posts)
19. I hope she says that an impeachment trail during an election year is too partisan,
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 05:12 PM
Jan 2020

and that the House will continue to investigate Trump and hold off giving the articles to the Senate until the new Senate is sworn in. There you go, Mitch, you traitorous scum. ~insert flip-the-bird smilie here

bucolic_frolic

(43,128 posts)
24. After the Merrick Garland debacle, that would be some turnabout
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 09:16 PM
Jan 2020

Let Turtle & Trump twist in the wind until they rot

MFM008

(19,805 posts)
25. If she holds those
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 10:33 PM
Jan 2020

Articles and calls for more testimony maggot will
Explode.
Hopefully permanently.

2naSalit

(86,536 posts)
26. With the kinds of hard evidence
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 11:00 PM
Jan 2020

coming to light these days, there could easily be something that could cause her to wait a little linger. I think he'll have a meltdown if he has to give the SOU while waiting to be exonerated, and after stewing all these weeks. It could put him on display without being on the witness stand for all the world to see. It will be all about him and he'll mess it up so badly, he'll be turning around to yell at the Speaker and probably start swearing and she'll have to shut him down or something. And that would make it absolutely clear that he needs to be removed from office, the Senate would have no choice.

soldierant

(6,847 posts)
31. It seems yo me that when she said
Thu Jan 2, 2020, 12:57 AM
Jan 2020

she would not be able to appoint house managers until she could firm Senate rules which would ensure a fair trial, she might just as well have said that she would be holding the Articles until the coming of the Coqcigrues (which, for those of you who may not have read "The Water Babies," "will be the end of all things.&quot

2naSalit

(86,536 posts)
39. Or...
Thu Jan 2, 2020, 10:07 AM
Jan 2020

it could mean that we have to wait to replace the Senate majority and it may not be until this time next year that we actually get around to a trial. I wonder about that part. It surely could help keep people mindful of the stakes in the election.

I'm sure that Speaker Pelosi has considered all options and somehow suspending a fair trial through the election would serve many purposes. It would drive -45 absolutely out of his gourd and keep the issue front and center so that voters will be moved to act.

Kablooie

(18,626 posts)
32. That would be step forward but...
Thu Jan 2, 2020, 02:46 AM
Jan 2020

isn't every legal decision subject to appeal and appeal and appeal until it gets to SCOTUS?
And none of them have reached the top yet.

NonPC

(302 posts)
38. Democratic Response to SOTU
Thu Jan 2, 2020, 10:02 AM
Jan 2020

I think it will be interesting to see the Demo response to General Bonespurs. I think it might be the perfect opportunity to really roast him and present a fully televised speech on why he needs to be gone. We don't need a mealy mouth mumbling -- rather -- a strong speech by someone CHARISMATIC !

wishstar

(5,268 posts)
41. Strike on Iran will be the big news and excuse for Repubs to leave him untouched
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 05:07 AM
Jan 2020

Repubs now have another wartime Pres fighting war on terror for their 2020 election year rallying cry just like with Bush and excuse to not do anything against Trump.

HAB911

(8,886 posts)
42. geeze, man
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 07:37 AM
Jan 2020

pre·scient
/ˈpreSH(ē ənt/
adjective
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.

onenote

(42,694 posts)
45. a judge is not scheduled to rule on the McGahn case today.
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 02:04 PM
Jan 2020

The oral argument before a three judge panel in an appeal of the district court's ruling upholding the subpoena is scheduled for today. The likelihood that the court will issue a decision today is next to zero.

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