A major difference between our groups is that Democrats/Liberals, try to hold each other to account. You are more likely to find people criticizing and even denouncing Democratic politicians, from the inside. Not for political expediency, but typically on principle. A major example is Jon Edwards, who when it was revealed that he had an affair and fathered a child, and tried to cover it up; his political career was over. Not just his candidacy for President, his entire career. It was a betrayal and such a lack of character that Democrats could no longer support him. While other politicians have had affairs, there may be a sense of individual upset, but typically liberals are well, liberal and try to understand the complexities of human behavior. When behavior crosses a threshold, we (Liberals) will act, regardless of potential costs politically. Sometimes a bit too zealously as in the case of Al Franken. Anthony Weiner was another example of a politician that had ambitions and was a fighter, but when it was found that he had texted sexual pictures to likely, underage young women, again, his political career...over. Andrew Cuomo, same thing. Not for political gain, but because we need to trust our public servants.
Conservatives elected and are still beholden to one of the most personally and politically corrupt people ever to run for office. Even fundamentalist Christians supported and continue to support Trump despite his 27+ allegations of sexual assault and his lifetime of corrupt business practices and outright scams. Conservatives believe that they deserve power and to obtain and retain power, they will throw out EVERY other principle. Family values? Gone. Fiscal responsibility? Gone. National Security? Gone.
This "floating of impeachment" is simply Conservatives throwing away any belief in Democracy and Rule of Law, so that they can regain power. If President Biden did anything actually worthy of impeachment, I would be in line with the process. Thing is, he hasn't and won't because he has a LONG and DEMONSTRABLE record of honorable service to the United States. I am saying this as a person who was not thrilled about the idea of Biden running again. I have disagreements with some of his policy proposals and his views about the political landscape. HOWEVER, I can see that he is a compassionate and caring person, and that he does his damn homework. He may have gaffes and may go off script at times, but he is studied and has really good people around him, THAT HE LISTENS TO.
Conservatives are not acting in good faith and I wish the media would report that fact. This is not "politics" it is PARTISANSHIP which will continue to damage the nation if left unchecked.
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