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Nevermypresident

(781 posts)
58. You have taken a stance that should Repubs not remove,
Mon Jun 17, 2019, 06:43 PM
Jun 2019

impeachment isn't worth it. I absolutely do not agree with this stance.

(No need for barbs, we can agree to disagree




It is my opinion trev Jun 2019 #1
We have no expectations for "the base." In them America Hortensis Jun 2019 #6
Agree! mountain grammy Jun 2019 #50
If they don't impeach, we will lose the house next year and likely, the Presidency! Meadowoak Jun 2019 #2
And that prediction is based on what? Trumpocalypse Jun 2019 #29
what happens when we don't push for our values and policies? shanny Jun 2019 #51
Yet in 2007 Trumpocalypse Jun 2019 #55
link? on the prediction--who and when? shanny Jun 2019 #57
Look back in the DU archives Trumpocalypse Jun 2019 #59
Don't forget the stock market crash, it's hard to say how we would Meadowoak Jun 2019 #61
Obama was leading before the crash nt Trumpocalypse Jun 2019 #64
EXACTLY ...... LenaBaby61 Jun 2019 #62
Indeed. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #80
Based on the fact that a lot of us will stay home. We sent Democrats Meadowoak Jun 2019 #54
Anyone that stays home in 20 Trumpocalypse Jun 2019 #56
So you won't vote for Democrats in 2020 if there is no impeachment? ehrnst Jun 2019 #81
If I vote, it would be for Democrats. But unless there is impeachment Meadowoak Jun 2019 #124
If you vote? sheshe2 Jun 2019 #128
Voting isn't a soccer match StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #131
Skittish, Stalling, Dithering Me. Jun 2019 #3
I trust Democratic leadership. lapucelle Jun 2019 #5
It's Been The Way Lately Me. Jun 2019 #7
Amen wryter2000 Jun 2019 #110
Also, We Need To Make The Case Me. Jun 2019 #114
Softball insults, but insults nonetheless. ehrnst Jun 2019 #82
And Incorrect To Boot Me. Jun 2019 #84
Attacking scapegoats is easier than dealing with one's own anxiety head on. ehrnst Jun 2019 #85
Great point! StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #87
It Was Interesting Watching HOward Dean With Chris Hayes Me. Jun 2019 #89
Chris was clearly emotional. It can be a problem with men who don't deal ehrnst Jun 2019 #98
I Mostly Agree With You Me. Jun 2019 #99
True this. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #100
And Stephanie Miller wryter2000 Jun 2019 #113
... Me. Jun 2019 #115
You nailed it! wryter2000 Jun 2019 #112
National support for impeachment hearings risen to 27%! Hortensis Jun 2019 #4
Nice, fine line. Protect the Constitution by winning. Like that. empedocles Jun 2019 #10
Please remember customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #101
The legislation is part of our 2020 platform, to include marylandblue Jun 2019 #105
It's true customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #130
I'm with Nancy redstateblues Jun 2019 #9
As if Trump controls the narrative kennetha Jun 2019 #12
Unfortunately, a lot of people care what Trump says. marylandblue Jun 2019 #30
Well, democrats can fight back. they don't HAVE to SURRENDER the narrative to Trump or Fox News kennetha Jun 2019 #40
Who is "surrendering the narrative?" You think Democrats should be on FoxNews? ehrnst Jun 2019 #67
Begin impeachment now kennetha Jun 2019 #69
What if the timing isn't right? (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #70
No time like the present. kennetha Jun 2019 #74
So timing is a non-issue? ehrnst Jun 2019 #75
And when Trump shoots back that Democrats are the traitors marylandblue Jun 2019 #104
Doesn't he get to throw that party too Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2019 #16
What are you talking about? The House has dozens of investigations going on. ehrnst Jun 2019 #76
They're refusing (at least so far) to start holding impeachment inquiries Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2019 #117
Without 20 GOP Senate votes, impeachment is not going to work Gothmog Jun 2019 #11
Make the Republicans stand up and be counted kennetha Jun 2019 #13
And risk losing 40 moderate seats that gave the Democrats control of the House? Gothmog Jun 2019 #17
Yup, several seats in PA could easily be at risk if we hypermotivate the right Amishman Jun 2019 #26
Are you speculating we could lose all 40 seats in the House? Or maybe 15, 10, 7, 5? Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #34
I trust Speaker Pelosi Gothmog Jun 2019 #36
Every single Democrat in the House is and will be targeted by the GOP, with or without impeachment, Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #45
How are you going to get 20 GOP senators to vote for removal? Gothmog Jun 2019 #46
As i stated in my post, Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #48
If trump is able to claim vindication by being found not guilty by the GOP senate, he could win Gothmog Jun 2019 #52
You have taken a stance that should Repubs not remove, Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #58
This is also the same stance being taken by Speaker Pelosi Gothmog Jun 2019 #60
Again, that is just your speculation... Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #108
Your scenarios are also just speculation. ehrnst Jun 2019 #116
Well, you got one of your sentences correct! What I think will happen if we pursue Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #120
I got all my sentences right, thanks. ehrnst Jun 2019 #134
Yes you were right Gothmog Jun 2019 #135
I like living in the real world and working on real campaigns Gothmog Jun 2019 #118
Just curious where you're getting that only 27% of people support impeachment? Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #119
This was covered heavily on MSNBC Gothmog Jun 2019 #121
Ok, thanks. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #122
This is a 10% increase over the prior polling on this issue Gothmog Jun 2019 #123
I like working on real campaigns as well! Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #125
In the real world, you need 20 GOP Senators to vote to remove Gothmog Jun 2019 #127
CNN poll last week showed 79% of Democrats want Impeachment proceedings. Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #129
I am a lawyer in the real world Gothmog Jun 2019 #132
Oh goodness! Now you implying that we will lose the majority in the House, not have a Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #137
We are fortunate that Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer are calling the shots here Gothmog Jun 2019 #138
Can you post a link to that poll? Because this one from June 8 says otherwise. ehrnst Jun 2019 #133
Sure can. Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #136
Flowers and Candy? Fiendish Thingy Jun 2019 #53
Yes, every path has risks to it, just like in war. marylandblue Jun 2019 #109
I think they would jump up and wave their arms fescuerescue Jun 2019 #28
Yep. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #91
Senate is not needed to hurt Red Don politically and follow constitution uponit7771 Jun 2019 #14
It takes 20 GOP votes to remove trump and without these votes, trump will claim vindication Gothmog Jun 2019 #18
Trump will claim vindication no matter what dems do and to hurt Red Don and KGOP ... uponit7771 Jun 2019 #37
So you've talked to her about her "sole reason" that she "fears" impeachment? ehrnst Jun 2019 #15
IT's an inference from things she says and a little common sense. kennetha Jun 2019 #19
So, it's a guess, influenced by your feelings about her. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #21
I have no particular "feelings" about her kennetha Jun 2019 #23
Your guess as to her motives is based in large part on your judgement of her. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #24
Observation and judgment... that's all anybody ever has. kennetha Jun 2019 #25
Actually, no. One can have someone's statement, or confirmation of their motives or reasoning. ehrnst Jun 2019 #66
I use the word skittish because that's what I observe kennetha Jun 2019 #68
Skittish is a demeaning term. ehrnst Jun 2019 #71
It's a descriptive term. kennetha Jun 2019 #73
Yes, it describes someone in a demeaning way. ehrnst Jun 2019 #77
There seems to be a fear ... BigOleDummy Jun 2019 #20
Timing also figures into doing the right thing, or else we might end up worse off ehrnst Jun 2019 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #27
Will you or anyone you know vote differently in 2020 because of Pelosi's actions? marylandblue Jun 2019 #31
They might. Especially marginal democrats, who sit out many elections unless strongly aroused. kennetha Jun 2019 #39
Marginal democrats? ehrnst Jun 2019 #92
No I mean people who only lightly identify as democrats and are open to voting Republican. kennetha Jun 2019 #93
I mean like post #53 in this thread. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #95
So people who are open to voting Republican want him impeached? marylandblue Jun 2019 #106
We didn't win the House because of the Trump base... brooklynite Jun 2019 #32
This is true. But... kennetha Jun 2019 #38
It not a matter of fear of Trump... brooklynite Jun 2019 #44
Are you sure that voters don't care about democracy and the rule of law? kennetha Jun 2019 #47
That's a pretty big straw man you're attacking there. ehrnst Jun 2019 #78
It seems that a favorite put down of yours is to paint someone who ehrnst Jun 2019 #94
You're funny, In a sad sort of way. kennetha Jun 2019 #96
Nailed it, didn't I? ehrnst Jun 2019 #97
Right Sudsy Jun 2019 #33
Democrats didn't lose in 2010 because they reached across the aisle StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #41
I think she is not impeaching him because that is the correct way to marylandblue Jun 2019 #35
I say they should try to Crush Trump in just the way you did with your narcissist. kennetha Jun 2019 #42
Unfortunately, that's not possible. marylandblue Jun 2019 #49
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #102
You misunderstand me, I was talking about convicting in the Senate. marylandblue Jun 2019 #103
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #107
Yeah I've been back and forthing too, yet here we are. marylandblue Jun 2019 #111
Astute analysis StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #43
+1000. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #90
No impeachment, no white house and no senate. warmfeet Jun 2019 #63
NOT the sole reason. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2019 #65
So, basically Pelosi and Congress are "skittish" weak and cowardly because you want impeachment NOW. ehrnst Jun 2019 #72
Post removed Post removed Jun 2019 #79
Did you find a sale on strawmen and false dillema fallacies? ehrnst Jun 2019 #83
You're the one attributing some kind of unimpeachable wisdom kennetha Jun 2019 #86
And another straw man/false dillema combo.... ehrnst Jun 2019 #88
+1000 Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #126
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