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Laura PourMeADrink

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21. True. So anything we can do to speed up the legal
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 07:08 PM
Oct 2019

process or find alternative witnesses? That was the beauty of the Mueller report...could have impeached with report itself as evidence.

No vote!! [View all] EarlG Oct 2019 OP
A vote would just fall out along party lines... Wounded Bear Oct 2019 #1
And I don't see Nancy falling for such a ploy WhiteTara Oct 2019 #7
EXACTLY BumRushDaShow Oct 2019 #11
Agree, and if Congress votes to impeach now MyMission Oct 2019 #56
There are two different votes at issue, I believe intrepidity Oct 2019 #71
And yet I see some here trying to push a vote. lagomorph777 Oct 2019 #81
Justice delayed is Justice denied. maxsolomon Oct 2019 #2
The courts are actually moving pretty quickly StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #9
Really? What have they delivered on? maxsolomon Oct 2019 #13
The legal process is very slow. The courts are moving much more quickly than normal. StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #14
even on cases not involving Congress ... Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2019 #54
Have you seen a good status list of everything outstanding? Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #41
Yup, Magoo48 Oct 2019 #52
I don't see how we would benefit in any way from taking a vote. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #3
Do not underestimate the value of an unequivocal AYE Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #18
How many unequivocal Nay"s will there be? TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #20
If we are waiting for more worse stuff to come out Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #42
Neither Trump nor his supporters can tell us how to proceed. Kingofalldems Oct 2019 #22
That they are asking for a vote has zero to do with Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #26
Yeah, I don't like the idea of allowing this administration to order us around Mike 03 Oct 2019 #4
Yes. stage left Oct 2019 #32
Lock them up in an undisclosed location. Efilroft Sul Oct 2019 #64
Amen. ramen Oct 2019 #63
Regardless, Pelosi, Schiff et al are not going to... dchill Oct 2019 #5
Word of the day..what they do everyday - REPUGNANT....n/t asiliveandbreathe Oct 2019 #6
a question every reporter should be asking trump and all of his surrogates barbtries Oct 2019 #8
Exactly! Duppers Oct 2019 #24
Here is the bottom line for Trumpy the Clown... Moostache Oct 2019 #10
Excellent points...but...serve out his term?. You mean Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #30
Great points. Please run for Congress. Bring your list along. usaf-vet Oct 2019 #80
Yes! What Are you HIDING, Impotent Cha Oct 2019 #12
The courts won't care about a formal vote..... getagrip_already Oct 2019 #15
Yes, but others are saying the courts will care and expedite Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #19
the courts can move at a glacial pace..... getagrip_already Oct 2019 #43
I believe you but why are so many saying that the f Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #45
Lots of people.... getagrip_already Oct 2019 #48
Ok I will. Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #49
If you have to hide to do something, you have to know it's wrong---unless Doitnow Oct 2019 #16
But legal requirements mean nothing. They repeatedly ignore subpoenas without consequences. Garrett78 Oct 2019 #17
True. So anything we can do to speed up the legal Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #21
could have impeached, and suffered a CRUSHING loss (nt) stopdiggin Oct 2019 #69
This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Oct 2019 #23
CNN panel just suggested mindfulNJ Oct 2019 #25
CNN? malaise Oct 2019 #31
Yep mindfulNJ Oct 2019 #39
And my question for CNN would be Mr.Bill Oct 2019 #33
Of course he wouldn't. But we can potentially gain Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #37
I think we would look weak Mr.Bill Oct 2019 #38
Yes but do we look strong now? Impeachment inquiry agreement "lite" Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #47
Us voting would not change his behavior one bit. n/t Mr.Bill Oct 2019 #53
No it likely wouldn't. He's a giant unknown who Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #57
Innocent people don't obstruct justice. Kid Berwyn Oct 2019 #27
Don't let the asshole make up bullshit "rules" and impose them on the House. dalton99a Oct 2019 #28
they should vote on an impeachment inquiry. for the record. Lib 4 Life Oct 2019 #29
+1. Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #58
That's all well and good, but being on the correct side means squat without punishment Goodheart Oct 2019 #34
Until repercussions, why would trump and whitehouse cooperate. Explain. beachbumbob Oct 2019 #35
You are right. No criminal is going to just give in Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #77
We Don't Need No Stinkin' Vote . . OldManTarHeel Oct 2019 #36
OK, I'll be the Devil's Advocate. TomSlick Oct 2019 #40
getagrip's grots..... getagrip_already Oct 2019 #44
I mostly agree but if Trump is daring us to give him rope to hang himself, I say go for it. TomSlick Oct 2019 #46
Ew...you were so damn logical until the last Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #59
the down side is that a failed vote stopdiggin Oct 2019 #70
If there is a failed vote - which I very much doubt - it's all a futile exercise anyway. TomSlick Oct 2019 #92
agree that a defeat is unlikely stopdiggin Oct 2019 #93
They are guilty as hell warmfeet Oct 2019 #50
They're so morally and mentally defective C_U_L8R Oct 2019 #51
Simple answer Midnightwalk Oct 2019 #55
I doubt he'll even show up for that. Mr.Bill Oct 2019 #60
Might be right Midnightwalk Oct 2019 #65
I agree. n/t Mr.Bill Oct 2019 #68
Nancy ain't going for the okey doke. oasis Oct 2019 #61
K&R...👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 spanone Oct 2019 #62
In Nancy We Trust. Talitha Oct 2019 #66
The House of Representatives... shall have the sole Power of Impeachment. Tactical Peek Oct 2019 #67
Operative words "the House of Representatives" Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #75
Was there a vote to hold the endless treestar Oct 2019 #72
Answer: They have everything to hide. Hortensis Oct 2019 #73
The administration's legal arguments just may be enough to at least get them into court LTG Oct 2019 #74
Why do you think -45/GOP are asking for a vote? Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #79
Motives from a non-rational mind? LTG Oct 2019 #90
Ms. Pelosi...please, Cartaphelius Oct 2019 #76
No one proposing that are they? Only talking now Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #78
K&R BlueJac Oct 2019 #82
Don't forget what Michael Avenatti said. calimary Oct 2019 #83
The problem with this argument is that the House relies on the justice system to enforce Texin Oct 2019 #84
NO EARIG, A BETTER QUESTION WOULD BE... blakstoneranger Oct 2019 #85
Yes! Btw just read there are 14 soft rep senators. So Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #91
Amen. Last thing we need to do is let them call the shots and set the narrative. 58Sunliner Oct 2019 #86
Take the damn vote. Not taking the vote doesn't look good imo. Alea Oct 2019 #87
NO VOTE! GOP is exactly like a shark testing its prey - poke, poke - no response? KILL IT. (nt) IndyOp Oct 2019 #88
Kicking for visibility! Niagara Oct 2019 #89
I agree. It's still too early to vote. herding cats Oct 2019 #94
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