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In reply to the discussion: Trump won't be convicted in the Senate, and that's okay. [View all]Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)7. How many violations of the
Emoluments Clause has he already committed, and STILL continues to commit? Does a b.j. REALLY top THIS in the minds of the gop? They are making themselves look like total ASSES, defending the worst person ever to be placed into the WH. Had he been a democratic president, he would be gone by now. The gop would have impeached him at the very start, and we all know that.
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It's not ok and I'm not resigned that he will be president for over another year.
Joe941
Dec 2019
#1
ASAP. americans need OFFENSE. trump defenders need to see dire political consequences now and one
certainot
Dec 2019
#34
There is still a part of me that thinks the Republicans in the Senate will double cross him
Buckeyeblue
Dec 2019
#14
But if the Republicans stick together he can really only pick a few of them to challenge
Buckeyeblue
Dec 2019
#33
That's what happened to Nixon. They never really liked him, and once his power over them...
TreasonousBastard
Dec 2019
#27
they're scared of limbaugh more than trump and the 87 universities that ssupport limbaugh are
certainot
Dec 2019
#36
It's all about bringing his numbers down, and the positive in that, is that it will bring the GOP
OnDoutside
Dec 2019
#4
dems have to assume the dirty tricks and voter suppression x10. can't wait for election. ebola is
certainot
Dec 2019
#37
I agree - I also think that the impeachment process allows for more investigations that could be
Pachamama
Dec 2019
#8
In a way, I've thought waiting may actually get more senators to vote to convict.
oldsoftie
Dec 2019
#12
ALSO - impeachment is unpardonable. It's a black mark on Orange Hitler's record...
CousinIT
Dec 2019
#15
Hang that moron around the necks of those partisan hacks who put party above country..
Nac Mac Feegle
Dec 2019
#17
Yes, exactly, Republicans are in a box and there is no good choice for them
bucolic_frolic
Dec 2019
#18
Courage. At the very least, the Democrats are doing a solemn duty. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2019
#20
Impeachment sets down a marker for history that his behavior was unacceptable.
RDANGELO
Dec 2019
#21
Exactly. Especially if voters punish Republiconism in 2020. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2019
#25
Three reasons house must impeach, even if senate won't indict: #3 trump loses all pardoning power!
RestoreAmerica2020
Dec 2019
#23
Hmm, that's a point in favor of putting as many charges as possible into the indictment. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2019
#24
Nor had I..that's why it caught my attention. If this is the case, then odious guy in WH
RestoreAmerica2020
Dec 2019
#54
Thanks for link..it's unclear how exception is applied to a president that is mpeached.
RestoreAmerica2020
Dec 2019
#58
You're probably right on the conviction issue. About it not mattering? Not so sure.
matt819
Dec 2019
#42
IMO Congress has a constitutional duty to impeach Dump and remove him from office.
Nitram
Dec 2019
#59
Precedent. We must make the statement that this is not okay, for the sake of our democracy.
Chemisse
Dec 2019
#60
I think of the O.J. model: Not found guilty in court,overwhelmingly guiltly to public & ruined.
stuffmatters
Dec 2019
#61
It is what it is. Yes, the right-wing scum won't vote to convict. Yes, still impeach the bastard.
backscatter712
Dec 2019
#62