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In reply to the discussion: Trump won't be convicted in the Senate, and that's okay. [View all]Mike Niendorff
(3,456 posts)13. Exactly.
Direct message to ALL Republicans :
You created this, you own it.
Judgment Day is coming.
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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