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bucolic_frolic

(42,679 posts)
21. The puzzle is so large we tend to cubbhole the moving parts
Thu Dec 19, 2019, 12:24 PM
Dec 2019

Good point you make! Just like Mitch declared Obama a one-term president before he took office, yet Mitch says impeachment of Trump is a conspiracy.

And what's with July 27 and Trump? 2016: "Russia, if you're listening ....". 2019: Sondland confirms an announcement of Biden investigation was quid and pro and quo.

Good OP, however, we should leave the 'gangster' stuff on trump. empedocles Dec 2019 #1
+1. "Gangster" or "gangsta" is a positive only in a perverse universe. Best not to go there. . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2019 #7
The only thing worse of course is Stein voters particularly those who voted for her or gasp maybe Demsrule86 Dec 2019 #20
I agree. mgardener Dec 2019 #37
And if the Senate changes their rule on this? intrepidity Dec 2019 #2
+1. Moscow Mitch can change any Senate rule with 51 votes dalton99a Dec 2019 #3
How would a rule change affect when Pelosi refers the Articles to the Senate? StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #8
The rule change would be WHETHER the Senate waits for a referral to begin a trial FBaggins Dec 2019 #57
Moscow Mitch likes being majority leader Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2019 #61
And Pelosi likes being Speaker FBaggins Dec 2019 #62
pick a spot for your goalposts, please Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2019 #63
I don't agree with that at all NJCher Dec 2019 #82
I assume if it is 50/50 then Iliyah Dec 2019 #52
Sure... but if it's 50/50 the rule negotiation will go our way FBaggins Dec 2019 #60
The Senate can change its rules, but it can't change House rules or make the House do anything StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #4
I suppose they could adopt a rule that doesn't require a House referral Shrek Dec 2019 #14
Starting a trial without any House managers would so clearly be a show trial, it would be a joke StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #19
It's already a show trial. TommyCelt Dec 2019 #32
It's a show trial. But it's a trial StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #34
So what? jberryhill Dec 2019 #41
The "what" is not that Pelosi's trying to get them to agree to anything in particular StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #53
I think she has something very specific in mind FBaggins Dec 2019 #79
The concern is Nancy is ASKING Moscow Traitor Mitch how he intends to proceed. Eliot Rosewater Dec 2019 #28
You don't think Pelosi knows this about Mitch? StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #33
I am the biggest fan of Nancy Pelosi on this site, or there is NO bigger fan and my Eliot Rosewater Dec 2019 #50
Moscow Mitch is reachable Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2019 #59
Trump's DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #68
I don't think he can change the rules that trigger the stial. That's part of the Constitution. napi21 Dec 2019 #91
Nancy "OG" Pelosi CanonRay Dec 2019 #5
Badass is Mme. Defarge Dec 2019 #6
It must take a long time... stillcool Dec 2019 #9
Of course, Moscow Mitch could try to change the rules at any time Fiendish Thingy Dec 2019 #10
This StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #70
She knows her stuff mcar Dec 2019 #11
NEVER forget that Nancy D'Alessandro Pelosi was born and raised in Baltimore. TygrBright Dec 2019 #12
so, now that we have him on two articles why not add some, I'm sure they can come up with a few yaesu Dec 2019 #13
I was thinking that the other day. LakeArenal Dec 2019 #51
I'm no scholar, but i did stay at a holiday inn express last night 😋 nt yaesu Dec 2019 #58
That should've been a commercial. LakeArenal Dec 2019 #80
This is the best thing I've heard of in a long time. Love Democratic hardball. somaticexperiencing Dec 2019 #15
brilliant lady marieo1 Dec 2019 #16
"Gangster" or "gangsta" is slang and in today's parlance it's a compliment... brush Dec 2019 #38
You're right, but I edited it out because it's just not worth the distraction StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #71
Yeah I'm sorry about that ismnotwasm Dec 2019 #75
No worries. StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #81
a story about gangsta' NJCher Dec 2019 #84
That's such a sweet story! StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #86
Let's not forget January 2019. Delmette2.0 Dec 2019 #17
The puzzle is so large we tend to cubbhole the moving parts bucolic_frolic Dec 2019 #21
I like your subject line. Delmette2.0 Dec 2019 #24
I'm so glad we have her on our side. Pity the fools going up against her. IronLionZion Dec 2019 #18
So proud of her, and Scarsdale Dec 2019 #22
True StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #23
Yep empedocles Dec 2019 #25
I had been despondent, thinking this was going to be Mueller II Mr. Ected Dec 2019 #26
Yep, she out maneuvered Barr with her quick strike for impeachment,... brush Dec 2019 #40
Who's down with NDP?!? spicysista Dec 2019 #27
Pelosi La Grande -- making sure there's nothing McConnell's Do-Nothing Senate CAN do. ancianita Dec 2019 #29
Going against the grain here, I dont think this is a good idea. oldsoftie Dec 2019 #30
"optics" kinda flew out the window a while back Nature Man Dec 2019 #35
Whatever they Faux Snooze say, a big majority in polls want to see a Fair trial. Lock him up. Dec 2019 #42
Regardless of political views, Americans all understand the word fair DeminPennswoods Dec 2019 #54
And since Mitch has been crowing for weeks that he had no intention of being fair StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #72
Yep DeminPennswoods Dec 2019 #78
I agree. Sitting on the impeachment charges instead of sending them hughee99 Dec 2019 #66
This message was self-deleted by its author oldsoftie Dec 2019 #31
I could see Mcturtle change the rules to get the House to submit it's managers THEN bluestarone Dec 2019 #36
Yes jberryhill Dec 2019 #43
He needs 51 votes and that cheating would be too obvious. Lock him up. Dec 2019 #45
At this point i don't think any of them bluestarone Dec 2019 #47
Maybe that's true, or not. Lock him up. Dec 2019 #48
I don't necessarily agree StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #73
See your point for sure bluestarone Dec 2019 #74
Rep Blumenauer, D-OR, last night with Lawrence O.. asiliveandbreathe Dec 2019 #39
Be a shame if the Senate trial had to happen in the middle of the '20 Republican National Convention TlalocW Dec 2019 #44
This story is not about DT Viz Dec 2019 #46
MSNBC correspondent mins ago: Duppers Dec 2019 #49
Saying FAIR is enough DeminPennswoods Dec 2019 #55
Thanks for posting this very informative post. If Moscow Mitch can play a game, so can the ... SWBTATTReg Dec 2019 #56
Excellent post Stinky The Clown Dec 2019 #64
Can't McConnell just ignore the entire thing? Renew Deal Dec 2019 #65
If Moscow Mitch can refuse Obama his rightful Supreme Court nominee.... mudstump Dec 2019 #67
To those who say a woman can't beat Trump -- Pelosi does it almost every day! OMGWTF Dec 2019 #69
Experience we can trust! NANCY PELOSI ROCKS!!! She knows what she's doing! NurseJackie Dec 2019 #76
I'm in total agreement JustAnotherGen Dec 2019 #77
My husband's grandmother was friendly with the Pelosis for decades Aquaria Dec 2019 #83
Cool! StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #85
Sweet!! Pepsidog Dec 2019 #87
A late post PJMcK Dec 2019 #88
I loved that! Upthevibe Dec 2019 #89
Trump cant be acquitted if they never send them to the senate. pwb Dec 2019 #90
Wow, she is brilliant! So inspiring! BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2019 #92
When you've become so accustomed to your cheating succeeding you're dumbfounded, huh? czarjak Dec 2019 #93
Mexican standoff! Aussie105 Dec 2019 #94
Trump-Takers, stand strong now, the "I alone can fix it" dude is gonna need you more than ever. czarjak Dec 2019 #95
Yes, just hold them until Mitch gives in. honest.abe Dec 2019 #96
I must say, Joinfortmill Dec 2019 #97
Yes Indeed! cheezmaka Dec 2019 #98
THIS TIME, Pelosi is getting it right. Eyeball_Kid Dec 2019 #99
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