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In reply to the discussion: Impeachment just seems worthless [View all]Timewas
(2,192 posts)25. Well
If it accomplishes nothing else it is at least an attempt to do the right thing. If he is convicted he loses his pension 100k a year, he loses his travel expense of 1 million a year,he also loses lifetime secret service protection..BUT what in my opinion will probably bother him the most is he can no longer carry the title of President and I seriously believe that will piss him off more than anything.
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"I know it will hold him accountable as being convicted and unable to hold any future office "
jcgoldie
Jan 2021
#2
Right. It will always be in Congressional records and history, that the US government
BusyBeingBest
Jan 2021
#16
Big picture for me - it puts the moral bankruptcy of the entire RePutinican Party on display.
NoMoreRepugs
Jan 2021
#8
It not only affects Trump's future, it also exposes all who vote against impeachment or removal.
Towlie
Jan 2021
#10
I thought the consensus as to how we would benifit was to get the GOP on record supporting Trump
Quixote1818
Jan 2021
#12
I don't underestimate removing Trump permanently from contention for public office.
LudwigPastorius
Jan 2021
#32
It was worth it to give people a chance to let off steam, at the very least. The Senate Trial is now
OnDoutside
Jan 2021
#37
You don't have to worry, The Southern District of NEW YORK needs to speak to
yuiyoshida
Jan 2021
#38