I really don’t think my opinion on this matters. The 25th ain’t happening. The House will impeach. The senate won’t convict.
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25th would be the best result overall for everyone. The party now full of racist insurrectionists, religious grifters, frauds, criminals and crack pots once formally known as the GOP, brought in the trash, they should be the ones cleaning it up. Too little too late, but it would be a good message to send.
Cannot let this go unpunished or the future results may be worse. Allowing fear of violence by fringe elements of Trump addled Incelwaffen decide anything, is the same as negotiating with terrorists. F**k that ... fear is their goal.
The people who incited and funded this need to have long prison sentences. Trump needs to be removed for his part and hopefully indicted (he won't be but should).
Plus more importantly it puts him in the spotlight which may lesson his idiotic impulses to cause more chaos.
The wife makes killer twice-impeached potatoes.Impeachment at this point is merely symbolic, but symbols have meaning. Impeach his ass, then let it die in the Senate. He will be forever referred to as "twice impeached President Trump".
You don't let this go unpunished. You respond when Biden Admin is in charge of security forces. Right now it appears that these marauders are better organized than our authorities. I don't think it's fringe in numbers. We are talking about hundreds of thousands in a cult, many of whom have combat experience. They just scored the greatest propaganda victory possible. I do everything possible to avoid a battle at this time. If the authorities managed to lose control again we could be on the verge of a failed state.
Exactly. F every last one of these idiots. The fact that it’s reached a point where they’re referred to as a “threat” is a national embarrassmentYou know what’s actually a failed state? Refusing to enforce our laws because an armed mob is threatening the government.
I was honestly shocked that Wed was the first violent episode. Starting impeachment at this moment is insane unless you are unafraid of more people dying. I can't imagine what may befall this country in the event of an impeachment. There's a time and place for reckoning, but this ain't it.
There is legal authority for completing impeachment after the officeholder leaves office.House will impeach him this week, but calendar doesn't leave enough time for Senate to consider it.
Not impeaching is bending over to mob rule. And is not acceptable.
You know what’s actually a failed state? Refusing to enforce our laws because an armed mob is threatening the government.
House will impeach him this week, but calendar doesn't leave enough time for Senate to consider it.
Not impeaching is bending over to mob rule. And is not acceptable.
I think I'm in your camp, as much as it pisses me off letting Trump get away with it. Especially when he was so over zealous on wanting to punish protestors and rioters.
But at this point, it might just be best to let it go, if nothing else to calm things down. But if I were Biden and Garland, I would privately call Trump and tell him to get his shit in order or else.
My only exception is if Trump would try to pardon the rioters. Then I'd go after him with everything I got.
I would have accepted bets that Trump’s downfall would be Georgia. No limit.
Did you see what happened on Wed? What happens when hundreds or thousands show up with arms on Jan 20 and are ready to use them? You think the authorities will have the upper hand? From what I saw Wed, I doubt it.
I expect thousands of armed personnel will be on hand to protect the new President, VP, former Presidents, Chief Justice Roberts, and any members of Congress on hand. No way they’re not prepared after what just happened and with the leaders of our government there.
dumbStart putting out messages that BLM will be there on the 20th. You better believe law enforcement will show up ready.
Impeachment at this point is merely symbolic, but symbols have meaning. Impeach his ass, then let it die in the Senate. He will be forever referred to as "twice impeached President Trump".
We don’t negotiate with terrorists
Don’t strain yourself.
It was barely worthy of that level of response.
And yet, I managed to compel you beyond control. You’re gonna pull something.
The "heightened danger" you mentioned began at least as early as Jan. 4-5 when the Proud Bois started to arrive in D.C. and continues today. The right-wingers are promoting violence, confrontation or other activity on Inauguration Day.I, as has been mentioned by others, would prefer the 25th being inacted.
That would at least show some solidarity with both parties and puts Trump and his supporters on an island as threats.
Can't see that happening so it's going to be left up to Pelosi to put on her supposed witch costume and spank the child.
That's a more dangerous path as far as reaction. We're already seeing a tiny window of sympathy from the social media bans (which crack me up that Cruz and Ingraham is crying free speech violations aimed at conservatives....while tweeting themselves. Nevermind they are publicly traded companies but I digress).
Regardless of the heightened danger, there needs to be a react. A public reaction and swiftly.
The functional enticement of the impeachment is it rids everyone of Trump. I actually think Trump being banned will be a good thing for the republican party.
There are also saying he could lose most of his post service benefits. Not sure on secret service but even I would be a bit leery to send him out into public life with no govt security. He'll be ripped to shreds.
That wouldn't be good for the country IMO.
The other question is the time needed. At first I was like there's no way it could get invoked in time but now I'm hearing discussions that you need a percent of the 'present' congress to convict.
Does that mean if a congress person decides to take that day off, then the percent needed is lowered?
That's an interesting thought.
Mainly, when you think of it, do you want Trump still getting national security briefings and stuff like that.
I sure as hell don't. Hell sell that on eBay as soon as he gets it. Lol
Let's hope the President can defang the truly militant protestors.Did you see what happened on Wed? What happens when hundreds or thousands show up with arms on Jan 20 and are ready to use them? You think the authorities will have the upper hand? From what I saw Wed, I doubt it.
Pence is unwelcome in his home state, which voted in favor of President Trump at nearly 70% .....CNN is now reporting that Pence is not entirely ruling out using the 25th Amendment. I guess he’s seen the footage of Trump’s supporters chanting “hang Pence” and realizing they may have been coming for him.
Did you see how they turned and ran when a single bullet was fired at one person? Did you see how upset they got over a little tear gas?Did you see what happened on Wed? What happens when hundreds or thousands show up with arms on Jan 20 and are ready to use them? You think the authorities will have the upper hand? From what I saw Wed, I doubt it.
Congress has had shitloads of time to do nothing under McConnell’s iron hand. Now you’re worried about time management?Okay, fine. I just think it's a waste of time and in the longer run will hamper any attempts to move forward on dealing with the challenges we face. There will be plenty of time to hold Trump accountable. I'm fine with staining with with another impeachment, but thinking there's a chance at conviction is a fever dream.
”Storming the Capitol was a nothingburger.”All fair points. I still agree with toasted. I just think the cure is worse than the disease. Trump’s a one off nut. I don’t think there will be any meaningful precedent set.
According to some expert on MSNBC, the Senate can still take up the impeachment after 1/20 and even if Trump’s not convicted with 2/3, barring him from future engagements is separate and only requires a simple majority. (Iiuc)House will impeach him this week, but calendar doesn't leave enough time for Senate to consider it.
Not impeaching is bending over to mob rule. And is not acceptable.
”Storming the Capitol was a nothingburger.”
Exactly. F every last one of these idiots. The fact that it’s reached a point where they’re referred to as a “threat” is a national embarrassment
If Trump defanged all those as you suggest, here's what he would look like:Let's hope the President can defang the truly militant protestors.
MilqueMurtry in his inimitable bland best suggests no meaningful precedent will be set. It’s already been set. The Capitol was stormed. Not imaginary.Yikes...who said that?
Then the US Constitution is the traitor for your particular objectives. See, the Constitution doesn’t give an avenue for the VP to overturn the election, especially when there is no evidence to do so. We are a nation of laws and there have been numerous court cases that were all shot down. Sorry, but you gotta win some of those to show credence that your argument is remotely just.Pence is unwelcome in his home state, which voted in favor of President Trump at nearly 70% .....
He needs a home...
Anyone need another backstabbing traitor in their neighborhood?
Methinks there are umpteen gazoolion Evangelicals who’d give Pence a domicile. Trump picked his stooge carefully.Pence is unwelcome in his home state, which voted in favor of President Trump at nearly 70% .....
He needs a home...
Anyone need another backstabbing traitor in their neighborhood?