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question everything

(52,384 posts)
Fri Dec 13, 2019, 02:18 AM Dec 2019

We have been talking about "if the president were a Democrat.."

I shudder to think how they would have gone after Hillary from day one.

This is how they went after Bill. And he started with a Democratic House, at least.

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We have been talking about "if the president were a Democrat.." (Original Post) question everything Dec 2019 OP
NO, we've been talking about GOP and Trump admin not honoring the US Constitution. nt greyl Dec 2019 #1
That's not what I meant. Even before the "favor" phone conversation question everything Dec 2019 #2
Ah, sorry, my misunderstanding. nt greyl Dec 2019 #3
Very effective way to change perceptions. Kid Berwyn Dec 2019 #4

question everything

(52,384 posts)
2. That's not what I meant. Even before the "favor" phone conversation
Fri Dec 13, 2019, 02:37 AM
Dec 2019

Using the White House to enrich his family; concducting ensitive talks at Margaret Lago when dinner guests could hear; using the Secret Service to accompany his family members on extended trips; taking the word of Putin over the NSA and more.

Kid Berwyn

(25,073 posts)
4. Very effective way to change perceptions.
Fri Dec 13, 2019, 02:58 AM
Dec 2019

My lawyer friend has been asking GOP types, “Knowing what you know about Trump asking for help from Russia, and if Obama did what Trump did, would you still feel it was not impeachable?” Those still with critical faculties may glimpse understanding.

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