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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums"The American people do not deserve to know the truth"...
That seems to be the Republican argument against permitting witnesses to testify in an impeachment trial in the Senate?
Over 70% of the people polled support witnesses in the trial. What are Republicans trying to hide? I think we all know the answer.
Are Republicans afraid of the truths that might come out? What are they trying to cover up?
They are telling the people they have no need to know if their President committed high crimes and misdemeanors.
Kid Berwyn
(14,651 posts)Pompeo. Bolton. Mulvaney. Giuliani.
Source: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-would-forced-resign-if-key-administration-officials-testify-senate-trial-anthony-1478179
katmondoo
(6,454 posts)brush
(53,471 posts)the comedy value it would be to see toothy Rudy try to squirm out of his already outrageous, on-the-record claims.
H2O Man
(73,323 posts)He would do the most good for the Democrats.
Rudy would be the last choice for a number of reasons. He would claim that as Trump's attorney, he could not answer the most important questions. And that creates a situation that could take years to resolve. While an attorney can't keep secrets about crimes with clients, it would be a gamble. Equally important, Rudy would be unlikely to provide anything remotely resembling a serious answer to any question.
The other two fall somewhere in the middle. If Bolton testified, they would be at risk for future criminal prosecution, and could thus take the 5th.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,039 posts)After his "drug deal" and "grenade" comments, I think he wants to speak up. It doesn't matter if he wants to speak to glorify himself, so long as he speaks of facts.
kentuck
(110,950 posts)...he has the ability to lie in one sentence and then contradict it in the next. He is a loose cannon and a liar extraordinaire.
stopdiggin
(11,092 posts)have you HEARD the insane gibberish that comes out of this person's mouth (apparently every time he opens it)? Can anyone even figure out what he's talking about most of the time? I have to wonder at the value of his testimony.
pangaia
(24,324 posts)Traildogbob
(8,576 posts)How many of you DU folks are sick of phoney ass republican's that refuse to meet constituents, stand in front of cameras, especially the recent hearings, with flag "props" on their lapels speaking on behalf of "The American People"? They have not a clue and could care less. 2 things are a red flag for me as someone that should never be in office. The Flagged Lapel and every statement includes the "American People". Best thing about Jack-It-Off Jordan without a jacket is no lapel flag to disgrace. As John Prine almost had right, "Your "Flagged Lapel" will not get you, into heaven any more, it's already over crowded, from your dirty little war(s)"!
littlemissmartypants
(22,418 posts)Traildogbob
(8,576 posts)And damn proud to be part of this family. The only social site I am part of. No Twitter, no Facebook just DU. Amazingly intelligent, humorous, and caring group of good people. My only source of hope here in Rural WNC, and criminal NC politics. Merry Impeachmas and Justuce for all in 2020. Mostly, wish all very good health.
YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,430 posts)YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)Captain Zero
(6,714 posts)Go and testify in the impeachment trial, then bring us all your other book offers and we will beat them.
ramen
(783 posts)and should be presented to the American public in this exact way. Great call.
flying_wahini
(6,529 posts)Kablooie
(18,571 posts)Because you might react reasonably and that would be the end of the Republican party.
erronis
(14,953 posts)They would be well coached by McTurtle, Lindsay, the WH, Turley, etc.
They would be well warned that saying something not to its royal-lowness would be dangerous (death by a million tweets...)
They would also be told that 72 virgins (pick your brand) would be waiting if they sacrifice themselves.
At this point they are so deep into the mockery of ethics and fairness that a few more complete lies won't make much difference.
not_the_one
(2,227 posts)The American People Do Not Deserve To Know The Truth
says the Republican held Senate
How do YOU feel? Is this AMERICA, or is this RUSSIA?
usaf-vet
(6,094 posts)tRump will always be the third president to be IMPEACHED. ALWAYS!
slumcamper
(1,603 posts)They fear truth and cultivate the same in others.
MurrayDelph
(5,281 posts)If the American people had any interest in the truth, they wouldn't be watching Fox News in the first place.