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cally

(21,868 posts) Fri Jan 3, 2020, 10:55 AM Jan 2020

gives all an out to expedite impeachment so Pres can focus on war.

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Wait for it! Senate Reps no trial during war (Original Post) cally Jan 2020 OP

Have they declared a war ? C_U_L8R Jan 2020 #1

There's no trial anyway Fullduplexxx Jan 2020 #4

It was done illegally. No AUMF, no congressional consultation. Firestorm49 Jan 2020 #5

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1. Have they declared a war ?

Fri Jan 3, 2020, 10:57 AM

Jan 2020

It seems no one has involved Congress in the slightest with this rogue assassination. Lapdog Lindsay doesn't qualify.

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2. I'm no expert on the Constitution - but isn't it only Congress that can declare War?

Fri Jan 3, 2020, 11:12 AM

Jan 2020

And that Congress has the power of the purse and funding?

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3. Yip, that explains why SHITLER had that Cheshire smile all through the holidays

Fri Jan 3, 2020, 11:20 AM

Jan 2020

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4. There's no trial anyway

Fri Jan 3, 2020, 11:52 AM

Jan 2020

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5. It was done illegally. No AUMF, no congressional consultation.

Fri Jan 3, 2020, 11:53 AM

Jan 2020