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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsStupid to not call witnesses.
They need to question some of the rioters under oath and have them tell the Senators/Jurors in their own voice, that they were acting under the direction of the president.
They need to question people who witnessed his actions while it was happening.
Relying on news reports when 35% of the country thinks it's all "fake news" is a huge mistake.
The direct testimony from eye wintesses needs to be in the public record!
Some are saying it doesn't matter if he's acquitted, that the american people just need to see what happened, and that's why they're doing this. Well if that's the case, then show us what happened, through the eyes of the people who were there, not news reports that are going to be tossed as fake news. We've already seen them doing this with Senator Mike Lee.
I don't care if it means the trial will take a few more days. This is important. There should be witnesses. Period.
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)They have tons of statements of people saying trump sent them, etc.
sfstaxprep
(9,998 posts)That's what we do. We move on.
They know that no matter what is presented, no matter whether there are or are not witnesses, the result will be the same.
They have enough for the meaningless history books. We'll all be dead by the time history books even matter.
Now they can get back to bickering about Biden's agenda and his appointments. Nothing like a few years of stagnation to get our minds back on track.
OnDoutside
(19,970 posts)DSandra
(999 posts)That would effectively prove that Trump reacted the way he did and suggests his complicity.
You really think that would make the lightbulb go off above their heads, and suddenly believe he's complicit?
I've got a bridge for sale.
DSandra
(999 posts)Anyways. This is not about truth and evidence to them, this is about tribalism, about their team, and hero worship.
StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)Butterflylady
(3,547 posts)The republicans would say that they are testifying to try to get a reduced sentence. As always they would find an excuse.
mzmolly
(51,004 posts)was the best witness. And, the thugs on video saying he invited them to the capital.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)calguy
(5,326 posts)The final result is already known. The facts are recorded in history.
Joe Biden has an aggressive agenda that now requires attention.
Time to get back to working to improve the lives of the American people.
So much to do.
So little time.
StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)You may not agree with their approach, but it's a bit much to call it "stupid."
USALiberal
(10,877 posts)Beachnutt
(7,340 posts)to testify and subpeona some of the rethugs that were hiding under the tables and make em explain .
too late now though. basically a waste of time...nothing will come of this.
world wide wally
(21,754 posts)Perhaps they should use former Senate members who don't have to worry about campaign funding.