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The dam might be breaking when it comes to Greenland (Original Post) videohead5 Jan 19 OP
TY.. Would they have enough votes in Cha Jan 19 #1
I think that Trump fears videohead5 Jan 19 #2
He does the Mussolini chin lift so well. irisblue Jan 19 #6
Funny how they haven't impeached him over invading US states, isn't it? SheltieLover Jan 19 #29
I do think so creon Jan 20 #55
great news. Now do Canada!!!!! mahina Jan 19 #3
If they will impeach him for invading Greenland videohead5 Jan 19 #4
Where is this coming from? canetoad Jan 19 #5
Here it is coming from someone else videohead5 Jan 19 #7
Maybe starting WW3 is a bridge too far. Dulcinea Jan 19 #22
We'll need at least 21 R's if we're to cancel out Fetterman BeyondGeography Jan 19 #8
I thought that I read that Fetterman videohead5 Jan 19 #10
Fetterman said . . . peggysue2 Jan 19 #30
That may be a stupid position, but he made it clear he is against invading Greenland. Wiz Imp Jan 19 #39
Not to mention--- I've heard the price tag of $500 to $700 Billion (with a B!!) Ars Longa Jan 19 #42
How did you arrive at needing just 11? whopis01 Jan 19 #12
Amended BeyondGeography Jan 19 #20
20 Republicans are needed in addition to ALL Democrats. Wiz Imp Jan 19 #40
Ok BeyondGeography Jan 19 #45
Fetterman would not defect on this. Wiz Imp Jan 19 #47
Why won't they do it BlueMTexpat Jan 19 #9
Because Republicans are OK with harming Democratically controlled states. Wiz Imp Jan 19 #41
This is why I will NEVER BlueMTexpat Jan 20 #54
Learn from the past LilElf70 Jan 19 #11
Correct Cosmocat Jan 19 #16
Doubtful debsy Jan 19 #13
No, he'll just threaten them with having primary opponents nitpicked Jan 19 #14
Yep Cosmocat Jan 19 #17
Kompromat SheltieLover Jan 19 #27
Great minds think alike. yellow dahlia Jan 19 #37
Yup. Mob boss tactics SheltieLover Jan 19 #48
More Kraven than Kompromat I'm afraid. They really are that selfish and spineless. Maru Kitteh Jan 19 #46
No, but threats seem to snap them back in line quickly SheltieLover Jan 19 #49
Very unlikely the GOP Congress will do anything. Irish_Dem Jan 19 #15
Wake me up when it gets close to 67. carpetbagger Jan 19 #18
So those traitors in the GOP know they can end this nightmare immediately. travelingthrulife Jan 19 #19
Show me the names of 67 Senators who will vote to convict him MineralMan Jan 19 #21
That's why videohead5 Jan 19 #33
Forgive me if I don't believe this at all. BlueTsunami2018 Jan 19 #23
"Instantly"? maxsolomon Jan 19 #24
I'll believe it when I see it. NT Happy Hoosier Jan 19 #25
Moscow Mitch? SheltieLover Jan 19 #26
They need to acknowledge his mental disorder randr Jan 19 #28
If that's the case, I completely encourage trmp to invade Greenland spanone Jan 19 #31
If the dam didn't break over January 6, it won't break over Greenland. LonePirate Jan 19 #32
And they would not vote for GOP there. GreenWave Jan 19 #34
End how? Renew Deal Jan 19 #35
Even if impeached, does anyone think he will willingly leave office? duckworth969 Jan 19 #36
It should have already. Fire his sorry ass now! Initech Jan 19 #38
Reccing, but not because I necessarily believe it senseandsensibility Jan 19 #43
I don't believe them. The Republican party has no honor. NNadir Jan 19 #44
Bullshit fujiyamasan Jan 19 #50
If you isten to Ted Cruz choie Jan 19 #51
I'll believe it when I see it. Dr. Shepper Jan 19 #52
Somehow, I doubt it markpkessinger Jan 19 #53

Cha

(317,702 posts)
1. TY.. Would they have enough votes in
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 02:52 AM
Jan 19

the Senate?

He's fucking Ugly.. looks just like the Demented, Nazi Homicidal Maniac he's suppose to.

creon

(2,029 posts)
55. I do think so
Tue Jan 20, 2026, 12:54 AM
Jan 20

The GOP has not shown that they have any courage.
The GOp has given every indication that the GOP approves

videohead5

(2,908 posts)
4. If they will impeach him for invading Greenland
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 03:19 AM
Jan 19

I guarantee that they would impeach him for invading Canada. I believe that our military would refuse to even do it.

Dulcinea

(9,851 posts)
22. Maybe starting WW3 is a bridge too far.
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 11:20 AM
Jan 19

Congressional Repubs don't give a crap about Americans or immigrants, but the possibility of WW3 might affect them.

videohead5

(2,908 posts)
10. I thought that I read that Fetterman
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 05:15 AM
Jan 19

Was against any invasion of Greenland. I think there is a clue that Trump has gotten the message because why did he come up with those tariffs trying to extort those European countries to back the sale? If he was going to invade why announce the tariffs?

peggysue2

(12,442 posts)
30. Fetterman said . . .
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 12:16 PM
Jan 19

He believes we should purchase Greenland, that the idea is NOT absurd.

Excuse me, Big John. Did you not hear Greenland is not for sale? Which makes the whole idea stupid, absurd and counterproductive.

Ars Longa

(495 posts)
42. Not to mention--- I've heard the price tag of $500 to $700 Billion (with a B!!)
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 02:28 PM
Jan 19

Exactly, Where does THAT Money come from???????

......

whopis01

(3,914 posts)
12. How did you arrive at needing just 11?
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 05:41 AM
Jan 19

There are currently 47 Democratic senators.
An impeachment conviction in the senate requires 67 votes.

Wiz Imp

(9,278 posts)
41. Because Republicans are OK with harming Democratically controlled states.
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 02:20 PM
Jan 19

And the illegal invasion in Minnesota does not threaten to destroy the entire economy of the US and all of their military alliances. An invasion of Greenland would destroy NATO, destroy almost all of the remaining US alliances and likely completely destroy the economy plunging the US into a depression. Trump is too stupid to recognize those consequences, but there are possibly enough Republicans to recognize what a disaster a Greenland invasion would be.

LilElf70

(1,440 posts)
11. Learn from the past
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 05:35 AM
Jan 19

This don't mean shit to him. If legal judges are ignored regarding the rule of law and our constitution, he certainly don't give a shit what anyone else says. Especially his minions. If they piss him off, he simply threatens them. It's worked in the past and I don't see it changing anytime soon.

debsy

(823 posts)
13. Doubtful
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 05:48 AM
Jan 19

They’ve had so many opportunities to get rid of this guy, even before he ran in 2015, and, every time, find a reason to back him. He probably threatens them and their families like crime bosses do then they fall in line. He is fearless and lawless.

Maru Kitteh

(31,392 posts)
46. More Kraven than Kompromat I'm afraid. They really are that selfish and spineless.
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 02:52 PM
Jan 19

Or rather, without actual principles beyond “moar power.”

Trump isn’t smart enough or more to the point disciplined enough to keep his own secrets. No way with his cognitive issues he could keep someone else’s.

carpetbagger

(5,436 posts)
18. Wake me up when it gets close to 67.
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 10:28 AM
Jan 19

Attacking the Senate itself didn't get anywhere near 67 votes. I'm disturbed by these pundits and such who underestimate the lock on power

MineralMan

(150,872 posts)
21. Show me the names of 67 Senators who will vote to convict him
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 11:18 AM
Jan 19

in an impeachment trial. Add a few more for good measure. Then, I'll listen to this. Until then, nope.

randr

(12,633 posts)
28. They need to acknowledge his mental disorder
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 12:08 PM
Jan 19

He must go as fast as they possibly can act.
People are dying in the streets of America!

duckworth969

(1,299 posts)
36. Even if impeached, does anyone think he will willingly leave office?
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 01:21 PM
Jan 19

A Nixon vs. Goldwater moment in the Oval Office? Forced resignation?

Chump will go berserk and finally pull everything down around him in an hour.

Can’t imagine him ever facing the 25th amendment. His entire cabinet tosses his salad. At the first whiff of betrayal, “President” Miller will have the traitor in their midst politically executed, made an example of to ward off further attempts to have the Orange Chud removed.

They all hang together. Not one of them will pull out a dagger and shank him.

senseandsensibility

(24,401 posts)
43. Reccing, but not because I necessarily believe it
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 02:33 PM
Jan 19

It could be true, but I would have to see more than leaks to the media to convince me that any of them will stand up.

fujiyamasan

(1,431 posts)
50. Bullshit
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 04:57 PM
Jan 19

They’ll toe the line and eat shit and say it’s chocolate cake.

They’ve proven this time and again.

Too many are delusional into believing there are “good” republicans that will at some point step up.

choie

(6,801 posts)
51. If you isten to Ted Cruz
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 05:10 PM
Jan 19

the orange bastard's move to take over Greenland are a swell thing and show his interest to put "America First"

So, I guess he didn't get the memo.

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5695268-greenland-strategic-interest-cruz/

markpkessinger

(8,887 posts)
53. Somehow, I doubt it
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 05:22 PM
Jan 19

Even IF Republicans have actually issued such a warning to Trump, Trump knows how spineless they are when it comes to reining him in. He'll bark, they'll cower and we'll be off to the races!

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