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41. STEP 1: Slow the runaway train-- VOTE next month!
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 07:05 PM
Oct 2018

Step 2: Take (at least) the House, that won’t stop executive action, but it will tie up voting shit straight through. Not ideal, but it’s at least a check in the top-to-bottom right-wing “government” we’re currently saddled with. Do whatever’s possible to divert, slow, re-route, delay, speak up, agitate, on and on, ceaselessly.

Step 3: 2019– Come up with a broad-appeal, inclusive, dynamic ticket for 2020. Knowing Democrats and progressives, this will be more difficult than it should be, given the existential threat to the WORLD.
We’ll see what Robert Mueller has to say, but it’s folly to hang all hopes on a miracle. (Like waiting on the edge of one’s seat for some REPUBLICANS to save SCOTUS, it just leaves Democrats/progressives impotently hand-wringing on the sidelines.) If Mueller does stick it to 45, well, that’d be an absolute gift. But again, no breath-holding.

Step 4: SUPPORT a Democratic administration, even if it departs somewhat from your ideals. We’ve seen what happens when Republicans rally around the candy-dispensing monster they’ve created— he’s almost untouchable, for now. He’s the freest person in the world, for now.

In contrast, Democrats actually backed away from Obama in 2014, allowing Republicans to fill the void, and we’re still paying for that abandonment.) STICK TOGETHER! DISCIPLINE!

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We don't have the votes in the Senate so there is no choice...impeachment Demsrule86 Oct 2018 #1
Could you imagine any circumstances...? kentuck Oct 2018 #4
Of Course osmium Oct 2018 #19
If the economy turned south, and Trump's polls dropped into the 20's... kentuck Oct 2018 #20
I See Headwinds.. osmium Oct 2018 #33
The bull market was propped up by the FED at140 Oct 2018 #38
I would have thought so but this group of Republicans is a rough bunch...no morals and Demsrule86 Oct 2018 #39
First job...vote in Nov 2018 at140 Oct 2018 #2
You got that right. the 2018 election is the only goal we need to concentrate on. marble falls Oct 2018 #5
We should at least give it a shot. TreasonousBastard Oct 2018 #3
Impeachment should never be "off the table" so to speak aikoaiko Oct 2018 #6
People here are so common-sensical... kentuck Oct 2018 #9
As opposed to what? oberliner Oct 2018 #7
Wait for him to die, I guess? Pope George Ringo II Oct 2018 #31
This OP is an example of what I consider one of the best reasons to participate at DU. Atticus Oct 2018 #8
Republicans would argue that this isn't a "disaster"... kentuck Oct 2018 #10
To impeach we'd need the Senate votes too... WePurrsevere Oct 2018 #11
It would have to be "bi-partisan"... kentuck Oct 2018 #14
Yes, exactly. I don't think it's 'impossible', just improbable... WePurrsevere Oct 2018 #16
Wait for Mueller to report his findings then conduct any investigation OrlandoDem2 Oct 2018 #12
Trump won by flipping PA, OH, MI, and WI brooklynite Oct 2018 #13
Thanks for the info! kentuck Oct 2018 #15
We should investigate him and dirty him up for 2020. DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2018 #17
There's no other option. He will never be impeached. nt Autumn Oct 2018 #18
Well November 2020 will come no matter what we do. fescuerescue Oct 2018 #21
we make a trump and his admin face every investigation by House Sub-committees, they basis of any beachbum bob Oct 2018 #22
"...and let GOP defend traitors... ? kentuck Oct 2018 #23
its all about the marketing. All we do is to keep 60% of america wanting to rid our country beachbum bob Oct 2018 #27
Electing a Democratic House and hopefully a Democratic Senate is enough for now Gothmog Oct 2018 #24
" The gop controlled House and Senate have been protecting trump." kentuck Oct 2018 #25
Only if we turn out to vote Gothmog Oct 2018 #30
Bite the bullet implies sarisataka Oct 2018 #26
100% correct, learn from GOP who started to take hillary down in 2014.... beachbum bob Oct 2018 #28
You need to build support for impeachment NewJeffCT Oct 2018 #29
We've never had a choice. Codeine Oct 2018 #32
Exactly...impeachment or removal or resignation has always been a Happy Adjuster pipe dream Awsi Dooger Oct 2018 #42
Generally speaking, yes, we should wait. But ooky Oct 2018 #34
Impeachment without removal carries risk. But so does not impeaching. Garrett78 Oct 2018 #35
We gain control of at least one chamber this November or come 2020, CrispyQ Oct 2018 #36
There's no question of "biting the bullet." We the People have an absolute duty Hortensis Oct 2018 #37
If we take both houses, he could be played like a fiddle nuxvomica Oct 2018 #40
STEP 1: Slow the runaway train-- VOTE next month! VOX Oct 2018 #41
Can we just get through the midterms before discussing 2020? We need to be united. nt Baltimike Oct 2018 #43
I'd rather see him voted out lanlady Oct 2018 #44
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