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25. Rollingstone

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Sun Mar 17, 2019, 10:50 AM

Mar 2019

Rollingstone is spot on. We are in a fight for the republic. We must demonstrate that the president cannot ignore the constitution and bring corruption to the heart of the people’s government.

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Rolling Stone: "If Trump isn't worth impeachment, who is?" [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 OP

There is no reason to impeach at this point. PTWB Mar 2019 #1

Exactly the point of article..politics over what's right??? Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #4

And when a failed impeachment nets us 4 more years? SlogginThroughIt Mar 2019 #17

Pence Is Not The Concern ProfessorGAC Mar 2019 #43

Who would detooth him? Republican senate? SlogginThroughIt Mar 2019 #63

Reality ProfessorGAC Mar 2019 #70

are you assuming he doesn't win a second term? SlogginThroughIt Mar 2019 #72

If it would have him a 2020 victory, that is not what's right treestar Mar 2019 #20

I agree - that's the risk. But, in my view, the offsetting risk of inaction, we are seeing ACTUALLY Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #22

Perhaps. That is why proof is necessary treestar Mar 2019 #23

Rolling Stone missing the entire message of what Pelosi said, beachbum bob Mar 2019 #2

Actually I think you may be missing Chickensoup Mar 2019 #7

Not to be critical of the point you are making, but at this particular moment in time it is about still_one Mar 2019 #51

" he's just not worth it" , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi . stonecutter357 Mar 2019 #3

That is the problem in my thinking.. LiberalArkie Mar 2019 #21

This is intellectually dishonest. Zoonart Mar 2019 #5

Of course in a just world he is "worth" impeachment, but this is not a just world, and... TreasonousBastard Mar 2019 #6

Guess you have to weigh the two outcomes...the known...that trump's actions have been Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #13

This is one of the things that concerns me, area51 Mar 2019 #60

Good points. But think about how much more magnified it will be when the Mueller report comes Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #69

Trump's actions have not been legitimized yet, but they will be if he is... TreasonousBastard Mar 2019 #74

I agree. We will never know until we do make the effort what the consequences will be. 58Sunliner Mar 2019 #8

Perfectly stated!!!! Bottom line...how do you inspire when your position is that you Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #15

Amen. 58Sunliner Mar 2019 #61

What are the dem leaders waiting for - an engraved invitation? Blues Heron Mar 2019 #9

The biggest harm of not impeaching, to me, is that it legitimizes his actions! Just like Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #11

Double so fescuerescue Mar 2019 #53

Let it be on their hands then Blues Heron Mar 2019 #57

Yes. 50 of them will feel bad fescuerescue Mar 2019 #58

+1 Blues Heron Mar 2019 #56

The window is closing madville Mar 2019 #10

Sadly, that is probably true. Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #12

Bill Clinton of course mnmoderatedem Mar 2019 #14

I personally believe the dumpsterr is seriously damaging our county and its social fabric, and if it c-rational Mar 2019 #16

The 1st sentence states what kacekwl Mar 2019 #18

If the Republicans were not so unashamedly partisan treestar Mar 2019 #19

Think the author made a good point. Not impeaching is a gift to the GOP - they can Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #24

Rollingstone spike91nz Mar 2019 #25

How does having the President acquitted by the Senate whopis01 Mar 2019 #73

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has an obligation to do what is best for the country njhoneybadger Mar 2019 #26

Problem with the logic is that Pelosi was also Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #34

Is it a choice or a duty? yaesu Mar 2019 #27

It's obviously a choice. There in lies the travesty of Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #36

Trump and the GOP will claim we want to Impeach him anyway, so we should... JoeOtterbein Mar 2019 #28

Best argument yet !!!!!! Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #37

Thanks! JoeOtterbein Mar 2019 #41

Yes, your job is done! No point in making us Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #46

Failure to impeach carries a much higher risk of defeat than playing it safe BeyondGeography Mar 2019 #29

To add, congressional hearings WILL uncover more dirt Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #42

I think we need Mueller's report. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #30

This is gonna "sting" here at DU Ferrets are Cool Mar 2019 #31

Thank you, FaC. democrank Mar 2019 #39

+1 Ferrets are Cool Mar 2019 #67

K&R. Kurt V. Mar 2019 #32

That's one of the things I thought . . reacting to that statement pdsimdars Mar 2019 #33

Trump would be impeached, but not convicted by the Senate. I don't understand how impeachment jalan48 Mar 2019 #35

After Reading the Whole Rolling Stone Article, panfluteman Mar 2019 #38

Yes, yes to the nth degree. Start drafting articles ASAP or Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #45

Kick dalton99a Mar 2019 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author LibDemAlways Mar 2019 #44

DUH. Of COURSE he's worth impeaching. No one disputes that. The question is: DFW Mar 2019 #47

Philippe Reines covered that BeyondGeography Mar 2019 #49

And I disagree with Philippe Reines. His word is no more gospel than mine is. DFW Mar 2019 #54

His main point is impeachment was not a net negative for Republicans BeyondGeography Mar 2019 #55

Not just Gingrich. Clinton came out smelling like a rose for his vindication DFW Mar 2019 #62

No need to wait on the happy dance of vindication BeyondGeography Mar 2019 #64

Geez, they sure do stick together! Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #68

Very good History Channel piece on why Clinton survived impeachment Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #65

Near-term survival, yes BeyondGeography Mar 2019 #66

+1 treestar Mar 2019 #71

That was one poor sentence in an otherwise ok statement. aikoaiko Mar 2019 #48

Anyone who commited impeachable crimes and IS convictable fescuerescue Mar 2019 #50

And continue committing TREASON. triron Mar 2019 #52

how many will stay home on election day because of no impeachment? Hermit-The-Prog Mar 2019 #59