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34. Thanks!!

Reply to humbled_opinion (Reply #31)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 03:37 PM

Apr 2019

Agreed.
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The main argument against impeachment [View all] SHRED Apr 2019 OP

We don't have to be hasty Turbineguy Apr 2019 #1

Who said hasty? SHRED Apr 2019 #4

We haven't even gotten the whole report yet Baltimike Apr 2019 #6

"Hasty" Turbineguy Apr 2019 #44

You have my sympathy Lulu KC Apr 2019 #81

Hasty?!!!!!!!! JohnZSmith Apr 2019 #43

Hasty? It's been over 2 years. pangaia Apr 2019 #46

+1000. nt ecstatic Apr 2019 #53

After 22 months there's nothing hasty about considering impeachment for Red Don's crimes uponit7771 Apr 2019 #76

And the main argument for: Ponietz Apr 2019 #2

What I'm seeing from the GOP is that luvtheGWN Apr 2019 #37

How damning does evidence have to be in the age of 'alternative facts' and 'fake news'? Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2019 #3

That's what hearings are for SHRED Apr 2019 #5

The people see nothing for themselves today, everything is filtered through a partisan lens. marylandblue Apr 2019 #13

The House comes up with the evidence SHRED Apr 2019 #14

Make a positive case to vote Democratic based on things people actually want marylandblue Apr 2019 #19

Naw... Buffalo Soldier Apr 2019 #55

If we can't rely on elections then impeachment is truly pointless and we have already lost. marylandblue Apr 2019 #59

In 2018 people voted Buffalo Soldier Apr 2019 #89

While it's true that we have a partisan filter problem, that's a terrible argument against. better Apr 2019 #30

I used the Ford-Kavanaugh case as an example, it's far from the only one. marylandblue Apr 2019 #41

Everything will be "those who hate Trump versus those who love him", to some. better Apr 2019 #48

"I am sure that whether or not you can win a fight is not the correct measure" marylandblue Apr 2019 #56

Let's unpack that understanding of strategy a bit. better Apr 2019 #62

"Sure you can win," is not the measure, because there is no sure thing. marylandblue Apr 2019 #65

I think the overarching point I am trying to make is that here too, we were attacked. better Apr 2019 #66

Well we are talking about two different things then. marylandblue Apr 2019 #68

Well said. I totally agree. BarbD Apr 2019 #94

Great assessment..imho.. Maxheader Apr 2019 #7

The House should hold hearings on impeachment Jarqui Apr 2019 #8

and..... Grasswire2 Apr 2019 #9

Yes! sharedvalues Apr 2019 #23

Agree with Mimi..T ewagner Apr 2019 #38

and using limbaugh and 1500 radio stations to keep republican politicians in line and certainot Apr 2019 #50

If Trump isn't convicted Progressive dog Apr 2019 #74

After a vote to impeach the senate is onligate Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #10

Do you mean obligated? murielm99 Apr 2019 #11

Phones suck for typing :-) Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #64

Yeah, OK Cosmocat Apr 2019 #12

Then they can all face forced retirement. Volaris Apr 2019 #16

No they're not, Moscow Mitch does not have to bring conviction to a vote and most likely wont uponit7771 Apr 2019 #77

That and that a nonconviction would make Trump stronger. aikoaiko Apr 2019 #15

Whatever happens SHRED Apr 2019 #17

Not uncover. Amplify the crimes in the press. sharedvalues Apr 2019 #21

I don't buy your argument that a nonconviction would make him stronger Poiuyt Apr 2019 #70

I don't necessary ascribe to the theory that he will be stronger post-nonconviction... aikoaiko Apr 2019 #72

I don't necessary ascribe to the theory that he will be stronger post-nonconviction... aikoaiko Apr 2019 #73

let the Constitution lead us proud patriot Apr 2019 #18

Best defense is a good offense sharedvalues Apr 2019 #20

You're exactly right. Because it's the start and end of doing the right thing for all Americans. ancianita Apr 2019 #22

Either we are a nation of laws, or we are not. Either Kremlin tRump is Enoki33 Apr 2019 #24

I agree. better Apr 2019 #32

K & R SunSeeker Apr 2019 #25

Senate won't convict, Now. After well coordinated investigations to educate the public ... StTimofEdenRoc Apr 2019 #26

Agreed. But let us also remember better Apr 2019 #33

They won't change and they won't convict. TwilightZone Apr 2019 #61

By exposing all of the issues that truly deserve impeachment, the cost for a senator voting no StTimofEdenRoc Apr 2019 #80

I'm not sure I'd agree. TwilightZone Apr 2019 #92

And a handful of senators will determine who controls the senate StTimofEdenRoc Apr 2019 #98

So what if they can't convict or don't bring it up? doompatrol39 Apr 2019 #27

+1000 SHRED Apr 2019 #28

Screw the Senate, and What They Will or Won't Do! panfluteman Apr 2019 #29

This 100% humbled_opinion Apr 2019 #31

Thanks!! SHRED Apr 2019 #34

Most want him held accountable SHRED Apr 2019 #36

K&R. Couldn't agree more. mountain grammy Apr 2019 #35

Not to be hasty but our country was stolen from us 2 years ago... NotHardly Apr 2019 #39

If DEMS do what's RIGHT by the Constitution,,,, lastlib Apr 2019 #40

It's their job description from the Constitution and they want to shirk it for political reasons pdsimdars Apr 2019 #42

the way to push impeachment is to go on offense vs their most important weapon certainot Apr 2019 #45

I want it all brought out in public testimony radical noodle Apr 2019 #47

Absolutely correct. The question I have is can McConnell refuse to schedule a trial and say well we Pepsidog Apr 2019 #49

Seems to me that would wok in our favor standingtall Apr 2019 #52

Why MUST the hearings be on impeachment? OneBro Apr 2019 #51

Let the Hearings Begin! dlk Apr 2019 #54

No brainer to me. Can't set this precedent of corruption elias7 Apr 2019 #57

Ok, here's the story patphil Apr 2019 #58

Truth SHRED Apr 2019 #63

+1, Another Russian Whore Greenwald pretty much said this very thing. uponit7771 Apr 2019 #79

The people count more. Prosper Apr 2019 #60

None of that will pass while Trump is in the white house.... qdouble Apr 2019 #67

Organizie the people. Prosper Apr 2019 #69

I don't know how holding Trump accountable means that we'll all of sudden stop caring about issues qdouble Apr 2019 #75

2020 is not a given. Prosper Apr 2019 #83

Do you trust the Russians wont help Trump win the 2020 election? I don't, 30+ years in IT I am throw uponit7771 Apr 2019 #78

What is the point of having a constitution if we don't follow it? BigmanPigman Apr 2019 #71

Crank up the hearings..... Historic NY Apr 2019 #82

What it will take to impeach is public opinion. That's one lesson from Watergate. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2019 #84

regardless of whether we think the senate will do its job, stevesinpa Apr 2019 #85

At the very least, if it puts pressure on Republicans or makes them look more stupid than usual, go Firestorm49 Apr 2019 #86

Either Remove Trump Liberalhammer Apr 2019 #87

Use impeachment to pound the senate and congress repugs, Mc Mike Apr 2019 #88

I have come to the conclusion that the House should vote to impeach regardless. But the House should Nitram Apr 2019 #90

All you need to consider for impeachment... DAngelo136 Apr 2019 #91

beautiful quote Locrian Apr 2019 #95

Traitors, Oath Breakers Ragrum Apr 2019 #93

Can't Congress have public hearings to bring forth damning evidence WITHOUT impeachment? AdamGG Apr 2019 #96

20 GOP senators up for reelection in 2020 Fiendish Thingy Apr 2019 #97