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3. He's not, but the country is.

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Fri May 10, 2019, 08:31 AM

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The Rude Pundit: Practical Impeachment Politics: Your Objections Are Bullshit [View all] babylonsister May 2019 OP

Impeachment hearings are more than rallying the faithful, watoos May 2019 #1

But we have seen in plain daylight the obstructions, the corruption, etc. Democrats need to make Perseus May 2019 #9

You're preaching to the choir. watoos May 2019 #11

My major concern is how will it affect the election, either positively or negatively for Dems. olegramps May 2019 #20

Just as valid a concern angrychair May 2019 #30

The trend line is moving toward an invalid 2020 election. Eyeball_Kid May 2019 #32

I don't completely disagree angrychair May 2019 #37

Each states holds the election treestar May 2019 #53

It will take voting and then force, I don't see any other way. Brawndo May 2019 #69

As I said both choices have consequences. olegramps May 2019 #68

Do nothing? Traildogbob May 2019 #35

" he's just not worth it" , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi . stonecutter357 May 2019 #2

He's not, but the country is. warmfeet May 2019 #3

That was trolling him. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #18

I look at it as doing what is right vs. doing what is pragmatic anarch May 2019 #4

Well, that's not the point he was making, and your thinking doesn't hold up. pdsimdars May 2019 #7

don't get me wrong; I agree with the Rude One's perspective anarch May 2019 #25

Not impeaching Trump is like letting a bank robber keep the money. Botany May 2019 #5

Yes, let them put their names down in that vote as standing with the traitor. pdsimdars May 2019 #8

Trumpy's path to consolidating dictatorial powers is clear and convincing. Eyeball_Kid May 2019 #34

Dictators can run rings around a deliberative democratic republic. Eyeball_Kid May 2019 #36

He's not waiting for the "right time." Rambling Man May 2019 #66

This is a brilliant point, especially for rational minds. Apply the same rule pdsimdars May 2019 #6

This is unrelated but... Timmygoat May 2019 #10

The M$M is not our friend. watoos May 2019 #15

Great statement of where things stand, from The Rude One. Paladin May 2019 #12

Voting to Impeach Trump Is a Political Statement that the Democrats Have to Make panfluteman May 2019 #13

He still didn't explain how to get past a McConnell senate... lame54 May 2019 #14

His main point was that holding impeachment hearings watoos May 2019 #16

I know impeachment is the right thing to do but... lame54 May 2019 #19

The "loss" would come from Republicans in the Senate, watoos May 2019 #26

Good questions - no answers - just predictions and... lame54 May 2019 #49

No evidence to support your assertion Fiendish Thingy May 2019 #33

Actually - there is no evidence for either outcome except... lame54 May 2019 #50

"Almost no one talks about how this is a waste of time because it really isn't. FiveGoodMen May 2019 #59

There's the rub... lame54 May 2019 #60

We don't know the outcome, but... FiveGoodMen May 2019 #61

Can't believe someone alerted on a Rude Pundit post lillypaddle May 2019 #17

There are folks PufPuf23 May 2019 #22

Hey Nancy and (Democratic) Congress moonseller66 May 2019 #21

What did you expect them to do in 2016? MrsCoffee May 2019 #23

What did I expect them to do? moonseller66 May 2019 #28

Well, it's a good thing none of that happened then. TwilightZone May 2019 #62

None of what you propose Rambling Man May 2019 #65

here's the part that was snipped out... equally important... Javaman May 2019 #24

Timing. ginnyinWI May 2019 #27

Well, by then there'll be talk of Wednesdays May 2019 #38

I don't think we can wait 8 more months. babylonsister May 2019 #42

Depends on the courts, once they start fast tracking I think the attitude will change uponit7771 May 2019 #46

Why Not Just Impeach the Bastid Because He Broke the Law?? The_Counsel May 2019 #29

Fuckin' A!!! Rude Pundit puts a stake in the heart of cowardly defeatism! Nt Fiendish Thingy May 2019 #31

Your favorite reason for not impeaching tRump sucks Blue Owl May 2019 #39

Love His Rudeness! calimary May 2019 #40

Its way past time for the criminal GOP to get a good spankin. nt yaesu May 2019 #41

Impeachment is the strongest form of censure available. El Mimbreno May 2019 #43

Strawman argument. Most objections to opening an impeachment inquiry now have nothing to do StarfishSaver May 2019 #44

On here and other left politico boards the theme has changed but not with dem pols they continue uponit7771 May 2019 #48

This EffieBlack May 2019 #64

By that logic there is no point whatsoever in PoindexterOglethorpe May 2019 #45

The consequences of inaction are worse Rizen May 2019 #47

Great article...apparently we aren't the only ones reading DU today Docreed2003 May 2019 #51

Credit should always be given saidsimplesimon May 2019 #54

Did I say it wasn't my goal? Docreed2003 May 2019 #56

Docreed, do not be offended saidsimplesimon May 2019 #57

No worries, wasn't offended. Docreed2003 May 2019 #58

At least start the hearings treestar May 2019 #52

Impeach Nixon 43% ... Impeach Trump 45% uponit7771 May 2019 #70

Sad to say tiredtoo May 2019 #55

It's all about timing. MySideOfTown May 2019 #63

impeach the treasonous motherfucker already! Hermit-The-Prog May 2019 #67