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Trumpocalypse

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30. So people who hate Trump so much
Tue May 28, 2019, 07:30 PM
May 2019

that they want him impeached will sit home in 20 and let him get re-elected? That makes no sense.

Heard the same ridiculous argument in 07 when the Dems didn't impeach Bush. It was wrong then and wrong now.

It may disgust people to the point of not voting at all. BigmanPigman May 2019 #1
this is the correct take. when trump can commit crimes with no consequences the anger will only grow Kurt V. May 2019 #22
and it will...the main reason the Democrats lost the House in 2010 INdemo May 2019 #25
Good take. I think this may be something that has been ignored -- the many, many Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #66
You say if trump isn't punished people will hand him a second term, wasupaloopa May 2019 #108
Investigate and bring impeachment will solidify the Dems bigbrother05 May 2019 #134
And I'd go even further. They have to ALL row hard in the same direction. LiberalLovinLug May 2019 #147
Absolutely the most perfect statement Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #148
Not quite... HERE IS THE ACTUAL, CURRENT, NEWS: real Cannabis calm May 2019 #152
So people who hate Trump so much Trumpocalypse May 2019 #30
Think there are gradations to that. Motivated enough vote, probably. Motivated enough Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #68
Still not buying it nt Trumpocalypse May 2019 #97
Well, I am only one person, blue DNA, and I feel that way. Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #102
And don't assume that everyone thinks or Trumpocalypse May 2019 #110
You are right I may be the only person here who is completely demoralized Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #144
So are you planning to stay home on election day Trumpocalypse May 2019 #149
No, doubt that. I think some don't realize the devastating effect that not announcing Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #150
Lots of people sign move on petitions Trumpocalypse May 2019 #151
Largest number of petition signers in US history Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #153
So what Trumpocalypse May 2019 #154
Dems do. We know Republicans don't. Probably never Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #155
And even then they would still support him Trumpocalypse May 2019 #156
You are right- sometimes it's hard to remember that. Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #157
They need to follow the Watergate model Trumpocalypse May 2019 #158
I agree. But what do you think about scope? Strikes Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #159
Wait for the court rulings Trumpocalypse May 2019 #160
Its the only thing we can do if we don't impeach based Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #162
I'm ok with censure Trumpocalypse May 2019 #163
Exactly how I feel about it. maddiemom May 2019 #139
anyone who doesn't vote barbtries May 2019 #43
I seriously need good news. When you say, the case is building...what has Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #70
i hear you. barbtries May 2019 #87
Like it matters now, thought we should have pounced IMMEDIATELY at the point the Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #95
the things i wish on him barbtries May 2019 #109
Why no link to the source of the quote? Because she calls Pelosi's case "incoherent?" (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #114
that makes no sense . sounds like something the asshole God that so many worship would do JI7 May 2019 #67
A lot of people vote based on their emotions. BigmanPigman May 2019 #88
they all preferred Trump. and if they don't vote this time the same will be true JI7 May 2019 #89
In 2016 they were so sure that Hillary would win that some of the Bernie BigmanPigman May 2019 #90
Yes Ari Is Doing Another Me. May 2019 #2
I've HAD just about enough of this BULLSHIT. nt UniteFightBack May 2019 #5
Me too! wryter2000 May 2019 #10
Fight Back Me. May 2019 #13
If Ms Goldberg is right, and God forbeed the buffoon wins a 2nd term Perseus May 2019 #33
amazing that move on could get 10 million + petition signers and you have to work Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #60
Ms Goldberg called Pelosi's case "incoherent" in the article that the OP doesn't want to link to. ehrnst May 2019 #123
It's Groundhog Day on MSNBC redstateblues May 2019 #6
See Above Me. May 2019 #14
Thank god there are people standing up for what is right ! And "pointing a finger" ?? Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #18
I just posted a thread about Ari's show which you are citing from watoos May 2019 #26
Yeah, saw that dhol82 May 2019 #51
And Did He Also Have Traitor Trump Ally Scaramouche On Me. May 2019 #81
LOL! redstateblues May 2019 #106
So You Think The Dems Are Not Doing Right/Standing Up Me. May 2019 #84
I don't know what to say. If you don't feel the injustice at the core of your being it Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #96
Of Course We ALL Feel The Injustice Me. May 2019 #135
Playing it safe can be quite the gamble, yes. BeyondGeography May 2019 #3
Playing it safe is a huge mistake Perseus May 2019 #39
I fully agree BeyondGeography May 2019 #44
Good point BG ! With the economy perceived as good, an incumbent who seems Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #98
So you think that Democrats are 'encouraging' other crooks to seek office ehrnst May 2019 #125
If the House impeaches and the Senate doesn't convict redstateblues May 2019 #4
impeachment investigations should be held as oversight... Thomas Hurt May 2019 #7
Agreed with your last sentence wryter2000 May 2019 #11
Can McConnell be impeached? Perseus May 2019 #40
Recall? Good luck on that in Kentucky Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #75
A GOP Senate Majority leader removed by a GOP Senate? Nope. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #126
Except with the first dems do the right thing? tia uponit7771 May 2019 #16
They've got over a year to get the message out that if Sucha NastyWoman May 2019 #24
I believe that voting starts in February (Democratic primary) watoos May 2019 #27
Exactly. If we had a simple unified message. TRUMP TRIED TO GET PEOPLE Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #72
He may - but hell, he's already doing that ! He started the day the report dropped. Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #32
Impeachment... tonedevil May 2019 #80
I hear you. Yet, at least, if we go down, we go down in history for standing for what is Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #99
+1000. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #127
I think that decades of experience and the confidence of her Democratic peers ehrnst May 2019 #117
There's something even worse than that FoxNewsSucks May 2019 #82
And if the House dems don't start the process he will tweet that even they don't think he's guilty. CrispyQ May 2019 #145
Weak evidence to use Michelle Goldberg as a rock to build your argument !!! OnDoutside May 2019 #8
Why? She gave the same opinion as Rachel Maddow. watoos May 2019 #28
she's reputable qazplm135 May 2019 #35
She called Pelosi 'incoherent' in the article that the OP refuses to link to ehrnst May 2019 #118
Ding ding ding. You won. I knew there would be a kill the messenger post ! Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #36
So why didn't you post a link to her full article? Because she says Pelosi's case is "incoherent?" ehrnst May 2019 #129
Please read #32. Where is it wrong? Defend or dispute anything ! Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #73
Why no link to the source of the quote, then? Which was nearly a week ago, and not "just now" ehrnst May 2019 #116
Do you also agree with Goldberg that Pelosi is "incoherent?" ehrnst May 2019 #119
IKR? Goldberg called Pelosi "incoherent" in the article that the OP refuses to link to. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #115
No one is doing nothing (pardon the double negative) wryter2000 May 2019 #9
You are right. I am going to stop saying that. Dems not impeaching is more accurate. Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #42
Barr controls the SDNY investigations watoos May 2019 #50
You are right. Agree. Here's a list Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #76
BTW...that's why I am leery if Trump and Barr allow Mueller to testify. It means Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #77
I have high hopes for New York State wryter2000 May 2019 #137
And furthermore wryter2000 May 2019 #12
You actually think Pelosi would be up for impeachment post-Trump re-election? BeyondGeography May 2019 #15
It would have the same result as a pre election impeachment redstateblues May 2019 #20
If Trump wins reelection watoos May 2019 #29
Actually this has been noted as a benefit of impeachment. Of course, this is for a Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #45
If he's reelected, that kind of wipes the slate clean for everything he did prior to the election StarfishSaver May 2019 #85
If Drumpf wins in 2020 tazkcmo May 2019 #112
That is the choice. kentuck May 2019 #17
Remember the last time the house had face down a fascist dictator wanna be. Kurt V. May 2019 #19
I'm with Nancy redstateblues May 2019 #21
I would only ask you that you really think about the pros and cons - all of them. Nancy Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #48
What do you know that Nancy does not? What makes your - or my - judgment better or more informed? ehrnst May 2019 #133
and there is at least a 50/50 chance tRump will win another term no matter who runs against him nt yaesu May 2019 #23
Exactly. Anxiously awaiting newest approval polls from key states. I'd like to see Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #53
It sounds like she's assuming impeachment will change the outcome of the election. CaptainTruth May 2019 #31
Calm down CT :) Forget Michelle - would love it if you would read Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #54
This message was self-deleted by its author emmaverybo May 2019 #64
A fine rant. I agree. nt emmaverybo May 2019 #71
and what if they impeach qazplm135 May 2019 #34
how about they just do the right thing? Skittles May 2019 #38
Right Perseus May 2019 #46
the right thing qazplm135 May 2019 #105
done here Skittles May 2019 #141
of course you are done here qazplm135 May 2019 #146
Maybe it's cowardice to make a decision based on politics and not what is right? You Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #57
no, it's calculation qazplm135 May 2019 #103
I would definitely put "wins" in quotes Skittles May 2019 #37
Who in the f**k is Michelle Goldberg? Where did she come up with "the Democrats are still_one May 2019 #41
This Michelle Goldberg rudely interrupted Bill Maher on "Real Time" oasis May 2019 #104
Then she is just another person with an opinion. Nothing special as far as I am concerned still_one May 2019 #111
Indeed, Michelle. warmfeet May 2019 #47
Does anyone here have any doubts the party of trump will cheat in 2020? Perseus May 2019 #49
Actually, you are wrong. Democrats are proactive in securing election security. ehrnst May 2019 #124
I am all about strategy but Trump broke the law and violated his oath of office tymorial May 2019 #52
Yep. jalan48 May 2019 #55
Dems in the House just passed bill #100 watoos May 2019 #56
This is a very near-sighted view, the kind that delivered the last election to Trump. beastie boy May 2019 #58
The Turtle has already announced that the Senate would hold a streamlined Stonepounder May 2019 #59
McConnell may set the parameters watoos May 2019 #86
He who makes the rules wins the game ... StarfishSaver May 2019 #91
Democratic Cowardice JGug1 May 2019 #61
Balderdash. His re-election was November 1972, he resigned in August 1974, almost TWO years later. George II May 2019 #69
And, IIRC, a group of prominent Republicans went to Nixon and convinced him he had to resign. Nay May 2019 #132
What about the Republicans? liberalmuse May 2019 #62
If trump is re-elected I don't believe Dan May 2019 #63
Well, it might just turn into "The Lifetime Presidency" reality TV show. Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #74
That was a very intersting conversation. kentuck May 2019 #65
Love Michelle but... Isotope17 May 2019 #78
Maybe the prize is convincing the American people watoos May 2019 #94
Good point ! Where the public didn't read the whole report - nor did we provide Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #100
Sure Michelle, blame the Democrats why don't you? BootinUp May 2019 #79
No, she is not?? kentuck May 2019 #92
Ignorance apparently. Don't watch BootinUp May 2019 #93
At least you are honest !! Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #101
She said Pelosi's case is "incoherent." (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #121
K&R... spanone May 2019 #83
Impeachment is only effective if it uncovers something we already don't know... Drunken Irishman May 2019 #107
An impeachment inquiry should release the grand jury information. watoos May 2019 #131
Unseen dirt - but how much of it is already speculated? Drunken Irishman May 2019 #138
This message was self-deleted by its author ehrnst May 2019 #113
GUESS WHAT ELSE MICHELLE GOLDBERG "JUST" SAID IN THAT SAME ARTICLE!! ehrnst May 2019 #120
M$M's cheerleading for impeachment. They could care less about Pelosi. oasis May 2019 #122
Post removed Post removed May 2019 #128
Perhaps you don't read the news? Or DU? ehrnst May 2019 #130
Just curious...why did you have to throw in the Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #142
I was responding in kind. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #143
I also look at recent EU elections-party that suffered most-Labour Party b/c they waffle on Brexit Justice May 2019 #136
Shout it from the roofs. nt Hotler May 2019 #140
K and r. cwydro May 2019 #161
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