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StarfishSaver

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71. The approach she took to the ACA isn't remotely similar to how she's handling impeachment

Sat Jun 15, 2019, 07:49 AM

Jun 2019

because the two situations are not remotely similar. But I didn't bring it up - YOU did

But for a Speaker who "is not remotely interested in investigating the president," Pelosi sure has a lot of investigations of the president going on under her watch. That can only mean one of two things: either your mind-reading is way off and she actually IS very interested in investigating the president or her caucus is doing exactly as it pleases against her wishes. If it's the latter, it's laughable for anyone to claim she's somehow singlehandedly stopping caucus members from starting an impeachment inquiry since she obviously doesn't have the influence over them that some people claim.

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Do people realize if Speaker Pelosi didn't want to impeach, she'd have shut that ish down weeks ago? [View all] StarfishSaver Jun 2019 OP

It's not happening Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2019 #1

If her not completely shutting it down doesn't mean anything, why do you think her not StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #5

Lol. cwydro Jun 2019 #2

No kidding. demmiblue Jun 2019 #10

I know I feel fortunate to have the experts we have here. cwydro Jun 2019 #17

Well, perhaps it fills some deep-seated need for some folks. demmiblue Jun 2019 #20

DU therapy bdamomma Jun 2019 #33

yeah no qazplm135 Jun 2019 #3

Funny that StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #4

yes and no qazplm135 Jun 2019 #11

She's not holding Judiciary back from doing anything StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #25

not really qazplm135 Jun 2019 #41

He's already conducting an investigation StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #42

not the same thing qazplm135 Jun 2019 #43

Actually, it's exactly the same thing StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #45

if it were qazplm135 Jun 2019 #48

If people better understood the process - or actually listened to those who try to explain it to the StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #50

Not remotely true qazplm135 Jun 2019 #69

Take notes now... cwydro Jun 2019 #54

You can learn a lot from Starfish, so notes aren't a bad idea EffieBlack Jun 2019 #56

So you believe Pelosi wants to do an impeachment inquiry? ilmare2000 Jun 2019 #49

Yes, that's what I believe StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #51

Impeachment is a long shot gratuitous Jun 2019 #6

+1000 StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #8

Exactly JustAnotherGen Jun 2019 #22

What you said wryter2000 Jun 2019 #26

"running" bdamomma Jun 2019 #34

To me anyway it seems as if she is gating it. CentralMass Jun 2019 #7

What does that mean? StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #9

I mean that imo she is blocking an impeachment. CentralMass Jun 2019 #31

I think she doesn't fancy being the primary target of rightwing ire. forgotmylogin Jun 2019 #52

I don't think she cares whether she's the target of anyone's ire StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #55

Or there are independent thinkers. GeorgeGist Jun 2019 #12

If they're independent thinkers, why do you expect the Speaker to force them to support impeachment? StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #18

That "ish"? jberryhill Jun 2019 #13

This StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #15

So the subject of impeachment is "shit" to you? jberryhill Jun 2019 #19

"Issue"? Hekate Jun 2019 #28

Gesundheit jberryhill Jun 2019 #46

"She likely would have tamped down any discussion of impeachment " earthshine Jun 2019 #14

She has no ability to tamp down the discussion StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #16

Your observations are correct. NurseJackie Jun 2019 #21

Logic StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #23

I believe it's called whipping the votes. earthshine Jun 2019 #32

Your belief is not correct StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #38

It's called "leadership." earthshine Jun 2019 #39

Whatever StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #40

Incorrect NewsCenter28 Jun 2019 #61

I'm glad you mentioned the ACA - it's an excellent example StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #62

https://theintercept.com/2018/11/20/nancy-pelosi-obamacare-democrats/ NewsCenter28 Jun 2019 #68

This article trashes Pelosi.... ehrnst Jun 2019 #75

The approach she took to the ACA NewsCenter28 Jun 2019 #70

The approach she took to the ACA isn't remotely similar to how she's handling impeachment StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author NewsCenter28 Jun 2019 #72

Perhaps tomorrow will get some visibility on this subject of IMPEACHMENT.... asiliveandbreathe Jun 2019 #24

"Think about it " LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #27

I do wish people would call their congresspersons 202 224 3121 EleanorR Jun 2019 #29

Yes. StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #30

exactly bdamomma Jun 2019 #36

64 members of the House of Representatives who favor starting an impeachment inquiry EleanorR Jun 2019 #35

the more calls the Reps get bdamomma Jun 2019 #37

Happy to see my rep on that list. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2019 #53

Looks like my all but useless congressman is ecstatic Jun 2019 #58

Why think when it's so much easier to bash her Stinky The Clown Jun 2019 #44

Makes one wonder, doesn't it? StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #47

Sometimes feels like spitballs from the cheap seats .... Pelosi deserves better! MFGsunny Jun 2019 #66

Shut that shit down? Really? She's not a ecstatic Jun 2019 #57

Plenty of people seem to think she not only has the desire but the power to singlehandedly StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #59

Fair enough. nt ecstatic Jun 2019 #60

K&R betsuni Jun 2019 #63

Unfortunately, Pelosi... stillcool Jun 2019 #64

Of course, she can handle it StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #65

THIS- every word of it Stinky The Clown Jun 2019 #67

Here, StarfishSaver, I realize too. :) She and her team are Hortensis Jun 2019 #73

Truth StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #74

I think that wants she wants to do and what she decides to do are different things fescuerescue Jun 2019 #76