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32. Fascism doesn't come into existence overnight,

Sat Jun 22, 2019, 04:01 PM

Jun 2019

it slowly creeps into a nation. Donald Trump is slowly eroding our Constitution, slowly eroding the powers of the legislative branch, slowly putting his fascist judges in the courts. Right now, 1 in 6 federal judges was appointed by Trump.

If you can't see our Constitution being slowly eroded, can't see the rule of law being ignored, can't see Trump setting himself up as a dictator, can't see Trump making money off of the presidency, can't see Trump rewarding countries and individuals with favorable policies who give him money, then no, I will never convince you that Congress is in dire need to impeach Trump now.

If I see someone robbing a store, I get a good look at the person, I am able to get the license number of his car, but I choose not to get involved, am I not also complicit in the robbery?

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Is there a Duty to Impeach? [View all] NightWatcher Jun 2019 OP

Yes. 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2019 #1

Yes, there is a doody to impeach ProudLib72 Jun 2019 #2

You said doody 💩 Funtatlaguy Jun 2019 #60

Yes, because there is a doody in the WH that needs to be flushed ProudLib72 Jun 2019 #62

I give you a five 💩 💩 💩 💩 💩 post salute! Funtatlaguy Jun 2019 #63

IMHO There is a duty to impeach. PufPuf23 Jun 2019 #3

Yes, watoos Jun 2019 #4

BS Trumpocalypse Jun 2019 #18

Barack Obama was special, he had charisma, watoos Jun 2019 #28

I don't think people will start loving Trump if he starts a war. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #36

2008 was won cause gop crashed economy AlexSFCA Jun 2019 #45

Obama was leading Trumpocalypse Jun 2019 #69

2010 was a reaction to 2008 Trumpocalypse Jun 2019 #68

Very good points Watoos Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #22

Re: a couple of "non-political" people Duppers Jun 2019 #29

Democrats didn't lose seats in 2010 because Bush wasn't impeached in 2007 StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #55

No, trump needs to be thrown in a prison for the criminally insane. Sugar Smack Jun 2019 #5

The two choices are not mutually exclusive. He should be impeached and his family can lock him up politicaljunkie41910 Jun 2019 #10

Well, that's a denouement I could live with quite nicely. Sugar Smack Jun 2019 #13

Yes, it is a duty Bettie Jun 2019 #6

Agreed. Mitch McConnell and the GOP, in accepting Trump's corrupt behavior have proven they are not politicaljunkie41910 Jun 2019 #12

There is no duty to impeach. It was always a discretionary, political decision. marylandblue Jun 2019 #7

Well said nt Trumpocalypse Jun 2019 #17

"sworn to uphold the Constitution, but that creates no specific duties of any kind" Martin Eden Jun 2019 #23

Yes, they provided the tool, but it says marylandblue Jun 2019 #26

Fascism doesn't come into existence overnight, watoos Jun 2019 #32

+1 Martin Eden Jun 2019 #34

Trump has nothing to do with.. stillcool Jun 2019 #76

According to you, Congress has no "duty" to uphold the Constitution Martin Eden Jun 2019 #33

In the higher context, I expect them to do what is best for the country. marylandblue Jun 2019 #40

Is that really Nancy Pelosi's position? Martin Eden Jun 2019 #44

Okay, you are questioning her political judgement then. marylandblue Jun 2019 #48

Interesting post. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #50

Thanks, that's best compliment a post can receive.👍 marylandblue Jun 2019 #51

The election is about two things Martin Eden Jun 2019 #56

You are right, the last thing we should is let Trump's behavior control us. marylandblue Jun 2019 #57

Disingenuous Martin Eden Jun 2019 #61

There is no reason to call me "disingenuous" marylandblue Jun 2019 #64

Sorry, but it ticked me off when you ignored the central thrust of my previous post Martin Eden Jun 2019 #66

Yes it does matter what we do, but I also think we could be screwed no matter what. marylandblue Jun 2019 #67

Authoritarians want us to despair, give up hope, and disengage Martin Eden Jun 2019 #70

Oh, I'm not giving up at all. I just think we are confused about where our real problems are marylandblue Jun 2019 #71

+1000 Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #58

I know. That sentence makes no sense. That position makes no sense. Goodheart Jun 2019 #31

Yes. Goodheart Jun 2019 #8

A moral duty Traffic Interruptus Jun 2019 #9

welcome to DU gopiscrap Jun 2019 #74

Thank you! Traffic Interruptus Jun 2019 #75

You are welcome...enjoy your time here!!! gopiscrap Jun 2019 #81

So current leaders are 'immoral' and not "doing their duty" not having impeached yet? ehrnst Jun 2019 #83

You're free to read whatever you want into whatever you want Traffic Interruptus Jun 2019 #84

Nice deflection. Easier than owning up to what you're trying to imply, I suppose. ehrnst Jun 2019 #85

No it's easier than fighting with a cat in a plastic bag Traffic Interruptus Jun 2019 #87

"Fighting with a cat in a plastic bag." ehrnst Jun 2019 #88

I will let you feel good about yourself then. Traffic Interruptus Jun 2019 #89

Absolutely correct. Kid Berwyn Jun 2019 #11

Even if there is no such duty CanonRay Jun 2019 #14

Agreed. Unfortunately the Oath of Office that requires our elected representatives to uphold the alwaysinasnit Jun 2019 #15

OF COURSE THERE IS Skittles Jun 2019 #16

Please can get off your high horse now Trumpocalypse Jun 2019 #19

I don't think so. Because it's a political tool. MUELLER had a duty to rec indictment... Honeycombe8 Jun 2019 #20

Yes, it is the duty of both Democrats and Republicans to remove this POtuS through impeachment Martin Eden Jun 2019 #21

Yes, Dems will be shown as strong if they stand up for what is right. Last thing Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #24

Republicans condone his crimes every day, at least tacitly Martin Eden Jun 2019 #25

A lot of people are failing to see watoos Jun 2019 #37

"if Trump loses the election but declares the election rigged, declares martial law and ..." Martin Eden Jun 2019 #41

we've gone to an all time high of excepting bad behavior and criminality. nt yaesu Jun 2019 #27

You are not wrong imo. Duppers Jun 2019 #30

I don't know about duty. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #35

Failure to report a crime randr Jun 2019 #38

When impeachment procedings for Nixon began, watoos Jun 2019 #39

Apparently, until it reaches 110% Bettie Jun 2019 #47

What poll are you getting that from? (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #72

Yes Impeach! JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #42

There should be! NRaleighLiberal Jun 2019 #43

We throw around the word "impeach" like it is a magical spell that solves everything. It doesn't. tinrobot Jun 2019 #46

If you were to ask Thomas Jefferson, he might mention something he wrote in 1776: DFW Jun 2019 #49

Yes, next question Blue_Tires Jun 2019 #52

Don't delete TEB Jun 2019 #53

Congress will soon discover that without impeachment.... kentuck Jun 2019 #54

YES!! Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #59

Yes there is a duty but there is also discretion. aikoaiko Jun 2019 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Jun 2019 #73

No one can predict what will happen but I feel that CrispyQ Jun 2019 #77

Every member in Congress is oath bound to defend the constitution tymorial Jun 2019 #78

"We" have no power to let him.. stillcool Jun 2019 #79

There is no duty to impeach and without 20 GOP Senate votes, impeachment is just a stunt Gothmog Jun 2019 #80

Parallel to impeachment the current and expected malfeasance PufPuf23 Jun 2019 #86

There is a personal moral duty, but not a constitutional one. fescuerescue Jun 2019 #82