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Experts stunned as Mitch McConnell brags he's handing control of impeachment trial to Trump [View all] RKP5637 Dec 2019 OP

Why can't The Democrats ScratchCat Dec 2019 #1

I've always thought the democrats are sometimes very weak on messaging to the populace. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #12

reason why DonCoquixote Dec 2019 #28

The hatred of the left Bettie Dec 2019 #30

McConnell's conservative but doesn't bother with hate himself. Hortensis Dec 2019 #105

You may be right at140 Dec 2019 #32

I hear Jeremy Corbyn is looking for work lapfog_1 Dec 2019 #34

Just in case anyone was in doubt of Bettie Dec 2019 #58

I do not hate the left lapfog_1 Dec 2019 #70

"Jeremy Corbin...candidate for the far left" Bettie Dec 2019 #80

Before this election... Jeremy was closely associated with Bernie lapfog_1 Dec 2019 #89

So, move rightward in order to Bettie Dec 2019 #101

Left of center is still... LEFT ahoysrcsm Dec 2019 #162

I wonder: WHICH of the political issues reportedly supported by the "far left" Eyeball_Kid Dec 2019 #122

trying to pick a centrist DonCoquixote Dec 2019 #131

Some truth here about keeping the centrists (actually conservatives/right not too long ago -- though KPN Dec 2019 #35

Very well put! LiberalLovinLug Dec 2019 #52

This "Democratic leadership needs to step out of the fog. They need to embrace the new young RKP5637 Dec 2019 #61

Exactly!!! "The Democrats need to act like an opposition party that feeds it's base." n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #53

Exactly. It's that we can work with the rethugs epiphany thingy. n/t MarcA Dec 2019 #59

The base is the people who vote treestar Dec 2019 #74

oh the way the centrists often say they wont vote DonCoquixote Dec 2019 #132

what centrists? treestar Dec 2019 #133

That is actually false. Paka Dec 2019 #146

This message was self-deleted by its author ahoysrcsm Dec 2019 #164

Bernie did 39 rallies in support of Hillary. Paka Dec 2019 #166

This message was self-deleted by its author ahoysrcsm Dec 2019 #167

I thought my statement was clear. Paka Dec 2019 #168

This message was self-deleted by its author ahoysrcsm Dec 2019 #171

I give up. Paka Dec 2019 #173

This message was self-deleted by its author ahoysrcsm Dec 2019 #177

Well I'm glad I had a positive influence. Paka Dec 2019 #178

This message was self-deleted by its author ahoysrcsm Dec 2019 #181

You took it the wrong way. Paka Dec 2019 #182

This should not be allowed. Why do we let this happen? Joe941 Dec 2019 #106

If they're going to "revive" any ghosts, whathehell Dec 2019 #155

agreed Grasswire2 Dec 2019 #43

Yep, it's generally a republican tactic and it works well. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #56

"I've always thought the democrats are sometimes very weak on messaging to the populace." LenaBaby61 Dec 2019 #84

I feel the same..We're not nearly aggressive enough.. whathehell Dec 2019 #154

Every Democrat I've seen on tv this morning this morning is saying just that DesertRat Dec 2019 #33

since when DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #54

The GOP will take the country down if they figure they can maintain some power and $$$$$$'s. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #63

"....going for broke..." sprinkleeninow Dec 2019 #67

there is no way DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #88

I know how you mean, but this is a fight of survival. sprinkleeninow Dec 2019 #91

I'm sorry, but DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #92

No need to say sorry. You hold to your positional stance/thoughts sprinkleeninow Dec 2019 #93

Always have to blame the Democrats treestar Dec 2019 #72

Psychiatrists and the mental health community DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #94

How about NOT sending it to the Senate? Leave it hanging. 42bambi Dec 2019 #81

Trump DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #149

Democrats are not to blame for Russiapublicans' anti-Constitutional actions Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2019 #90

This message was self-deleted by its author C Moon Dec 2019 #137

Jury tampering writ large, I guess. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2019 #2

It's all getting rather frightening. I see them tearing at the fabric of this country, treating RKP5637 Dec 2019 #6

and this DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #95

The triumvirate of evil: Trump, McConnell, Barr dalton99a Dec 2019 #3

Exactly!!! I seriously think they are directly linked in with Putin and associates. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #11

they have established DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #97

All roads bdamomma Dec 2019 #129

Bingo! You nailed it. TryLogic Dec 2019 #73

This is what people refer to as a "Managed Democracy." It's what they have in Russia. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2019 #4

I am reading, Nothing is True and Everything is Possible:the dewsgirl Dec 2019 #8

I haven't heard of that book before. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2019 #13

I believe it explains the thinking of today's GOP, essentially dewsgirl Dec 2019 #17

Yep, exactly where they seem to be trying to take this. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #9

Isn't the term they use is "Sovereign Democracy" olegramps Dec 2019 #62

Yeah that's a term I've also heard. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2019 #64

Why wouldn't he shout it out? bluestarone Dec 2019 #5

As long as fools continue to vote people like this into office, we are headed for even more horrific RKP5637 Dec 2019 #7

Amen to that RK DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #98

You think Putin will allow that? triron Dec 2019 #20

++++++++++++++++++++! 2naSalit Dec 2019 #23

we can't risk waiting until election Grasswire2 Dec 2019 #45

Now tell me again that no one is above the law Wawannabe Dec 2019 #10

Yeah, it's getting to look like everyone does as they damn well please, and F the law. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #14

NO S*** Wawannabe DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #99

Exactly what I thought would happen. Hong Kong Cavalier Dec 2019 #15

Couldn't agree more! FiveGoodMen Dec 2019 #37

yes. Everything they have told us is a lie. Grasswire2 Dec 2019 #46

Yep, their entire purpose is money and power for them and F the Country, Citizens and other RKP5637 Dec 2019 #65

+1, uponit7771 Dec 2019 #180

And so ends a Republic and begins a Dictatorship packman Dec 2019 #16

😔 dewsgirl Dec 2019 #18

It seems that way. We were just discussing that last night here at home, of "the beginning of RKP5637 Dec 2019 #19

The 'civil unrest' will be given a tranquilizer and extinguished one way or another. triron Dec 2019 #21

Yep, throw out a few crumbs, or violently suppress them. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #22

I guarantee you RK DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #100

Exactly shanti Dec 2019 #86

General 2naSalit Dec 2019 #24

I can't believe the majority of the country will take this lightly. Many are fed up with RKP5637 Dec 2019 #26

I'm expecting the unexpected for the rest of the year. 2naSalit Dec 2019 #29

K&R!!! RKP5637 Dec 2019 #55

yes, the tool of the people is still unused here. Grasswire2 Dec 2019 #48

Corrupt, and corrupted. Down to the very core of his being. calimary Dec 2019 #25

It's incredible. Sleazy tricksters, so damn corrupt. I can't believe this is the type of RKP5637 Dec 2019 #27

If the Fifth Estate doesn't take this to the masses how can elected Democrats be expected to? NoMoreRepugs Dec 2019 #31

THIS! happy feet Dec 2019 #42

Hey DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #102

"appearance of being unbiased, even in the face of Fascism?" ArcticFox Dec 2019 #120

Nancy Pelosi shouldn't send it to skydive forever Dec 2019 #36

agree she should not take it to the Senate any time soon. nt Grasswire2 Dec 2019 #49

Interesting idea. TryLogic Dec 2019 #76

Totally agree. She should call a press conference wnylib Dec 2019 #77

She doesn't need toc call a press conference. GoCubsGo Dec 2019 #157

You're right. I didn't think about that. wnylib Dec 2019 #159

"Co-equal branch of government? We don't need no stinkin' co-equal branch of government." Hekate Dec 2019 #38

Not even PRETENDING... TommyCelt Dec 2019 #39

they all know DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #103

What is CJ John Roberts then? Chopped liver? no_hypocrisy Dec 2019 #40

Under the rules, the CJ pretty much is chopped liver. onenote Dec 2019 #85

"Jury foreman working closely with defense attorneys in RICO trial of Florida Man" struggle4progress Dec 2019 #41

... Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2019 #148

Use his own words to explain why it is not being sent to the Senate. world wide wally Dec 2019 #44

After he's acquitted... N_E_1 for Tennis Dec 2019 #47

a purge, yes nt Grasswire2 Dec 2019 #50

I truly hope all of his health issues really catch up with him!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #57

Moscow Mitch's quote: turbinetree Dec 2019 #51

I truly fear DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #104

I plan on doing something this Tuesday...................... turbinetree Dec 2019 #142

Couldn't Mitch's statement be considered sedition????? DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #150

Well when the cabal has been doing it since Nixon's jaunt over to South Vietnam turbinetree Dec 2019 #169

Cabal, perfect word TT n/t DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #170

Moscow Mitch wants Crazy Town RainCaster Dec 2019 #60

McConnell is a brazen power freak. He is so corrupt I can smell him from 1000 miles away. TryLogic Dec 2019 #66

If the KY voting machines weren't comprised before shanti Dec 2019 #87

Putin DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #151

Roberts could have some power I would hope treestar Dec 2019 #68

Mitch, do you ask "how high" when Spanky tells you to jump? greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #69

Use it against Moscow Mitch and Trump. LiberalFighter Dec 2019 #71

I am SURE that's the way Madison and Jefferson Thunderbeast Dec 2019 #75

Stay classy Moscow Sludge Puppy Baked Potato Dec 2019 #78

Ever since they've had to resort to election fraud and crimes to win duforsure Dec 2019 #79

Putin, is so much brighter than tRump and uses tRump as a stooge/tool, as with the GOP! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #82

My Russian Friend DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #107

tRump, is just so absolutely horrible and such an embarrassment to the US. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #111

He is an embarrassment to the Human Race DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #152

This is how the Roman Republic ended, with wnylib Dec 2019 #83

Who was the DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #108

Scary as hell that so many in the US are ignorant enough to support him. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #112

Interesting comment. Several years ago... VOX Dec 2019 #113

I admit that I am frightened for the future. wnylib Dec 2019 #126

Every word you wrote is true. VOX Dec 2019 #141

Yes, it's been developing for a few decades. wnylib Dec 2019 #145

And Republicans have capitalized on the damnable Electoral College to their advantage twice now. VOX Dec 2019 #163

I agree with your expectations about 2020. wnylib Dec 2019 #165

It feels like we are going down the same path. It's incredible, especially those so insanely ignorant RKP5637 Dec 2019 #116

It does look like the same path. Please note, too, wnylib Dec 2019 #127

IMO there are a lot of Americans that totally do not understand our form of government. I doubt most RKP5637 Dec 2019 #128

Agree. And I blame our educational system for it wnylib Dec 2019 #130

After three years....experts or non-experts should not be surprised by anything spanone Dec 2019 #96

Three years?????????? DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #109

Yep!!! At this stage, literally anything is possible. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #115

Why should the "experts" be stunned? MissMillie Dec 2019 #110

No, it is really not a surprise. I even expect worse into the future. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #114

Mitch McConnell is just about done being a Senator. MineralMan Dec 2019 #117

Yep, it seems most in Kentucky really hate him. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #118

It wouldn't surprise me at all if he doesn't run in 2020. MineralMan Dec 2019 #119

Ditto!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #125

And essentially saying Roberts is in his pocket. OnDoutside Dec 2019 #121

If Trump runs the Senate trial like he ran his companies, LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 2019 #123

DON'T SEND IT TO THEM! cureautismnow Dec 2019 #124

Not sure that's ethical. But the House taking him to court to force his recusal is. ancianita Dec 2019 #140

A Rigged, Crooked Trial bucolic_frolic Dec 2019 #134

To Have a Functioning Democracy, You Need the Willing Cooperation of at Least Two Political Parties panfluteman Dec 2019 #135

Moscow Mitch is a Monarchist... JAD Dec 2019 #136

If this doesn't show the world that McConnell is owned by Russia, nothing will. C Moon Dec 2019 #138

Moscow Mitch is a most appropriate handle. Kid Berwyn Dec 2019 #143

Yes. I was going to mention that we need to keep that handle going. C Moon Dec 2019 #144

The repigs warmfeet Dec 2019 #139

Who can possibly be stunned by this? Have these "experts" been living in a cave? Garrett78 Dec 2019 #147

Yup.....for the last forty years....N/C DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #153

Evidently. Next, they'll say they're stunned by GOP corruption, lying and bigotry. Garrett78 Dec 2019 #160

Pelosi should reuse to send it over since the head of the jury just stated partiality. lark Dec 2019 #156

Let's all take a deep breath and not let our imaginations run wild. YOHABLO Dec 2019 #158

K&R!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #161

It may not matter one way or the other DFW Dec 2019 #172

Also, McTurle is in the 30's in the polls in his re-election bid in KY... kentuck Dec 2019 #174

Hardly a departure from his usual behavior. n/t DFW Dec 2019 #176

K&R ck4829 Dec 2019 #175

Moscow Mitch has never gave a damn uponit7771 Dec 2019 #179