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30. I know I don't. Just got off a phone call with a younger cousin where I had to explain it.

Wed Dec 18, 2019, 11:46 PM

Dec 2019

We know they arent going to convict his ass, but here's the rub now. They are clearing the road for the next Democratic president/congress to go complete mf'ing gangbuster on everything that matters. Every time they even considering whining and gnashing their teeth about executive power or money, or whatever else to prevent something that will help the people. This insanity is what Dem politicians can point at.

They can point at it and tell Republicans to resoundingly shut all the way the hell up and stay that way until hell freezes over. So, yea go ahead and go ahead and continue to condone this garbage Republicans. Continue to piss people off some more and create new voters where there were none. 3 years ago I wouldn't have fielded that phone call tonight explaining this shit, but the R's are creating a true "silent majority" of people who never paid attention, or cared, before.

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Anyone still holding out hope that some (or any) GOP Senators will vote to convict... [View all] TwilightZone Dec 2019 OP

Nope. Never happen. Aristus Dec 2019 #1

Yes mainstreetonce Dec 2019 #2

Nope. Voltaire2 Dec 2019 #3

Romney is probably the only chance rpannier Dec 2019 #4

Commentators said that in polling xmas74 Dec 2019 #6

Collins is the only possibility of the three, and we know where usually she goes on important votes. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #12

I know. xmas74 Dec 2019 #13

Collins will express concern for a couple of photo ops thegoose Dec 2019 #76

Remember the hope we held out that she'd vote against repealing Obamacare? greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #79

He might pull the "present" card TwilightZone Dec 2019 #14

Yeah, either that or 'abstain'. trof Dec 2019 #77

That's my opinion. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #78

If there are 51 votes, Sogo Dec 2019 #5

Conviction takes 67 votes. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #10

I thought I read something Sogo Dec 2019 #16

There won't be any no-shows. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #18

It's gonna be so bad mucifer Dec 2019 #7

NO. LenaBaby61 Dec 2019 #8

Yes .nt greyl Dec 2019 #9

No. They're 'good Germans' nini Dec 2019 #11

Expecting the worst in the Senate, no matter how Nancy finesses it. Girard442 Dec 2019 #15

I'm more optimistic about the election. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #17

Yep, the election is our best chance to rid the country of the orange menace. Demsrule86 Dec 2019 #21

But he gets to cheat. OliverQ Dec 2019 #22

The court in WI requested more information before ruling. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #24

They are going down with the ship Generic Brad Dec 2019 #19

Not a single Republican will vote to convict him. OliverQ Dec 2019 #20

No one knows how this will play out DeminPennswoods Dec 2019 #23

THIS!!! orangecrush Dec 2019 #25

This isn't Watergate. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #29

I think this is not correct DeminPennswoods Dec 2019 #36

Agreed. lastlib Dec 2019 #66

I agree that there could easily be a game changing event PRETZEL Dec 2019 #43

Tend to agree, but with all the DeminPennswoods Dec 2019 #44

I'm too old school PRETZEL Dec 2019 #45

Me too DeminPennswoods Dec 2019 #46

Republicans are not serving the country liberal N proud Dec 2019 #26

I know it very likely won't happen BlueSpot Dec 2019 #27

No RandySF Dec 2019 #28

I know I don't. Just got off a phone call with a younger cousin where I had to explain it. Afromania Dec 2019 #30

I hope you're right. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #35

I know its anecdotal but people in my life who never talked about politics before are up in arms. Afromania Dec 2019 #38

It's about all they have left. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #39

I am hoping quite a few will fall ill and not be present for the vote. rzemanfl Dec 2019 #31

I like that one. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #58

No. GaYellowDawg Dec 2019 #32

They've shot their wad, and more evidence is on the way they can't cover for. nt greyl Dec 2019 #33

no. their best bet is to stay in lockstep. Takket Dec 2019 #34

No. They've not only drunk the Kool Aid, they've swallowed the glass and the pitcher. VOX Dec 2019 #37

Neither of my Republican US senators wil carry out their duty to the US Constitution Vogon_Glory Dec 2019 #40

Yep, those are mine as well. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #41

They are all worried about their Bettie Dec 2019 #42

Over the last 3 years I've learned not to be surprised Buckeyeblue Dec 2019 #47

The penalty for treason is ... ? Lenomsky Dec 2019 #48

The hope gets weaker as the media reports in headlines the the Senate won't find Trump guilty. Nitram Dec 2019 #49

We can all agree no one can predict the future. Claritie Pixie Dec 2019 #50

Darned dog slobbered on my crystal ball and I can't see a thing. Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2019 #51

It all depends ... NanceGreggs Dec 2019 #52

The trick is to convince them they are in peril DFW Dec 2019 #55

While I agree that there's no doubt more coming... TwilightZone Dec 2019 #57

Oui. Mme. Defarge Dec 2019 #53

No RandySF Dec 2019 #54

Yes, I'm holding out hope that first of all we get a real trial. somaticexperiencing Dec 2019 #56

Mainer here and I think Sen Collins just might vote to convict Zing Zing Zingbah Dec 2019 #59

I have no idea what Collins will do. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #60

so glad you posted this---am from Connecticut and want to help defeat Collins Always Randy Dec 2019 #65

not the point at all... lame54 Dec 2019 #61

Not my point. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #62

The only flips i hear being talked about... lame54 Dec 2019 #63

Knowing there is no way he'll be convicted, I think it gives some Republicans the breathing room... SKKY Dec 2019 #64

It only takes 4 Senators to convict, 23 for removal grantcart Dec 2019 #68

False. It takes 67 to convict. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #74

Not in the realm of perception grantcart Dec 2019 #80

I will go out on a limb and say there is a chance that 4-6 will vote to convict on Article II grantcart Dec 2019 #67

If the majority of the Senate votes to convict.,, kentuck Dec 2019 #69

"Trump cannot say that he was acquitted." TwilightZone Dec 2019 #75

Republican Senators are a craven bunch of coward with no ethics or principles. Nitram Dec 2019 #70

Pressure the vulnerable ones. backscatter712 Dec 2019 #71

Yeah, but at least Susan Collins will be "deeply concerned"! 11 Bravo Dec 2019 #72

Susan Collins will express some "concern" and will then promptly vote against it. BigDemVoter Dec 2019 #73

from those goosesteppers? NO Skittles Dec 2019 #81

Nobody knows what's going to happen. mahina Dec 2019 #82

Oh I have no doubt "some" will but it will all be arranged beforehand by the Republican cstanleytech Dec 2019 #83