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24. I agree.

Reply to Buzz cook (Reply #20)

Sat Jan 9, 2021, 11:01 PM

Jan 2021

If broken, it will eventually be fixed.

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Impeachment will break the Republican Party. [View all] Renew Deal Jan 2021 OP

they riled up over nothing, impeachment means nothing really. there will be no conviction nt msongs Jan 2021 #1

Exactly. I don't get why people would expect the republicans to suddenly change their tunes now Claustrum Jan 2021 #7

Yes. I mean, they could be instead focusing on Biden's impeachment. LiberalLovinLug Jan 2021 #83

Maybe there wouldn't be a conviction... Silent3 Jan 2021 #22

Absolutely! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #50

He would only be prevented from holding wnylib Jan 2021 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2021 #69

Because there isn't time for a Senate wnylib Jan 2021 #86

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2021 #88

2 impeachments makes great campaign ads Captain Zero Jan 2021 #61

I disagree. A party with its last president twice-impeached is considerably weakened... brush Jan 2021 #29

I agree it will put great pressure on them servermsh Jan 2021 #2

Proceed Blue Owl Jan 2021 #3

The 25th doesn't preclude impeachment exboyfil Jan 2021 #4

I agree, but Democrats are saying they won't impeach if Trump is removed another way. Renew Deal Jan 2021 #9

While republicans would love not to see a candidate Trump in 2024, Claustrum Jan 2021 #17

Another reason for impeaching him anyway, and seeking Senate conviction crickets Jan 2021 #74

It is looking more likely a Ferdinand Marcos or Idi Amin exboyfil Jan 2021 #75

Point taken, and until this week I would have agreed with you. crickets Jan 2021 #79

25 or IMPEACH. roamer65 Jan 2021 #5

25 AND impeach! Generic Brad Jan 2021 #36

THIS. roamer65 Jan 2021 #37

I want that in a tshirt. MontanaMama Jan 2021 #56

THIS! 👆 nt. Dem2theMax Jan 2021 #58

They could beg Pence for mercy leftieNanner Jan 2021 #6

Pence is done and he knows it. Renew Deal Jan 2021 #12

He's like the guy falling from skyscraper Nasruddin Jan 2021 #65

They really shouldn't have painted themselves into that corner, then. But they did. Squinch Jan 2021 #8

That is, I believe, what is called a "bonus" RockRaven Jan 2021 #10

I know!!! Let's make it happen! nt Phoenix61 Jan 2021 #11

One can hope. milestogo Jan 2021 #13

How in the World Do You See Voting to Acquit as "Maintaining Some Integrity"? The Roux Comes First Jan 2021 #14

Sorry, had it out of order. Renew Deal Jan 2021 #19

I strongly believe Sunlight is the Best Disinfectant The empressof all Jan 2021 #15

That's why Nancy is pushing for impeachment. LuvNewcastle Jan 2021 #16

Lay down with dogs UpInArms Jan 2021 #18

The daddy party always rises again. Buzz cook Jan 2021 #20

I agree. Renew Deal Jan 2021 #24

This could lead to a split though. There are the never-trumpers... brush Jan 2021 #39

Then they better start leaning on pence Salviati Jan 2021 #21

You nailed it. William769 Jan 2021 #23

GOP is all in on the coup. Republicans are hoping to just run out the clock; Trump has other plans. badboy67 Jan 2021 #25

Exactly. A trial run. nt littlemissmartypants Jan 2021 #73

I don't think all of them are, but enough are far too sanguine about what happened. crickets Jan 2021 #76

Up or down vote. C_U_L8R Jan 2021 #26

This is why I think he will be convicted. Renew Deal Jan 2021 #28

The Republican Party is already broke BGBD Jan 2021 #27

This 👆🏼 dweller Jan 2021 #35

Nailed it. crickets Jan 2021 #71

Rs could simply not attend the Senate trial. Conviction happens with a 2/3 majority stopbush Jan 2021 #30

That's an interesting concept. Renew Deal Jan 2021 #32

It's a non-vote. Lawrence Tribe was on Lawrence last night. stopbush Jan 2021 #33

Okay, cool. 2naSalit Jan 2021 #31

Wishful thinking. TwilightZone Jan 2021 #34

careful with those polls...... getagrip_already Jan 2021 #45

Things I've looked at actually show the Independent contingent gaining ground littlemissmartypants Jan 2021 #78

Suppose 25 or thirty of them suddenly had a family emergency flotsam Jan 2021 #84

they definitely don't want it KayF Jan 2021 #38

Elise Stefanik R-NY 21 mgardener Jan 2021 #40

trade deal monkeyman1 Jan 2021 #41

Now there is an idea Ani Yun Wiya Jan 2021 #67

As usual the world's in turmoil over Trump's drama bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #42

Republicans need to do what they did with Nixon. SunSeeker Jan 2021 #43

That only works if republicans agree to come back early for impeachment. Renew Deal Jan 2021 #47

They can still vote to convict after the Biden takes over. GulfCoast66 Jan 2021 #52

I don't think the worst is here yet. We have no choice but to impeach. Midnight Writer Jan 2021 #44

3rd option, they can skip the vote which would make it easier for Dems to reach the 2/3rds threshold yaesu Jan 2021 #46

Exactly 👆 Don't show up-- claim you got the 'Rona if you have to flibbitygiblets Jan 2021 #51

Chaos is the goal. He's a psychopath. It's a feature not a bug. littlemissmartypants Jan 2021 #77

"...but they don't have the spine for that." FIFY BadgerMom Jan 2021 #48

A life of ruin for a known buffoon world wide wally Jan 2021 #49

Exactly. They need to own up to their part of this mayhem. Silence is not going to cut it. Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #53

The public will not drop this subject for years to come, there is too much to come out bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #54

Impeachment needs to happen NHvet Jan 2021 #55

A lot of these treasonists who only seek power and money ToxMarz Jan 2021 #59

I like the way you think Nasruddin Jan 2021 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author Kablooie Jan 2021 #62

You discard all your values for short term gratification and someday the payment will come due. Kablooie Jan 2021 #63

Convict him or not, I don't care. Get their vote on record. keithbvadu2 Jan 2021 #64

FINISH THEM. GETPLANING Jan 2021 #66

Get them on their knees and kick the living shit out of them. That's what they NCjack Jan 2021 #68

Calling for the 25th to head off impeachment is a brilliant idea, BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #70

Fracture away! They deserve nothing less. nt littlemissmartypants Jan 2021 #72

Lie down with dogs... Xolodno Jan 2021 #80

Good take on the repukes and impeachment! burrowowl Jan 2021 #81

I want the entire 140 on paper history demmands to see how they stand Historic NY Jan 2021 #82

What if they don't show up for the vote? nt Quixote1818 Jan 2021 #85

No. Crazy republicans broke the republican party. They need to own up on the monsters they created. Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #87

I agree Renew Deal Jan 2021 #89

Me neither. I think they fundamentally feel that if they admit any wrongdoing whatsoever Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #90

GOP senators can just stay away from the trial for conviction... AntiFascist Jan 2021 #91

GOOD malaise Jan 2021 #92