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In reply to the discussion: Impeachment just seems worthless [View all]tinrobot
(10,883 posts)24. It does a number of important things:
1) As you said, it makes it so he can't run for office again. Do you really want him crying foul for the next 4 years?
2) Denies him Secret Service protection. He can't profit off the government by making them stay at his hotels.
3) Denies him security briefings (that he would probably sell to the highest bidder)
4) A trial would put the facts of the matter into the spotlight. We need to expose the traitors.
5) Puts everyone in the Senate on record. That's super important for future elections.
6) Holds him accountable. If he can get away with this, anyone can.
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"I know it will hold him accountable as being convicted and unable to hold any future office "
jcgoldie
Jan 2021
#2
Right. It will always be in Congressional records and history, that the US government
BusyBeingBest
Jan 2021
#16
Big picture for me - it puts the moral bankruptcy of the entire RePutinican Party on display.
NoMoreRepugs
Jan 2021
#8
It not only affects Trump's future, it also exposes all who vote against impeachment or removal.
Towlie
Jan 2021
#10
I thought the consensus as to how we would benifit was to get the GOP on record supporting Trump
Quixote1818
Jan 2021
#12
I don't underestimate removing Trump permanently from contention for public office.
LudwigPastorius
Jan 2021
#32
It was worth it to give people a chance to let off steam, at the very least. The Senate Trial is now
OnDoutside
Jan 2021
#37
You don't have to worry, The Southern District of NEW YORK needs to speak to
yuiyoshida
Jan 2021
#38