The sad state of our legislature [View all]
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I have been almost glued to the impeachment trial in the Senate this week and I am sickened by the behavior of most of the Republicans and defense attorneys.
The House Managers are doing a stellar job of presenting the case against the former president. Their presentation has been highly organized, clear, and brutally honest. They have presented new evidence that is horrifying and shows the Senators how much danger they were in. They have clearly established the link between the insurrectionists and Trump; a link that goes back way before January 6, 2021.
Trump's lawyers had no defense. In the short time they actually spoke they wasted the time trying to shift blame to anyone but their client. A tactic used by sociopaths everywhere, including their client.
The majority of the Republican Senators where obviously not even paying attention. Hawley sat up in the balcony with his feet up. Cruz was reading as were others. McConnell was detached and stoic. Some Senators admitted they had already made up their minds to acquit. Three Republican Senators actually met with the defense attorneys during the trial!
The evidence to convict is so clear, that I do not see how any Senator can, in good conscience vote to find Trump innocent. And that is the problem. These Senators are self-serving, selfish, and definitely not looking out for the people of our country. They are not doing the job they were elected to do. They support Trump because they are just like him. So when do they get impeached?
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