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77. I know just as much as you AND, it is my opinion...

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Reply #15)

Sat Nov 19, 2022, 03:00 PM

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EMPTYWHEEL: Is there a possibility that the new Republican majority is at stake? [View all] kpete Nov 2022 OP

Getting them expelled before January would be a good thing bucolic_frolic Nov 2022 #1

they won't be expelled if indicted and even if tried...... getagrip_already Nov 2022 #43

I should express no surprise as it was ever thus bucolic_frolic Nov 2022 #59

I believe there is an exception for sedition.nt Trueblue Texan Nov 2022 #70

Does the DOJ have the guts to go after sitting members of congress? Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #2

No, never happen. gab13by13 Nov 2022 #16

Even people with guts turn to jello when face to face with GOP/Trump. Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #17

Jack Smith doesn't look like the jello type speak easy Nov 2022 #95

No he doesn't. But then again he has not been threatened Putin/GOP/Trump style. Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #96

Threats come with the job of a war crimes prosecutor, speak easy Nov 2022 #99

Yes. Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #101

Blagojevich was the Governor of Illinois. former9thward Nov 2022 #29

I know, same difference, gab13by13 Nov 2022 #35

This was 20 yrs ago and he was a Democrat. Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #62

They also had wiretaps of him committing the crime grantcart Nov 2022 #67

The DOJ probably has many of the phone texts of guilty MOCs. Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #68

14-15 years, IIRC soldierant Nov 2022 #92

A lot has changed in the last 15 yrs. Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #93

Absolutely correct. soldierant Nov 2022 #106

Didn't Trump commute Blagojevich's prison sentence? sop Nov 2022 #112

Yes. former9thward Nov 2022 #113

They are Dems Marthe48 Nov 2022 #37

I'm sure convicted felon and former rep. Chris Collins is relieved Fiendish Thingy Nov 2022 #56

We aren't talking ONE person. We are talking MANY sitting members of congress. Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #63

There was Representative Chris Collins wnylib Nov 2022 #98

It has happened, in both the house and senate.... but... getagrip_already Nov 2022 #48

Not an expert either but when it comes to "intentions" KS Toronado Nov 2022 #72

The new spec pros indicted Renzi while a sitting congressman. Nt carpetbagger Nov 2022 #60

That was only one person. We are talking about many MOC who were involved in 1/6. Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #64

No possibility. cloudbase Nov 2022 #3

Your 4 word wet blanket is such a powerful counter to the detailed reasoned OP that I'm speechless Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #7

... mcar Nov 2022 #8

LOL MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2022 #9

Except that he is right. Ferrets are Cool Nov 2022 #11

You win. You have 5 words. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #13

... Ferrets are Cool Nov 2022 #14

And you know he's right how? MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2022 #15

The basic bar for federal prosecutors is very high. The bar for an elected official (any party) is grantcart Nov 2022 #69

I know just as much as you AND, it is my opinion... Ferrets are Cool Nov 2022 #77

The detailed reasoning falls short. SlimJimmy Nov 2022 #75

You might be right. But 4-word wet blankets fail to convince anyone. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #76

That's true. SlimJimmy Nov 2022 #78

Legislators are not "impeached". brooklynite Nov 2022 #83

I think by "impeached" the poster meant "charged" metaphorically; brought before Congress Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #88

No it doesn't brooklynite Nov 2022 #89

Okay. A Resolution is Presented to the House for debate and vote. But you may be Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #90

And I suspect... jmowreader Nov 2022 #115

And that is just not going to happen. Correct? SlimJimmy Nov 2022 #97

Under what statute would they be prosecuted... brooklynite Nov 2022 #84

Now, that there is a reasoned response and not a wet blanket Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #85

I agree, there are too many guilty sitting MOC for anyone to touch it. Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #65

Yep...... Lovie777 Nov 2022 #4

Nice to think about and it should happen. brer cat Nov 2022 #5

Keeping my... 2naSalit Nov 2022 #6

Would be great! Kid Berwyn Nov 2022 #10

Was just thinking Traildogbob Nov 2022 #12

Hell he will tear up his copy of the speech. Originality is not their thing Walleye Nov 2022 #19

Biden can turn around and smirk back Tetrachloride Nov 2022 #23

I think Traildogbob Nov 2022 #28

Made me laugh. That's brilliant, if only it could happen. yonder Nov 2022 #79

I feel ya. Traildogbob Nov 2022 #80

You're killing me. yonder Nov 2022 #81

🤜🤛 Traildogbob Nov 2022 #86

this was my 1st thought when i heard there will be a strike force to counter gqp "investigations" mopinko Nov 2022 #18

Just because I don't believe this will happen gab13by13 Nov 2022 #20

Jan 6 is a massive investigation... Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #21

And what if wishes and buts were candy and nuts? Politicub Nov 2022 #22

This one needs to be removed too DeeDeeNY Nov 2022 #24

I have been thinking this for a while hydrolastic Nov 2022 #31

Pardon me, I'm cynical but still hopeful for justice. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2022 #25

If indictments do come for the D's in Congress... mwooldri Nov 2022 #26

I don't see what incoming member Van Orden has to Tetrachloride Nov 2022 #27

Won't happen. I can't see Garland going after members of Congress Marius25 Nov 2022 #30

It's not up to him. He won't get in the Spec. Counsel's way on grand jury appearances ancianita Nov 2022 #34

Ultimately Garland will have to make the call Deminpenn Nov 2022 #42

Right. But during Smith's work, Garland will not impede him. Yes, he'll approve what Smith says ancianita Nov 2022 #47

Agree Deminpenn Nov 2022 #49

Yup! SheltieLover Nov 2022 #32

Been saying the same thing for over a month. ancianita Nov 2022 #33

I've tried to be a vaticinator of GOP actions and only one thing is constant, their inconsistencies. TheBlackAdder Nov 2022 #36

Exactly what it boils down to. paleotn Nov 2022 #40

Good point. I've thought of that. paleotn Nov 2022 #38

Add Bo Bo the Clown to that list, as well. GoCubsGo Nov 2022 #39

So They Could Say We've Gone From A Witch Hunt To A..... global1 Nov 2022 #41

All I want for Christmas is this.... Jade Fox Nov 2022 #44

I would rather live day to day believing justice will come 1WorldHope Nov 2022 #45

I heard that RussBLib Nov 2022 #61

Thanks for the reply, good to know I'm not alone. 1WorldHope Nov 2022 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author 1WorldHope Nov 2022 #46

here is a list of critters who have been indicted.... getagrip_already Nov 2022 #50

Declare the GOP as a terrorist organization right before the end of the year. MichMan Nov 2022 #51

Fight fascism with fascism. lol tritsofme Nov 2022 #100

Intolerance of intolerance markodochartaigh Nov 2022 #108

Authoritarianism is still authoritarianism, even with the best of intentions. tritsofme Nov 2022 #111

was wondering why the Jan6 committee has almost zero discussion about potential wiggs Nov 2022 #52

Yes I was very upset Cheney got them Tree Lady Nov 2022 #94

Even if by some miracle those reps stepped down, wouldn't they just be replaced by 50 Shades Of Blue Nov 2022 #53

Well, they certainly should have been this whole time. ananda Nov 2022 #54

I love the possibility of this. n/t TeamProg Nov 2022 #55

Threaten them with a Senate invesyigation. 2 can play this game onetexan Nov 2022 #57

I'll remain skeptical & hope to be pleasantly surprised. oldsoftie Nov 2022 #58

If they simply lose 6 or 7 seats it won't give us the majority ColinC Nov 2022 #66

What are the *rules* or laws about convicted criminals in Congress? muriel_volestrangler Nov 2022 #71

The only way for a member's term to end before expiration are: death, resignation, or expulsion. tritsofme Nov 2022 #102

I suppose if a Republican was physically in prison muriel_volestrangler Nov 2022 #103

lol, that might get them to embrace proxy voting. tritsofme Nov 2022 #105

And even if they were thrown out markodochartaigh Nov 2022 #109

No wonder they want to impeach Garland. live love laugh Nov 2022 #74

I think there almost no hard evidence of criminal conduct by the House members brooklynite Nov 2022 #82

I like. Impeach them early and often. fescuerescue Nov 2022 #87

You can't impeach members of Congress.... tritsofme Nov 2022 #104

Very interesting point. Martin68 Nov 2022 #91

I would be so nice if they Cha Nov 2022 #107

The obstacles to prosecution are almost insurmountable Mr. Ected Nov 2022 #110

unless i'm mistaken....... Takket Nov 2022 #114