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Tadpole Raisin

(1,977 posts)
5. Agreed!! And except for Fox - and maybe CBS now -
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 01:02 PM
Jan 2026

The MSM will cover it, and since the hearings aren’t initiated by the media those wimpy journalists and senior executives may feel protected from the Traitor’s wrath since it is not technically coming from them.

I would add possibly sharp targeted 30 second ads summarizing the worst of what he has done, especially in local stations of red states and targeted specifically to the damage being done to the people of those states which will have far more meaning.

An example as an aside (not really related to him but to prove a point). Mentioning global warming and you immediately turn off a huge percent of the population in the south. But mention the changes done by him that are making childhood asthma or COPD worse in the states that have the highest numbers of these diseases and you now have the attention of a lot of people who suffer or have family members and parents of kids suffering from these ailments. That is powerful. Take the ‘global’ topic and bring it down to the granular level.

These people have been brainwashed to believe Dems will destroy the country. Dems can’t keep using the language that the republican voting populace have been taught to dismiss. Andy Beshear said democrats have to talk like real human beings and he won in Kentucky!!

Take those congressional hearings, target the states impacted the most and turn them into ad ammunition with real world examples that have meaning.

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I like how you think, my dear EarlG! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2026 #1
This approach has my vote. lamp_shade Jan 2026 #2
Brilliant! mahina Jan 2026 #3
I think people are really, really tired of Trump leftstreet Jan 2026 #4
Agreed!! And except for Fox - and maybe CBS now - Tadpole Raisin Jan 2026 #5
Dems need to expose & investigate. poli-junkie Jan 2026 #6
Why not both? Fiendish Thingy Jan 2026 #7
My argument is that actually impeaching him again is a mistake EarlG Jan 2026 #15
I think a solid drubbing in the midterms might make #4 more likely Fiendish Thingy Jan 2026 #26
I Agree... It's a Dead End Waste of Precious Time Cha Jan 2026 #61
My thoughts are, TSF would pardon bluestarone Jan 2026 #23
Most excellent malaise Jan 2026 #8
In the meantime, pray our asses off that he croaks fast. 3Hotdogs Jan 2026 #9
I'm beginning to play Swan Lake music for my own morale RockCreek Jan 2026 #32
Yep! Scott Alan Swaggerty Jan 2026 #72
Agreed, as it's unlikely the Senate would convict. It all relies on winning the House in the midterms surfered Jan 2026 #10
Not sure if this is relevant orangecrush Jan 2026 #11
Great idea! highplainsdem Jan 2026 #12
If he allows the midterms. Blue Full Moon Jan 2026 #13
He doesn't have a say in the matter. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 2026 #27
Great strategy...I can get behind it. MiHale Jan 2026 #14
Excellent post and suggestion. We could turn it into our Infrastructure Week. A new story every c-rational Jan 2026 #16
I like this approach. Wear them down, wear them out. "AGAIN, you've been screwed by Trump!" each time he does it. CTyankee Jan 2026 #18
It's almost tailor made for modern media EarlG Jan 2026 #21
Ding ding ding...Bingo. Flood he zone and do not stop. c-rational Jan 2026 #41
"Encourage popular podcasters to treat it like a crime drama with a new episode each week." liberalla Jan 2026 #44
Ooh, nice. Scott Alan Swaggerty Jan 2026 #75
Moscow Mitch leaves office next year ... we need to wait until he's gone FakeNoose Jan 2026 #17
His wife resigned on Jan 7th 3021, effective Jan 11th. RockCreek Jan 2026 #35
I like it. Sorta like the drip, drip, drip of water torture. Joinfortmill Jan 2026 #19
Dem economic plan, economic message, is immediately met with cries of: "Whatabout Impeachment!" "Whatabout ICE!" betsuni Jan 2026 #20
There would be nothing to stop Democrats from EarlG Jan 2026 #24
well-reasoned - thanks Earl. jmbar2 Jan 2026 #22
"It's clear to sane people that Trump is practically committing an impeachable offense per day at this point." mikelewis Jan 2026 #25
K&R spanone Jan 2026 #28
But would anyone besides MSNOW even cover it? milestogo Jan 2026 #29
"But would anyone besides MSNOW even cover it?" BumRushDaShow Jan 2026 #37
Yes! That will reach HUNDREDS of voters! Wednesdays Jan 2026 #62
We refuse to buy our own media because we finger-wag about that putting us "in a bubble" BumRushDaShow Jan 2026 #65
Good question! Scott Alan Swaggerty Jan 2026 #74
Good logic Earl G. And I didn't expect a conviction in the Senate, UNLESS no_hypocrisy Jan 2026 #30
A New Trick gfarber Jan 2026 #31
wow quaint Jan 2026 #39
I fully agree with this WestMichRad Jan 2026 #33
Democrats need to demonstrate they can lead in the right direction. So every time they speak BootinUp Jan 2026 #34
"Impeachment Committee that is tasked with conducting a sweeping investigation" BumRushDaShow Jan 2026 #36
Right I felt the J6 Committee was extremely effective. yellow dahlia Jan 2026 #57
Best idea I've heard in quite awhile. KS Toronado Jan 2026 #38
Either way, the Democratic Party continues to have a huge target and "KICK ME" sign on its back. Montauk6 Jan 2026 #40
Brilliant idea PLUS it's a great vehicle for recording all his/regime's crimes Wild blueberry Jan 2026 #42
Impeachment is a waste of time RetiredParatrooper Jan 2026 #43
This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Jan 2026 #45
This is great, as far as it goes... scipan Jan 2026 #46
I agree that it would need to be a multi-pronged effort EarlG Jan 2026 #49
I'm afraid I missed some of your replies. We're in agreement! Nt scipan Jan 2026 #51
Great OP BTW. Really got me thinking. I can picture it, and it's kinda beautiful. scipan Jan 2026 #54
Imagine some strong legislation to address thre Emoluments Caluse. yellow dahlia Jan 2026 #58
A Committee is a great idea mcar Jan 2026 #47
Great post (and thanks as always for the great site leadership). But, I still have the same question. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2026 #48
I've mentioned in a couple of places in my OP, and in replies EarlG Jan 2026 #50
You have a lot more faith in such a thing happening than I do, I guess. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 2026 #55
I love the strategy dickthegrouch Jan 2026 #52
I have no problem with Dems talking about impeachment... returnee Jan 2026 #53
Great idea. Imagine how many more crimes will be perpetrated, yellow dahlia Jan 2026 #56
I don't buy into accusations of TDS AZProgressive Jan 2026 #59
Agreed... AntiFascist Jan 2026 #60
Exactly! "Impeachment is a dead end." TygrBright Jan 2026 #63
Yes!!!!! gristy Jan 2026 #64
Sort of a Big Beautiful Impeachment Committee... Hugin Jan 2026 #66
K & R BobsYourUncle Jan 2026 #67
Plus... BobsYourUncle Jan 2026 #68
They should also investigate timms139 Jan 2026 #69
Absolutely! Scott Alan Swaggerty Jan 2026 #71
K&R Scott Alan Swaggerty Jan 2026 #70
A realistic approach... kentuck Jan 2026 #73
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