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22. well-reasoned - thanks Earl.

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Some idle thoughts on impeachment this Saturday morning [View all] EarlG Jan 17 OP

I like how you think, my dear EarlG! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 17 #1

This approach has my vote. lamp_shade Jan 17 #2

Brilliant! mahina Jan 17 #3

I think people are really, really tired of Trump leftstreet Jan 17 #4

Agreed!! And except for Fox - and maybe CBS now - Tadpole Raisin Jan 17 #5

Dems need to expose & investigate. poli-junkie Jan 17 #6

Why not both? Fiendish Thingy Jan 17 #7

My argument is that actually impeaching him again is a mistake EarlG Jan 17 #15

I think a solid drubbing in the midterms might make #4 more likely Fiendish Thingy Jan 17 #26

I Agree... It's a Dead End Waste of Precious Time Cha Jan 17 #61

My thoughts are, TSF would pardon bluestarone Jan 17 #23

Most excellent malaise Jan 17 #8

In the meantime, pray our asses off that he croaks fast. 3Hotdogs Jan 17 #9

I'm beginning to play Swan Lake music for my own morale RockCreek Jan 17 #32

Yep! Scott Alan Swaggerty Jan 18 #72

Agreed, as it's unlikely the Senate would convict. It all relies on winning the House in the midterms surfered Jan 17 #10

Not sure if this is relevant orangecrush Jan 17 #11

Great idea! highplainsdem Jan 17 #12

If he allows the midterms. Blue Full Moon Jan 17 #13

He doesn't have a say in the matter. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 17 #27

Great strategy...I can get behind it. MiHale Jan 17 #14

Excellent post and suggestion. We could turn it into our Infrastructure Week. A new story every c-rational Jan 17 #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 17 #18

It's almost tailor made for modern media EarlG Jan 17 #21

Ding ding ding...Bingo. Flood he zone and do not stop. c-rational Jan 17 #41

"Encourage popular podcasters to treat it like a crime drama with a new episode each week." liberalla Jan 17 #44

Ooh, nice. Scott Alan Swaggerty Jan 18 #75

Moscow Mitch leaves office next year ... we need to wait until he's gone FakeNoose Jan 17 #17

His wife resigned on Jan 7th 3021, effective Jan 11th. RockCreek Jan 17 #35

I like it. Sorta like the drip, drip, drip of water torture. Joinfortmill Jan 17 #19

Dem economic plan, economic message, is immediately met with cries of: "Whatabout Impeachment!" "Whatabout ICE!" betsuni Jan 17 #20

There would be nothing to stop Democrats from EarlG Jan 17 #24

well-reasoned - thanks Earl. jmbar2 Jan 17 #22

"It's clear to sane people that Trump is practically committing an impeachable offense per day at this point." mikelewis Jan 17 #25

K&R spanone Jan 17 #28

But would anyone besides MSNOW even cover it? milestogo Jan 17 #29

"But would anyone besides MSNOW even cover it?" BumRushDaShow Jan 17 #37

Yes! That will reach HUNDREDS of voters! Wednesdays Jan 17 #62

We refuse to buy our own media because we finger-wag about that putting us "in a bubble" BumRushDaShow Jan 18 #65

Good question! Scott Alan Swaggerty Jan 18 #74

Good logic Earl G. And I didn't expect a conviction in the Senate, UNLESS no_hypocrisy Jan 17 #30

A New Trick gfarber Jan 17 #31

wow quaint Jan 17 #39

I fully agree with this WestMichRad Jan 17 #33

Democrats need to demonstrate they can lead in the right direction. So every time they speak BootinUp Jan 17 #34

"Impeachment Committee that is tasked with conducting a sweeping investigation" BumRushDaShow Jan 17 #36

Right I felt the J6 Committee was extremely effective. yellow dahlia Jan 17 #57

Best idea I've heard in quite awhile. KS Toronado Jan 17 #38

Either way, the Democratic Party continues to have a huge target and "KICK ME" sign on its back. Montauk6 Jan 17 #40

Brilliant idea PLUS it's a great vehicle for recording all his/regime's crimes Wild blueberry Jan 17 #42

Impeachment is a waste of time RetiredParatrooper Jan 17 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Jan 17 #45

This is great, as far as it goes... scipan Jan 17 #46

I agree that it would need to be a multi-pronged effort EarlG Jan 17 #49

I'm afraid I missed some of your replies. We're in agreement! Nt scipan Jan 17 #51

Great OP BTW. Really got me thinking. I can picture it, and it's kinda beautiful. scipan Jan 17 #54

Imagine some strong legislation to address thre Emoluments Caluse. yellow dahlia Jan 17 #58

A Committee is a great idea mcar Jan 17 #47

Great post (and thanks as always for the great site leadership). But, I still have the same question. OldBaldy1701E Jan 17 #48

I've mentioned in a couple of places in my OP, and in replies EarlG Jan 17 #50

You have a lot more faith in such a thing happening than I do, I guess. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 17 #55

I love the strategy dickthegrouch Jan 17 #52

I have no problem with Dems talking about impeachment... returnee Jan 17 #53

Great idea. Imagine how many more crimes will be perpetrated, yellow dahlia Jan 17 #56

I don't buy into accusations of TDS AZProgressive Jan 17 #59

Agreed... AntiFascist Jan 17 #60

Exactly! "Impeachment is a dead end." TygrBright Jan 17 #63

Yes!!!!! gristy Jan 17 #64

Sort of a Big Beautiful Impeachment Committee... Hugin Jan 18 #66

K & R BobsYourUncle Jan 18 #67

Plus... BobsYourUncle Jan 18 #68

They should also investigate timms139 Jan 18 #69

Absolutely! Scott Alan Swaggerty Jan 18 #71

K&R Scott Alan Swaggerty Jan 18 #70

A realistic approach... kentuck Jan 18 #73