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WestMichRad

(2,983 posts)
33. I fully agree with this
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 01:35 PM
20 hrs ago

… including the strategy of not actually beginning official impeachment proceedings. Keep dragging another investigation into the limelight to show how extensive the disregard for upholding our laws and the constitution has been, and keeping that in the spotlight.

But it needs to be accompanied by another tactic: repeatedly show how Dems are trying to work with Republicans on real issues, solutions to problems affecting many Americans, but they just won’t won’t cooperate to actually do anything productive, and that their being beholden to dear leader (urp!) is a (if not THE) primary cause of their obstinacy. I’m sure there are many examples of this that can be trotted out to show repeatedly how they do not care about the interests of our citizens.

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