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59. I don't buy into accusations of TDS

Sat Jan 17, 2026, 06:54 PM

16 hrs ago

The term is gaslighting which treats the person critical of Trump as crazy when in fact it is Trump that lost touch with reality. I can deal with Americans electing Trump but I refuse to live in Trump's alternate reality.

Even Nixon's Saturday Night Massacre pales in comparison to the multiple DOJ prosecutors and officials that either resigned in protest or fired. This is one of many scandals or impeachable offenses under Trump.

I want to keep my post as short as possible but in the first term even moderates campaigned on holding Trump accountable and voted to impeach him. I don't think anything has changed. I never bought into the media effort to sane wash Trump as a moderate during the 4 years we had during Biden.

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

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

This approach has my vote. lamp_shade Yesterday #2

Brilliant! mahina Yesterday #3

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

Agreed!! And except for Fox - and maybe CBS now - Tadpole Raisin 23 hrs ago #5

Dems need to expose & investigate. poli-junkie 23 hrs ago #6

Why not both? Fiendish Thingy 23 hrs ago #7

My argument is that actually impeaching him again is a mistake EarlG 23 hrs ago #15

I think a solid drubbing in the midterms might make #4 more likely Fiendish Thingy 22 hrs ago #26

I Agree... It's a Dead End Waste of Precious Time Cha 16 hrs ago #61

My thoughts are, TSF would pardon bluestarone 22 hrs ago #23

Most excellent malaise 23 hrs ago #8

In the meantime, pray our asses off that he croaks fast. 3Hotdogs 23 hrs ago #9

I'm beginning to play Swan Lake music for my own morale RockCreek 22 hrs ago #32

Agreed, as it's unlikely the Senate would convict. It all relies on winning the House in the midterms surfered 23 hrs ago #10

Not sure if this is relevant orangecrush 23 hrs ago #11

Great idea! highplainsdem 23 hrs ago #12

If he allows the midterms. Blue Full Moon 23 hrs ago #13

He doesn't have a say in the matter. Nt Fiendish Thingy 22 hrs ago #27

Great strategy...I can get behind it. MiHale 23 hrs ago #14

Excellent post and suggestion. We could turn it into our Infrastructure Week. A new story every c-rational 23 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 22 hrs ago #18

It's almost tailor made for modern media EarlG 22 hrs ago #21

Ding ding ding...Bingo. Flood he zone and do not stop. c-rational 21 hrs ago #41

"Encourage popular podcasters to treat it like a crime drama with a new episode each week." liberalla 21 hrs ago #44

Moscow Mitch leaves office next year ... we need to wait until he's gone FakeNoose 23 hrs ago #17

His wife resigned on Jan 7th 3021, effective Jan 11th. RockCreek 22 hrs ago #35

I like it. Sorta like the drip, drip, drip of water torture. Joinfortmill 22 hrs ago #19

Dem economic plan, economic message, is immediately met with cries of: "Whatabout Impeachment!" "Whatabout ICE!" betsuni 22 hrs ago #20

There would be nothing to stop Democrats from EarlG 22 hrs ago #24

well-reasoned - thanks Earl. jmbar2 22 hrs ago #22

"It's clear to sane people that Trump is practically committing an impeachable offense per day at this point." mikelewis 22 hrs ago #25

K&R spanone 22 hrs ago #28

But would anyone besides MSNOW even cover it? milestogo 22 hrs ago #29

"But would anyone besides MSNOW even cover it?" BumRushDaShow 22 hrs ago #37

Yes! That will reach HUNDREDS of voters! Wednesdays 14 hrs ago #62

We refuse to buy our own media because we finger-wag about that putting us "in a bubble" BumRushDaShow 5 hrs ago #65

Good logic Earl G. And I didn't expect a conviction in the Senate, UNLESS no_hypocrisy 22 hrs ago #30

A New Trick gfarber 22 hrs ago #31

wow quaint 21 hrs ago #39

I fully agree with this WestMichRad 22 hrs ago #33

Democrats need to demonstrate they can lead in the right direction. So every time they speak BootinUp 22 hrs ago #34

"Impeachment Committee that is tasked with conducting a sweeping investigation" BumRushDaShow 22 hrs ago #36

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

Best idea I've heard in quite awhile. KS Toronado 22 hrs ago #38

Either way, the Democratic Party continues to have a huge target and "KICK ME" sign on its back. Montauk6 21 hrs ago #40

Brilliant idea PLUS it's a great vehicle for recording all his/regime's crimes Wild blueberry 21 hrs ago #42

Impeachment is a waste of time RetiredParatrooper 21 hrs ago #43

And longer term - precedents downstream EarlG jfz9580m 21 hrs ago #45

This is great, as far as it goes... scipan 20 hrs ago #46

I agree that it would need to be a multi-pronged effort EarlG 19 hrs ago #49

I'm afraid I missed some of your replies. We're in agreement! Nt scipan 19 hrs ago #51

Great OP BTW. Really got me thinking. I can picture it, and it's kinda beautiful. scipan 19 hrs ago #54

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

A Committee is a great idea mcar 19 hrs ago #47

Great post (and thanks as always for the great site leadership). But, I still have the same question. OldBaldy1701E 19 hrs ago #48

I've mentioned in a couple of places in my OP, and in replies EarlG 19 hrs ago #50

You have a lot more faith in such a thing happening than I do, I guess. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 18 hrs ago #55

I love the strategy dickthegrouch 19 hrs ago #52

I have no problem with Dems talking about impeachment... returnee 19 hrs ago #53

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

I don't buy into accusations of TDS AZProgressive 16 hrs ago #59

Agreed... AntiFascist 16 hrs ago #60

Exactly! "Impeachment is a dead end." TygrBright 14 hrs ago #63

Yes!!!!! gristy 13 hrs ago #64

Sort of a Big Beautiful Impeachment Committee... Hugin 3 hrs ago #66

K & R BobsYourUncle 3 hrs ago #67

Plus... BobsYourUncle 3 hrs ago #68

They should also investigate timms139 2 hrs ago #69