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Reply to EarlG (Original post)

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 08:20 AM

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The shifting focus I’m sure would have a varied impact on the viewing audience from one episode to the next

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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 Yesterday #5

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

Why not both? Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #7

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

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

I Agree... It's a Dead End Waste of Precious Time Cha 18 hrs ago #61

My thoughts are, TSF would pardon bluestarone Yesterday #23

Most excellent malaise Yesterday #8

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

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

Yep! Scott Alan Swaggerty 1 hr ago #72

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

Not sure if this is relevant orangecrush Yesterday #11

Great idea! highplainsdem Yesterday #12

If he allows the midterms. Blue Full Moon Yesterday #13

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

Great strategy...I can get behind it. MiHale Yesterday #14

Excellent post and suggestion. We could turn it into our Infrastructure Week. A new story every c-rational Yesterday #16

I like this approach. Wear them down, wear them out. "AGAIN, you've been screwed by Trump!" each time he does it. CTyankee Yesterday #18

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

Ding ding ding...Bingo. Flood he zone and do not stop. c-rational 23 hrs ago #41

"Encourage popular podcasters to treat it like a crime drama with a new episode each week." liberalla 23 hrs ago #44

Ooh, nice. Scott Alan Swaggerty 59 min ago #75

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

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

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

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

There would be nothing to stop Democrats from EarlG Yesterday #24

well-reasoned - thanks Earl. jmbar2 Yesterday #22

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

K&R spanone Yesterday #28

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

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

Yes! That will reach HUNDREDS of voters! Wednesdays 16 hrs ago #62

We refuse to buy our own media because we finger-wag about that putting us "in a bubble" BumRushDaShow 7 hrs ago #65

Good question! Scott Alan Swaggerty 1 hr ago #74

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

A New Trick gfarber Yesterday #31

wow quaint 23 hrs ago #39

I fully agree with this WestMichRad Yesterday #33

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

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

Right I felt the J6 Committee was extremely effective. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #57

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

Either way, the Democratic Party continues to have a huge target and "KICK ME" sign on its back. Montauk6 23 hrs ago #40

Brilliant idea PLUS it's a great vehicle for recording all his/regime's crimes Wild blueberry 23 hrs ago #42

Impeachment is a waste of time RetiredParatrooper 23 hrs ago #43

And longer term - precedents downstream EarlG jfz9580m 23 hrs ago #45

This is great, as far as it goes... scipan 22 hrs ago #46

I agree that it would need to be a multi-pronged effort EarlG 21 hrs ago #49

I'm afraid I missed some of your replies. We're in agreement! Nt scipan 21 hrs ago #51

Great OP BTW. Really got me thinking. I can picture it, and it's kinda beautiful. scipan 21 hrs ago #54

Imagine some strong legislation to address thre Emoluments Caluse. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #58

A Committee is a great idea mcar 22 hrs ago #47

Great post (and thanks as always for the great site leadership). But, I still have the same question. OldBaldy1701E 21 hrs ago #48

I've mentioned in a couple of places in my OP, and in replies EarlG 21 hrs ago #50

You have a lot more faith in such a thing happening than I do, I guess. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 20 hrs ago #55

I love the strategy dickthegrouch 21 hrs ago #52

I have no problem with Dems talking about impeachment... returnee 21 hrs ago #53

Great idea. Imagine how many more crimes will be perpetrated, yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #56

I don't buy into accusations of TDS AZProgressive 19 hrs ago #59

Agreed... AntiFascist 18 hrs ago #60

Exactly! "Impeachment is a dead end." TygrBright 16 hrs ago #63

Yes!!!!! gristy 15 hrs ago #64

Sort of a Big Beautiful Impeachment Committee... Hugin 6 hrs ago #66

K & R BobsYourUncle 5 hrs ago #67

Plus... BobsYourUncle 5 hrs ago #68

They should also investigate timms139 4 hrs ago #69

Absolutely! Scott Alan Swaggerty 1 hr ago #71

K&R Scott Alan Swaggerty 1 hr ago #70

A realistic approach... kentuck 1 hr ago #73