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MedusaX

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15. *45's actions are being investigated by multiple jurisdictions...which are independent of one
Fri Jun 9, 2017, 12:18 PM
Jun 2017

Another...

So, the KGOP will try to conflate these into one ...
which allows them to focus on a single narrow issue when justifying that they have 'won'...

IMO....

Obstruction of justice / attempted influence of investigation is relevant to 3 jurisdictions...

1. An impeachable offense - which is solely a House/Senate matter -- House has to vote & then goes to a Senate trial/vote ....

2. A federal offense which falls within the scope of Mueller's investigations... and it will be up to Mueller whether to address the offense as a stand alone charge... or to use as part of a larger RICO type case...

3. An illegal act which could be used by NYAG in a state RICO case to establish a pattern of ongoing criminal behaviors

Any 1, 2 or all 3 possibilities can use the same Obstruction activity as part of their "case".

The best scenario is that everyone bombards House & Senate w/ Resistance efforts....
Demanding that they address impeachment & expressing opposition to AHCA, and other detrimental policy proposals...
&
Encouraging your Senators not to confirm any candidates nominated by *45 (like FBI director) until House addresses impeachment....

That will hopefully lead to 2 things...
1. Impeachment might actually be voted on
2. It will prevent House/Senate from being able to make much headway on anything legislative

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I am waiting for someone to talk me off of the ledge... Freedomofspeech Jun 2017 #1
If history is any reassurance ... C_U_L8R Jun 2017 #2
I suspect that if the continuing investigation turns up evidence against Trump or those CentralMass Jun 2017 #3
First remember the long slow buildup that was Watergate. Big Blue Marble Jun 2017 #4
His time will come dumbcat Jun 2017 #5
The Republican Party will not get away with it. RDANGELO Jun 2017 #6
I think he's going to try and bluster Turbineguy Jun 2017 #7
Let Trump Convince Himself He's Been Vindicated..... global1 Jun 2017 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author Kathy M Jun 2017 #14
Patience. procon Jun 2017 #9
2018 is when we hold trump accountable beachbum bob Jun 2017 #10
It would be terrible if he got a speeding ticket... kentuck Jun 2017 #11
I can't tell you that because I think he is WhiteTara Jun 2017 #12
until we win the house in 2018 nothing will happen sadly. Joe941 Jun 2017 #13
*45's actions are being investigated by multiple jurisdictions...which are independent of one MedusaX Jun 2017 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author Kathy M Jun 2017 #16
Watergate Took 2 & A Half Years. . . ProfessorGAC Jun 2017 #17
The only way Trump gets justice is the elections in 2018 workinclasszero Jun 2017 #18
unfortunately, we cannot give you the reassurance you, and we, so desperately need. the niyad Jun 2017 #19
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