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D_Master81

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5. Nixon

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Thu Jul 20, 2017, 09:37 PM

Jul 2017

Nixon only resigned after he was told from prominent Republicans that he no longer had the support in Congress to avoid impeachment. If and when that were to happen, Trump would resign as well. I dont ever see the day where a Pres is actually removed from office through the impeachment process.

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Let's just stipulate that Trump will be implicated in money laundering. Duh. [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2017 OP

There are NY State laws he might have violated in connection with money-laundering -- pnwmom Jul 2017 #1

Yes, it could ! I just wonder what it would take to actually turn the GOP to the Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2017 #4

I used to think they'd drop him like a hot potato. But now I'm wondering how many of the leaders pnwmom Jul 2017 #9

Or - they are just waiting it out. They know the executive branch is in turmoil and that their Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2017 #18

Trump would resign if he can figure out a way to make himself look good. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2017 #2

Brilliant summary of Nixon - but - why are you so sure that Trump would Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2017 #7

Yes, but Trump will do whatever HE THINKS The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2017 #8

I don't know VO..... to me Nixon was a straight line. Delusions that he could get Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2017 #11

Nixon wasn't honorable (n/t) PJMcK Jul 2017 #3

You are so right PJMcK - I should not have used that term. Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2017 #14

Nixon D_Master81 Jul 2017 #5

I am leaning the other direction. I think Trump's delusions of grandeur would make him think Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2017 #15

Yes,I can imagine that, too. pnwmom Jul 2017 #19

Given the GOP's track record on repeal and replacing C_U_L8R Jul 2017 #6

So money laundering with a pinch of foreign collusion, wouldn't be enough?for GOP? Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2017 #16

I'd hope C_U_L8R Jul 2017 #17

the money launderers want Trump out- too delisen Jul 2017 #10

Agree, that's why I stipulate he will be embroiled/accused of being involved in a crime. I am Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2017 #12

Duh...just re-read your post. I see what you are saying and it's very interesting angle. ! nt Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2017 #13