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Honeycombe8

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2. Impeachmnet, I'd say, almost never has a chance of passing. Until you force the issue.

Reply to Chemisse (Reply #1)

Fri Dec 8, 2017, 12:28 PM

Dec 2017

It's a very unpopular thing to do.

But this is why we elect these people. To protect our interests and the interests of the country. No mealy mouth shrinking violets who will only vote for popular bills need apply.

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Pelosi said to table the measure to impeach Trump [View all] Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 OP

If it wouldn't have a chance to pass, it is better to wait. Chemisse Dec 2017 #1

Impeachmnet, I'd say, almost never has a chance of passing. Until you force the issue. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #2

It isn't the right time. NanceGreggs Dec 2017 #3

Does Anyone Believe Pence Would Be Better Than Trump? dlk Dec 2017 #4

I do. Sanity is usually better than insanity. nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #6

Pence would be the Gerald Ford of the 21st century. ret5hd Dec 2017 #7

They get only one realistic shot at impeachment, so it has to be dead on. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #5

So they will not propose it again, is what you're saying? Oh, and...it will NEVER pass for Trump. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #8

Yep. GoCubsGo Dec 2017 #9

Impeachment is impossible right now. MineralMan Dec 2017 #10

One Republican co-conspirator frogmarched out of Congress in handcuffs will start it rolling. FreepFryer Dec 2017 #13

Perhaps. We're going to need to wait, though, regardless. MineralMan Dec 2017 #14

Wait, but not idly. Advancing on a thousand fronts at once :) FreepFryer Dec 2017 #15

I suggest people read the resolution that was tabked onenote Dec 2017 #11

We don't want to turn this into "Republicans vote 60 times to repeal Obamacare." Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2017 #12

Yes let's wait till next year workinclasszero Dec 2017 #16

After the Saturday Night Massqcre, members of the House wanted to vote to Impeach brooklynite Dec 2017 #17