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MBS

(9,688 posts)
18. Agreed, but. . .
Sat Mar 17, 2018, 04:47 PM
Mar 2018

Nevertheless, we've still got to come up with a workable Plan B to ensure that the "consequences" are real, and, well, consequential. I hope and trust that Schumer, Pelosi, Schiff, Warner, and other Democrats on the intelligence committees have been thinking about options for a while. And I suspect that their efforts have intensified over the last week.

Options that I see:
Somehow prevent any attempt to fire Rosenstein or Mueller ("how" is of course the question)
Or
Figure out a way to rehire Mueller in the Senate to continue his investigations there.
Or
Use any firing of Rosenstein or Mueller as the reason finally to start serious impeachment proceedings (I realize that the House has to do this, and, with this congress, hell would have to freeze first. . ).

. . Because, for the sake of our country's survival, by some mechanism or another
- the full truth of this sordid mess (Russian entanglements; money laundering; obstruction of justice; lying to the FBI etc; must come out
-There have to be serious efforts to thwart meddling (by both Republicans and Russians) into 2018 election
and
-the criminals/traitors in the White House have to be brought to justice.

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Ok Chuck. CentralMass Mar 2018 #1
You are not being helpful with your snide two word remark. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2018 #15
I would like to see Schumer make some statements about Mitch McConnels silence and in-action on this CentralMass Mar 2018 #22
Senate rule XIX Hermit-The-Prog Mar 2018 #27
Chuck is an extremely bright man. He can call them out on the carpet if he choses to. CentralMass Mar 2018 #28
Post removed Post removed Mar 2018 #31
+1. Kirsten Gillibrand's vote...killed the prescription drug from Canada bill? Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #32
I could have been mistaken and don't have the time so I removed that statement. CentralMass Mar 2018 #40
LMFAO 2left4u Mar 2018 #2
What can he do besides speak out? Why are you blaming the Dem who spoke out pnwmom Mar 2018 #11
We fight too much, laserhaas Mar 2018 #20
BINGO! 2left4u Mar 2018 #24
Well, sort of. They still have the Senate. Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #33
Doublemindness is how we wound up with Drumpf laserhaas Mar 2018 #38
Hold up all Senate business by refusing to agree to DeminPennswoods Mar 2018 #21
Okay. What are we slowing it down for? No one has fired Mueller yet. n/t pnwmom Mar 2018 #23
The panic is the fact the scuttlebutt is, Mueller's next laserhaas Mar 2018 #39
The question was what can Schumer/Dems do DeminPennswoods Mar 2018 #43
GUNGA DIN's 2left4u Mar 2018 #25
Chuck needs to state duforsure Mar 2018 #3
Dowd is a class act, another nasty, angry old whiteman: FreeStateDemocrat Mar 2018 #4
Your title is confusing or incorrect PJMcK Mar 2018 #16
i think class act was used sarcastically onetexan Mar 2018 #29
Is this the same Schumer that caved during the shutdown in exchange for a promised DOMA vote? briv1016 Mar 2018 #5
Yes. He and Pelosi got taken on Trump's agreement re DACA. And then.... Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #34
4/5 first responses tearing down our own meadowlander Mar 2018 #6
Fortunately, Senate Dems are already taking things laserhaas Mar 2018 #9
Agreed, but. . . MBS Mar 2018 #18
His letter is certainly a positive thing. CentralMass Mar 2018 #19
? 2left4u Mar 2018 #30
We don't know that. Have you heard any Republican make that statement lately? Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #35
Deeds Mr. Schumer, not words! chuckstevens Mar 2018 #7
Such as????? n/t pnwmom Mar 2018 #12
Time for another sternly worded memo Merlot Mar 2018 #8
Yes. Making sure not to criticize anyone, though. nt Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #36
And another dinner with Trump and Nancy Pelosi. Golden Raisin Mar 2018 #41
I'll give you such a pinch! JDC Mar 2018 #10
Schumer is in the minority, he has no power or authority to do anything. procon Mar 2018 #13
Think about the MID TERMS! GOTV!!!!! We must win! BigmanPigman Mar 2018 #14
Like what? Polly Hennessey Mar 2018 #17
I like his spirit, but until November, they're empty words. bearsfootball516 Mar 2018 #26
Idle threats. If they dump Mueller, it'll be because they have assurances from Congress & Senate Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #37
so, what are the severe consequences Mr. Schumer? and from republicans?? ok. nt msongs Mar 2018 #42
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