[Split Thread] A second impeachment - Page 3

Meadmaker · 9th January 2021, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Minoosh

There's also his surrogate, Rudy, talking about a "trial by combat."

What did Trump say? Do it strong? Do it strongly? We won't win by weakness? I'll be marching with you?

Don't know if that's enough, but hell, Charles Manson didn't kill anyone at Sharon Tate's house, but he was still convicted.

There's no way it's enough to get a conviction in a criminal trial, but an impeachment trial uses different standards than a criminal trial. The only standard in an impeachment trial is, "I think anyone who does that should be thrown out of office, now."

Minoosh · 9th January 2021, 03:09 PM

Did I misread a news bulletin on my phone? I thought it said, "What did Capitol rioters think would happen when they invaded Congress? Four more years."

I wasn't able to find that precise news story, but it's something I'm really curious about. What did they think would happen? Congress would just, what, change its mind? What was up with getting Pence? Hang him? Hold him hostage? Make him pardon Trump, and them, at gunpoint?

I think it would probably be OK for the House to vote to impeach, then just let the Senate do whatever it wants.

It seems to me there were conflicting plans for meeting up on Jan. 6 and that Trump took a lead role in setting the meeting place as The Ellipse. Some ex-military and current state-level politicians appeared to take a leadership role. I would like to know much, much more about what happened, but Trump vilified Pence, urged supporters to march to the Capitol and clearly indicated he wanted them to disrupt the formal proceedings to seal Biden's win. This is when he already knew that Congress, the people, the states, the judiciary and his own VP were going forward as required by law. I know that doesn't leave Bob the Coward satisfied, and he might even be right - it would be better to have more dots connected. But it's clear Trump wanted to interfere; he has done nothing but try to interfere for 2 months now. Body of work. This was his last gasp, and he knew no good could come of it.

Minoosh · 9th January 2021, 03:13 PM

And, paranoia here, but what if the Capitol fracas is designed to distract everyone from something bigger and more destructive?

Meadmaker · 9th January 2021, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by Minoosh

And, paranoia here, but what if the Capitol fracas is designed to distract everyone from something bigger and more destructive?

That's pretty paranoid.

When Trump does big, destructive, things, he doesn't want any distractions from them. He wants as much attention as possible.

Roger Ramjets · 9th January 2021, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

Nancy Pelosi is hated by Republicans more than any Democrat, and probably more than all the others added together.

Her net worth is $120M.

If you can't see how she is the perfect embodiment of privileged elite, I don't know who would be. We used to call people like her "champagne Socialists" (now prosecco, I believe) and they serve no purpose other than to be a target for Conservatives to point out the hypocrisy of the left.

Trump's net worth is estimated at $2.5 billion, 20 times higher than Pelosi. So clearly he is even more the perfect embodiment of privileged elite, right?

But that's OK because Trump is a businessman, not a woman.

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I bet she spends a hell of a lot on shoes.

I bet Trump spends a hell of a lot on shoes too.

Hmm, that doesn't sound right (even though it's probably true). I wonder why? Ah yes, that's right - only women get accused of 'spending a hell of a lot on shoes'.

So you used to call 'people like her' "champagne Socialists"? That is belittling her achievements. Her husband runs a real estate company which has made them quite wealthy, but she didn't get where she is today by privilege. She has worked very hard to get Democrats into a position to implement liberal polices, and championed many herself. But you probably wouldn't know about that because you can't get over the fact that she is a woman.

It's not hypocritical to be successful in business and yet want a system that helps those less fortunate than yourself. But Republicans are masters of projection. Nancy Pelosi is hated by Republicans more than any Democrat because she has pushed through 'socialist' policies that threaten their elite lifestyle of making a fortune off the backs of others while never giving anything in return - and of course because she is a woman.

dirtywick · 9th January 2021, 03:26 PM

two months he's been lying to people saying the election was stolen from him. in a speech immediately before they went down there and stormed the capitol, he named specific individuals responsible for it, eventually including mike pence, his own vp. he told his supporters they need to go fight for him. then he told them where to go.

it's absolutely ludicrous to say trump bears no responsibility for jan 6.

dirtywick · 9th January 2021, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by Roger Ramjets

I bet Trump spends a hell of a lot on shoes too.

wonder who spends more on getting their hair done? because i know how much trump spends

Stacyhs · 9th January 2021, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

If there were more than days left, you'd have a point.

As this stage of the presidency, it looks spiteful.

No. It was at this stage of his presidency that he incited an insurrection.

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Let's face it - the 70 million people who voted Trump aren't all insane lunatics, and I think an olive branch to them would play a lot better than punishing a bloke who's already been cut off from his communication systems, repudiated by his party and VP, and is now a very small step from being Alex Jones II.

The ones who repudiated Trump have already done so by not voting for him in the last election. The rioters at the Capitol don't want an olive branch. They've repudiated their party and their VP by calling for him to be hanged when they stormed the Capitol.

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Take a look at Trump's approval rating. It will be under 30% once all the polls catch up with the attack on the Capitol. Some of the 10-15% support he's losing are there to be taken, and I don't believe impeachment will attract any of them.

Those who have repudiated the GOP have already done so and become Independents. Few, very few, have become Democrats. Most will still vote Republican, just not Trumplican.

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What point is another impeachment other than a smug "Gotcha!"?

What point? That a president is not above the law. That he cannot incite a freaking insurrection against members of Congress and there are no consequences. I would think that would be obvious, but apparently not.

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Nancy Pelosi is hated by Republicans more than any Democrat, and probably more than all the others added together.

Her net worth is $120M.

If you can't see how she is the perfect embodiment of privileged elite, I don't know who would be. We used to call people like her "champagne Socialists" (now prosecco, I believe) and they serve no purpose other than to be a target for Conservatives to point out the hypocrisy of the left.

Oh, the irony. Sweet, sweet irony. You want to talk about hypocrisy from the left? Let's talk hypocrisy. How many of those storming the Capitol will refuse to take their Social Security when they hit 65? Or their Medicare? Or tell the fire department "No, thanks!" when they show up when their house is burning to the ground?

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I bet she spends a hell of a lot on shoes.

Again, sweet irony. Speaking of the "privileged elite" how much do Donnie "You're the greatest" and "I don't care, do you?" Melania spend on their shoes?

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A huge swath of Trump votes were anti-establishment, anti-elite votes.

And yet they voted for a guy who was about as much establishment and elite as was possible.

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Lots of the 70M who voted for Trump are actually decent people and would love to see a way out of the hole they've dug for themselves.

They could have done that by not voting for the guy 2 months ago who's been lying like a rug and acting like a lunatic for the last 5 years.

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The traditional republicans will never change and need not be targeted.

It's that 10-15% of all voters who voted Trump but aren't die-hard Republicans. The moderate christians, the educated people, hard-working Latino families - people who despise the left. If you manage to convince even 1% of the voters that the Democratic Party is worth voting for, you've probably guaranteed the next election.

It may not work, but what's been lost if it doesn't?

If they "despise the left" and voted Trump then they aren't going to vote for the Democratic Party. Period. Get real.

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More importantly, what's been gained from impeachment?

Establishing that the president is not above the law. Apparently, you don't think that is important.

acbytesla · 9th January 2021, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

If there were more than days left, you'd have a point.

As this stage of the presidency, it looks spiteful.

Let's face it - the 70 million people who voted Trump aren't all insane lunatics, and I think an olive branch to them would play a lot better than punishing a bloke who's already been cut off from his communication systems, repudiated by his party and VP, and is now a very small step from being Alex Jones II.

Take a look at Trump's approval rating. It will be under 30% once all the polls catch up with the attack on the Capitol. Some of the 10-15% support he's losing are there to be taken, and I don't believe impeachment will attract any of them.

What point is another impeachment other than a smug "Gotcha!"?

Nancy Pelosi is hated by Republicans more than any Democrat, and probably more than all the others added together.

Her net worth is $120M.

If you can't see how she is the perfect embodiment of privileged elite, I don't know who would be. We used to call people like her "champagne Socialists" (now prosecco, I believe) and they serve no purpose other than to be a target for Conservatives to point out the hypocrisy of the left.

I bet she spends a hell of a lot on shoes.

History & human nature.

A huge swath of Trump votes were anti-establishment, anti-elite votes. Lots of the 70M who voted for Trump are actually decent people and would love to see a way out of the hole they've dug for themselves.

Honey v vinegar.

The traditional republicans will never change and need not be targeted.

It's that 10-15% of all voters who voted Trump but aren't die-hard Republicans. The moderate christians, the educated people, hard-working Latino families - people who despise the left. If you manage to convince even 1% of the voters that the Democratic Party is worth voting for, you've probably guaranteed the next election.

It may not work, but what's been lost if it doesn't?

More importantly, what's been gained from impeachment?

Originally Posted by Roger Ramjets

Trump's net worth is estimated at $2.5 billion, 20 times higher than Pelosi. So clearly he is even more the perfect embodiment of privileged elite, right?

But that's OK because Trump is a businessman, not a woman.

I bet Trump spends a hell of a lot on shoes too.

Hmm, that doesn't sound right (even though it's probably true). I wonder why? Ah yes, that's right - only women get accused of 'spending a hell of a lot on shoes'.

So you used to call 'people like her' "champagne Socialists"? That is belittling her achievements. Her husband runs a real estate company which has made them quite wealthy, but she didn't get where she is today by privilege. She has worked very hard to get Democrats into a position to implement liberal polices, and championed many herself. But you probably wouldn't know about that because you can't get over the fact that she is a woman.

It's not hypocritical to be successful in business and yet want a system that helps those less fortunate than yourself. But Republicans are masters of projection. Nancy Pelosi is hated by Republicans more than any Democrat because she has pushed through 'socialist' policies that threaten their elite lifestyle of making a fortune off the backs of others while never giving anything in return - and of course because she is a woman.

Recently defeated Senator David Perdue is worth 5 times more than Pelosi. Loeffler is worth ten times Pelosi. Bet I could check the value of the current GOP Senators and find a dozen who are worth more than Pelosi. These people are insanely hypocritical.

Should be noted these same people mock the hell out of AOC for not having money,

Aridas · 9th January 2021, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by Roger Ramjets

Trump's net worth is estimated at $2.5 billion, 20 times higher than Pelosi. So clearly he is even more the perfect embodiment of privileged elite, right?

But that's OK because Trump is a businessman, not a woman.

I bet Trump spends a hell of a lot on shoes too.

Hmm, that doesn't sound right (even though it's probably true). I wonder why? Ah yes, that's right - only women get accused of 'spending a hell of a lot on shoes'.

So you used to call 'people like her' "champagne Socialists"? That is belittling her achievements. Her husband runs a real estate company which has made them quite wealthy, but she didn't get where she is today by privilege. She has worked very hard to get Democrats into a position to implement liberal polices, and championed many herself. But you probably wouldn't know about that because you can't get over the fact that she is a woman.

It's not hypocritical to be successful in business and yet want a system that helps those less fortunate than yourself. But Republicans are masters of projection. Nancy Pelosi is hated by Republicans more than any Democrat because she has pushed through 'socialist' policies that threaten their elite lifestyle of making a fortune off the backs of others while never giving anything in return - and of course because she is a woman.

Just to poke at a couple things here...

The Atheist isn't of the US and isn't particularly supportive of Republicans, at last check. Nor do I think that there's much evidence that he's sexist. For that matter, it's honestly not hard to find things to be distinctly unhappy about when it comes to many of Pelosi's actions, for a variety of reasons, good or bad.

With that said, something that The Atheist doesn't seem to get is that because Nancy Pelosi is a major, effective Democrat leader, that's all the reason that many Republicans actually need to know to attack her. All the rest is pretty much opportunistic rationalization and far too frequently cannot be counted upon to actually be meaningful.

Yeah, the Republicans might be anti-elite, anti-establishment... but when that has extremely little to do with who they actually vote for, it really doesn't friggin' matter.

The Atheist · 9th January 2021, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Roger Ramjets

But that's OK because Trump is a businessman, not a woman.

When in doubt, play the misogyny card!

Well done. (Trump isn't a businessman's backside)

Originally Posted by acbytesla

Recently defeated Senator David Perdue is worth 5 times more than Pelosi. Loeffler is worth ten times Pelosi. Bet I could check the value of the current GOP Senators and find a dozen who are worth more than Pelosi.

Do they claim to have socialist agendas?

acbytesla · 9th January 2021, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by acbytesla

Recently defeated Senator David Perdue is worth 5 times more than Pelosi. Loeffler is worth ten times Pelosi. Bet I could check the value of the current GOP Senators and find a dozen who are worth more than Pelosi.

Originally Posted by The Atheist

Do they claim to have socialist agendas?

So that's it eh? Rich people aren't supposed to care about the 99 percenters?

Mader Levap · 9th January 2021, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by acbytesla

So that's it eh? Rich people aren't supposed to care about the 99 percenters?

They rarely do, so skepticism is understandable.

JoeMorgue · 9th January 2021, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by dirtywick

wonder who spends more on getting their hair done? because i know how much trump spends

Didn't a 30 thousand dollar toupee services get name checked when the NYT did that expose on his taxes?

Stacyhs · 9th January 2021, 04:08 PM

Randy Rainbow does it again:

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The Atheist · 9th January 2021, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by acbytesla

So that's it eh? Rich people aren't supposed to care about the 99 percenters?

Apart from this correct response...

Originally Posted by Mader Levap

They rarely do, so skepticism is understandable.

... I've been a member of Labour/Socialist movements for 43 years.

So far, no rich person has ever done anything worth a damn for the poor.

Also, the 99% isn't the point of concern - it's the 40-50% on the bottom - the 49% above the 50% line need very little help.

Norman Alexander · 9th January 2021, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by dudalb

Trump just announced if he is impeached a second time, Rudy Giuliani will be his attorney.
Now I really hope it happens just for the entertainment value.

...does Donny WANT to get convicted?? He really is insane.

JoeMorgue · 9th January 2021, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

Apart from this correct response...

... I've been a member of Labour/Socialist movements for 43 years.

So far, no rich person has ever done anything worth a damn for the poor.

Also, the 99% isn't the point of concern - it's the 40-50% on the bottom - the 49% above the 50% line need very little help.

What does any of this have to do with impeaching Trump?

So what "Evil centrist American Democrats (who let me remind you would be on the Right in any other country. Have I mentioned that enough)" just don't get to impeach Trump because they are Left enough for you?

What are you on about?

I wish the "Screw it all I don't want anything to get better because so my of my self-identity is defined by nay-saying and doom-glooming " sub-groups of both parties would **** off at the highest possible speed in the nearest convienant direction.

Paul2 · 9th January 2021, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Mader Levap

They rarely do, so skepticism is understandable.

Citation? Statistics? It would be good to know exactly how rare. Or is it just anecdotal evidence?

The Atheist · 9th January 2021, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Aridas

The Atheist isn't of the US and isn't particularly supportive of Republicans, at last check. Nor do I think that there's much evidence that he's sexist. For that matter, it's honestly not hard to find things to be distinctly unhappy about when it comes to many of Pelosi's actions, for a variety of reasons, good or bad.

Well said.

For the record, my major dislike of Pelosi is down to distaste of her among American hard-left Socialists and Progressives I know. The fact that she claims to be devoutly religious doesn't make me like her much either.

The US politician I admire by far the most is AOC. I just hope she doesn't get tainted with lies and ties to Wall St like Nancy has.

acbytesla · 9th January 2021, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

Apart from this correct response...

... I've been a member of Labour/Socialist movements for 43 years.

So far, no rich person has ever done anything worth a damn for the poor.

Also, the 99% isn't the point of concern - it's the 40-50% on the bottom - the 49% above the 50% line need very little help.

This absolutely NOT NOT NOT TRUE.

I can point you to Billionaires giving away all their money.

The Atheist · 9th January 2021, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by JoeMorgue

What does any of this have to do with impeaching Trump?

Some clowns seemed to think I'm some kind of right-wing person supporting the non-impeachment of Trump, so I'm just setting the facts out.

Originally Posted by JoeMorgue

I wish the "Screw it all I don't want anything to get better because so my of my self-identity is defined by nay-saying and doom-glooming " sub-groups of both parties would **** off at the highest possible speed in the nearest convienant direction.

Abject reading fail.

I set out precisely why I think the healing of America would be best served by not impeaching Trump.

The Atheist · 9th January 2021, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by acbytesla

This absolutely NOT NOT NOT TRUE.

I can point you to Billionaires giving away all their money.

My mistake - I was referring to politicians. I thought the context provided that point. I've argued extensively against Bill Gates haters on that very point so many times I overlook it.

acbytesla · 9th January 2021, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

Well said.

For the record, my major dislike of Pelosi is down to distaste of her among American hard-left Socialists and Progressives I know. The fact that she claims to be devoutly religious doesn't make me like her much either.

The US politician I admire by far the most is AOC. I just hope she doesn't get tainted with lies and ties to Wall St like Nancy has.

Sure seems like you just flipped your position. You earlier suggested that Republicans resented Pelosi because she is wealthy and pushes Socialism.

slyjoe · 9th January 2021, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by turingtest

I don't think the highlighted is correct.

So it seems that disqualification must follow conviction, it can't be independent of it. (And I'll just re-iterate my point that that disqualification would be, to me, the best reason for pursuing it)

You are correct. I was reading an article on the Secretary of War that was impeached. The article was actually about whether you can impeach someone if they've already resigned. I must have misread the part about you MUST convict first before you can disqualify.

Paul2 · 9th January 2021, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

I set out precisely why I think the healing of America would be best served by not impeaching Trump.

I dunno, the gaping wound in democracy and the rule of law caused by Trump and the insurrection will not be best served by not impeaching him. In fact, the only way to help heal that wound is to hold him accountable.

Cervelo · 9th January 2021, 04:34 PM

Way to go Libitards its good to see them get refocused on what's important!

Stacyhs · 9th January 2021, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dudalb View Post
Trump just announced if he is impeached a second time, Rudy Giuliani will be his attorney.
Now I really hope it happens just for the entertainment value.

Originally Posted by Norman Alexander

...does Donny WANT to get convicted?? He really is insane.

I don't think he can find anyone else at this point.

EHocking · 9th January 2021, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by dudalb

Trump just announced if he is impeached a second time, Rudy Giuliane will be his attonrey.
Now I really hope it happens just for the entertainment value.

Perhaps he’s setting up a mistrial defence based on incompetent legal representation?

JoeMorgue · 9th January 2021, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by EHocking

Perhaps he’s setting up a mistrial defence based on incompetent legal representation?

I don't think that's a thing in Impeachments.

Impeachments aren't really trials.

EHocking · 9th January 2021, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by JoeMorgue

I don't think that's a thing in Impeachments.

Impeachments aren't really trials.

Does Donny know that?
He and Rudy obviously believe they are smarter than everyone else.

The Atheist · 9th January 2021, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by acbytesla

Sure seems like you just flipped your position. You earlier suggested that Republicans resented Pelosi because she is wealthy and pushes Socialism.

No, I made it plain that was my opinion - I dislike her because she's a shocking example of Champagne Socialism, cosying up to Wall Street while pretending to care about the bottom 40%.

Republicans hate her because they hate all Democrats.

Originally Posted by Paul2

I dunno, the gaping wound in democracy and the rule of law caused by Trump and the insurrection will not be best served by not impeaching him. In fact, the only way to help heal that wound is to hold him accountable.

Then let the Justice Department prosecute him and try him in front of a judge he appointed.

Originally Posted by Cervelo

Way to go Libitards its good to see them get refocused on what's important!

I dunno whether that's a troll, sarcasm or real, but it encapsulates the point nicely.

Trump is no longer of any importance, and the best way to cast him adrift is to ignore the hell out of him.

Biden has it dead right - concentrate on Covid, economic recovery, unemployment; things that do matter.

slyjoe · 9th January 2021, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by JoeMorgue

I don't think that's a thing in Impeachments.

Impeachments aren't really trials.

Correct. They don't even have to have witnesses, as Donny's first impeachment trial showed us.

The Atheist · 9th January 2021, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Stacyhs

I don't think he can ~~find~~ afford anyone else at this point.

FTFY

slyjoe · 9th January 2021, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

No, I made it plain that was my opinion - I dislike her because she's a shocking example of Champagne Socialism, cosying up to Wall Street while pretending to care about the bottom 40%.

Republicans hate her because they hate all Democrats.

Then let the Justice Department prosecute him and try him in front of a judge he appointed.

I dunno whether that's a troll, sarcasm or real, but it encapsulates the point nicely.

Trump is no longer of any importance, and the best way to cast him adrift is to ignore the hell out of him.

Biden has it dead right - concentrate on Covid, economic recovery, unemployment; things that do matter.

That has to be one of the most ignorant things I've heard today.

acbytesla · 9th January 2021, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

No, I made it plain that was my opinion - I dislike her because she's a shocking example of Champagne Socialism, cosying up to Wall Street while pretending to care about the bottom 40%.

Republicans hate her because they hate all Democrats.

It wasn't plain at all, but okay.

Paul2 · 9th January 2021, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

Then let the Justice Department prosecute him and try him in front of a judge he appointed.

I'm not opposed to doing that, but in addition to impeachment, as there are different purposes to impeachment compared to criminal trials.

Paul2 · 9th January 2021, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

Trump is no longer of any importance, and the best way to cast him adrift is to ignore the hell out of him.

You don't know this, that's just a guess.

slyjoe · 9th January 2021, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Paul2

You don't know this, that's just a guess.

It's wrong. His supporters are currently rallying around him for the inauguration disturbances to come.

acbytesla · 9th January 2021, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

.

Trump is no longer of any importance, and the best way to cast him adrift is to ignore the hell out of him.

Originally Posted by slyjoe

That has to be one of the most ignorant things I've heard today.

I agree with Joe. Part of the purpose of impeachment is to prevent him from ever running again. Another reason is accountability. He needs to be made an example of. This should be a Brooklyn stomp, a coup de grace. He and what he stands for must be destroyed.

There is also a political reason. To force Republicans to turn their back on Trumpism. It's likely to cause a fissure in the GOP, but it is necessary.

9th January 2021, 02:57 PM	#81
Meadmaker Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 24,749	Originally Posted by Minoosh There's also his surrogate, Rudy, talking about a "trial by combat." What did Trump say? Do it strong? Do it strongly? We won't win by weakness? I'll be marching with you? Don't know if that's enough, but hell, Charles Manson didn't kill anyone at Sharon Tate's house, but he was still convicted. There's no way it's enough to get a conviction in a criminal trial, but an impeachment trial uses different standards than a criminal trial. The only standard in an impeachment trial is, "I think anyone who does that should be thrown out of office, now."
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9th January 2021, 03:17 PM	#84
Meadmaker Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 24,749	Originally Posted by Minoosh And, paranoia here, but what if the Capitol fracas is designed to distract everyone from something bigger and more destructive? That's pretty paranoid. When Trump does big, destructive, things, he doesn't want any distractions from them. He wants as much attention as possible.
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9th January 2021, 03:20 PM	#85
Roger Ramjets Philosopher Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,271	Originally Posted by The Atheist Nancy Pelosi is hated by Republicans more than any Democrat, and probably more than all the others added together. Her net worth is $120M. If you can't see how she is the perfect embodiment of privileged elite, I don't know who would be. We used to call people like her "champagne Socialists" (now prosecco, I believe) and they serve no purpose other than to be a target for Conservatives to point out the hypocrisy of the left. Trump's net worth is estimated at $2.5 billion, 20 times higher than Pelosi. So clearly he is even more the perfect embodiment of privileged elite, right? But that's OK because Trump is a businessman, not a woman. Quote: I bet she spends a hell of a lot on shoes. I bet Trump spends a hell of a lot on shoes too. Hmm, that doesn't sound right (even though it's probably true). I wonder why? Ah yes, that's right - only women get accused of 'spending a hell of a lot on shoes'. So you used to call 'people like her' "champagne Socialists"? That is belittling her achievements. Her husband runs a real estate company which has made them quite wealthy, but she didn't get where she is today by privilege. She has worked very hard to get Democrats into a position to implement liberal polices, and championed many herself. But you probably wouldn't know about that because you can't get over the fact that she is a woman. It's not hypocritical to be successful in business and yet want a system that helps those less fortunate than yourself. But Republicans are masters of projection. Nancy Pelosi is hated by Republicans more than any Democrat because she has pushed through 'socialist' policies that threaten their elite lifestyle of making a fortune off the backs of others while never giving anything in return - and of course because she is a woman.
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9th January 2021, 03:26 PM	#86
dirtywick Master Poster Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,857	two months he's been lying to people saying the election was stolen from him. in a speech immediately before they went down there and stormed the capitol, he named specific individuals responsible for it, eventually including mike pence, his own vp. he told his supporters they need to go fight for him. then he told them where to go. it's absolutely ludicrous to say trump bears no responsibility for jan 6.
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9th January 2021, 03:27 PM	#87
dirtywick Master Poster Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,857	Originally Posted by Roger Ramjets I bet Trump spends a hell of a lot on shoes too. wonder who spends more on getting their hair done? because i know how much trump spends
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9th January 2021, 03:09 PM	#82
Minoosh Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 12,113	Did I misread a news bulletin on my phone? I thought it said, "What did Capitol rioters think would happen when they invaded Congress? Four more years." I wasn't able to find that precise news story, but it's something I'm really curious about. What did they think would happen? Congress would just, what, change its mind? What was up with getting Pence? Hang him? Hold him hostage? Make him pardon Trump, and them, at gunpoint? I think it would probably be OK for the House to vote to impeach, then just let the Senate do whatever it wants. It seems to me there were conflicting plans for meeting up on Jan. 6 and that Trump took a lead role in setting the meeting place as The Ellipse. Some ex-military and current state-level politicians appeared to take a leadership role. I would like to know much, much more about what happened, but Trump vilified Pence, urged supporters to march to the Capitol and clearly indicated he wanted them to disrupt the formal proceedings to seal Biden's win. This is when he already knew that Congress, the people, the states, the judiciary and his own VP were going forward as required by law. I know that doesn't leave Bob the Coward satisfied, and he might even be right - it would be better to have more dots connected. But it's clear Trump wanted to interfere; he has done nothing but try to interfere for 2 months now. Body of work. This was his last gasp, and he knew no good could come of it.

9th January 2021, 03:13 PM	#83
Minoosh Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 12,113	And, paranoia here, but what if the Capitol fracas is designed to distract everyone from something bigger and more destructive?

9th January 2021, 03:32 PM	#88
Stacyhs Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: United States Posts: 17,368	Originally Posted by The Atheist If there were more than days left, you'd have a point. As this stage of the presidency, it looks spiteful. No. It was at this stage of his presidency that he incited an insurrection. Quote: Let's face it - the 70 million people who voted Trump aren't all insane lunatics, and I think an olive branch to them would play a lot better than punishing a bloke who's already been cut off from his communication systems, repudiated by his party and VP, and is now a very small step from being Alex Jones II. The ones who repudiated Trump have already done so by not voting for him in the last election. The rioters at the Capitol don't want an olive branch. They've repudiated their party and their VP by calling for him to be hanged when they stormed the Capitol. Quote: Take a look at Trump's approval rating. It will be under 30% once all the polls catch up with the attack on the Capitol. Some of the 10-15% support he's losing are there to be taken, and I don't believe impeachment will attract any of them. Those who have repudiated the GOP have already done so and become Independents. Few, very few, have become Democrats. Most will still vote Republican, just not Trumplican. Quote: What point is another impeachment other than a smug "Gotcha!"? What point? That a president is not above the law. That he cannot incite a freaking insurrection against members of Congress and there are no consequences. I would think that would be obvious, but apparently not. Quote: Nancy Pelosi is hated by Republicans more than any Democrat, and probably more than all the others added together. Her net worth is $120M. If you can't see how she is the perfect embodiment of privileged elite, I don't know who would be. We used to call people like her "champagne Socialists" (now prosecco, I believe) and they serve no purpose other than to be a target for Conservatives to point out the hypocrisy of the left. Oh, the irony. Sweet, sweet irony. You want to talk about hypocrisy from the left? Let's talk hypocrisy. How many of those storming the Capitol will refuse to take their Social Security when they hit 65? Or their Medicare? Or tell the fire department "No, thanks!" when they show up when their house is burning to the ground? Quote: I bet she spends a hell of a lot on shoes. Again, sweet irony. Speaking of the "privileged elite" how much do Donnie "You're the greatest" and "I don't care, do you?" Melania spend on their shoes? Quote: A huge swath of Trump votes were anti-establishment, anti-elite votes. And yet they voted for a guy who was about as much establishment and elite as was possible. Quote: Lots of the 70M who voted for Trump are actually decent people and would love to see a way out of the hole they've dug for themselves. They could have done that by not voting for the guy 2 months ago who's been lying like a rug and acting like a lunatic for the last 5 years. Quote: The traditional republicans will never change and need not be targeted. It's that 10-15% of all voters who voted Trump but aren't die-hard Republicans. The moderate christians, the educated people, hard-working Latino families - people who despise the left. If you manage to convince even 1% of the voters that the Democratic Party is worth voting for, you've probably guaranteed the next election. It may not work, but what's been lost if it doesn't? If they "despise the left" and voted Trump then they aren't going to vote for the Democratic Party. Period. Get real. Quote: More importantly, what's been gained from impeachment? Establishing that the president is not above the law. Apparently, you don't think that is important.

9th January 2021, 03:34 PM	#89
acbytesla Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 27,931	Originally Posted by The Atheist If there were more than days left, you'd have a point. As this stage of the presidency, it looks spiteful. Let's face it - the 70 million people who voted Trump aren't all insane lunatics, and I think an olive branch to them would play a lot better than punishing a bloke who's already been cut off from his communication systems, repudiated by his party and VP, and is now a very small step from being Alex Jones II. Take a look at Trump's approval rating. It will be under 30% once all the polls catch up with the attack on the Capitol. Some of the 10-15% support he's losing are there to be taken, and I don't believe impeachment will attract any of them. What point is another impeachment other than a smug "Gotcha!"? Nancy Pelosi is hated by Republicans more than any Democrat, and probably more than all the others added together. Her net worth is $120M. If you can't see how she is the perfect embodiment of privileged elite, I don't know who would be. We used to call people like her "champagne Socialists" (now prosecco, I believe) and they serve no purpose other than to be a target for Conservatives to point out the hypocrisy of the left. I bet she spends a hell of a lot on shoes. History & human nature. A huge swath of Trump votes were anti-establishment, anti-elite votes. Lots of the 70M who voted for Trump are actually decent people and would love to see a way out of the hole they've dug for themselves. Honey v vinegar. The traditional republicans will never change and need not be targeted. It's that 10-15% of all voters who voted Trump but aren't die-hard Republicans. The moderate christians, the educated people, hard-working Latino families - people who despise the left. If you manage to convince even 1% of the voters that the Democratic Party is worth voting for, you've probably guaranteed the next election. It may not work, but what's been lost if it doesn't? More importantly, what's been gained from impeachment? Originally Posted by Roger Ramjets Trump's net worth is estimated at $2.5 billion, 20 times higher than Pelosi. So clearly he is even more the perfect embodiment of privileged elite, right? But that's OK because Trump is a businessman, not a woman. I bet Trump spends a hell of a lot on shoes too. Hmm, that doesn't sound right (even though it's probably true). I wonder why? Ah yes, that's right - only women get accused of 'spending a hell of a lot on shoes'. So you used to call 'people like her' "champagne Socialists"? That is belittling her achievements. Her husband runs a real estate company which has made them quite wealthy, but she didn't get where she is today by privilege. She has worked very hard to get Democrats into a position to implement liberal polices, and championed many herself. But you probably wouldn't know about that because you can't get over the fact that she is a woman. It's not hypocritical to be successful in business and yet want a system that helps those less fortunate than yourself. But Republicans are masters of projection. Nancy Pelosi is hated by Republicans more than any Democrat because she has pushed through 'socialist' policies that threaten their elite lifestyle of making a fortune off the backs of others while never giving anything in return - and of course because she is a woman. Recently defeated Senator David Perdue is worth 5 times more than Pelosi. Loeffler is worth ten times Pelosi. Bet I could check the value of the current GOP Senators and find a dozen who are worth more than Pelosi. These people are insanely hypocritical. Should be noted these same people mock the hell out of AOC for not having money,
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9th January 2021, 03:37 PM	#90
Aridas Crazy Little Green Dragon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 7,324	Originally Posted by Roger Ramjets Trump's net worth is estimated at $2.5 billion, 20 times higher than Pelosi. So clearly he is even more the perfect embodiment of privileged elite, right? But that's OK because Trump is a businessman, not a woman. I bet Trump spends a hell of a lot on shoes too. Hmm, that doesn't sound right (even though it's probably true). I wonder why? Ah yes, that's right - only women get accused of 'spending a hell of a lot on shoes'. So you used to call 'people like her' "champagne Socialists"? That is belittling her achievements. Her husband runs a real estate company which has made them quite wealthy, but she didn't get where she is today by privilege. She has worked very hard to get Democrats into a position to implement liberal polices, and championed many herself. But you probably wouldn't know about that because you can't get over the fact that she is a woman. It's not hypocritical to be successful in business and yet want a system that helps those less fortunate than yourself. But Republicans are masters of projection. Nancy Pelosi is hated by Republicans more than any Democrat because she has pushed through 'socialist' policies that threaten their elite lifestyle of making a fortune off the backs of others while never giving anything in return - and of course because she is a woman. Just to poke at a couple things here... The Atheist isn't of the US and isn't particularly supportive of Republicans, at last check. Nor do I think that there's much evidence that he's sexist. For that matter, it's honestly not hard to find things to be distinctly unhappy about when it comes to many of Pelosi's actions, for a variety of reasons, good or bad. With that said, something that The Atheist doesn't seem to get is that because Nancy Pelosi is a major, effective Democrat leader, that's all the reason that many Republicans actually need to know to attack her. All the rest is pretty much opportunistic rationalization and far too frequently cannot be counted upon to actually be meaningful. Yeah, the Republicans might be anti-elite, anti-establishment... but when that has extremely little to do with who they actually vote for, it really doesn't friggin' matter.
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9th January 2021, 03:49 PM	#91
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 27,871	Originally Posted by Roger Ramjets But that's OK because Trump is a businessman, not a woman. When in doubt, play the misogyny card! Well done. (Trump isn't a businessman's backside) Originally Posted by acbytesla Recently defeated Senator David Perdue is worth 5 times more than Pelosi. Loeffler is worth ten times Pelosi. Bet I could check the value of the current GOP Senators and find a dozen who are worth more than Pelosi. Do they claim to have socialist agendas?
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9th January 2021, 03:53 PM	#92
acbytesla Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 27,931	Originally Posted by acbytesla Recently defeated Senator David Perdue is worth 5 times more than Pelosi. Loeffler is worth ten times Pelosi. Bet I could check the value of the current GOP Senators and find a dozen who are worth more than Pelosi. Originally Posted by The Atheist Do they claim to have socialist agendas? So that's it eh? Rich people aren't supposed to care about the 99 percenters?
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9th January 2021, 03:58 PM	#93
Mader Levap Graduate Poster Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,521	Originally Posted by acbytesla So that's it eh? Rich people aren't supposed to care about the 99 percenters? They rarely do, so skepticism is understandable.
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9th January 2021, 04:01 PM	#94
JoeMorgue Self Employed Remittance Man Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 29,848	Originally Posted by dirtywick wonder who spends more on getting their hair done? because i know how much trump spends Didn't a 30 thousand dollar toupee services get name checked when the NYT did that expose on his taxes?
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9th January 2021, 04:10 PM	#96
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 27,871	Originally Posted by acbytesla So that's it eh? Rich people aren't supposed to care about the 99 percenters? Apart from this correct response... Originally Posted by Mader Levap They rarely do, so skepticism is understandable. ... I've been a member of Labour/Socialist movements for 43 years. So far, no rich person has ever done anything worth a damn for the poor. Also, the 99% isn't the point of concern - it's the 40-50% on the bottom - the 49% above the 50% line need very little help.
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9th January 2021, 04:10 PM	#97
Norman Alexander Philosopher Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Gundungurra Posts: 8,452	Originally Posted by dudalb Trump just announced if he is impeached a second time, Rudy Giuliani will be his attorney. Now I really hope it happens just for the entertainment value. ...does Donny *WANT* to get convicted?? He really is insane.
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9th January 2021, 04:13 PM	#98
JoeMorgue Self Employed Remittance Man Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 29,848	Originally Posted by The Atheist Apart from this correct response... ... I've been a member of Labour/Socialist movements for 43 years. So far, no rich person has ever done anything worth a damn for the poor. Also, the 99% isn't the point of concern - it's the 40-50% on the bottom - the 49% above the 50% line need very little help. What does any of this have to do with impeaching Trump? So what "Evil centrist American Democrats (who let me remind you would be on the Right in any other country. Have I mentioned that enough)" just don't get to impeach Trump because they are Left enough for you? What are you on about? I wish the "Screw it all I don't want anything to get better because so my of my self-identity is defined by nay-saying and doom-glooming " sub-groups of both parties would **** off at the highest possible speed in the nearest convienant direction.
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9th January 2021, 04:18 PM	#99
Paul2 Philosopher Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,469	Originally Posted by Mader Levap They rarely do, so skepticism is understandable. Citation? Statistics? It would be good to know exactly how rare. Or is it just anecdotal evidence?
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9th January 2021, 04:19 PM	#100
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 27,871	Originally Posted by Aridas The Atheist isn't of the US and isn't particularly supportive of Republicans, at last check. Nor do I think that there's much evidence that he's sexist. For that matter, it's honestly not hard to find things to be distinctly unhappy about when it comes to many of Pelosi's actions, for a variety of reasons, good or bad. Well said. For the record, my major dislike of Pelosi is down to distaste of her among American hard-left Socialists and Progressives I know. The fact that she claims to be devoutly religious doesn't make me like her much either. The US politician I admire by far the most is AOC. I just hope she doesn't get tainted with lies and ties to Wall St like Nancy has.
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9th January 2021, 04:19 PM	#101
acbytesla Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 27,931	Originally Posted by The Atheist Apart from this correct response... ... I've been a member of Labour/Socialist movements for 43 years. So far, no rich person has ever done anything worth a damn for the poor. Also, the 99% isn't the point of concern - it's the 40-50% on the bottom - the 49% above the 50% line need very little help. This absolutely NOT NOT NOT TRUE. I can point you to Billionaires giving away all their money.
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9th January 2021, 04:22 PM	#102
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 27,871	Originally Posted by JoeMorgue What does any of this have to do with impeaching Trump? Some clowns seemed to think I'm some kind of right-wing person supporting the non-impeachment of Trump, so I'm just setting the facts out. Originally Posted by JoeMorgue I wish the "Screw it all I don't want anything to get better because so my of my self-identity is defined by nay-saying and doom-glooming " sub-groups of both parties would **** off at the highest possible speed in the nearest convienant direction. Abject reading fail. I set out precisely why I think the healing of America would be best served by not impeaching Trump.
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9th January 2021, 04:23 PM	#103
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 27,871	Originally Posted by acbytesla This absolutely NOT NOT NOT TRUE. I can point you to Billionaires giving away all their money. My mistake - I was referring to politicians. I thought the context provided that point. I've argued extensively against Bill Gates haters on that very point so many times I overlook it.
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9th January 2021, 04:23 PM	#104
acbytesla Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 27,931	Originally Posted by The Atheist Well said. For the record, my major dislike of Pelosi is down to distaste of her among American hard-left Socialists and Progressives I know. The fact that she claims to be devoutly religious doesn't make me like her much either. The US politician I admire by far the most is AOC. I just hope she doesn't get tainted with lies and ties to Wall St like Nancy has. Sure seems like you just flipped your position. You earlier suggested that Republicans resented Pelosi because she is wealthy and pushes Socialism.
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9th January 2021, 04:25 PM	#105
slyjoe Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Near Harmonica Virgins, AZ Posts: 2,541	Originally Posted by turingtest I don't think the highlighted is correct. So it seems that disqualification must follow conviction, it can't be independent of it. (And I'll just re-iterate my point that that disqualification would be, to me, the best reason for pursuing it) You are correct. I was reading an article on the Secretary of War that was impeached. The article was actually about whether you can impeach someone if they've already resigned. I must have misread the part about you MUST convict first before you can disqualify.
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9th January 2021, 04:26 PM	#106
Paul2 Philosopher Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,469	Originally Posted by The Atheist I set out precisely why I think the healing of America would be best served by not impeaching Trump. I dunno, the gaping wound in democracy and the rule of law caused by Trump and the insurrection will not be best served by not impeaching him. In fact, the only way to help heal that wound is to hold him accountable.
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9th January 2021, 04:34 PM	#107
Cervelo Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,513	Way to go Libitards its good to see them get refocused on what's important!
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9th January 2021, 04:35 PM	#108
Stacyhs Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: United States Posts: 17,368	Quote: Originally Posted by dudalb View Post Trump just announced if he is impeached a second time, Rudy Giuliani will be his attorney. Now I really hope it happens just for the entertainment value. Originally Posted by Norman Alexander ...does Donny *WANT* to get convicted?? He really is insane. I don't think he can find anyone else at this point.

9th January 2021, 04:47 PM	#109
EHocking Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,442	Originally Posted by dudalb Trump just announced if he is impeached a second time, Rudy Giuliane will be his attonrey. Now I really hope it happens just for the entertainment value. Perhaps he’s setting up a mistrial defence based on incompetent legal representation?
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9th January 2021, 04:49 PM	#110
JoeMorgue Self Employed Remittance Man Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 29,848	Originally Posted by EHocking Perhaps he’s setting up a mistrial defence based on incompetent legal representation? I don't think that's a thing in Impeachments. Impeachments aren't really trials.
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9th January 2021, 04:59 PM	#111
EHocking Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,442	Originally Posted by JoeMorgue I don't think that's a thing in Impeachments. Impeachments aren't really trials. Does Donny know that? He and Rudy obviously believe they are smarter than everyone else.
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9th January 2021, 05:02 PM	#112
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 27,871	Originally Posted by acbytesla Sure seems like you just flipped your position. You earlier suggested that Republicans resented Pelosi because she is wealthy and pushes Socialism. No, I made it plain that was my opinion - I dislike her because she's a shocking example of Champagne Socialism, cosying up to Wall Street while pretending to care about the bottom 40%. Republicans hate her because they hate all Democrats. Originally Posted by Paul2 I dunno, the gaping wound in democracy and the rule of law caused by Trump and the insurrection will not be best served by not impeaching him. In fact, the only way to help heal that wound is to hold him accountable. Then let the Justice Department prosecute him and try him in front of a judge he appointed. Originally Posted by Cervelo Way to go Libitards its good to see them get refocused on what's important! I dunno whether that's a troll, sarcasm or real, but it encapsulates the point nicely. Trump is no longer of any importance, and the best way to cast him adrift is to ignore the hell out of him. Biden has it dead right - concentrate on Covid, economic recovery, unemployment; things that do matter.
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9th January 2021, 05:02 PM	#113
slyjoe Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Near Harmonica Virgins, AZ Posts: 2,541	Originally Posted by JoeMorgue I don't think that's a thing in Impeachments. Impeachments aren't really trials. Correct. They don't even have to have witnesses, as Donny's first impeachment trial showed us.
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9th January 2021, 05:03 PM	#114
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 27,871	Originally Posted by Stacyhs I don't think he can ~~find~~ afford anyone else at this point. FTFY
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9th January 2021, 05:03 PM	#115
slyjoe Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Near Harmonica Virgins, AZ Posts: 2,541	Originally Posted by The Atheist No, I made it plain that was my opinion - I dislike her because she's a shocking example of Champagne Socialism, cosying up to Wall Street while pretending to care about the bottom 40%. Republicans hate her because they hate all Democrats. Then let the Justice Department prosecute him and try him in front of a judge he appointed. I dunno whether that's a troll, sarcasm or real, but it encapsulates the point nicely. Trump is no longer of any importance, and the best way to cast him adrift is to ignore the hell out of him. Biden has it dead right - concentrate on Covid, economic recovery, unemployment; things that do matter. That has to be one of the most ignorant things I've heard today.
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9th January 2021, 05:04 PM	#116
acbytesla Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 27,931	Originally Posted by The Atheist No, I made it plain that was my opinion - I dislike her because she's a shocking example of Champagne Socialism, cosying up to Wall Street while pretending to care about the bottom 40%. Republicans hate her because they hate all Democrats. It wasn't plain at all, but okay.
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