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79. Indeed.(nt)

Reply to Trumpocalypse (Reply #66)

Mon Jul 29, 2019, 09:15 PM

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Impeachment is a lost cause at this point. Focus on 2020. [View all] Yavin4 Jul 2019 OP

Nope, I don't agree oregonjen Jul 2019 #1

I was very pro-impeachment not too long ago, but the moment has passed. Yavin4 Jul 2019 #2

Nope...having a clown car full of 24+ candidates is distracting voters... Moostache Jul 2019 #5

I agree MFM008 Jul 2019 #128

Very true. That anyone polling at 1-2% has the right Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2019 #134

Your moment has clearly passed, but you weren't in this Hortensis Jul 2019 #19

While I hate the source for this, there was a certain accuracy to... JHB Jul 2019 #85

I'd really like that drumbeat growing each week also Hortensis Jul 2019 #111

If I had such a vote I would vote for new party leadership. CentralMass Jul 2019 #3

Rule of Law is a lost cause. Just be happy that the stormtroopers haven't taken you (yet). Moostache Jul 2019 #4

What is "do-nothing" about dozens of investgations, public testimony by Mueller.... ehrnst Jul 2019 #27

Let me know when the REQUIRED BY LAW tax returns are handed over... Moostache Jul 2019 #45

The courts are currently deciding on his tax returns.... ehrnst Jul 2019 #51

I could not agree more. Snackshack Jul 2019 #61

Of course they should and will impeach. Naysayers make me wonder who they are working for. DemocracyMouse Jul 2019 #106

Are you talking about Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi? ehrnst Jul 2019 #124

No, others DemocracyMouse Jul 2019 #133

Who? (nt) ehrnst Aug 2019 #135

THANK YOU klook Jul 2019 #127

+1000 kacekwl Jul 2019 #131

You are right. So many are in denial. Trump holds wasupaloopa Jul 2019 #6

Nope. Impeachment is the answer. We can't wait a whole year more! Joe941 Jul 2019 #90

TrumPutin would be very pleased to have us focus only on 2020... Mister Ed Jul 2019 #7

No, impeachment is not a matter of law enforcement- it's a political process not a judicial one. ehrnst Jul 2019 #28

I'm not at all confused, thank you. Mister Ed Jul 2019 #105

Impeachment is a political process and not a criminal proceeding. ehrnst Jul 2019 #109

I refuse to accept that. Joe941 Jul 2019 #8

So we're banking on fixing things in an election OliverQ Jul 2019 #9

Well, it's certainly pointless to bank on impeachment to remove him, isn't it? ehrnst Jul 2019 #30

I am curious Ani Yun Wiya Jul 2019 #107

You mean shut down all legislative activity? How does congress not vote on a budget without ehrnst Jul 2019 #108

If the people come out to vote in big numbers Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #48

Conviction is. maxsolomon Jul 2019 #10

Impeachment won't "convict him" because the Senate won't vote to convict him. ehrnst Jul 2019 #31

I know how Impeachment and the Senate trial works. Hence my comment. maxsolomon Jul 2019 #34

Um... what is a "conviction" via impeachment worth when we already know the outcome ehrnst Jul 2019 #40

It is not a conviction. maxsolomon Jul 2019 #57

So what does being IMPEACHED change for him or us? ehrnst Jul 2019 #70

So if Trump weren't President Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #49

Right, that's exactly what I wrote. maxsolomon Jul 2019 #52

Just asking a question Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #63

2020 won't matter if the Constitution isn't protected Fiendish Thingy Jul 2019 #11

There's some fear based defeatism there. ehrnst Jul 2019 #17

I prefer the Dems show courage and principles, and not shrink from their sworn duty nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 2019 #20

Ah, so shirking strategic thinking is preferable to a personal need for ehrnst Jul 2019 #21

I'd like to think Dems in Congress can do both Fiendish Thingy Jul 2019 #22

Actually, Impeachment isn't a duty until 218 of them think it is. ehrnst Jul 2019 #23

Each individual rep took an oath- it is up to each of them to take a stand Fiendish Thingy Jul 2019 #38

And until 218 of them ehrnst Jul 2019 #46

I get it, you're afraid Fiendish Thingy Jul 2019 #64

Actually, no. You don't get it. ehrnst Jul 2019 #67

We do disagree, too bad. DaDeacon Jul 2019 #69

Perhaps you might consider supporting our party leaders. ehrnst Jul 2019 #73

Lol, I'm Good! DaDeacon Jul 2019 #84

It sounds as though you follow certain causes "just cause." ehrnst Jul 2019 #88

Any one who was in leadership when we lost to Trump DaDeacon Jul 2019 #91

What was their responsibility in that? ehrnst Jul 2019 #92

They didn't win. DaDeacon Jul 2019 #94

Who is "They?" And who exactly in leadership should we be "questioning?" ehrnst Jul 2019 #113

Crickets. ehrnst Jul 2019 #123

Not silent my comment was flagged?!? DaDeacon Aug 2019 #136

Elections are not important? Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #50

Country before party nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 2019 #65

And how does losing elections Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #66

Indeed.(nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #79

In what way does the Democratic party and the good of the country conflict? (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #78

Apparently not. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #97

The only problem with that strategy is that Trump and the fascists cheated last time Poiuyt Jul 2019 #12

So how would impeachment change that, or be an alternative to electing him out? ehrnst Jul 2019 #24

Trump deserves impeachment, but what's the end game? JaneQPublic Jul 2019 #13

There is no longer any reason to think 2020 will be a free and fair election uponit7771 Jul 2019 #14

How does that strengthen the argument to impeach him? Impeachment isn't an alternative to voting him ehrnst Jul 2019 #25

Because we don't have anything else left. A well timed impeachment is our best shot to bring down uponit7771 Jul 2019 #26

You actually think impeachment will convince those who are still his fans to turn on him? ehrnst Jul 2019 #32

No, it'll convince the people who don't vote somethings wrong and their vote will stop it ... uponit7771 Jul 2019 #33

If people they don't vote, then they don't get a say afterwards... ehrnst Jul 2019 #35

I'm talking about the people who usually don't vote in presidential elections, yes congress does hav uponit7771 Jul 2019 #39

No, Congress doesn't have the power to overturn the EC..... ehrnst Jul 2019 #42

And depend on a FREE AND FAIR election - with this fascist thief as the incumbent? ElementaryPenguin Jul 2019 #15

"Can't wait that long..." Are you under the impression that he's going to resign or can be removed ehrnst Jul 2019 #37

Good luck with that. Trump et al have the Russian federation behind them. triron Jul 2019 #16

So, impeachment fixes that how? If you think that impeachment will remove him instead ehrnst Jul 2019 #18

Yes let's count on an election at least 5 countries can hack. onecaliberal Jul 2019 #29

So focusing on impeachment changes that how? ehrnst Jul 2019 #36

We need to do it all!!! DaDeacon Jul 2019 #41

So... what happens to all that "HOPE" around an impeachment when it fails ehrnst Jul 2019 #43

I said get rid of hope... DaDeacon Jul 2019 #44

Magical thinking is not "determination and grit." ehrnst Jul 2019 #47

I get it... DaDeacon Jul 2019 #55

No, actually you don't. ehrnst Jul 2019 #103

Post removed Post removed Jul 2019 #56

I'm negative, because I say we need to work hard?!? DaDeacon Jul 2019 #59

Straw man.... ehrnst Jul 2019 #68

Please read all post... DaDeacon Jul 2019 #71

I read "all post." ehrnst Jul 2019 #74

Then tell me... DaDeacon Jul 2019 #81

Here's the straw man you attacked: ehrnst Jul 2019 #82

try again DaDeacon Jul 2019 #86

Read it again. ehrnst Jul 2019 #87

Honestly, This is a personal attack DaDeacon Jul 2019 #89

Where did I attack you? Please. ehrnst Jul 2019 #93

Post 57?!? Would you like a screen capture?!? DaDeacon Jul 2019 #95

Um... that's Brutus Smith. I'm ehrnst. ehrnst Jul 2019 #98

I am sorry... DaDeacon Jul 2019 #99

Apology accepted. ehrnst Jul 2019 #100

Cool DaDeacon Jul 2019 #102

Projection.... ehrnst Jul 2019 #101

the poll free data says the 2020 election is already won. the only variable left is voter depression Kurt V. Jul 2019 #53

And when that election is hacked???? NightWatcher Jul 2019 #54

If we cannot impeach the most corrupt president in America's history... pbmus Jul 2019 #58

Thanks, 100% agree! DaDeacon Jul 2019 #60

"Anarchy will rule, chaos and confusion will cause a giant vacuum which will inspire fascism" ehrnst Jul 2019 #96

Oh brother. NurseJackie Jul 2019 #112

Yes, anarchy...we have a lawless president who supports absolute freedom of individuals pbmus Jul 2019 #114

LOL! NurseJackie Jul 2019 #116

I used the definition of anarchy to prove that I am not being hyperbolic. pbmus Jul 2019 #118

No I'm not. NurseJackie Jul 2019 #119

Saying no your not, and explaining what anarchy really is.. pbmus Jul 2019 #120

Yeah, whatever. NurseJackie Jul 2019 #122

Trump wants "the absolute freedom of individuals"? lapucelle Jul 2019 #121

We can do both. eom guillaumeb Jul 2019 #62

Agreed!!! 100% DaDeacon Jul 2019 #72

Or they feel that impeachment will distract from the election. guillaumeb Jul 2019 #75

Bingo! DaDeacon Jul 2019 #76

An impeachment, now, before the General would not "go together" with the election. ehrnst Jul 2019 #104

Wish that people here would pay more attention to a giant harbinger of a clue . . . empedocles Jul 2019 #77

Nothing is lost. Nothing is wasted. nt Hekate Jul 2019 #80

I'm in agreement customerserviceguy Jul 2019 #83

Impeachment is gaining strength every day. spanone Jul 2019 #110

No, it's not. budkin Jul 2019 #115

Respectfully disagree 100%. H2O Man Jul 2019 #117

No Catherine Vincent Jul 2019 #125

better educate yourself on the probability that a free/fair election is NOT HAPPENING. Grasswire2 Jul 2019 #126

We will never get back a murdered loved one TheRealNorth Jul 2019 #129

Please don't project your own limits of focus onto everyone else. LanternWaste Jul 2019 #130

It's not Republicanism any more, it is FASCISM. The rule of law is dead. VOX Jul 2019 #132