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In reply to the discussion: Impeachment is a lost cause at this point. Focus on 2020. [View all]ehrnst
(32,640 posts)88. It sounds as though you follow certain causes "just cause."
It's sad that some Democrats feel our Democratic leaders haven't earned the confidence that people have in them, and think it's "blind."
I dont blindly follow people just cause.
That's what I'm referring to when I encouraged you to support them for their experience, and their track record.
Nice false dillema, LOL.
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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
Of course they should and will impeach. Naysayers make me wonder who they are working for.
DemocracyMouse
Jul 2019
#106
No, impeachment is not a matter of law enforcement- it's a political process not a judicial one.
ehrnst
Jul 2019
#28
You mean shut down all legislative activity? How does congress not vote on a budget without
ehrnst
Jul 2019
#108
Um... what is a "conviction" via impeachment worth when we already know the outcome
ehrnst
Jul 2019
#40
I prefer the Dems show courage and principles, and not shrink from their sworn duty nt
Fiendish Thingy
Jul 2019
#20
Each individual rep took an oath- it is up to each of them to take a stand
Fiendish Thingy
Jul 2019
#38
In what way does the Democratic party and the good of the country conflict? (nt)
ehrnst
Jul 2019
#78
The only problem with that strategy is that Trump and the fascists cheated last time
Poiuyt
Jul 2019
#12
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
I'm talking about the people who usually don't vote in presidential elections, yes congress does hav
uponit7771
Jul 2019
#39
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
So, impeachment fixes that how? If you think that impeachment will remove him instead
ehrnst
Jul 2019
#18
the poll free data says the 2020 election is already won. the only variable left is voter depression
Kurt V.
Jul 2019
#53
"Anarchy will rule, chaos and confusion will cause a giant vacuum which will inspire fascism"
ehrnst
Jul 2019
#96
Yes, anarchy...we have a lawless president who supports absolute freedom of individuals
pbmus
Jul 2019
#114
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
better educate yourself on the probability that a free/fair election is NOT HAPPENING.
Grasswire2
Jul 2019
#126