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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)124. Are you talking about Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi?
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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