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117. Yes, yes they are...and moreover the whole situation just makes a mockery of the rule of law

Reply to Maraya1969 (Reply #11)

Wed Jun 19, 2019, 11:48 PM

Jun 2019

Nobody can reasonably argue that there aren't plenty of reasons to impeach the bastard, but it won't happen because of the political reality that the GOP and their supporters are playing for keeps, while the Democrats hem and haw and worry about how they can deal with all of this without upsetting the apple cart.

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How can the Democrats beat Trump, when they can't beat Hope Hicks? [View all] shockey80 Jun 2019 OP

I probably will be bashed but at this point Watchfoxheadexplodes Jun 2019 #1

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Lock her up! vlyons Jun 2019 #3

The Democrats should have demanded she appear in a open hearing. shockey80 Jun 2019 #8

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Yep. This. nt Nay Jun 2019 #124

Damn right!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2019 #40

So why is it that you think that Dems are "not taking things seriously?" ehrnst Jun 2019 #129

Everybody is frustrated. Dems know the DOJ wont do their job, wont enforce subpoenas, etc. Eliot Rosewater Jun 2019 #151

We should start arresting and jailing people that don't comply Bonx Jun 2019 #24

Closed door hearings show weakness. Cattledog Jun 2019 #4

Subpoena Mueller for public hearing now. Enough with the talk. Sneederbunk Jun 2019 #5

Don't think it's ever going to happen... after Mueller's devastating report InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2019 #43

Post removed Post removed Jun 2019 #6

The truth hurts sometimes. shockey80 Jun 2019 #9

I don't see truth behind your pain, rather Hortensis Jun 2019 #12

The waiting game LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #18

So stop doing nothing and go do something. Hortensis Jun 2019 #20

Yes. DO SOMETHING!!! Help register new voters. Join with others and raise awareness japple Jun 2019 #86

I can't do what Nancy and the top echelon of the party can do.....tomorrow. LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #96

The Senate has power too treestar Jun 2019 #104

Do I understand that you assume the majority of Democrats who are pro impeachment Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #112

+++ pangaia Jun 2019 #140

Jailed for what? Callmecrazy Jun 2019 #93

Yeah, that's probably the exact reaction when Nazi's came to the door LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #101

They're just words... Callmecrazy Jun 2019 #158

Maybe you should do some historical research LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #162

Oh, gimme a break... Callmecrazy Jun 2019 #165

HE/SHE IS TELLING THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH. pangaia Jun 2019 #27

I'm not seeing the big strategy thus far. Maybe the three dimensional chess is just too advanced jalan48 Jun 2019 #7

There IS NO three dimensional chess. pangaia Jun 2019 #29

Yeah, not seeing it either... how long are we sposed to wait?! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2019 #45

'til after the 2020 election, I guess? anarch Jun 2019 #120

Because Pelosi isn't tweeting out her strategy? ehrnst Jun 2019 #135

Maybe she should just post it on DU StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #137

Clearly she OWES this to everyone. ehrnst Jun 2019 #138

hey, I'll be super-happy to be proved wrong anarch Jun 2019 #164

Perhaps Pelosi isn't going to announce her strategy on twitter? ehrnst Jun 2019 #134

1 agree you totally. She should get contempt of congress for not cooperation & not Answering trueblue2007 Jun 2019 #10

I 100% agree with you. The Dems are looking weak and easy to fuck with. Maraya1969 Jun 2019 #11

THIS!!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2019 #47

Yes, yes they are...and moreover the whole situation just makes a mockery of the rule of law anarch Jun 2019 #117

Sometimes I think TPTB on both sides give each other what each needs, without wiggs Jun 2019 #13

As George Carlin said...it's a big club and we ain't in it. wiggs Jun 2019 #15

I don;t think that is what is going on now. pangaia Jun 2019 #30

What's strange is the Democratic party kacekwl Jun 2019 #71

Tell me about it... pangaia Jun 2019 #94

As of this moment hurple Jun 2019 #14

OH stop! This kind of comment is so not helpful Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #26

What is helpful? Make believe? pangaia Jun 2019 #31

It's make believe to say we're not going to lose? Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #36

Just like we kicked his ass in 2016? durablend Jun 2019 #75

So what do you suggest? Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #82

Go, Turin_C3PO! pazzyanne Jun 2019 #90

Express opinions? Some of which you don't agree with? Crunchy Frog Jun 2019 #121

LOLOL pangaia Jun 2019 #141

OK CP30-- pangaia Jun 2019 #139

I get that their will be Russian and Republican cheating. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #143

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #58

"Sup, Chinzie? pangaia Jun 2019 #142

Objective numbers and analysis supporting a premise are helpful. LanternWaste Jun 2019 #126

You mean like believing that the Dems are "not taking this seriously?" ehrnst Jun 2019 #131

You realize that polls show many Dem candidates leading Trump by big margins in swing states, right? bearsfootball516 Jun 2019 #81

You'll support your premise that the sky is falling, yes? LanternWaste Jun 2019 #125

They Brought A Lemon to A Knife Fight modrepub Jun 2019 #16

Once again. Ligyron Jun 2019 #25

You ever get lemon juice in your eyes?! Holy crap that shit burns!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2019 #51

News Flash for Dem representative: world wide wally Jun 2019 #17

The Dems are still playing the Russiapublicans game. Mr. Evil Jun 2019 #19

So Democrats are so pissed that Trump isn't being held accountable Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #21

Oh I will vote and most here I believe will vote but kacekwl Jun 2019 #79

+1000 LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #105

You aren't considering the nuances here that I have heard Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #114

The problem is, if you are not fighting tooth and nail TheRealNorth Jun 2019 #152

That is utterly illogical. nt Codeine Jun 2019 #109

Excerpts from your OP. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #22

Thank you a thousand times!! Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #28

You are so very welcome, Thekaspervote. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #33

Hey she she! Iliyah Jun 2019 #32

Yep. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #73

Excellent post she Andy823 Jun 2019 #34

They can doom and gloom all they want, Andy. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #77

What I said was true. You say I am bashing Democrats. shockey80 Jun 2019 #39

"You say I am bashing Democrats." TwilightZone Jun 2019 #65

Ding Ding Ding sheshe2 Jun 2019 #68

Then ignore the "bashing". Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #115

Umhmm. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #92

"You say I'm bashing Democrats" pazzyanne Jun 2019 #98

Slow clap. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #103

"disgusting weak display I saw today, " You didn't even see or hear what they did. ehrnst Jun 2019 #136

Wish I could nominate this for something StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #42

Of course, you loved that post. shockey80 Jun 2019 #50

SheShe's post was award-worthy StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #55

No it wasn't. Not at all. Cha Jun 2019 #122

No, it was not better. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #130

Thanks. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #72

Well and truly said, sheshe--as always! classof56 Jun 2019 #52

+! "STOP BASHING DEMOCRATS. Vote as if the planet depends on it" struggle4progress Jun 2019 #70

Thanks! treestar Jun 2019 #102

Thanks, treestar. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #107

Thanks sheshe2 n/t lordsummerisle Jun 2019 #108

As always - articulate, thoughtful and to the point. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #132

House Democrats Have Always Known They Would End Up in Court dlk Jun 2019 #23

Necessary record? SHRED Jun 2019 #38

Successful Litigation has Detailed Rules and Requires Specific, Sometimes Tedious Steps be Taken dlk Jun 2019 #62

That wasn't done by the Special Counsel? SHRED Jun 2019 #67

Mueller Was Never Going to Take a Case to a Judge dlk Jun 2019 #111

Like fighting a forest fire... SHRED Jun 2019 #37

Ya think Hicks would talk? Iliyah Jun 2019 #41

Thank you I agree. Sick of being the keeping powder dry party. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2019 #44

Free beer tomorrow. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2019 #53

Doing the best I can to saidsimplesimon Jun 2019 #57

The "moral" of their voters? cwydro Jun 2019 #46

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Thanks, I wish I could nominate you for something. Lol. shockey80 Jun 2019 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #61

Yeah, the title of the OP is so "nice." ehrnst Jun 2019 #133

There is a difference between emoting and bashing and it is in how you structure your language. Caliman73 Jun 2019 #144

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Thanks. Out of the mire of this thread, theaocp Jun 2019 #154

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #155

Yes, it is a discussion board. Caliman73 Jun 2019 #156

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+1. yonder Jun 2019 #145

+1000 Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #166

Mueller is not going to help. We'd be better off claiming he wouldn't cooperate. Hoyt Jun 2019 #49

Was she Rebl2 Jun 2019 #54

She was under subpoena and under oath. StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #56

What should they do? paleotn Jun 2019 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #64

I stand with Ted Lieu mcar Jun 2019 #63

Thanks for Ted Lieu, mcar! Cha Jun 2019 #123

Yea, seems all that happened was the elevation of Hope's makeup and hairstyle Freethinker65 Jun 2019 #66

I agree wholeheartedly with every point you make. kacekwl Jun 2019 #69

Maybe we expect to much of any one person njhoneybadger Jun 2019 #74

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #91

Have been demoralized zentrum Jun 2019 #76

Huh? "Defeating" Hope Hicks (whatever that means) is completely different from defeating Trump. CaptainTruth Jun 2019 #78

Amen and well stated! pazzyanne Jun 2019 #88

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This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #147

Oh please underpants Jun 2019 #80

Drastic action, Decisive action is what is NEEDED Ferrets are Cool Jun 2019 #83

That was rather disgusting she's as bad as Barr and they skate. Every fricking time. Autumn Jun 2019 #84

"I have been trying to remain positive." Codeine Jun 2019 #85

+1000 Adsos Letter Jun 2019 #106

Biting my tongue here. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #110

Heh. True. betsuni Jun 2019 #113

Yup...nt SidDithers Jun 2019 #127

You can't build a case when you can't obtain the bricks. n/t Beartracks Jun 2019 #87

You guys just can't see it... Callmecrazy Jun 2019 #89

Democratic committees sound like a whole lot of "Woe is me. What can we do now?". Irishxs Jun 2019 #95

She wouldn't have shown up JustAnotherGen Jun 2019 #97

And doing it this way, they got what they needed. StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #100

It is astounding to me as well Ahpook Jun 2019 #99

Oh, but you know..."He's just not worth it". Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #116

Patience, grasshopper. sarabelle Jun 2019 #118

Two different processes Vegas Roller Jun 2019 #119

If it was an open hearing, she wouldn't have showed up. BlueTsunami2018 Jun 2019 #128

Yup, it's the Democrats' fault Progressive dog Jun 2019 #148

Hope Hicks' latest obstruction just gave Democrats a major weapon: Gothmog Jun 2019 #150

There it is in a nutshell. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #161

To what office has Hope Hicks been elected? Martin Eden Jun 2019 #153

Multiple threads claimed she was gonna "sing." Knew they were clickbait/recc fishing. nt MadDAsHell Jun 2019 #159

Problem is, there haven't been actual consequences for lying or refusing to talk to Congress, like.. MadDAsHell Jun 2019 #160

But when they have closed hearings where people can't grandstand for the public StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #163