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OliverQ

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14. Conviction is important, because not being convicted means

Reply to beachbumbob (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:27 PM

Nov 2019

he gets to cheat in 2020 again with zero consequences. That means the 2020 results may not be legitimate.

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The Senate is Not Going to Convict Trump, So Where Do We Go from Here? [View all] MineralMan Nov 2019 OP

Conviction not important. It's exposing the collaborators with Putin beachbumbob Nov 2019 #1

I agree. The point is what you said and to historically mark him underpants Nov 2019 #4

Yes. Impeach the SOB, but don't rush the process. MineralMan Nov 2019 #8

Nixon wasn't impeached Aquaria Nov 2019 #49

Okay. Thanks underpants Nov 2019 #50

Yes, which is why I'm not necessarily in favor of rushing things. MineralMan Nov 2019 #5

Fully agree! bluestarone Nov 2019 #15

I agree. There is nothing like a nice hot fire, to cook meat. Sear it good at first, and then ... SWBTATTReg Nov 2019 #27

Yes, Nancy Pelosi understands politics as well as anyone alive, I think. MineralMan Nov 2019 #28

i have some faith in roberts..hes a bushie not a trumper.. samnsara Nov 2019 #55

I do too. And I read this too, that Roberts won't allow any crap etc. to occur during the ... SWBTATTReg Nov 2019 #63

Conviction is important, because not being convicted means OliverQ Nov 2019 #14

there really is no defense against cheating stopdiggin Nov 2019 #32

What will happen in the Senate NewJeffCT Nov 2019 #21

Keep in mind DVRacer Nov 2019 #25

oh yes NewJeffCT Nov 2019 #30

Love the list of potential witnesses......... MyOwnPeace Nov 2019 #71

Yes, (I) for impeached is not an advantage for a candidate. brush Nov 2019 #24

Yep DownriverDem Nov 2019 #35

The first step DENVERPOPS Nov 2019 #36

Time for Some Low Poll Candidates to Drop Out! McKim Nov 2019 #37

To the ballot box in droves in 2020 and beyond. redstatebluegirl Nov 2019 #2

In my opinion there is a strong Iliyah Nov 2019 #3

remember that they can hide. mopinko Nov 2019 #6

To the streets. nt DURHAM D Nov 2019 #7

And what has that done to change anything in this country for over 50 years? Aquaria Nov 2019 #51

Impeach. Win. Evict. Indict. dalton99a Nov 2019 #9

There you go. MineralMan Nov 2019 #11

I love the way you think! RobertDevereaux Nov 2019 #16

Impeach. MontanaMama Nov 2019 #10

Yes, but timing matters. MineralMan Nov 2019 #12

"Elbow grease helps" struggle4progress Nov 2019 #13

There are other committees investigating Trump. CrispyQ Nov 2019 #17

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink... kentuck Nov 2019 #18

I think they'd be foolish to send it to the senate at this point. Johonny Nov 2019 #19

Agreed with all of this Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2019 #20

I generally agree with what you say as far as impeachment goes. ooky Nov 2019 #22

There is NOTHING any of us can do to aid the impeachment Runningdawg Nov 2019 #23

I sure HOPE the Dems have a strong SayItLoud Nov 2019 #26

Are You Better Off???? McKim Nov 2019 #38

2 things, i think: careful messaging and solid visuals 0rganism Nov 2019 #29

This Poiuyt Nov 2019 #47

We must not have seen the same hearings Aquaria Nov 2019 #56

that's all they had to do 0rganism Nov 2019 #70

I don't like the slogan. EndlessWire Nov 2019 #67

i think i see where you're coming from 0rganism Nov 2019 #69

Move on to the next set of crimes, impeach again. Rinse and repeat endlessly until the stain is gone BamaRefugee Nov 2019 #31

With all due respect The Liberal Lion Nov 2019 #33

Get out the vote Heartstrings Nov 2019 #34

DESTROY THE G.O.P. at the polls November 2020 DinahMoeHum Nov 2019 #39

Lots of good shit still coming, I am hopeful he will be convicted. pwb Nov 2019 #40

I don't think dragging it out is a good idea. Imperialism Inc. Nov 2019 #41

The frightening thing is that he will use a Senate acquittal as his basis for "exoneration" Mr. Ected Nov 2019 #42

Good points about the current situation: Aussie105 Nov 2019 #43

I am very worried. EndlessWire Nov 2019 #44

Civil disobedience is fine Aquaria Nov 2019 #57

Well, I understand what you are saying EndlessWire Nov 2019 #65

It's better to let the Republican Senate acquit Trump and be made to regret it at the polls. gulliver Nov 2019 #45

I've never thought and still don't think a conviction will happen, but... Garrett78 Nov 2019 #46

We just need to demonstrate to the American people that we tried to hold these criminals to account NCLefty Nov 2019 #48

A plan to physically pull him out of the office is needed.... Moostache Nov 2019 #52

Actually there is a plan in place Aquaria Nov 2019 #59

Thanks for this info. Calling all DU Photoshoppers!! DinahMoeHum Nov 2019 #61

No, you do not get it... Moostache Nov 2019 #64

Wow, where have you been? EndlessWire Nov 2019 #68

I agree. n/t EndlessWire Nov 2019 #66

i agree.. i think this should go on and on..keep trump in as much emotional tourmoil.. samnsara Nov 2019 #53

Stop this strategy crap!!! We need to shame the Senate Leaders at every angle and mdbl Nov 2019 #54

No one is saying to stop the process. bearsfootball516 Nov 2019 #58

It's way too early to worry about Trump voters when laws are being broken mdbl Nov 2019 #60

Roughly 48% of the population supports removing Trump from office Polybius Nov 2019 #62

the House hasn't finished yet and you're drawing conclusions about the Senate Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2019 #72