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12. i still hope

Wed Jan 27, 2021, 08:00 PM

Jan 2021

that the weight of the evidence will result in a conviction. i don't pity the republicans at all for their "struggle" in this respect. By the time the evidence is presented, it will be seen by millions of people. perhaps, trump will be convicted. if not, republicans do themselves no favor by proving yet again that they don't give a flying fuck about democracy or the constitution.

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Chuck Schumer sums up what I've believed all along about the Senate trial: [View all] Towlie Jan 2021 OP

Pitch perfect! hedda_foil Jan 2021 #1

Yes! mdelaguna Jan 2021 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author mdelaguna Jan 2021 #22

Will they call witnesses? MagickMuffin Jan 2021 #2

they're in charge this time, so hell yes. mopinko Jan 2021 #4

Long Super Credible Lists of Cha Jan 2021 #7

There were millions of other witnesses watching on TV too! spooky3 Jan 2021 #11

Time for REALITY to Cha Jan 2021 #17

And kick them in their collective ShazzieB Jan 2021 #44

Excellent Addition! Cha Jan 2021 #46

This guy should be included ... aggiesal Jan 2021 #16

TY for that link, aggiesal.. Unreal! Cha Jan 2021 #25

YW n/t aggiesal Jan 2021 #27

Fucking A, they will call witnesses! They are going to put it all on record whether or not the Nitram Jan 2021 #52

Include Mike Pence PaulnFortWorth Jan 2021 #58

"For my first witness, I call..." Grins Jan 2021 #64

The Radical Republican Reich will be on trial, too. Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2021 #3

Yep. Let's get their votes on record, and whover votes to acquit... brush Jan 2021 #10

Call DON THE CON .... Donald Trump, The ANTI-CHRIST to testify !!!!! trueblue2007 Jan 2021 #50

+1... myohmy2 Jan 2021 #5

Yes, Sen Schumer's tweet sums it up, too.. Cha Jan 2021 #6

We've seen their evil for 4 years. Marius25 Jan 2021 #8

And THAT is scary as hell..... Hitler's first coup attempt failed and he went to prison for a time.. groundloop Jan 2021 #19

I take heart in remembering that they got Capone on tax evasion. intheflow Jan 2021 #41

We need to pursue the 14th Amendment option. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #61

Im guessing Congress will have to start meeting on Zoom for the unforeseeable future. nt bonniebgood Jan 2021 #9

i still hope barbtries Jan 2021 #12

I believe we need to be bugging the hell out of our congress critters telling them to convict groundloop Jan 2021 #23

absolutely. barbtries Jan 2021 #26

Thank Goddess CO get rid of gardner. We have two good Dems. niyad Jan 2021 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author groundloop Jan 2021 #24

I just DON'T get it! birdographer Jan 2021 #13

Its fear, a combination of various aspects of fear. apnu Jan 2021 #18

Yes, they created a monster NJCher Jan 2021 #56

they are not afraid of trump, they're afraid of his supporters AlexSFCA Jan 2021 #34

100% this. intheflow Jan 2021 #42

"we will all be judged on how we respond" apnu Jan 2021 #14

Taking the longer, wider view. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #15

I understand they need 2/3 of PRESENT... CapnSteve Jan 2021 #20

Chuck is starting to sound almost as tough as Nancy, and that is good mtnsnake Jan 2021 #28

In 2022 elections they need to make sure the country Butterflylady Jan 2021 #29

Shouldn't Cruz and Hawley recuse themselves from voting since they're actually accessories? OMGWTF Jan 2021 #30

Ideally, they should recuse themselves, wnylib Jan 2021 #54

Perfect Quote. Exactly The Truth. But... hurple Jan 2021 #31

Rethugs have nothing but bad choices here bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #32

Those who won't convict should be painted as either afraid of Trump or in favor of insurrection. rickford66 Jan 2021 #33

We Have A Smoking Gun DallasNE Jan 2021 #35

EXACTLY spanone Jan 2021 #36

Fuck the worthless piece of shit gop.. Maxheader Jan 2021 #37

Make all witnesses appear or lock em up till they fell like they can appear and tell us all fwvinson Jan 2021 #38

The reason republicans want to "move on" BlueIdaho Jan 2021 #39

Another reason is that the capos (senators) LastDemocratInSC Jan 2021 #47

No one can give the republikkkens the excuse anymore that they're not speaking up against trump Jetheels Jan 2021 #40

There's only one unfortunate drawback Mr. Ected Jan 2021 #43

Are you sure Senator bluecollar2 Jan 2021 #45

Yes! Make them go on record for their support of a traitor. Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #49

Absolutely! Lay the evidence out for the world to see. Put it on record. Nitram Jan 2021 #51

K&R Blue Owl Jan 2021 #53

As they should because Trump was already impeached by the House while he was still in office. cstanleytech Jan 2021 #55

truth Roisin Ni Fiachra Jan 2021 #57

trump could kill five people at the Capitol and he wouldn't lose any voters or politicians spanone Jan 2021 #59

He is putting the Republican Party on trial. They will be convicted. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #60

Make it clear. Kid Berwyn Jan 2021 #62

Gotta do it. And no need to hurry the trial. Hear all the evidence and don't short-cut it. Joe will Evolve Dammit Jan 2021 #63