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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 20:10:32 GMT -6
Some asshole on my MILs FB post is saying “show me one constitutional amendment he’s broken!!” And I’m like, huh?? Wtf is this guy talking about?
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Post by athn64 on Oct 2, 2019 20:14:22 GMT -6
Some asshole on my MILs FB post is saying “show me one constitutional amendment he’s broken!!” And I’m like, huh?? Wtf is this guy talking about? Because apparently he's immune to the rest of the laws?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 20:31:48 GMT -6
Some asshole on my MILs FB post is saying “show me one constitutional amendment he’s broken!!” And I’m like, huh?? Wtf is this guy talking about? Because apparently he's immune to the rest of the laws? Is that the reasoning? I’m truly perplexed.
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Post by athn64 on Oct 2, 2019 20:32:55 GMT -6
Because apparently he's immune to the rest of the laws? Is that the reasoning? I’m truly perplexed. I honestly have no idea. I think they are just throwing shit at the wall to see what sticks.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 2, 2019 20:45:02 GMT -6
Some asshole on my MILs FB post is saying “show me one constitutional amendment he’s broken!!” And I’m like, huh?? Wtf is this guy talking about? Well have i got great news for your MIL's friend!! Impeachment is a procedure that loosely reflects, but is not beholden to, the civilian criminal justice system because it doesn't pertain to a person's civil liberties. Impeachment doesn't imprison or disenfranchise anyone, it is the means by which we can investigate and prosecute a public figure pursuant to that figure's oath of office. Impeachment doesn't allow for imprisonment or the revocation of civil liberties, only a jury of one's peers can do that through criminal indictment (which happens in criminal court, NOT the House of Reprsentatives). The Founders clearly laid out provisions for Impeachment and conviction of a deficient official and, indeed, laid out provisions for removal of a deficient official under the 25th amendment. Impeachment and/or expulsion from office is not criminal, rather it is constitutional.
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Post by RajahMD on Oct 3, 2019 5:31:19 GMT -6
God, I've been so far behind this week. It's hard to keep up when I'm 5 hours ahead. Can someone tag me if something really major happens? Thank you!
Also, hi from London! The weather is lovely here, especially compared to VA right now.
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Post by blurnette989 on Oct 3, 2019 5:45:11 GMT -6
God, I've been so far behind this week. It's hard to keep up when I'm 5 hours ahead. Can someone tag me if something really major happens? Thank you! Also, hi from London! The weather is lovely here, especially compared to VA right now. Haha this is my life. Hi from the same time zone!
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Post by RajahMD on Oct 3, 2019 5:55:08 GMT -6
God, I've been so far behind this week. It's hard to keep up when I'm 5 hours ahead. Can someone tag me if something really major happens? Thank you! Also, hi from London! The weather is lovely here, especially compared to VA right now. Haha this is my life. Hi from the same time zone! OMG, wait. Do you live in or near London? Because if so, we should totally have a GTG.
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Post by blurnette989 on Oct 3, 2019 6:06:03 GMT -6
Haha this is my life. Hi from the same time zone! OMG, wait. Do you live in or near London? Because if so, we should totally have a GTG. In Portugal, but same time zone. I'm like a 2 hour flight south of ya.
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Post by Eames on Oct 3, 2019 6:13:41 GMT -6
Some asshole on my MILs FB post is saying “show me one constitutional amendment he’s broken!!” And I’m like, huh?? Wtf is this guy talking about? Well have i got great news for your MIL's friend!! Impeachment is a procedure that loosely reflects, but is not beholden to, the civilian criminal justice system because it doesn't pertain to a person's civil liberties. Impeachment doesn't imprison or disenfranchise anyone, it is the means by which we can investigate and prosecute a public figure pursuant to that figure's oath of office. Impeachment doesn't allow for imprisonment or the revocation of civil liberties, only a jury of one's peers can do that through criminal indictment (which happens in criminal court, NOT the House of Reprsentatives). The Founders clearly laid out provisions for Impeachment and conviction of a deficient official and, indeed, laid out provisions for removal of a deficient official under the 25th amendment. Impeachment and/or expulsion from office is not criminal, rather it is constitutional. Well now I have a lady boner.
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Post by RajahMD on Oct 3, 2019 6:17:08 GMT -6
OMG, wait. Do you live in or near London? Because if so, we should totally have a GTG. In Portugal, but same time zone. I'm like a 2 hour flight south of ya. GDI. So close and yet so far.
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Post by Uncaripswife on Oct 3, 2019 6:28:30 GMT -6
God, I've been so far behind this week. It's hard to keep up when I'm 5 hours ahead. Can someone tag me if something really major happens? Thank you! Also, hi from London! The weather is lovely here, especially compared to VA right now. Wait, are you on vacay? Or did you move??!??
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Post by RajahMD on Oct 3, 2019 6:31:28 GMT -6
God, I've been so far behind this week. It's hard to keep up when I'm 5 hours ahead. Can someone tag me if something really major happens? Thank you! Also, hi from London! The weather is lovely here, especially compared to VA right now. Wait, are you on vacay? Or did you move??!?? Vacay. My husband got sent here for work, so the toddler and I tagged along. We'll be here about 3 weeks. I'm on my own with the toddler for the most part during the first half of the trip. Thank God for iPads and Paw Patrol.
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Post by lemondrop on Oct 3, 2019 6:37:30 GMT -6
Well have i got great news for your MIL's friend!! Impeachment is a procedure that loosely reflects, but is not beholden to, the civilian criminal justice system because it doesn't pertain to a person's civil liberties. Impeachment doesn't imprison or disenfranchise anyone, it is the means by which we can investigate and prosecute a public figure pursuant to that figure's oath of office. Impeachment doesn't allow for imprisonment or the revocation of civil liberties, only a jury of one's peers can do that through criminal indictment (which happens in criminal court, NOT the House of Reprsentatives). The Founders clearly laid out provisions for Impeachment and conviction of a deficient official and, indeed, laid out provisions for removal of a deficient official under the 25th amendment. Impeachment and/or expulsion from office is not criminal, rather it is constitutional. Well now I have a lady boner. Same. Also hiiii! Stay here, pls.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 6:48:01 GMT -6
I have to correct something I said last night: the founders did not write the 25th amendment. That came way later. LOL @ me trying to post while on a conference call.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 8:02:23 GMT -6
YEP.
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 3, 2019 8:06:59 GMT -6
Rep Max Rose (D-NY) who was a holdout on the inquiry has announced his support for it.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 8:24:50 GMT -6
wat
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 3, 2019 8:40:01 GMT -6
so Rudy does calligraphy in his spare time?
asking the important questions
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 8:48:51 GMT -6
oh god now Trump is publicly demanding that China investigate the Bidens.
He just can't help himself, can he
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 3, 2019 8:49:52 GMT -6
oh god now Trump is publicly demanding that China investigate the Bidens. He just can't help himself, can he Nope and the Chinese delegation is here next week to discuss tariffs, etc.
So yeah HES STILL DOING IT
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Post by athn64 on Oct 3, 2019 8:52:41 GMT -6
oh god now Trump is publicly demanding that China investigate the Bidens. He just can't help himself, can he How are they going to spin that?
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Post by jaygee on Oct 3, 2019 8:53:52 GMT -6
She speaks for me.
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Post by jaygee on Oct 3, 2019 8:54:47 GMT -6
oh god now Trump is publicly demanding that China investigate the Bidens. He just can't help himself, can he How are they going to spin that? Biden. Crime. Biden. Obama. Word salad. Obama. Biden.
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Post by jaygee on Oct 3, 2019 8:58:25 GMT -6
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 3, 2019 8:59:05 GMT -6
ding ding ding
If hes doing it in the open, it must be ok
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Post by summerbabe on Oct 3, 2019 9:02:15 GMT -6
That must be his strategy now. Before they were trying to lock up/hide the Ukraine records and there was some pushback, so now he is going to just be ridiculously brazen about it and be like "so??"
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 3, 2019 9:08:04 GMT -6
That must be his strategy now. Before they were trying to lock up/hide the Ukraine records and there was some pushback, so now he is going to just be ridiculously brazen about it and be like "so??" Its been his strategy since the campaign "Russia if you're listening"
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Post by athn64 on Oct 3, 2019 9:08:32 GMT -6
I just called my Congressman and said, "Hey he commited a crime on national TV, will you do something now?" (not verbatim, but basically) Pretty sure the staffer I talked to was a bit shocked. She kind of mumbled a thank you and "I'll pass that along".
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 9:27:28 GMT -6
How are they going to spin that? Biden. Crime. Biden. Obama. Word salad. Obama. Biden. Schifty Schifft [sic] made him do it?
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