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Post by richard on Oct 3, 2019 9:39:11 GMT -6
oh god now Trump is publicly demanding that China investigate the Bidens. He just can't help himself, can he I think he thinks if he keeps doing it, it will lose all shock value and people will just start to shrug. And history has shown that he's not wrong.
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Post by oreobitsy on Oct 3, 2019 9:43:22 GMT -6
I am just aghast at how brazen he is with his actions.
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Post by jaygee on Oct 3, 2019 9:49:49 GMT -6
Biden. Crime. Biden. Obama. Word salad. Obama. Biden. Schifty Schifft [sic] made him do it? Nancy and her delicious subpoena cookies.
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Post by jaygee on Oct 3, 2019 9:52:15 GMT -6
Dropping this here for your net battles today.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 10:09:03 GMT -6
Huh.
I’m @bradleypodliska, the #Benghazi Committee #whistleblower. My legal team, which included @markszaidesq, never once discussed, much less pursued a partisan strategy. I know Mark and what is driving him—advocating for his client, for the law, and for doing what is right.
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Post by oreobitsy on Oct 3, 2019 10:18:28 GMT -6
Schifty Schifft [sic] made him do it? Nancy and her delicious subpoena cookies. Someone should make a recipe up for Subpoena Cookies.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 10:20:14 GMT -6
So let's take a look at the Republican objections to impeachment in light if Trump committing a federal crime on the south lawn of the White House this morning. 1) the whistleblower is partisan! Fail. He did it on camera this time.
2) there was no direct quid pro quo! Fail. This was clear extortion.
3) Adam Schiff knew about the whistleblower therefore, somehow everything he said now doesn't matter? Uh, definite fail.
4) the accuser is anonymous and that's not fair! Fail. There's no accuser this time, just video footage from 20 media outlets
5) the whistleblower account is hearsay! It's second hand! Fail. He did it himself. On camera.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 10:20:52 GMT -6
Nancy and her delicious subpoena cookies. Someone should make a recipe up for Subpoena Cookies. Oh this could be fun. They should definitely be orange.
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Post by lemondrop on Oct 3, 2019 10:23:30 GMT -6
So let's take a look at the Republican objections to impeachment in light if Trump committing a federal crime on the south lawn of the White House this morning. 1) the whistleblower is partisan! Fail. He did it on camera this time. 2) there was no direct quid pro quo! Fail. This was clear extortion. 3) Adam Schiff knew about the whistleblower therefore, somehow everything he said now doesn't matter? Uh, definite fail. 4) the accuser is anonymous and that's not fair! Fail. There's no accuser this time, just video footage from 20 media outlets 5) the whistleblower account is hearsay! It's second hand! Fail. He did it himself. On camera. For real though, do we know if Nunes' head just legit exploded?
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Post by cakewench on Oct 3, 2019 10:23:38 GMT -6
Nancy and her delicious subpoena cookies. Someone should make a recipe up for Subpoena Cookies. I'd argue they're basically Sumbitches. For the non-HIMYM, Sumbitchers are a show invention that's a peanut butter cookie with chocolate and caramel chips. Tons of recipes have popped up since; I have made them and they are delicious.
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 3, 2019 10:32:26 GMT -6
So let's take a look at the Republican objections to impeachment in light if Trump committing a federal crime on the south lawn of the White House this morning. 1) the whistleblower is partisan! Fail. He did it on camera this time. 2) there was no direct quid pro quo! Fail. This was clear extortion. 3) Adam Schiff knew about the whistleblower therefore, somehow everything he said now doesn't matter? Uh, definite fail. 4) the accuser is anonymous and that's not fair! Fail. There's no accuser this time, just video footage from 20 media outlets 5) the whistleblower account is hearsay! It's second hand! Fail. He did it himself. On camera. Also as you stated, this isn't a criminal court of law. This is at its core political and the public needs to learn the difference. There is no chain of custody, no right to confront your accuser, right to an attorney, discovery, etc. Impeachment is meant to make sure that public officials are upholding the integrity of the constitution with the best interests of the country. The criminal trial comes later.
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Post by sctiger on Oct 3, 2019 10:39:31 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". I am planning to use those exact words when I call stupid fucking, spineless boot licker William Timmons this afternoon. Thank you for the inspiration!
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 10:41:45 GMT -6
Next the argument will be that television is technically a 3rd party accounting bc it has to go through the camera AND your tv!!! #InvestigateTheAirwaves
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Post by cakewench on Oct 3, 2019 10:48:27 GMT -6
Love this:
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Post by richard on Oct 3, 2019 10:59:00 GMT -6
I'm legit concerned about the FEC not having enough members to meet or do any real oversight of campaigns.
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Post by stepho on Oct 3, 2019 11:09:09 GMT -6
Someone should make a recipe up for Subpoena Cookies. Oh this could be fun. They should definitely be orange. And have nuts.
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 3, 2019 11:11:11 GMT -6
I'm legit concerned about the FEC not having enough members to meet or do any real oversight of campaigns. and that its completely on purpose
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 11:31:01 GMT -6
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 11:48:17 GMT -6
He's losing Fox News
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Post by ktg on Oct 3, 2019 11:48:34 GMT -6
Someone should make a recipe up for Subpoena Cookies. Oh this could be fun. They should definitely be orange. I say pumpkin chocolate chip - chewy, orange-colored, and full of 💩.
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 3, 2019 11:50:15 GMT -6
Well Pence is up to his neck. So much for his plausible deniability after that little press conference.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 11:51:20 GMT -6
Well Pence is up to his neck. So much for his plausible deniability after that little press conference. I think this actually decreases the chance of impeachment and conviction
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 3, 2019 11:58:37 GMT -6
Well Pence is up to his neck. So much for his plausible deniability after that little press conference. I think this actually decreases the chance of impeachment and conviction Because vpotus is standing by potus so the rest of the GOP wont buckle either?
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Post by elle on Oct 3, 2019 11:59:47 GMT -6
Well Pence is up to his neck. So much for his plausible deniability after that little press conference. I think this actually decreases the chance of impeachment and conviction Agreed. And I'm pissed because they're rotten to the core.
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Post by elle on Oct 3, 2019 12:00:29 GMT -6
I think this actually decreases the chance of impeachment and conviction Because vpotus is standing by potus so the rest of the GOP wont buckle either? Because there's no way they'll oust both of them because we'll end up with Pelosi in charge.
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Post by athn64 on Oct 3, 2019 12:02:23 GMT -6
Wonder if this will sway the GOP. Optics will really be bad for them when even FOX is against them
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 12:02:44 GMT -6
Because vpotus is standing by potus so the rest of the GOP wont buckle either? Because there's no way they'll oust both of them because we'll end up with Pelosi in charge. I guess that's the question (and I'm vigorously trying to research this). Say the Senate were to convict Trump. Then Pence becomes President and appoints his own VP, right? In order for Nancy to become President they would have to somehow convict both of them at the same time
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Post by elle on Oct 3, 2019 12:03:06 GMT -6
And it's absolutely, positively infuriating. Our democracy has been stolen.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 3, 2019 12:04:03 GMT -6
Although thinking that they'd oust both Trump AND Pence requires the logical conclusion that, if they both did the same thing, they both have to face accountability which....intellectual honesty is not exactly running rampant in DC
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 3, 2019 12:05:36 GMT -6
Because there's no way they'll oust both of them because we'll end up with Pelosi in charge. I guess that's the question (and I'm vigorously trying to research this). Say the Senate were to convict Trump. Then Pence becomes President and appoints his own VP, right? In order for Nancy to become President they would have to somehow convict both of them at the same time I think VP would have to be confirmed as well.
I dont see them working on a concurrent impeachment this close to elections.
Honestly even with a house vote at earliest end of November 2019. The Senate isn't going to rush hearings on its own and McConnell & Graham will take their sweet time.
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