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Eschaton Since: Jul, 2010
#267701: Jan 18th 2019 at 11:11:45 AM

Stay in office? Sure, lots of representatives got wiped out in California during the midterms for example, but Kevin Mc Carthy basically allowed it to happen and he held his seat just fine, so he's not complaining. And more importantly they held onto the Senate, and could theoretically still hold onto the Senate in 2020 (though I certainly hope not).

Larkmarn Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Hello, I love you
#267702: Jan 18th 2019 at 11:17:14 AM

The Republicans are the party of Trump. He embodies the registered GOP voting body. His approval rating among GOP voters is absurdly high. 87% of Republicans approve of Trump right now.

The Republican lawmakers think it's political suicide to not stand with the party. Which means standing with Trump. They think they'll get savaged in the primaries, and if they somehow make it through that, then they won't have the support of the Republican voters in the general and will be equally savaged by the enthusiastic Dems.

There is no reason to impeach Trump unless it serves their purposes. For the Dems, it serves their purpose because A: It's the right thing to do and B: It weakens the administration.

Why do you think that the GOP would throw themselves on their sword in order to weaken their party?

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Kayeka (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#267703: Jan 18th 2019 at 11:27:52 AM

Because it's the right thing to do?

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#267704: Jan 18th 2019 at 11:30:52 AM

Why would they do they right thing?They're the Republican party doing the right thing is out of character for them

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sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#267705: Jan 18th 2019 at 11:34:34 AM

And those that it isn't ooc for have a very different definition of the Right Thing than anyone here.

Edited by sgamer82 on Jan 18th 2019 at 12:37:03 PM

RainehDaze Nero Fangirl (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Nero Fangirl
#267706: Jan 18th 2019 at 12:08:25 PM

And in terms of "look, a distraction!", Trump is to meet with Kim Jong-un again.

Edited by RainehDaze on Jan 18th 2019 at 8:08:36 PM

Oruka Since: Dec, 2018
#267707: Jan 18th 2019 at 12:09:36 PM

A video explaining how "collusion is no crime" is a stupid defense.

nightwyrm_zero Since: Apr, 2010
#267708: Jan 18th 2019 at 2:07:12 PM

So when Pelosi was asked by reporters on whether she thinks Trump canceling her trip as retaliation for delaying the Sot U, she responded with: "I would hope not. I don't think the president would be that petty, do you?"

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Edited by nightwyrm_zero on Jan 18th 2019 at 5:07:54 AM

tsstevens Reading tropes such as You Know What You Did from Reading tropes such as Righting Great Wrongs Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: She's holding a very large knife
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#267709: Jan 18th 2019 at 2:34:20 PM

Evidence is not enough, confessions is not enough, the acts of a dictator is not enough.

Trump's alone in the White House. He shut it down. No security. If there was ever a time for a FBI Task Force to go in and haul Trump to where he signs documents saying he did commit these crimes, would that be enough?

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sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#267710: Jan 18th 2019 at 2:35:24 PM

There'd never be a time for that because something like that is phenomenally unlikely to every actually happen.

CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#267711: Jan 18th 2019 at 2:38:41 PM

No, because what needs to happen is the Senate not to protect him against the crimes he's committed.

They are a Wall.

A Wall against Justice.

And Trump finds it beautiful.

He got Russia to pay for it.

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
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#267712: Jan 18th 2019 at 2:45:11 PM

"So when Pelosi was asked by reporters on whether she thinks Trump canceling her trip as retaliation for delaying the Sot U, she responded with: "I would hope not. I don't think the president would be that petty, do you?" "

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tsstevens Reading tropes such as You Know What You Did from Reading tropes such as Righting Great Wrongs Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: She's holding a very large knife
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#267713: Jan 18th 2019 at 2:48:44 PM

Then of course and I know the experts get triggered by this but his supporters, Rube, Gomer, Innis, Cleatus, Billy Bob, they'll try (and fail) at some revolution or armed uprising. If not Trump himself then certainly some of his supporters are counting on the calculated threat of violence to achieve the political goal of making Trump untouchable.

That's a fair comment I think, to say if not Trump then some of his supporters boast about bloodshed and how ugly it will get if Trump is not allowed to say and do what he wants. Trump's personal army, fringe it may be.

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kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#267714: Jan 18th 2019 at 2:49:29 PM

[up]I still don't understand what you're saying.

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#267715: Jan 18th 2019 at 2:50:32 PM

Nobody does

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LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#267716: Jan 18th 2019 at 2:55:31 PM

They're basically saying that Trump and/or his supporters are itching for armed conflict against their detractors. It's worded super awkwardly though.

CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#267717: Jan 18th 2019 at 2:55:34 PM

I wish Pelosi would stop needling Trump.

This is not a time for joking.

Even if we're all the butt of a bad one.

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tsstevens Reading tropes such as You Know What You Did from Reading tropes such as Righting Great Wrongs Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: She's holding a very large knife
Reading tropes such as You Know What You Did
#267718: Jan 18th 2019 at 2:56:37 PM

You don't understand? Okay, I do honestly believe some of Trump's supporters are counting on the use of violence or threat of violence to make Trump untouchable. The last thing I think most of us want is for there to be a mass shooting in the event of Trump facing legal proceedings, fair call? Some of his supporters would be banking on the threat of violence to shield Trump I do honestly believe.

Do I need to use finger puppets to explain?

Currently reading up My Rule Fu Is Stronger than Yours
kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#267719: Jan 18th 2019 at 2:57:48 PM

[up]You need to stop spouting reactionary conspiracy theories, is what you need to do.

tsstevens Reading tropes such as You Know What You Did from Reading tropes such as Righting Great Wrongs Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: She's holding a very large knife
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#267720: Jan 18th 2019 at 2:59:17 PM

Do you need more bandwith for the fake news conspiracies and how Rudi is now a traitor?

Currently reading up My Rule Fu Is Stronger than Yours
CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#267722: Jan 18th 2019 at 3:03:15 PM

We understand what you're saying. We just think its silly.

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tsstevens Reading tropes such as You Know What You Did from Reading tropes such as Righting Great Wrongs Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: She's holding a very large knife
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#267723: Jan 18th 2019 at 3:05:02 PM

I'll rephrase the question, kkhohoho, are you part of the site staff and dictate one of the rules is that anti Trump commentary is not allowed? Numerous posts suggest this is how you see yourself. Are you a mod and get to dictate whether or not Trump can be questioned?

[up] And Hillary's hidden pizzeria basement is sane?

Edited by tsstevens on Jan 18th 2019 at 10:06:19 PM

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DrunkenNordmann from Exile Since: May, 2015
#267724: Jan 18th 2019 at 3:08:20 PM

[up] Seeing as nobody here is pushing for that theory, I don't see your point.

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LeGarcon Blowout soon fellow Stalker from Skadovsk Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
Blowout soon fellow Stalker
#267725: Jan 18th 2019 at 3:08:29 PM

Man this is the last place you'll find anyone trying to defend Trump if that's what you're driving at.

Maybe you need a break or something dude.

Oh really when?

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