OH YES HE HAS. The articles of impeachment have been passed, by record margins, and he is, and forever will have been, impeached, regardless of what happens in the (corrupt, spineless, supine) Senate. — Wayfarer
These kinds of totals aren’t unheard of,” Maguire added. “I do think they’re unheard of on the liberal side. I think that’s what’s so striking about this.”
So before pointing out this dark money, let's remember the republicans have been responsible for 70% of dark money in every election cycle since Citizens United.
No, I just didn’t think LuckilyDifinative’s argument would be amusing. I’m sure that yours would be hysterical though, if you would be so generous as to share it with us. — praxis
Not until they've transmitted the articles to the Senate does the impeachment occur. That requires an act of the House, not the Senate. — Hanover
This is not true. He has been impeached, the Senate trial then decides whether he should be removed from office. But the passing of the articles of impeachment means impeachment. — Wayfarer
Sure, it's a simple act for Pelosi to hand the articles to the Senate, but until she does, the Senate has nothing to consider. — Hanover
he is the anti-politician. — NOS4A2
Who do you think stands to gain from keeping up the appearance of a debate? — Echarmion
I know how that sounds, but the rest of the world has ostensibly been watching Trump get away with apparently criminal acts, and since America is supposed to the best and baddest and most free democracy around, it sends the message that democracy doesn't work. — VagabondSpectre
it's a simple act for Pelosi to hand the articles to the Senate, but until she does, the Senate has nothing to consider. — Hanover
Think about what "most free democracy" means and you'll see why democracy doesn't work. — Metaphysician Undercover
The Senate has not been asked to decide anything and there has been no request by the House that Trump be considered for removal from office. Sure, it's a simple act for Pelosi to hand the articles to the Senate, but until she does, the Senate has nothing to consider. — Hanover
Even though Trump will probably not be impeached by the senate (there is yet a chance depending on what else comes out in the trial) — VagabondSpectre
Sorry maybe I’m missing something — Metaphyzik
democracy is not perfect, but I'm not sure why you're saying it doesn't work... — VagabondSpectre
Capital-P Politicians aren't the only politicians. Con-artists are politicians too: power is their art and their science.
Trump is the consummate con-artist-politician. A born carnival barker.
After P. T. Barnum: this is Trump's circus and you - Nosferatu - are its sucker.
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