Red Mosquito

LoathedVermin72 wrote:

cutuphalfdead wrote:You're right, the DNC wanting to have some influence in making sure an actual Democrat is nominated to represent the Democrats is a much bigger threat to American democracy than the actual US Senate skirting it's Constitutional responsibility to hold the Executive branch accountable.

Don't get me wrong, I think superdelegates are bullshit too but calling it bigger threat to democracy than what is going on in the Senate today is ridiculous. At the very least these shitheads should have had to hear from the relevant witnesses before telling the country that it doesn't matter to them.

the mental gymnastics going on in this post are out of control

LoathedVermin72 wrote:I think dismissing the DNC - who admitted to rigging the primaries against Sanders in 2016 - trying to again undermine the candidate who will likely be the democratic favorite with "the DNC wanting to have some influence in making sure an actual Democrat is nominated to represent the Democrats" is bootlicking insanity. I would describe it as a literal attempt to stop the democratic process from functioning and prevent the people from having a voice in who leads them. Like, a legitimate, concrete threat to democracy in every way imaginable. It's the ruling class working desperately to protect the status quo that benefits them and crushes everyone else. So, yeah, I think this is a way bigger deal then, again, that dead-end farce of a trial for a guy who could be leaving office after this year anyway.

doug rr wrote:

Anders wrote:Do you think the trial will be over today?

nope

"I don't need to hear any more evidence to decide that the president did what he's charged with doing," Lamar Alexander (R-TN) told NPR's Steve Inskeep on Friday.

B wrote:

"I don't need to hear any more evidence to decide that the president did what he's charged with doing," Lamar Alexander (R-TN) told NPR's Steve Inskeep on Friday.

Spoiler: show

cutuphalfdead wrote:You know what, while I stand by my stance that what is happening in the Senate is terrible for American democracy and I resent LV's dismissive attitude towards it, in my emotional rage I was being way too apologetic towards the DNC's actions.

Biff Pocoroba wrote:Well, now what? How does Trump not feel like he can away with anything?
Will his Supreme Court cases dealing with his taxes be the next thing coming down the pike?

96583UP wrote:maybe he will impeach himself again before the election

Impeachment II: He was simply holding the white envelope for a friend

LoathedVermin72 wrote:

cutuphalfdead wrote:You're right, the DNC wanting to have some influence in making sure an actual Democrat is nominated to represent the Democrats is a much bigger threat to American democracy than the actual US Senate skirting it's Constitutional responsibility to hold the Executive branch accountable.

Don't get me wrong, I think superdelegates are bullshit too but calling it bigger threat to democracy than what is going on in the Senate today is ridiculous. At the very least these shitheads should have had to hear from the relevant witnesses before telling the country that it doesn't matter to them.

the mental gymnastics going on in this post are out of control

B wrote:

"I don't need to hear any more evidence to decide that the president did what he's charged with doing," Lamar Alexander (R-TN) told NPR's Steve Inskeep on Friday.

96583UP wrote:murkowski’s statement is so pathetic

I worked for a fair, honest, and transparent process, modeled after the Clinton trial, to provide ample time for both sides to present their cases, ask thoughtful questions, and determine whether we need more.

The House chose to send articles of impeachment that are rushed and flawed. I carefully considered the need for additional witnesses and documents, to cure the shortcomings of its process, but ultimately decided that I will vote against considering motions to subpoena.

Given the partisan nature of this impeachment from the very beginning and throughout, I have come to the conclusion that there will be no fair trial in the Senate. I don't believe the continuation of this process will change anything. It is sad for me to admit that, as an institution, the Congress has failed.

It has also become clear some of my colleagues intend to further politicize this process, and drag the Supreme Court into the fray, while attacking the Chief Justice. I will not stand for nor support that effort. We have already degraded this institution for partisan political benefit, and I will not enable those who wish to pull down another.

We are sadly at a low point of division in this country.

at least she is honest about it being a partisan process