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Home Front: Politix
Seven indisputable facts about this ‘historic’ impeachment that historians will use to condemn it as ‘folly’
2019-12-19
[AMERICANTHINKER] It is often speculated that the real goal of Democrats is to “place an asterisk” next to President Trump’s name. But as the passion of the moment subside and historians take a longer look, here are seven facts that will place an asterisk next to this impeachment, as a monumentally foolish act of political malpractice:

  • First-ever purely partisan impeachment;

  • First-ever impeachment advocated by House members before the president took office and took any official actions;

  • No crime is alleged;

  • The first-ever impeachment brought less than a year before voters speak on the incumbent.

  • Hearings led by a man who brazenly, extensively, and provably lied (Nunes vs Schiff memoranda)

  • The Speaker of the House opposed it, but was bullied by young radicals she called “the Squad”

  • Impeachment hearings drove approval of the target higher


Posted by:Fred

#14  Mitch had a good response to the impeachment-fevered House Dems who are part of the coup corruptocrat cover-up.
Posted by: JohnQC   2019-12-19 15:32  

#13  I see that Pelosi May hold off sending the articles to the Senate. It would be comical if Cocaine Mitch charged her with obstruction of congress
Posted by: Airandee   2019-12-19 12:12  

#12  Last night I sat in cigar bar watching Trump's rally. On the next screen was the impeachment vote. After a few too many, or just enough, it became clear the dual personalities of this nation and just how at risk we are. The Trump followers, to include me, knew the impeachment was a forgone conclusion and was not real surprise. The rally went on like no one really cared about Congress and what was happening, people were reveling in our great nations accomplishments over the last few years. On the left they see him as a derelict and someone that should be in prison. The only time I have ever seen groups of people this polarized is watching a divorce gone bad. Our lifetime elite so called leaders really don't understand what they are driving us to. People are dusting off their guns over this, and Congress is playing this as politics as usual. As you see there were no riots last night, but there was a lot of deep seated thought about what's next. When the Senate exonerates Trump there will be riots. I am afraid they will be met with those that have had enough. This has the potential to really get violent. The left has their propaganda machine in full tilt mode with partial truths, distractions, and a media that is salivating to relive the Nixon era.

All the while, the fragility of our constitution and this republic stand at risk. No matter what the Senate does, next year is going to awful and violent…
Posted by: 49 Pan   2019-12-19 11:33  

#11  The last gasp of a once national party unhappy with their new regional status.
Posted by: rjschwarz   2019-12-19 10:04  

#10  Historic? Only in its absurdity and stupidity.

If one looks at this impeachment as a part of a wide-spread DS cover-up, then it is historic in the sense it never happened before in this country.
Posted by: JohnQC   2019-12-19 08:37  

#9  The only 'bi-partisan' effort was those voting against impeachment.

Nice work Nancy!
Posted by: Bobby   2019-12-19 07:40  

#8  If Trump wins in 2020 and retakes the house I suggest impeaching every GIVERnment liberal hack from RBG to liberal congressional elevator operators.
Posted by: Airandee   2019-12-19 07:10  

#7  ^ ...a tous et a toutes
Posted by: Lex   2019-12-19 01:26  

#6  Pelouse-y
Posted by: Lex   2019-12-19 01:25  

#5  Thanks Lex. But remember when the media said Nancy said she was Catholic? In reality she had misspelled Alcoholic.

Posted by: Goober Tingle7365   2019-12-19 01:24  

#4  Condemn it as Folly A Shitshow
Posted by: Lex   2019-12-19 01:20  

#3  ^ Snark o' the Day. Nice!
Posted by: Lex   2019-12-19 01:10  

#2  ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP

ARTICLE I: We didn't win in 2016.

ARTICLE II: We can't win in 2020.
Posted by: Goober Tingle7365   2019-12-19 01:04  

#1  Partisan lite. Several Democrats voted against it or voted present.

Several Democrats in the Senate will do the same.

Pelosi can sit on the articles and not send them but the Senate can go ahead and immediately acquit without them.
Posted by: Goober Tingle7365   2019-12-19 00:47  

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