You underestimate their sycophantic behavior.
You underestimate their sycophantic behavior.
Trump is currently under impeachment inquiry. That is the most severe thing that can currently happen to him. This is nothing like the failed Mueller probe. This really is "it" when he's currently being investigated for impeachment, and likely will be impeached.*Mueller becomes part of special counsel to investigate 2016 election for multiple reasons*
Era: (hyped fellas)Omg guys this is it! The cheeto going down!
Era: (realistic fellas) um well let's hope this works. Dude has too many people in power still that will protect him. I dont think this will do shit.
Era: (hyped fellas) Stop being defeatist. Mueller is a true patriot and has taken down the mob before. He will do what's right! Jump in the hype train and stop complaining. I'm sick of it >:|
*"Bomb drops"
Era: (hyped fellas) Yo this is it! People we are witnessing history! He is screwed. Jump in hype train now!
Era: (realistic fellas) hmm I wonder of this will lead to...eh OK LETS GO! :)
*more "bombs" drop, hype goes off the chain*
Announcement: Mueller doesn not exonerate prez but wont be charged. Maybe someone with balls will?
Era: (hyped fellas) Oh shucks, maybe next time you cheeto! *grips fist in air while yelling*
Era: (realistic fellas) Are you fucking serious about this? Like all this hype bullshit when we were saying this wasn't gonna be likely to begin with? Fuck y'all, I'm going home. Next time shove your hype elsewhere.
*Spongebob narrator: a few months later*
Annoucement: whistleblower comes out with damming info on prez call asking for shit.
Era: (hyped fellas) ok guys this is it. I can feel it! Join us once again on this exciting adventure. Jump into the hype train!!
Era: (realistic fellas) eh imma stay sitting this one out but you keep that train going there fam. Last time you got our hearts all hopeful and shit then stabbed us in there and went 'woosie daisy'. I'm good fam. You do you. Imma put the news on the background and if something happens for real, I'll jump in the hype train again. But for now, Nah.
Era: (hyped fellas) you negative Nancy's never learn. This is IT I tell you! Stop complaining and get your asses on this damn train! (Keeps playing with magic 8 ball)
Era: (realistic fellas) -_-
But the house can do fuck all to remove the president and his henchmen.
It doesn't matter whether it legal or not as long as crucial people who would decide and sanction that are on Trumps side.
He's not gonna get impeachedTrump is currently under impeachment inquiry. That is the most severe thing that can currently happen to him. This is nothing like the failed Mueller probe. This really is "it" when he's currently being investigated for impeachment, and likely will be impeached.
He's 100% going to be impeached. He won't be removed from office.
I'm not sure you know what impeachment is...
This dude's going to be impeached as fuck. He won't be removed, but I don't think there's ever been a president of the US removed from office following impeachment.
This dude's going to be impeached as fuck. He won't be removed, but I don't think there's ever been a president of the US removed from office following impeachment.
And it deters conduct like this in the future. As you've already outlined, impeachment on its own is still extremely damaging.And even then I think a lot of people other than Trump and Pence are going to be arrested. Trump is a lame duck now which is a blessing in itself.
I just don't get how we're this far into an impeachment inquiry, and this many people still don't understand what impeachment is.Just so we don't pile on others in the thread. A president can be impeached without being removed from office. Just look at Bill Clinton as the example. Given the current situation it appears highly likely Pelosi will have the votes for impeachment, but the Dems will not be able to convince 17 senators for removal.
Okay, I didn't know that (not american)Just so we don't pile on others in the thread. A president can be impeached without being removed from office. Just look at Bill Clinton as the example. Given the current situation it appears highly likely Pelosi will have the votes for impeachment, but the Dems will not be able to convince 17 senators for removal.
Although this forum is very US-centric, there's still plenty of posters from all over the world. I wouldn't be surprised if this was one of them.I just don't get how we're this far into an impeachment inquiry, and this many people still don't understand what impeachment is.
Although the precedent is limited (there's only two instances), when a President is impeached, typically the opposing party wins whichever Presidential general election that follows. Grant (R) won in the impeachment of Andrew Johnson (D, although still Lincoln(R)'s VP). Bush(R) won in the impeachment of Bill Clinton(D) (even though Gore(D) was the one the party ran with).Okay, I didn't know that (not american)
So what happens when you get impeached but not removed? Like, does that do anything?
I mean, you really can't evens say nothing happened with the Mueller investigation. A bunch of people were thrown in jail over that.
But not Trump, so that doesn't count! (or so the train of thought goes).I mean, you really can't even say nothing happened with the Mueller investigation. A bunch of people were thrown in jail over that.
I honestly don't know what you're referring to.What is this thing with American attorneys involved in a case always making media rounds? Is that part of covering their legal fees, are they trying to win in the court of public opinion or are they just glory hounds? Seems very unprofessional to me and I don't think it's something we'd see here in Germany. When it serves them, they shut up in America, too pointing to an active investigation or court case.
Don't forget, it's the investigations that are treasonous, not the crimes.You can't fucking do this. The fact that the first whistleblower approached Schiff's staff means everything related to these actions are part of "fruit of the poisoned tree".
Crime is actually legal now, even.
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If the dems keep the House in 2020, Trump's not gonna win. So, he won't be able to rack up impeachments. He'll either be in office with a republican house, or out of it.What if he gets impeached.... Then wins in 2020, and just keeps getting impeachments. What do impeachments actually DO?? He could stay in power and just collect impeachments like they were swimming certificates.
What if he gets impeached.... Then wins in 2020, and just keeps getting impeachments. What do impeachments actually DO?? He could stay in power and just collect impeachments like they were swimming certificates.
This is obviously not as grave, but you have bizarre dudes like Giuliani or Avenatti talking about ongoing legal cases. Or Gloria Allred who I only associate with a bunch of microphones shoved in her face.
I may be wrong but I don't think lawyers work as much with the media in other countries in general.
The point is that there seems to be no consequence for the crimes at all, it doesn't matter how many are uncovered or who uncovers them.
Any loss of popularity will be easily wiped out in 2020 by gerrymandering, voter suppression, and cooking election results outright.
Yeah I don't see how Trump wins re-election. It's not like he has gained support at all. I can't imagine anyone who voted for Hillary is suddenly now a Trump voter but I know of quite a few who regret their decision to vote for that shirtbag and won't repeat that again."Will be" sounds incredibly defeatist. We already won big in 2018, so this isn't as impossible as you might think.
For someone who hates to be the "nothing will come of this" guy you sure do love it.
Agreed. At this juncture, I find it extremely unlikely Trump sees a second term. It could happen, but I doubt it.Yeah I don't see how Trump wins re-election. It's not like he has gained support at all. I can't imagine anyone who voted for Hillary is suddenly now a Trump voter but I know of quite a few who regret their decision to vote for that shirtbag and won't repeat that again.
Depending how slowly everything movesAgreed. At this juncture, I find it extremely unlikely Trump sees a second term. It could happen, but I doubt it.
An attorney for the whistleblower who raised the alarm about President Trump's communications with Ukraine said Sunday that "multiple" whistleblowers have come forward.
The news, which comes as House Democrats have launched an impeachment inquiry and are subpoenaing the White House for documents, adds to the deepening political crisis facing the president.
"IC WHISTLEBLOWER UPDATE: I can confirm that my firm and my team represent multiple whistleblowers in connection to the underlying August 12, 2019, disclosure to the Intelligence Community Inspector General," the attorney, Andrew Bakaj, said in a tweet. "No further comment at this time."
Mark Zaid, who also is a member of the original whistleblower's legal team, confirmed to The Washington Post that the team is now representing a second whistleblower, who works in the intelligence community. The second individual has spoken to the inspector general of the intelligence community and has not filed a complaint. "Doesn't need to," Zaid said in a text message to The Post.
I would be shocked (and disappointed) if the articles of impeachment aren't drafted by year's end.Depending how slowly everything moves
Watergate took two years but the timing was different
Dude, it's already been long posted and discussed in here.The thread title should be updated, WaPo now reporting that there's "Multiple whistleblowers" WaPo also has confirmed ABC's report:
Pretty sure that second whistle-blower already counted as multiple.The thread title should be updated, WaPo now reporting that there's "Multiple whistleblowers" WaPo also has confirmed ABC's report:
TrulyIt's pretty easy to see who understands what's happening in this thread. The public now supports impeachment and possibly even removal, an impeachment inquiry is underway because of ONE whistleblower.
The "nothing will come from this" posts are becoming needlessly complex.
Not exactly...
What is your definition of nothing happening? He's currently under an impeachment inquiry. That is the most severe thing that can currently happen to him, and it's happening right now.Nothing is going to happen. Senate will be biased. Trump is getting reelected.
Nothing is going to happen. Senate will be biased. Trump is getting reelected.
If having an ongoing Impeachement Inquiry (which was the goal to reach with Mueller) turning up more and more vidence of wrongdoing is supposed to be the "Hyped fellas" then the "Realistic fellas" are really downplaying what's going on in the most annoying way.*Mueller becomes part of special counsel to investigate 2016 election for multiple reasons*
Era: (hyped fellas)Omg guys this is it! The cheeto going down!
Era: (realistic fellas) um well let's hope this works. Dude has too many people in power still that will protect him. I dont think this will do shit.
Era: (hyped fellas) Stop being defeatist. Mueller is a true patriot and has taken down the mob before. He will do what's right! Jump in the hype train and stop complaining. I'm sick of it >:|
*"Bomb drops"
Era: (hyped fellas) Yo this is it! People we are witnessing history! He is screwed. Jump in hype train now!
Era: (realistic fellas) hmm I wonder of this will lead to...eh OK LETS GO! :)
*more "bombs" drop, hype goes off the chain*
Announcement: Mueller doesn not exonerate prez but wont be charged. Maybe someone with balls will?
Era: (hyped fellas) Oh shucks, maybe next time you cheeto! *grips fist in air while yelling*
Era: (realistic fellas) Are you fucking serious about this? Like all this hype bullshit when we were saying this wasn't gonna be likely to begin with? Fuck y'all, I'm going home. Next time shove your hype elsewhere.
*Spongebob narrator: a few months later*
Annoucement: whistleblower comes out with damming info on prez call asking for shit.
Era: (hyped fellas) ok guys this is it. I can feel it! Join us once again on this exciting adventure. Jump into the hype train!!
Era: (realistic fellas) eh imma stay sitting this one out but you keep that train going there fam. Last time you got our hearts all hopeful and shit then stabbed us in there and went 'woosie daisy'. I'm good fam. You do you. Imma put the news on the background and if something happens for real, I'll jump in the hype train again. But for now, Nah.
Era: (hyped fellas) you negative Nancy's never learn. This is IT I tell you! Stop complaining and get your asses on this damn train! (Keeps playing with magic 8 ball)
Era: (realistic fellas) -_-