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DarleenMB

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42. Sure wish I had the same crystal ball

Sat Feb 13, 2021, 10:58 AM

Feb 2021

you all have. EVERYone keeps saying they won't convict. Maybe I'm a hopeless optimist but until the votes are counted I'm holding out for a few more Republicans to find their moral center and their love of country.

Hope springs eternal.

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The House Managers have convinced all of the Republicans it's possible to convince [View all] StarfishSaver Feb 2021 OP

Then call witnesses and subpoena documents. LuvLoogie Feb 2021 #1

What good would calling witnessed in the impeachment trial do at this point? StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #5

Get it into the record. Hugin Feb 2021 #6

The impeachment record is not the only record that will come of all of this StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #8

What's the rush? Hugin Feb 2021 #18

Not a rush, just strategy StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #20

Most of those other avenues aren't as public. Hugin Feb 2021 #23

Seems like Tuberville and McCarthy and Pence can answer the 2 key questions about Trump: TheRickles Feb 2021 #26

You're assuming they'd be cooperating witnesses StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #32

House and Senate hearings are public StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #28

They found the entirety of the results of the Iran/Contra hearings showing... Hugin Feb 2021 #33

I only know 1 local person who has heard of the "impeachment". Most people do not care at all about LiberalArkie Feb 2021 #61

Not even Secret Service testimony? ancianita Feb 2021 #36

I think that could be done with a sworn statement, if needed StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #40

Okay. I see. Thanks. ancianita Feb 2021 #43

You were SO right Hugin! Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #69

... Hugin Feb 2021 #70

Why? I think it's great. To me, I think the team is much more Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #71

Well shit, scratch all that, they caved for some reason. Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #72

A lot DonaldsRump Feb 2021 #9

You're assuming witnesses will come in and just say just what you want them to say StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #11

I'm a lawyer, so I get that DonaldsRump Feb 2021 #14

I agree that an investigation must be done StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #15

Justice matters. If democrats appear to put on half a case rainin Feb 2021 #41

So disappointed :(. You are so right!!! Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #73

You were SO right!! Bravo LL Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author LuvLoogie Feb 2021 #2

The Managers may call witnesses, do you think? DonaldsRump Feb 2021 #3

I'm not sure that's a good idea StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #7

Our wires crossed DonaldsRump Feb 2021 #12

I'm not sure it's a good idea to drag the impeachment out that way StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #13

Right, but don't let trump off the hook on impeachment. DonaldsRump Feb 2021 #16

We are in total agreement! StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #17

And for that, you get one of my last remaining hearts! Happy Valentine's Day! DonaldsRump Feb 2021 #19

Aww, thanks. StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #21

Ditto! DonaldsRump Feb 2021 #22

Every day spent on the impeachment trial calguy Feb 2021 #25

So maybe bdamomma Feb 2021 #60

The politicians on the Hill are much more knowledgeable and skilled than we will ever be calguy Feb 2021 #62

Omg this is hysterical! Disagreement with House? Omg Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #56

Certainly, I hope for a conviction. SkeezerRedux Feb 2021 #4

At This Point It's Not About "Convincing" JimGinPA Feb 2021 #10

Agreed, and let them know this isn't "politics as usual" HariSeldon Feb 2021 #27

hmm.... bdamomma Feb 2021 #66

No, I don't think we're at a hard stop, I think Republicans are flummoxed and feeling it in the gut bucolic_frolic Feb 2021 #24

I agree, gab13by13 Feb 2021 #29

For me, it's about putting everything and everyone on the record, now ms liberty Feb 2021 #30

I agree. Witnesses and other shit would just waste time... Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #31

Exactly StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #35

Allow me to clarify how the McCarthy/Trump phone call went down. gab13by13 Feb 2021 #34

It's not as simple as you think StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #37

Then call Pence out. flying_wahini Feb 2021 #47

Looks like we have the witness, gab13by13 Feb 2021 #49

I think that's a really smart move StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #51

Thank you starfishsaver mahina Feb 2021 #57

I'd like to have Republicans testify Gore1FL Feb 2021 #38

Typo in the headline. Agree w the post. We will see what happens. (Nt) FreepFryer Feb 2021 #39

Sure wish I had the same crystal ball DarleenMB Feb 2021 #42

I think the next stage, Federal, State and local courts, safeinOhio Feb 2021 #44

none of that stops a repeat performance bigtree Feb 2021 #45

Since impeachment isn't a criminal proceeding, acquittal doesn't let him off the hook. mn9driver Feb 2021 #46

It sets a precedence for future presidents to do the same. gab13by13 Feb 2021 #50

Keeping Reeps in the hot seat is OK with me. ananda Feb 2021 #48

Ruh Roh, looks like Jamie Raskin agrees with me. gab13by13 Feb 2021 #52

I think calling Herrerra Butler is really smart StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #54

Thank you. It is the smoking gun. gab13by13 Feb 2021 #55

So Raskin read your post? Excellent! :-) TheRickles Feb 2021 #58

Video below. Maybe it's one of those great minds think alike moments. Bravo gab13x13 Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #65

It's THE freaking smoking gun, gab13by13 Feb 2021 #53

This 👆 flibbitygiblets Feb 2021 #67

siege tactics favor the managers bigly, now's the time to redouble resolve and popcornage bringthePaine Feb 2021 #59

I don't believe the country survives an acquittal Ponietz Feb 2021 #63

We'll survive StarfishSaver Feb 2021 #64