Current Affairs Donald Trump POS: Judgement cometh and that right soon

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[Sassy Colombian]

 

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[sbbefc]

That train has left the station and mainly due to Trump himself by peddling lies and misinformation also by endorsing the fringe right,

This is not about party affiliations or retribution it’s enforcement of the concept that no one even the president is above the law, which he has flouted on numerous occasions.

It’s like saying let’s not convict a murderer because it might upset some people, and they when you do that you have no law or order.

Allowing the republicans to say ‘his gone now so it doesn’t matter’ is not serving the best interest of the country and would set a terrible precedent for future administrations.

Republicans need to put their country first rather then themselves and Donald Trump

Agree with this completely, the trouble is the process in convicting him. Surely it should be a impartial criminal trial rather than a jury of politicians who will vote down party lines?

 

[LinekersLegs]

Agree with this completely, the trouble is the process in convicting him. Surely it should be a impartial criminal trial rather than a jury of politicians who will vote down party lines?

Different standards/procedures and results (disbarred from further office), impeachment has always been a politcal process done by politicians.

Impeachment does not preclude a criminal trial although a criminal trial for incitement is generally a high bar given first amendment rights.

Explainer: Could Trump be prosecuted for inciting the attack on Capitol Hill?

U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to face criminal charges in connection with the violent siege on the U.S. Capitol last week because of the country's broad free speech protections, some legal experts said.

www.reuters.com

 

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[TN Toffee]

Haven’t gotten to watch a lot of the proceedings in the Senate, but the House seems to be laying out a pretty airtight case, as expected. For as much reverence as the Republicans claim to have, it’s such a weak move to vote to acquit on the grounds that the trial itself is unconstitutional. No one in their right mind can possibly think that the founders intended for the outgoing president to be completely above the law for 2+ months.

 

[riddick]

Haven’t gotten to watch a lot of the proceedings in the Senate, but the House seems to be laying out a pretty airtight case, as expected. For as much reverence as the Republicans claim to have, it’s such a weak move to vote to acquit on the grounds that the trial itself is unconstitutional. No one in their right mind can possibly think that the founders intended for the outgoing president to be completely above the law for 2+ months.

Which is why I despise that these guys get to pontificate uninterrupted. I'd love to just start yelling at them about how they said "you can't impeach this close to him leaving!" then say "well you can't impeach now that he's GONE!"

 

[TN Toffee]

I know things are somewhat different right now because of COVID, but how are Senators not even required to actually be present for the trial? CNN said during the recess that as many as 15 Republicans blew it off entirely.

 

[Sassy Colombian]

I know things are somewhat different right now because of COVID, but how are Senators not even required to actually be present for the trial? CNN said during the recess that as many as 15 Republicans blew it off entirely.

15? seriously? That's infuriating, how can they vote on a trial that they are not even willing to be present and hear the evidence?
oh, I forgotten it is because not matter what the evidence is they are going to acquit Trump. Don't get tired of repeating it, the current GOP is full of cowards.

 

[Sassy Colombian]

Best thing that could happen to our democracy at this moment would be if a third party of disgruntled Republicans is formed.

Exclusive: Dozens of former Republican officials in talks to form anti-Trump third party

Dozens of former Republican officials, who view the party as unwilling to stand up to former President Donald Trump and his attempts to undermine U.S. democracy, are in talks to form a center-right breakaway party, four people involved in the discussions told Reuters.

www.reuters.com

 

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[Pittsburgh Footy]

Agree with this completely, the trouble is the process in convicting him. Surely it should be a impartial criminal trial rather than a jury of politicians who will vote down party lines?

Our very republic is built on the principle that the Senate will do what is right regardless of party lines.

So if he is acquitted, that's the saddest part of all of this

 

[Pittsburgh Footy]

It's a very convenient excuse.

Actual question....Is it possible to vote "present" at an impeachment trial as it is for other senate votes? If so, I would expect all these GOPs to vote present instead of not guilty.

Yep, I'm guessing that may happen. My Senator Arlen Specter did that in the Clinton trial