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68. RE: I'm mature enough and intelligent enough ...

Thu May 15, 2025, 04:30 PM

May 15

... that I don't need such gimmicks to stay engaged or motivated.

I'm sure you are. I like to think I am also. That's not everybody, however. "You do your thing, I'll do my thing, and if, by chance, we meet, that's groovy".

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House Democrats furious as congressman launches 'waste of time' impeachment proceedings against Trump [View all] OKIsItJustMe May 14 OP

almost thought it was the onion Blues Heron May 14 #1

Who is saying it's a waste of time? 1WorldHope May 14 #2

Impeachments didn't hurt Trump in 2024 Abnredleg May 14 #4

How does voting on impeachment.... reACTIONary May 14 #7

It's a question of political bandwidth Abnredleg May 14 #12

I don't think the independents will pay much attention.... reACTIONary May 14 #16

These charges will not receive a vote on the House floor. LudwigPastorius May 14 #17

It won't get TO committee, but there will be a floor vote unless he drops it FBaggins May 15 #37

Thanks. LudwigPastorius May 15 #65

Precisely. It isn't as if House Dems are advancing important legislation Bluetus May 14 #18

Yes, this is my view too LymphocyteLover May 14 #21

Couldn't agree more. FoxNewsSucks May 15 #25

The only vote these articles will get is from the House Judiciary Committee, which... LudwigPastorius May 15 #30

So what? Bluetus May 15 #46

"What are Congressional Dems working on legislatively that is so important?" LudwigPastorius May 15 #66

Right. And NONE of them will make it into law Bluetus May 15 #67

The ONLY way to win in 2026 is to get some control over "the narrative" William Seger May 14 #11

We need to focus on Independents Abnredleg May 14 #14

I should HOPE that one way to disillusion independents on a MAGA Congress is... William Seger May 14 #15

We always go into impeachment with high hopes Abnredleg May 14 #20

People are looking for action. Actions that get results. OldBaldy1701E May 15 #41

Impeachment gets us nowhere Abnredleg May 15 #45

Well, in my opinion, it is time to stop with the cult of personality and start with some action. OldBaldy1701E May 15 #56

Noone has "high hopes" for impeachment.... reACTIONary May 15 #55

There will not be an impeachment -- obviously -- so you needn't worry about that Bluetus May 14 #19

Sure AKwannabe May 15 #33

Lie down AKwannabe May 15 #32

It is their JOB to impeach this monster. Impeach every week with escalating charges. travelingthrulife May 15 #48

Impeachment is not that something synni May 14 #5

This won't add another impeachment to his collection... reACTIONary May 14 #8

Glad to see this happening. Paladin May 14 #3

The two impeachments in his first time didn't beat the hell out of anything. onenote May 14 #6

Does it do any harm? What's the downside? reACTIONary May 14 #9

Giving him an easy win -- i consider that harmful onenote May 15 #43

Did you forget that he lost his 2020 re-election bid? William Seger May 14 #13

And yet he won four years later. onenote May 15 #44

There was only one impeachment before his election loss of 2020, not two Polybius May 15 #62

Congress ALSO took an oath to "support and defend the Constitution"! William Seger May 14 #10

+10000! Karasu May 14 #22

+another 10000! AKwannabe May 15 #34

Yes. This is absolutely right. travelingthrulife May 15 #49

This is another example of BidenRocks May 14 #23

David Hogg is not being railroaded by anyone. murielm99 May 15 #39

Would it be an issue if this were the RNC? BidenRocks May 15 #70

WE are not the RNC. murielm99 May 16 #71

Republican dictator wins BidenRocks May 16 #72

Screw the rules. murielm99 May 16 #74

Might as well. I know it risks Republicans' high opinion of Democrats. Independents... BurnDoubt May 14 #24

Everything, Everywhere, all at Once WSHazel May 15 #26

A strongly worded letter is always the best way to go nt ImNotGod May 15 #27

Hehe AKwannabe May 15 #35

I was going to say something like that electricmonk May 16 #73

I see nothing wrong JBTaurus83 May 15 #28

This guy is an attention grabbing person ybbor May 15 #29

Whatevs AKwannabe May 15 #36

It's always right to do the right thing. James48 May 15 #31

They should wait until after the midterms when they have the majority in the house. everyonematters May 15 #38

Why on earth do you assume an election would give us the House??? travelingthrulife May 15 #50

Why on earth do we assume there is going to be an election in 2026? I was told right here on DU that kelly1mm May 15 #52

We can't depend on that. With gerrymandering and Elon mucking around we travelingthrulife May 15 #54

There is no doubt that Trump has exceeded his authorities and committed abuses, but I think it is very unlikely everyonematters May 15 #57

Every Democratic member... LPBBEAR May 15 #40

Not a waste of time - Democrats need to fight on all fronts, follow the people's lead... CapnSteve May 15 #42

Indeed it is a waste of time. It will go nowhere. Better to focus our efforts where they will make a difference. Oopsie Daisy May 15 #47

It is their job to impeach him. So calling out crimes is showboating. travelingthrulife May 15 #51

He won't be impeached. It will never get to a vote. This is just grandstanding. Oopsie Daisy May 15 #53

So what is wrong with grandstanding? Showboating and pyrotechnics is what... reACTIONary May 15 #58

It's preaching to the choir and a waste of time. Oopsie Daisy May 15 #59

No, this is way low cost, we can well afford it.... reACTIONary May 15 #61

We (the informed and engaged Democrats) are the only ones paying attention. Oopsie Daisy May 15 #63

RE: I'm mature enough and intelligent enough ... reACTIONary May 15 #68

Keeps the pressure on and at no real expense. Torchlight May 15 #60

Someone is doing something Canada Kid May 15 #64

Yes! This! lees1975 May 15 #69