I get more peeved the more I live through this kinda crap. I’m pretty much ready to just back off and wander around in the woods snacking on trail mix and enjoying the wildlife. Well, as soon as the weather’s better. Maybe.
Murderous Moscow Mitch saved his a$$ by admitting the Rump is guilty. Yet, he didn’t convict on a fabricated loophole. Next to the Rump he is the lowest life form, even under those other lowlife repubs.
Moscow Mitch had the gall to say Trump was guilty, but they couldn’t do anything once he was out of office, a move Moscow Mitch himself engineered to keep his hands clean of the affair.
Once the Senate voted that the impeachment trial was Constitutional, Senators were required to look at the evidence through that lens only. This makes sense: if in any other trial a judge says evidence X is not admissible, jurors need to NOT consider evidence X in their final decision.
That some Senators continued to look at the trial as if it were unconstitutional is a violation of their oaths, and they should have recused themselves as they were no longer impartial.
Also, if their position is that the criminal justice system is the solution, why haven’t they called the cops yet?
“We have to take reality as it comes to us: there is no good jabbering about what it ought to be like or what we should have expected it to be like.” (CS Lewis, “Mere Christianity”)
Let’s see what results from the coming fracture of the GOP, and the coming litigation against Trump, Giuliani, et al. Regardless, we shall have another opportunity to vote in 2 years; and that will be more powerful than jabbering now.
Let’s try to find the “silver lining” on this cloud of GOOP GOPQ Fascism and placing themselves above country as they dance on their own graves. The GA senatorial runoff that shifted control to the Dems gave us a preview. So, let’s hope the Fat Orange Clown campaigns for them in 2022 and 2024.
Many in the legitimate GOP are leaving in large numbers by either going independent or trying to find or create a new party. The consensus is that they want a fiscally responsible socially progressive one. Boils down to social benefits have to be distributed but they have to be earned. It can either be a reformed Democratic one or a new modified GOP offspring.
Many former MAGA voters who remained ignorant and blind to what was happening during the past four years had an awakening on January 6th. They were sincerely upset by what they witnessed as Trump’s cop-killing mob went through the Capitol. Some claim to be disgusted by what Cruz, Hawley and Graham have led.
The fascists and bigots will be in our society always but the complacency of the sane and rational pre-2016 mostly has disappeared. Otherwise, if we become complacent again, then the country will go from being 1933 Germany to 1937 Germany on the timeline overlay.
If the educated socially responsible commits and continues to persist then the MAGA garbage should now be expressing the same sentiments as those written by Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto after December 7, 1941 which was Day of Infamy I. Quite fitting to apply after Day of Infamy II on January 6th 2021 and accepted by 43 Repubelicans on February 13, 2021.
With the trial ending, the party of boneless cowards will continue supporting the treasonist pig! What hold does he have on them? He’s a lying cheating deceiving POS! We can expect to see him in the news everyday now, while he regroups and plots his next insurrection….he said it is only the beginning…and since they gave him free reign, he’ll do it agin without reservation! The GOP cowards RELEASED THE CRACKEN!
Where is this “fiscally responsible socially progressive” party meeting? I will be there as soon as I can get my shot. In fact, that will be the first place I go after I get my shot. I’ve been waiting for that meeting for 50 years.
Sorry you got killed, officer. But, you know, what could we do? We had to be saved so we could save the man responsible for your death. It was our duty, you know? Your death is what “Make America Great Again” is really all about. Sincerely, The US Senate. /s
We must not forget those officers who were injured during the insurrection. "… about 140 officers were injured: head injuries, two cracked ribs, two smashed spinal discs and another was stabbed with a metal fence stake, to name some of the injuries.”The following URL shows a vile, vicious trumper gleefully gouging out an officer’s eye. The officer lost his eye.This is what trump’s senators acquitted.https://t.co/3HNThuWQJm
“… these perpetrators still thought the victims had overreacted and blown things out of proportion… The victim’s motto is: Never forget. The perpetrator’s motto is: Let bygones be bygones.-Evil: Inside Human Violence & Cruelty by Roy F Baumeister
Maybe they should have a monument like the seditionist Confederates. That way they can be memorialized with their like minded colleagues as the traitors they are. Oh wait-the Confederate were willing to sacrifice SOMETHING for their cause-no matter how wrong it was. Those gutless, spineless wonders are in a class by themselves. (I’m going to go throw up)
I sent this letter to my senators late yesterday: History will remember the senators that voted against impeaching Donald Trump and thus violated the oath they took to defend this country from domestic enemies. You have disgraced your office, Texas and the nation. Resign.
The downfall of the American Democracy experiment started with Ronald Wilson Reagan (666) pandering to the so called religious right, continued with Newt’s Contract On America, Trumps pandering to the extremists, the corruption of the News media (both left and right), the dumbing of people thru un-social media. I predict within the next century America will be no more it will be 2 actual separate countries the East/West Coasts and Middle America
I would do nothing to make him a martyr. Remember, he was found guilty by 57 to 43. Sadly, not the margin required for Impeachment guilt.
I would let Trump keep being Trump and let his followers realize that loyalty is a one way street with Trump. Notice, many of the rioters were not happy, and felt let down to not be pardoned on Trump’s way out of the White House. Nor has he paid their legal fees, bail or anything else he promised if he did things on his behalf. Of course, he didn’t, he thinks they are suckers and loser, certainly not worth his time or effort.
Not all will get it, some have nothing to lose as they are already registered sex criminals, general violent felons, spouse abusers, rapists, and such looking for a way to legitimize their deviant behavior. Especially, their violence against women. Some of the others that don’t fit those categories, are starting to cop that clue. Perhaps not enough, but one step at a time.
…acquitted because of an implausible technicality (which was voted down by the full Senate) of his being out of office, brought on because I wouldn’t let the House deliver the Article of Impeachment to me while he was still in office…"
Objective reality time: Donald Trump would not have given the tenth part of a damn if the mob of traitors he incited had actually murdered Mike Pence—because Mike Pence is not Donald Trump. Donald Trump would not have given the tenth part of a damn if his mob of traitors had murdered a slew of members of Congress, even some Republicans, even the ones like Lindsey Graham and Kevin McCarthy who most assiduously kiss his ass, or his fellow seditionists Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley—because they are not Donald Trump. Trump would not have given the tenth part of a damn if 20 MILLION Americans had died of Covid (even if all of them were so white that they glowed in the dark) if that ensured his re-election, because—aw, you guessed it. How the hell can people NOT know this about Traitor Trump?
Of course, the House impeachment managers could’ve (and should’ve!) stuck to their principals and told Trump’s crooks (lawyers, but the same thing in Trump’s case): “Fine, let’s stretch the trial out, you can call plenty of witnesses and we’ll call plenty of witnesses.” It wouldn’t have changed the minds of most Republican Senators but it might have made a huge (or at least noticeable) difference in the minds of the American public. And maybe common sense would’ve been absorbed by at least some Trump cultists by osmosis. But, no, everybody was in a hell-fire hurry to end the “trial” almost before it began. What, are Senators the only people—hell, the only MAMMALS—who can’t multi-task?
With the exception of a handful of Republicans who decided to be on the right side of history, about the rest of their party, what a bunch of chicken sh… (The following has been censored for obvious reasons!)
The majority of Republicans A) are cowards B) have their heads so far up Trump’s arse they can see daylight when he opens his mouth C) all of the above.
Republikkkans would never show gratitude (at least not without an audience) to some lowly minion; he’s just collateral damage of protecting their political careers.
Everyone should be voted out when they come up for reelection and they should be shunned for giving capitol police a standing ovation and then aquitting the mother……
JDave about 3 years ago
This dereliction of duty was brought to us by Coward Hawley, Coward Graham, Coward Cruz and 40 other cowards. May their names live in infamy.
Concretionist about 3 years ago
I get more peeved the more I live through this kinda crap. I’m pretty much ready to just back off and wander around in the woods snacking on trail mix and enjoying the wildlife. Well, as soon as the weather’s better. Maybe.
Kurtass Premium Member about 3 years ago
Trump needs to be punished for his crimes. “Maybe there is a second amendment solution”
Coopersdad about 3 years ago
Come on New York State and Georgia……nail his sorry ass!!!
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 3 years ago
Murderous Moscow Mitch saved his a$$ by admitting the Rump is guilty. Yet, he didn’t convict on a fabricated loophole. Next to the Rump he is the lowest life form, even under those other lowlife repubs.
superposition about 3 years ago
So we see the truth about “Republican” “family values” and how they instill “honesty” and “integrity” in their membership.
Patjade about 3 years ago
Moscow Mitch had the gall to say Trump was guilty, but they couldn’t do anything once he was out of office, a move Moscow Mitch himself engineered to keep his hands clean of the affair.
Tralfaz Premium Member about 3 years ago
Once the Senate voted that the impeachment trial was Constitutional, Senators were required to look at the evidence through that lens only. This makes sense: if in any other trial a judge says evidence X is not admissible, jurors need to NOT consider evidence X in their final decision.
That some Senators continued to look at the trial as if it were unconstitutional is a violation of their oaths, and they should have recused themselves as they were no longer impartial.
Also, if their position is that the criminal justice system is the solution, why haven’t they called the cops yet?
Kurtass Premium Member about 3 years ago
Officer Brian Sicknick, your life means nothing to the traitors in the House and The Senate.
FrankErnesto about 3 years ago
Still, and all, probably the only President to be impeached twice. Something to not tell the kids.
suzalee about 3 years ago
They need to be barred from any ceremony honoring this officer.
Rayzor63 about 3 years ago
Shouldn’t he be walking over the grave, because by acquitting Trump isn’t that what they have essentially done?
A# 466 about 3 years ago
“We have to take reality as it comes to us: there is no good jabbering about what it ought to be like or what we should have expected it to be like.” (CS Lewis, “Mere Christianity”)
Let’s see what results from the coming fracture of the GOP, and the coming litigation against Trump, Giuliani, et al. Regardless, we shall have another opportunity to vote in 2 years; and that will be more powerful than jabbering now.
Vote blue in ’22!admiree2 about 3 years ago
Let’s try to find the “silver lining” on this cloud of GOOP GOPQ Fascism and placing themselves above country as they dance on their own graves. The GA senatorial runoff that shifted control to the Dems gave us a preview. So, let’s hope the Fat Orange Clown campaigns for them in 2022 and 2024.
Many in the legitimate GOP are leaving in large numbers by either going independent or trying to find or create a new party. The consensus is that they want a fiscally responsible socially progressive one. Boils down to social benefits have to be distributed but they have to be earned. It can either be a reformed Democratic one or a new modified GOP offspring.
Many former MAGA voters who remained ignorant and blind to what was happening during the past four years had an awakening on January 6th. They were sincerely upset by what they witnessed as Trump’s cop-killing mob went through the Capitol. Some claim to be disgusted by what Cruz, Hawley and Graham have led.
The fascists and bigots will be in our society always but the complacency of the sane and rational pre-2016 mostly has disappeared. Otherwise, if we become complacent again, then the country will go from being 1933 Germany to 1937 Germany on the timeline overlay.
If the educated socially responsible commits and continues to persist then the MAGA garbage should now be expressing the same sentiments as those written by Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto after December 7, 1941 which was Day of Infamy I. Quite fitting to apply after Day of Infamy II on January 6th 2021 and accepted by 43 Repubelicans on February 13, 2021.
Zebrastripes about 3 years ago
With the trial ending, the party of boneless cowards will continue supporting the treasonist pig! What hold does he have on them? He’s a lying cheating deceiving POS! We can expect to see him in the news everyday now, while he regroups and plots his next insurrection….he said it is only the beginning…and since they gave him free reign, he’ll do it agin without reservation! The GOP cowards RELEASED THE CRACKEN!
Alberta Oil Premium Member about 3 years ago
Anyone daring to take on trump after this will be dealt with by trumps army. The Senate gave them the green light yesterday.. Anything goes
Michael G. about 3 years ago
Can’t dent a marshmallow, CJ.
brwydave Premium Member about 3 years ago
Officer Sicknick will remain in their “thoughts and prayers” – I’m sure – aren’t you?
Diane Lee Premium Member about 3 years ago
Where is this “fiscally responsible socially progressive” party meeting? I will be there as soon as I can get my shot. In fact, that will be the first place I go after I get my shot. I’ve been waiting for that meeting for 50 years.
Bookworm about 3 years ago
Sorry you got killed, officer. But, you know, what could we do? We had to be saved so we could save the man responsible for your death. It was our duty, you know? Your death is what “Make America Great Again” is really all about. Sincerely, The US Senate. /s
Radish the wordsmith about 3 years ago
librarylady59 about 3 years ago
We must not forget those officers who were injured during the insurrection. "… about 140 officers were injured: head injuries, two cracked ribs, two smashed spinal discs and another was stabbed with a metal fence stake, to name some of the injuries.”The following URL shows a vile, vicious trumper gleefully gouging out an officer’s eye. The officer lost his eye.This is what trump’s senators acquitted.https://t.co/3HNThuWQJm
“… these perpetrators still thought the victims had overreacted and blown things out of proportion… The victim’s motto is: Never forget. The perpetrator’s motto is: Let bygones be bygones.-Evil: Inside Human Violence & Cruelty by Roy F Baumeister
Diamond Lil about 3 years ago
Maybe they should have a monument like the seditionist Confederates. That way they can be memorialized with their like minded colleagues as the traitors they are. Oh wait-the Confederate were willing to sacrifice SOMETHING for their cause-no matter how wrong it was. Those gutless, spineless wonders are in a class by themselves. (I’m going to go throw up)
thelordthygod666 about 3 years ago
I sent this letter to my senators late yesterday: History will remember the senators that voted against impeaching Donald Trump and thus violated the oath they took to defend this country from domestic enemies. You have disgraced your office, Texas and the nation. Resign.
Radish the wordsmith about 3 years ago
So this means if Biden loses in 2024 dems can attack the republicans violently and with impunity to keep Biden in office.
Totalloser Premium Member about 3 years ago
The downfall of the American Democracy experiment started with Ronald Wilson Reagan (666) pandering to the so called religious right, continued with Newt’s Contract On America, Trumps pandering to the extremists, the corruption of the News media (both left and right), the dumbing of people thru un-social media. I predict within the next century America will be no more it will be 2 actual separate countries the East/West Coasts and Middle America
shamest Premium Member about 3 years ago
Funny how the blue line folks support the GOP. I guess the blue means we don’t support the police only their beating the black and brown people.
GiantShetlandPony about 3 years ago
I would do nothing to make him a martyr. Remember, he was found guilty by 57 to 43. Sadly, not the margin required for Impeachment guilt.
I would let Trump keep being Trump and let his followers realize that loyalty is a one way street with Trump. Notice, many of the rioters were not happy, and felt let down to not be pardoned on Trump’s way out of the White House. Nor has he paid their legal fees, bail or anything else he promised if he did things on his behalf. Of course, he didn’t, he thinks they are suckers and loser, certainly not worth his time or effort.
Not all will get it, some have nothing to lose as they are already registered sex criminals, general violent felons, spouse abusers, rapists, and such looking for a way to legitimize their deviant behavior. Especially, their violence against women. Some of the others that don’t fit those categories, are starting to cop that clue. Perhaps not enough, but one step at a time.
Jody H. Premium Member about 3 years ago
You left off the last part of the sentence:
…acquitted because of an implausible technicality (which was voted down by the full Senate) of his being out of office, brought on because I wouldn’t let the House deliver the Article of Impeachment to me while he was still in office…"
Godfreydaniel about 3 years ago
Objective reality time: Donald Trump would not have given the tenth part of a damn if the mob of traitors he incited had actually murdered Mike Pence—because Mike Pence is not Donald Trump. Donald Trump would not have given the tenth part of a damn if his mob of traitors had murdered a slew of members of Congress, even some Republicans, even the ones like Lindsey Graham and Kevin McCarthy who most assiduously kiss his ass, or his fellow seditionists Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley—because they are not Donald Trump. Trump would not have given the tenth part of a damn if 20 MILLION Americans had died of Covid (even if all of them were so white that they glowed in the dark) if that ensured his re-election, because—aw, you guessed it. How the hell can people NOT know this about Traitor Trump?
Godfreydaniel about 3 years ago
Of course, the House impeachment managers could’ve (and should’ve!) stuck to their principals and told Trump’s crooks (lawyers, but the same thing in Trump’s case): “Fine, let’s stretch the trial out, you can call plenty of witnesses and we’ll call plenty of witnesses.” It wouldn’t have changed the minds of most Republican Senators but it might have made a huge (or at least noticeable) difference in the minds of the American public. And maybe common sense would’ve been absorbed by at least some Trump cultists by osmosis. But, no, everybody was in a hell-fire hurry to end the “trial” almost before it began. What, are Senators the only people—hell, the only MAMMALS—who can’t multi-task?
imagenesis about 3 years ago
With the exception of a handful of Republicans who decided to be on the right side of history, about the rest of their party, what a bunch of chicken sh… (The following has been censored for obvious reasons!)
librarian4hire about 3 years ago
The majority of Republicans A) are cowards B) have their heads so far up Trump’s arse they can see daylight when he opens his mouth C) all of the above.
T Smith about 3 years ago
Pul-ease!
Republikkkans would never show gratitude (at least not without an audience) to some lowly minion; he’s just collateral damage of protecting their political careers.
betteridley26 about 3 years ago
Everyone should be voted out when they come up for reelection and they should be shunned for giving capitol police a standing ovation and then aquitting the mother……
For a Just and Peaceful World about 3 years ago
Profiles in Courage. The Republicans who voted for conviction were:
Richard Burr of North Carolina
Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
Susan Collins of Maine
Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
Mitt Romney of Utah
Ben Sasse of Nebraska
Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania.
Profiles in insurrection designed to create a coup d’état. The Republicans who voted acquittal. The stench of their shame will be eternal.