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3. I voted No, because the votes aren't in the Senate, so no point going down that road. Indict his

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Tue Nov 20, 2018, 07:37 PM

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Should Trump be impeached for inquiring if the D O J can prosecute his political enemies? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2018 OP

on what specific charge? we dont like him is not a specific charge nt msongs Nov 2018 #1

For asking the Justice Department to prosecute his political ebemies DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2018 #4

Except, according to the story, he asked about doing it, but didn't actually go ahead onenote Nov 2018 #10

The mere asking DOJ to prosecute his enemies is a clear abuse of power. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2018 #14

Again. He's didn't ask DOJ. onenote Nov 2018 #18

This. Adsos Letter Nov 2018 #37

but he doesn't appear to have made a formal request qazplm135 Nov 2018 #34

Asking stupid questions djg21 Nov 2018 #13

He asked his liaison to DOJ. Abuse of Power. dem4decades Nov 2018 #30

DOJ said no. djg21 Nov 2018 #36

My understanding was it was squashed by McGhan, it never went to DOJ. Doesn't matter dem4decades Nov 2018 #38

Maybe it goes to intent. djg21 Nov 2018 #46

Abuse of Power hlthe2b Nov 2018 #9

Only if there's a reasonable chance of conviction in the Senate. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2018 #2

And since there is ZERO chance of conviction in the Senate, it's pointless. n/t elocs Nov 2018 #5

Worse than pointless. Pope George Ringo II Nov 2018 #11

Who gives two fucks about Trump's base? DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2018 #12

Well, we could talk about McConnell laughing his ass off if you'd prefer? Pope George Ringo II Nov 2018 #15

We can slow walk impeachment and he would be still be on trial when he runs for re-election. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2018 #16

Stop. Please. You're making the idea even worse. Pope George Ringo II Nov 2018 #17

We just whipped Trump's base. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2018 #19

If that's how you demonstrate bravery, say hello to Custer and Lord Cardigan. Pope George Ringo II Nov 2018 #22

Trump is at 42.4% approval DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2018 #24

It's not about him expanding his base. Pope George Ringo II Nov 2018 #31

To be clear, I'm fine with making a stand for history's verdict. Pope George Ringo II Nov 2018 #35

I voted No, because the votes aren't in the Senate, so no point going down that road. Indict his OnDoutside Nov 2018 #3

The question was should - not will Generic Brad Nov 2018 #23

He trial balloons dictatorship JonLP24 Nov 2018 #6

No No No. bullet meet feets Stinky The Clown Nov 2018 #7

Also voted no because bluestarone Nov 2018 #8

This is a redline for our Democracy. Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #20

If he can lock up Hillary and James Comey he can lock up you and me. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2018 #25

Um, you can prove this, right? brooklynite Nov 2018 #21

He would kill them if he could get away with it katmondoo Nov 2018 #26

I have no doubt he would if as you say he could get away with it. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2018 #27

+1, he takes helpless peoples children from them as policy ... of course he would kill. There's no uponit7771 Nov 2018 #42

tRump should be impeached for a myriad of reasons. shanny Nov 2018 #28

The real question... MyOwnPeace Nov 2018 #29

Of course he should. dewsgirl Nov 2018 #32

In my mind it depends on why the order wasn't carried out. RDANGELO Nov 2018 #33

No. But investigate the living shit out of him. Hound that fat bastard all the way to hell. VOX Nov 2018 #39

And then they would have had him lynched in the rotunda of the capitol building Volaris Nov 2018 #45

Oh, there are more than a few who would revel in such death-dealing behavior. VOX Nov 2018 #47

Yes Trump should be impeached standingtall Nov 2018 #40

NO !! Not if that's all he did was "inquire" with a simple question. uponit7771 Nov 2018 #41

Some day he'll be in a position to be prosecuted Buckeyeblue Nov 2018 #43

Pffft...the daughterfucker should be impeached for waking up in the White House every morning. Volaris Nov 2018 #44