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73. And a better use of time would be.... ?

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AOC Says She'll File Articles Of Impeachment Amid SCOTUS 'Corruption Crisis' [View all] riversedge Jul 2024 OP

Waste of time. It's just a performance, won't go anywhere in this Congress. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #1

The J6 cte didn't get their Senate conviction to impeach 45 but the information that came out of those in2herbs Jul 2024 #3

The public no longer has a say Miguelito Loveless Jul 2024 #11

The USSC exercised its power in 2000 to perform political mayhem. They're using it again and for the same purpose. jaxexpat Jul 2024 #41

Absolute power corrupts absolutely MadameButterfly Jul 2024 #105

A congressional impeachment is the ONLY "less-violent" means available for setting the state aright. jaxexpat Jul 2024 #115

The public has a say in the voting booths in November, and we should ALL be doing EVERYTHING pnwmom Jul 2024 #78

We must all vote Miguelito Loveless Jul 2024 #118

But they didn't in 2020. If we vote in large enough numbers we will win again. nt pnwmom Jul 2024 #120

The only way they don't challenge Biden's win Miguelito Loveless Jul 2024 #121

Disagree Abstractartist Jul 2024 #97

Not jumping off a cliff Miguelito Loveless Jul 2024 #119

And to follow up Abstractartist Jul 2024 #104

Resolutions by single members of the minority party do not result in hearings. NT FBaggins Jul 2024 #14

They can result in interviews in the media. They can result in publication in the media. pnwmom Jul 2024 #79

And informing us all that the solution to the imperial presidency MadameButterfly Jul 2024 #106

Unfortunately, Biden has no immunity. This SCOTUS would turn on a dime pnwmom Jul 2024 #107

Agreed, but Trump will prosecute Biden for whatever he pleases anyway MadameButterfly Jul 2024 #108

The D's controlled the House when the J6 committee was formed. The R's control the House now. kelly1mm Jul 2024 #28

It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness. Shipwack Jul 2024 #47

Simpson's once a day at least. Everyday. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #101

Thank you! I knew I was somehow getting it wrong... nt Shipwack Jul 2024 #109

It won't go anywhere, The Unmitigated Gall Jul 2024 #9

That's not the point. It will speak to TODAY's voters. The more attention we give to this pnwmom Jul 2024 #80

The Jan 6 hearings brought facts to light that MSM would have buried. usonian Jul 2024 #22

The J6 committee was brought up by the bottomofthehill Jul 2024 #26

D's controlled the House when the J6 committee was formed. R's control the House kelly1mm Jul 2024 #29

Jack Smith is dropping documents every time there's an appeal. usonian Jul 2024 #37

Maybe if every congressperson kacekwl Jul 2024 #27

push back is needed et tu Jul 2024 #45

Yet mahina Jul 2024 #48

Wrong. It's not a waste of time SpankMe Jul 2024 #71

And a better use of time would be.... ? dchill Jul 2024 #73

Nothing that educates the voting public is a waste of time. She's doing in a big way pnwmom Jul 2024 #77

Oh thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!!!!! mntleo2 Jul 2024 #96

AOC Says She'll File Articles Of Impeachment Amid SCOTUS 'Corruption Crisis' in2herbs Jul 2024 #2

D's don't control the House like they did when the J6 committee was formed. nt kelly1mm Jul 2024 #30

Yet mahina Jul 2024 #49

Good! ananda Jul 2024 #4

Do it! 2naSalit Jul 2024 #5

+1... myohmy2 Jul 2024 #6

Go full pitbull. Fuck 'em. Evolve Dammit Jul 2024 #7

She should and all evidence that is uncovered made available to the public. BlueKota Jul 2024 #8

There will be no evidence uncovered as there will be no hearings. D's don't control the House. nt kelly1mm Jul 2024 #31

Then let the Senate Judiciary Committee open an inquiry into the six BlueKota Jul 2024 #33

That can be done! Although it will not be an impeachment inquiry. Those can only be initiated kelly1mm Jul 2024 #34

I know it can't lead to impeachment, but BlueKota Jul 2024 #35

They all get donor gifts. Some (A LOT) more than others! However, can one ever be kelly1mm Jul 2024 #38

Way too late Miguelito Loveless Jul 2024 #10

What AOC and all the progressive caucus needs to do is tell all her supporters to vote for Biden and Democrats JohnSJ Jul 2024 #12

Realistically, a wasting effort. The Grand Illuminist Jul 2024 #13

To be honest, I'd feel better of Jamie Raskin did it FakeNoose Jul 2024 #15

Doesn't Johnson have a say in this? jimfields33 Jul 2024 #18

For now, yes he does FakeNoose Jul 2024 #19

Oh that's awesome. Can't wait for that. jimfields33 Jul 2024 #21

GODDAMNED GLAD orangecrush Jul 2024 #16

She is not doing anything and she knows it. D's don't control the House so this is going nowhere. nt kelly1mm Jul 2024 #32

THAT'S NOT THE POINT. She will get media attention with this, and help to educate pnwmom Jul 2024 #82

+1000 Hiawatha Pete Jul 2024 #98

The greatest threat to this country isn't the convicted felon or Putin, republianmushroom Jul 2024 #17

Here's video red dog 1 Jul 2024 #20

Anthony Brian Logan is a MAGA piece of shit. The Grand Illuminist Jul 2024 #68

Thanks for pointing that out. red dog 1 Jul 2024 #103

Sure... let Congress play and NY Times pontificate. But now Biden has new super powers bestowed by the Supremes CONN Jul 2024 #23

Amen to that Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #40

can't be an eo... that can be reversed. getagrip_already Jul 2024 #54

As i've posted before. Desperate times calls for desperate measures. The corupt SCOTUS justices opened the floodgates onetexan Jul 2024 #59

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Jul 2024 #24

I would like it if there is a way to force a vote and put members on record. Scruffy1 Jul 2024 #25

I don't care if it doesn't go anywhere. File it! Make it part of the record that SOMEBODY is trying. flying_wahini Jul 2024 #36

+1000 Hiawatha Pete Jul 2024 #100

Biden has immunity, he can unilaterally fix the court Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #39

He can't do any of those things FBaggins Jul 2024 #43

He is responsible for administering the law Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #44

He is responsible for administering the law *within the constraints of those laws* FBaggins Jul 2024 #60

What are the Supremes going to do? Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #65

The "Supremes" don't even have to get involved FBaggins Jul 2024 #67

Well, Biden could easily pardon Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #93

The lower courts would not be enforcing SCOTUS' ridiculous ruling FBaggins Jul 2024 #94

Well you have no idea what else the Supremes Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #95

no, he can't getagrip_already Jul 2024 #55

He doesn't have that power. DetroitLegalBeagle Jul 2024 #56

So, take him to court Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #64

Biden does NOT have immunity. What the Supreme Court giveth, pnwmom Jul 2024 #81

Why? This serves no purpose other than finger-wagging and scowling * Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #42

we can't all be ostriches et tu Jul 2024 #46

I'm no ostrich. I live in the real world. I want all of our elected reps to spend their time on productive endeavors * Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #51

this isn't performance et tu Jul 2024 #57

Sorry, performative gestures won't even warrant a footnote * Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #61

ah a myoptic approach et tu Jul 2024 #62

I'm smarter than you think. I see things. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #75

AOC disagrees, obvs mahina Jul 2024 #50

Really? (Thanks for clearing that up.) Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #52

You bet. mahina Jul 2024 #53

ty et tu Jul 2024 #58

Why are some Democrats so blind about using the media? I'm glad AOC is not. pnwmom Jul 2024 #83

The media will frame it as an exercise in futility that is destined to fail * Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #90

Fox will, but other outlets will use it as an opportunity to educate. pnwmom Jul 2024 #92

Well, all I can tell you is that I live in a reality-based world * Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #99

Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Jul 2024 #111

Patience is a virtue. Impatience and haste is not. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #112

Yes, of course. H2O Man Jul 2024 #113

I think "young voters" are smarter than they're being given credit for * Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #114

Interesting. H2O Man Jul 2024 #116

Thanks, I've enjoyed chatting with you too. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #117

GO AOC !!! BlueWavePsych Jul 2024 #63

She's keeping the collective conversation in play longer by doing this Torchlight Jul 2024 #66

EXACTLY. The naysayers here don't understand she's doing this for the media. nt pnwmom Jul 2024 #84

Even if this doesn't get very far in the GOP controlled House Janbdwl72 Jul 2024 #69

Better to wait until we have the majority wryter2000 Jul 2024 #70

NOOOO!!!!! We all have to do everything we can between now and November. If we wait pnwmom Jul 2024 #86

I'd rather start the conversation wryter2000 Jul 2024 #89

Generally don't pay attention JustAnotherGen Jul 2024 #72

Right. It's worth it to make the point. And because she's "telegenic" it will get attention. nt pnwmom Jul 2024 #88

Those who insist on pointing out that it will be impossible to get the votes to impeach a SC Justice are completely Martin68 Jul 2024 #74

Sorry... "everything possible" doesn't make sense FBaggins Jul 2024 #76

You don't understand. This is about the PUBLICITY. It's about giving the media pnwmom Jul 2024 #87

Any publicity that brings the issue to the attention of more people helps and is meaningful. There is more to politics Martin68 Jul 2024 #91

Turn up the heat! oasis Jul 2024 #85

In the worst Congress ever, why not start sticking it to the right. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #102

The other two co-equal branches need to act NOW. RobertDevereaux Jul 2024 #110