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progressoid

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2. Impeachment is soooo last century.

Reply to angrychair (Original post)

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 04:24 PM

Feb 12

I recently had a long, drawn out "debate" with another Democrat about how impeachment isn't going to work.

In short, we tried impeachment a few times before and it only made Trump's support rise. We don't want that. Not to mention that impeachment dies in the Senate.

This has to get litigated in the public sphere. That's not something I say lightly considering most of the media is owned and operated by right wing sycophants.

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New Impeachable Offense Just Arrived [View all] angrychair Feb 12 OP

I think that is one of the things that terrifies Trump about a Dem majority Fiendish Thingy Feb 12 #1

Impeachment is soooo last century. progressoid Feb 12 #2

I get the sentiment angrychair Feb 12 #4

The problem is, the inbred MAGA drones LOVE the grift and corruption. Aristus Feb 12 #16

You are soooooo right. Tried it twice before. What makes anyone think the Senate would convict this time? Katinfl Feb 12 #5

I agree. Impeachment--at this point in time--shouldn't even be considered for anything but the... Ol Janx Spirit Feb 12 #18

"[O]n the grounds of national security" means THE BUNKER. ColoringFool Feb 12 #3

Not necessarily. It is just a phrase that is supposed to close down discussions. erronis Feb 12 #8

Rec. Very good points Evolve Dammit Feb 12 #6

What? Another one?? Fil1957 Feb 12 #7

Impeachment?! paleotn Feb 12 #9

I'll go out on a limb and rec n/t BaronChocula Feb 12 #17

It was illegal. regardless of all that. GoCubsGo Feb 12 #10

"Tearing down half the White House disguises another of my bribery slush funds" struggle4progress Feb 12 #11

And this will make what difference? n/t TygrBright Feb 12 #12

"but we illegally destroyed the bunker we use for national security!" eggplant Feb 12 #13

"on the grounds of NATIONAL SECURITY?"... GiqueCee Feb 12 #14

"An impeachable offense is whatever a majority of the House of Representatives...... Brother Buzz Feb 12 #15

Bombing Old Faithful in Yellowstone without Congressional approval would violate the Property Clause of the Constitution pat_k Friday #19