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When Trump first oozed into the Oval Office, and promptly proceeded to do some amazingly stupid shit, people around the globe wondered aloud, "Lord man, could you possibly be any fucking dumber?"
No one imagined that he would take this as a challenge.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)pwb
(11,261 posts)Was it the first day?
malaise
(268,930 posts)Get thee to the greatest page just because he actually thinks he's a genius
MerryHolidays
(7,715 posts)onecaliberal
(32,826 posts)Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)Impeachment on 11-15-17. To no avail. That year trump saw approvals dip to the mid to upper 30's.
I don't think anyone anticipated he was going to be the horror that he has been, but at least these brave people recognize early that he was a speeding freight train and needed to be stopped
malaise
(268,930 posts)He's a monster who should be in a padded room
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)Steve Cohen
"The time has come to make clear to the American people and to this President that his train of injuries to our Constitution must be brought to an end through impeachment. I believe there is evidence that he attempted to obstruct an investigation into Russias interference with the U.S. presidential election and links between between Russia and the Trump campaign, most notably the firing of FBI Director James Comey. The presidents blatant refusal to separate himself from his businesses has led to clear instances of conflict of interest that appear to violate both the domestic and foreign emoluments clauses. And his attacks on so-called judges and fake news have undermined public confidence in the judiciary and the press. Its time for Congress to take action to stop this reckless and harmful behavior by removing Mr. Trump from office and to defend and uphold the Constitution of the United States.
Congressman Luis Gutierrez (IL-04) made the following statement:
Congress has the power of impeachment when behavior by the President puts the nation and our laws at risk and I think we are at that point, despite the ongoing, important investigations. Congress needs to step in when there is evidence that the President is interfering with the judicial branch, obstructing or disrupting investigations, or if the President is profiting improperly from his office. This is the start of a long process and it needs to get started now because as a Member of Congress and as a member of the Judiciary Committee, it is my job.
Congressman Al Green (TX-09) made the following statement:
This brings us another step closer to impeachment.
Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (OH-11) made the following statement:
In the nearly 300 days since he was sworn in, it has become evident that President Trump is a clear and present danger to our democracy. It is high time that Congress take a serious look at the Presidents actions, said Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, (OH-11). If those actions are found to be in violation of the Constitution, then the Congress of the United States needs to do the job the American people elected us to do.
Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY13) made the following statement:
Donald Trump is a threat to our national security and to our justice, and once and for all, we are taking a stand to formally call for his impeachment in the name of our constituents, in support of our Constitution, and for the protection of our Democracy, said Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13). Trump is dangerous and nearly every month that he has served in office, Americans have witnessed some violation of our values, civil liberties, and access to opportunities that represent who we are at home and to our allies around the world. Mr. Trump is failing and has turned back the clock on the more than 50 years of progress our country has made in civil rights and equality. He has obstructed justice, violated the Constitution, and undermined the independence of our judicial system and the freedom of the press. The evidence is there, and the course of action is clear. Its time to impeach Trump now.
malaise
(268,930 posts)The Slobfather was the leader of the attempted coup. He failed - time to lock up all the seditionists starting with Trump
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)many years ago.
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,463 posts)Trump belongs in a steel barred cell.
He's not mentally ill he is a malignant sociopath. Meds ,therapy doesn't help.
It's who he is,his personality,
He is evil.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,582 posts)sop
(10,156 posts)Septua
(2,254 posts)..it came natural.
FakeNoose
(32,633 posts)... but all the rest? Yes. Oh yes.
He told us in his campaign speeches exactly what he was going to do.
My greatest sorrow is the way Hillary Clinton was treated. Chump and all the Repukes were so rude and insulting, downright ugly. No political opponent has ever been treated the way Hillary was. AND she was far more deserving of winning the White House than Chump ever was.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)been a liberal Democratic rallying cry around her. She friggin won the popular vote! And we dismissed her. Have to give her the ultimate props. She beat the moron and then her party forsook her. And, she's still not pissed!
Initech
(100,063 posts)Is just how many truly awful people walk among us.
sop
(10,156 posts)a public place, or speaking to someone I don't know.
Initech
(100,063 posts)And I saw a boat with a flag that had a flag that said "For god, guns, guts, and glory". Tell me you voted for Trump without telling me you voted for Trump.