Former Republican judge calls for Trump to be 'impeached and removed with all haste'

[struggle4progress]

'Each new day is a new nightmare'
Samuel Osborne
an hour ago

... Writing for Cincinnati.com, Mark P Painter, a former Ohio Court of Appeals Judge, has offered to help his congressman Representative Steve Chabot draft the articles for impeachment.

"In any time except our post-factual era, no office holder, much less the president, could get away with any one of the dozens of dazzlingly illegal things Trump has already done. They would forfeit office immediately," Mr Painter wrote.

He added: "Who knows what happens next. Each new day is a new nightmare.

"We are still trying to digest one breathtaking assault on America when another is signed, issued, or Tweeted. All this amid constant lies. Constant. Lies" ...

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-impeachment-republican-judge-mark-painter-cincinnati-court-of-appeals-a7583031.html

[elleng]

1. Good to see.

Posted yesterday:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1016178121

[asiliveandbreathe]

2. WE the PEOPLE must RESIST at every turn -

WE the PEOPLE must RESIST at every turn...good to see justice making a go of "impeachment" - America is under assault.....and people like Painter can do something about it....

[Laxman]

3. Some Serious Criticism....

from Judge Painter....now its time to follow through

The leader of the band of Mad Hatters occupying the White House has already insulted allied world leaders, issued illegal and badly written orders, impugned a “so-called” judge appointed by his own party, and appointed the least-qualified cabinet ever. The first secretary of state was Thomas Jefferson. Trump appointed a big-oil executive with close ties to Russia. The first treasury secretary was Alexander Hamilton. Trump appointed a former Goldman Sachs exec who got rich foreclosing on homeowners. The national security advisor lasted 24 days.

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/02/14/republican-painter-s-time-impeach-trump/97893248/

[mnhtnbb]

6. That's pretty pointed criticism from a Republican.

We must admit we have elected a president who has immediately proved himself to be a grifter, a pathological liar, a mean-spirited bully and dangerous to American values. This not-ready-for-prime-time show is too dangerous to continue. America is at stake.

If you need help drafting those articles of impeachment, Steve, I am available.

But will he get any Republicans to step up?

[Bayard]

4. He is so right

Bravo to a patriot who is doing what's right, not following his party line. Hard to believe he's coming out of Cincy. I lived there for 12 years, and the general mindset was quite prejudiced toward minorities.

[Madam45for2923]

5. This former judge's letter is a must read!