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72. If constituents aren't behind them on this; I'm sorry, but it's over.

Sun Jun 2, 2019, 11:01 PM

Jun 2019

Last edited Mon Jun 3, 2019, 12:07 AM - Edit history (1)

Christ, we shouldn't have to sell it. If people aren't there after 2 years of trump, it is over.

Give em two weeks and if they can't do it, we need to move on or we'll be sitting here next year debating the same junk while trump gets a new hairdo, loses a few pounds, promises a few things white wingers like, tells more lies, and wins again.

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Please stop assuming if you don't see the Democrats strategizing and whipping, it's not happening [View all] StarfishSaver Jun 2019 OP

oh bull. the only thing going on is the Speaker making a pass. Whatever. I'm past it. Kurt V. Jun 2019 #1

You know this, how? StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #4

it may surprise you, but here in rural Missouri i have info you don't. Kurt V. Jun 2019 #7

It certainly wouldn't surprise me to know you have information I don't StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #10

Well, please tell us what rural Missouri knows that the rest of us don't. nt Progressive Jones Jun 2019 #43

😂 we can do it Jun 2019 #124

+1000! eom BlueMTexpat Jun 2019 #142

Yet, you don't seem to be sharing that inside info here. Captain Stern Jun 2019 #144

i decided not to share that bc its a part of politics that's less than democratic. 20 yrs ago and Kurt V. Jun 2019 #145

LOL FrankBooth Jun 2019 #9

That's just crazy talk in my mind. The minute to Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #47

YES, I absolutely agree with this! PatrickforO Jun 2019 #54

+1 Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #67

Thank you nt PufPuf23 Jun 2019 #80

OMG. "it will happen". You sound like you are talking Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #63

It's not too late. Nt Nuggets Jun 2019 #210

Ha. We know this since nothing has happened when it Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #58

Yes. Tipperary Jun 2019 #126

OMG FrankBooth Jun 2019 #135

so YOU know what's going on behind closed doors? Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #167

Nice avoidance FrankBooth Jun 2019 #173

... EffieBlack Jun 2019 #178

And I asked you a similar question about Steyer. Tipperary Jun 2019 #128

I wasn't the least bit "taken aback." In fact, I gladly accepted the information you provided me StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #129

Exactly. Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #41

Well said! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2019 #2

KnR Hekate Jun 2019 #3

Sorry. I must assume an impeachment inquiry is not taking place. Sneederbunk Jun 2019 #5

You are certainly free to assume whatever you like StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #6

And of course yours is? Who are you working for? Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #71

Whoever they are working for, they sure get a lot of free time judging by the sheer number of posts. Tipperary Jun 2019 #147

LOL Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #201

Less than 90 days. They've only been here a month and a half. Crunchy Frog Jun 2019 #205

Interesting, is it not? Tipperary Jun 2019 #206

There seems to be a pattern here. lpbk2713 Jun 2019 #207

Hmm. Tipperary Jun 2019 #208

Why? Because it's not happening NOW, NOW, NOW? mcar Jun 2019 #35

No one has said there's a FORMAL impeachment inquiry. pnwmom Jun 2019 #69

This is what so many BlueMTexpat Jun 2019 #143

Exactly! nt happybird Jun 2019 #153

Oh, come on now. We all know they're just sitting by their pools, drinking daiquiris The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #8

You forgot the canapes. betsuni Jun 2019 #42

Since I don't drink, I'll have an Arnold Palmer. But yeah, that PatrickforO Jun 2019 #56

Oh what a great reply. nt emmaverybo Jun 2019 #94

We need to get Trump and Pence Progressive dog Jun 2019 #11

+1 pazzyanne Jun 2019 #36

So, it seems like you're saying they had best begin impeachment hearings so that PatrickforO Jun 2019 #59

No, I was cautioning against rash actions Progressive dog Jun 2019 #182

I'd love a link to those outside babylonsister Jun 2019 #12

There is no link. The meetings weren't publicized StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #13

And who might you be? babylonsister Jun 2019 #14

I. Am. Spartacus ... StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #16

... sheshe2 Jun 2019 #26

And apparently the person who's throwing the beached starfish back into the ocean. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #45

Hey, you gotta save 'em one at a time. PatrickforO Jun 2019 #65

Ah, I had not caught that reference stopwastingmymoney Jun 2019 #152

Maybe Steny Hoyer? watoos Jun 2019 #57

No! I'm Spartacus! PatrickforO Jun 2019 #62

No. *I* am Spartacus Empowerer Jun 2019 #103

I want to know who you are wryter2000 Jun 2019 #151

I couldn't resist.... BigmanPigman Jun 2019 #38

Thank you JustAnotherGen Jun 2019 #52

OP doesn't ever provide links, don't ya know? Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #78

You're really obsessed with her, aren't you? Empowerer Jun 2019 #100

I thought he was fascinated? ChubbyStar Jun 2019 #116

This message was self-deleted by its author Cetacea Jun 2019 #125

Some people have personal knowledge of issues. TwilightZone Jun 2019 #117

I'm a brain surgeon, an astronaut, and a former Olympic gold medalist ChubbyStar Jun 2019 #121

There's this thing called context. TwilightZone Jun 2019 #140

Cool!! When are we going to go back to the moon? Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #150

Lesson 101 on the internet. Don't believe everything an anonymous poster says. Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #202

Thank you for your sensible post Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #15

Get back to me when something HAS been done about this atrocity Ferrets are Cool Jun 2019 #17

Little kids think that when they close their eyes, everything disappears EffieBlack Jun 2019 #20

Even my cats understand object permanence, The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #46

+1 Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #79

Some think that if there are no public hearings they're not doing anything. Fact is.... George II Jun 2019 #18

Historians will not look favorably upon us. watoos Jun 2019 #22

Please enumerate what "a lot" is. With links please. Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #81

Stop watching cable news watoos Jun 2019 #19

Are you directing these instructions? StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #21

Just don't wait until it's too late. JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #24

You are excellent at attacking people watoos Jun 2019 #25

And you are persistent in accusing me of attacking you when I've done nothing of the kind StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #29

Then let's talk issues watoos Jun 2019 #31

Yes Watoos! But not yet!!! Gotta investigate more. Oops Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #95

Who is StarfishSaver attacking? mcar Jun 2019 #37

Anyone who doesn't agree with someone's agenda Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #93

Examples? Links? Empowerer Jun 2019 #108

Enjoy while you can !!!! Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #111

Are you fascinated or obsessed? ChubbyStar Jun 2019 #113

"Our Base?" sheshe2 Jun 2019 #39

Thanks! JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #23

People have no idea watoos Jun 2019 #28

I still don't understand why we trusted Mueller so much. He was appointed by a republican who was.. JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #44

Yup, we got played. Still. Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #97

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT Skittles Jun 2019 #118

Totally agree. CrispyQ Jun 2019 #134

By now, if you gotta whip Democrats into supporting an inquiry, it's already over. n/t Hoyt Jun 2019 #27

Truth watoos Jun 2019 #30

If you understood the whipping process, you would know this isn't true StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #32

Maybe this will help-- By now, if you GOTTA CHANGE DEMOCRATS' MINDS on inquiry, it's already over. Hoyt Jun 2019 #34

Exactly. This condescending civics lesson! IOW.(don't Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #49

Looks like Trumpland's not the only place where people accuse anyone who knows more than they do Empowerer Jun 2019 #75

. George II Jun 2019 #82

Was this in the posters post? Because this sounds like you, so why the quotes? ChubbyStar Jun 2019 #83

+ sheshe2 Jun 2019 #85

Priceless! Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #92

+1 spooky3 Jun 2019 #136

Thank you. Tipperary Jun 2019 #164

Ad nauseum Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #203

Not true. We should be going to their Town Halls and making daily phone calls and/or emails. pnwmom Jun 2019 #70

If constituents aren't behind them on this; I'm sorry, but it's over. Hoyt Jun 2019 #72

Ya, but when all they hear is trump saying there was Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #99

Some on the internet know so much more than the Speaker mcar Jun 2019 #33

I agree. Like thinking a prez who started a war based Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #55

Right Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #40

Right now, half of reps are in France for D day rememberance. Irishxs Jun 2019 #48

Still waiting for the answer to my question watoos Jun 2019 #50

Let me know if you ever get an answer. cwydro Jun 2019 #179

And call your local Democratic Committee JustAnotherGen Jun 2019 #51

Thank you. Very interesting. srobertss Jun 2019 #53

The Ones Who Absolutely Don't Know What They're Talking About Me. Jun 2019 #60

Starfish, thanks again for your input. Some clarifications please.... KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2019 #61

A resolution for an inquiry of impeachment requires the VOTES of a majority pnwmom Jun 2019 #77

Thanks, pnwmom. Your first sentence is the parts I was missing and.... KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2019 #84

Actually, HERE IS THE PROCESS: Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #162

That's actually NOT the process. ABC has it wrong StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #165

Please illuminate how ABC News got it wrong because I don't see any substantial difference in your Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #169

I explained in my post how ABC got it wrong, but I'll break it down for you again StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #171

"The critical determination comes to the speaker about whether or not to forward it," Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #176

You're changing the subject StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #177

Respectfully, I don't agree with your assertion that I changed the subject if you look at the string Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #181

You don't have to rely on "an anonymous poster"'s opinion StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #183

...and I will stand by what I said in my prior post and defer to the Constitutional Law Professor Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #184

OK StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #185

Lol! EffieBlack Jun 2019 #186

Is this what you call "two-teaming" in sports Effie, LOL Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #187

No, dear - it's what I call "participating in a discussion on a public discussion board" EffieBlack Jun 2019 #188

For your pleasure, dear. Link provided below Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #190

Your point being? EffieBlack Jun 2019 #192

I assumed you read the string of posts between StarfishSaver and myself. Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #193

Having "the power to influence" whether a committee takes up a matter is not the same as EffieBlack Jun 2019 #194

Again: Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #199

Again EffieBlack Jun 2019 #209

FYI - I edited my post - and showed my edit - because after I did more research, I discovered that StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #197

Check out this article about Speaker Pelosi Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #189

You're changing the subject again StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #195

"Nadler pressed Pelosi to allow his committee to launch an impeachment inquiry against Trump -- the Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #200

Since you're citing Professor Gerhardt as your unassailable source, you may want to read what else StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #196

I did. However, NOW who's changing the subject? Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #198

I thought this article might be informative to you. Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #211

Oh, come now ... If ABC said it, it MUST be true .. EffieBlack Jun 2019 #180

If Speaker Pelosi stated that she was ready to begin watoos Jun 2019 #86

I think you've got this backwards. She's got many Reps in swing districts and the only thing worse pnwmom Jun 2019 #90

So you believe that Justin Amash is going watoos Jun 2019 #96

Where did I say that? He's a R who apparently thinks he'll be okay in his R district. pnwmom Jun 2019 #119

Good questions! StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #89

Yes, that absolutely helps and adds good detail. Thanks. KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2019 #115

I hear you StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #123

Just curious...why would you ask that like this Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #98

Probably because, unlike you, most people can see she's an expert on this Empowerer Jun 2019 #101

Probably due to an obsession against holding Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #105

It's never mentioned because it's not true. Empowerer Jun 2019 #106

Well I will mention it, so it isn't only by Laura ChubbyStar Jun 2019 #122

Laura is not alone. Tipperary Jun 2019 #172

I had one of those EffieBlack Jun 2019 #109

What's funny is why you would care much less ask someone why he asked another poster a question EffieBlack Jun 2019 #102

It's a habit for some. betsuni Jun 2019 #64

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are one of the few realistic voices on this issue. CaptainTruth Jun 2019 #66

You are truly Captain Truth. betsuni Jun 2019 #76

See, this post is what I am talking about watoos Jun 2019 #87

You accused StarfishSaver of attacking you. But she didn't post this, so Empowerer Jun 2019 #104

It should tell you all you need to know Watoos ! :( Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #107

I can confirm this as well. Watoos, don't take the bait. Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #131

Some People are Too Impatient to Understand... dlk Jun 2019 #68

I respectfully disagree with regards to trump. Our leadership has had since the day Mueller/Special Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #132

That's an excellent point. Many of the criminal actions occurred Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #138

Thank you for sharing this. nt emmaverybo Jun 2019 #73

StarfishSaver, I read every one of your posts in the voice of Chuck Rosenberg. CaptainTruth Jun 2019 #74

Excellent post StarfishSaver! Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #88

LOL, maybe we assume that because of their TRACK RECORD Skittles Jun 2019 #91

Yup.. starting a fake war where hundreds of thousands Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #110

THANK YOU Skittles Jun 2019 #112

Great game ! You wait until the general public Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #120

FFS Locrian Jun 2019 #127

Exactly Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #133

THIS. BlueWI Jun 2019 #141

How do you expect this "media narrative" to work? StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #149

Some of my thoughts for framing would be these statements. BlueWI Jun 2019 #154

Great. But suppose the Members adopted your language verbatim. StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #155

That's a good question. BlueWI Jun 2019 #156

To answer your questions: StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #158

Sure - my question was rhetorical and seeking clarification. BlueWI Jun 2019 #161

519 Days. Ain't no hurry. nt fleabiscuit Jun 2019 #114

You post behind an anonymous ID. Do you seriously believe myself and others are not savvy Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #130

True! Other words come to mind like working on Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #160

chowder66 has a sweet little list... stillcool Jun 2019 #137

That's brilliant. TwilightZone Jun 2019 #139

I strongly approve of the way that Speaker Peolosi is handling this matter Gothmog Jun 2019 #146

True StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #148

So in other words, don't confuse inaction with inaction. egduj Jun 2019 #157

Lol Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #159

Nope. TwilightZone Jun 2019 #163

This link again? egduj Jun 2019 #166

Silence. Guess none that close to the real action like they are tacitly purporting. Hmmmm. Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #168

K & R. I would like the answers to your questions as well. Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #170

+1000000 BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #174

True StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #175

Well said ! OnDoutside Jun 2019 #191

Pelosi is trying to avoid impeachment (from an insider) eom Cetacea Jun 2019 #204

Amen! Effete Snob Dec 2021 #212