(12-19-2019 09:07 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  Interesting to see a President impeached for bad manners. Isn't that what mis-demeanor means in this context? It could be nothing else, though, since the Constitution provides only for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.”

Seriously, the political kabuki yesterday was astounding. Every time I tuned in, some Democrat was pontificating on how he/she was just trying to protect the Constitution . Such bald faced lies. Just politics.

Would we be OK with a nominee Warren asking China or France or Germany for things to politically damage Trump during the election? Would we be OK with a President Warren asking China or France or Germany for things to politically damage the Republican nominee heading into 2024, or else the US would alter their foreign policy to hurt that country? I am absolutely no OK with either of them. The first would be a campaign finance violation (at the minimum) and the second would be impeachable.

(12-19-2019 09:07 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  Democrat's hated it when McConnell used his position to delay a vote on Merrick Garland. I wonder how they feel about Pelosi's similar action in not sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate.

Well, Pelosi hasn't taken an action or inaction at this point, because ... *checks watch and looks at calendar* ... Trump was just impeached last night. Even if it happens, which I do not support, I'm not how her action would be similar to what McConnell did. It doesn't make it the right move politically or legislatively. But they aren't very similar either. If anything, this is more akin to McConnell refusing to bring House-passed bills up before the Senate. If the House passed a new assault weapons ban, but then Pelosi decided not to send the bill to the Senate, would you be filled with righteous indignation?