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Bluetus

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67. Right. And NONE of them will make it into law
Thu May 15, 2025, 03:25 PM
5 hrs ago

So you are arguing THOSE messaging bills are more important than the messaging bill about Trump's impeachable offenses?

You can certainly make that argument, but please spare us the hysteria about this one Congressman doing something awful, solely on the basis that it won't every be adopted. NONE of it will be adopted.

If you want to argue that the Dems should focus on a smaller number of very focused messages, I'd certainly agree with that. But in your own words, they are doing the opposite. Everybody and his dog is pitching different bills that are not part of ANY cohesive strategy. I don't see how having an impeachment bill in that mix is any better or worse than the rest.

Take the test. Tell me the three things that Democrats want every American to understand, and what they are doing to get those three points out there. I don't think you can do that. I surely cannot do that. They are all over the freaking map,

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almost thought it was the onion Blues Heron Yesterday #1
Who is saying it's a waste of time? 1WorldHope Yesterday #2
Impeachments didn't hurt Trump in 2024 Abnredleg Yesterday #4
How does voting on impeachment.... reACTIONary Yesterday #7
It's a question of political bandwidth Abnredleg Yesterday #12
I don't think the independents will pay much attention.... reACTIONary Yesterday #16
These charges will not receive a vote on the House floor. LudwigPastorius Yesterday #17
It won't get TO committee, but there will be a floor vote unless he drops it FBaggins 16 hrs ago #37
Thanks. LudwigPastorius 7 hrs ago #65
Precisely. It isn't as if House Dems are advancing important legislation Bluetus 23 hrs ago #18
Yes, this is my view too LymphocyteLover 23 hrs ago #21
Couldn't agree more. FoxNewsSucks 21 hrs ago #25
The only vote these articles will get is from the House Judiciary Committee, which... LudwigPastorius 20 hrs ago #30
So what? Bluetus 12 hrs ago #46
"What are Congressional Dems working on legislatively that is so important?" LudwigPastorius 6 hrs ago #66
Right. And NONE of them will make it into law Bluetus 5 hrs ago #67
The ONLY way to win in 2026 is to get some control over "the narrative" William Seger Yesterday #11
We need to focus on Independents Abnredleg Yesterday #14
I should HOPE that one way to disillusion independents on a MAGA Congress is... William Seger Yesterday #15
We always go into impeachment with high hopes Abnredleg 23 hrs ago #20
People are looking for action. Actions that get results. OldBaldy1701E 13 hrs ago #41
Impeachment gets us nowhere Abnredleg 12 hrs ago #45
Well, in my opinion, it is time to stop with the cult of personality and start with some action. OldBaldy1701E 10 hrs ago #56
Noone has "high hopes" for impeachment.... reACTIONary 10 hrs ago #55
There will not be an impeachment -- obviously -- so you needn't worry about that Bluetus 23 hrs ago #19
Sure AKwannabe 17 hrs ago #33
Lie down AKwannabe 17 hrs ago #32
It is their JOB to impeach this monster. Impeach every week with escalating charges. travelingthrulife 11 hrs ago #48
Impeachment is not that something synni Yesterday #5
This won't add another impeachment to his collection... reACTIONary Yesterday #8
Glad to see this happening. Paladin Yesterday #3
The two impeachments in his first time didn't beat the hell out of anything. onenote Yesterday #6
Does it do any harm? What's the downside? reACTIONary Yesterday #9
Giving him an easy win -- i consider that harmful onenote 12 hrs ago #43
Did you forget that he lost his 2020 re-election bid? William Seger Yesterday #13
And yet he won four years later. onenote 12 hrs ago #44
There was only one impeachment before his election loss of 2020, not two Polybius 8 hrs ago #62
Congress ALSO took an oath to "support and defend the Constitution"! William Seger Yesterday #10
+10000! Karasu 23 hrs ago #22
+another 10000! AKwannabe 17 hrs ago #34
Yes. This is absolutely right. travelingthrulife 11 hrs ago #49
This is another example of BidenRocks 22 hrs ago #23
David Hogg is not being railroaded by anyone. murielm99 13 hrs ago #39
Would it be an issue if this were the RNC? BidenRocks 1 hr ago #70
Might as well. I know it risks Republicans' high opinion of Democrats. Independents... BurnDoubt 22 hrs ago #24
Everything, Everywhere, all at Once WSHazel 21 hrs ago #26
A strongly worded letter is always the best way to go nt ImNotGod 21 hrs ago #27
Hehe AKwannabe 17 hrs ago #35
I see nothing wrong JBTaurus83 20 hrs ago #28
This guy is an attention grabbing person ybbor 20 hrs ago #29
Whatevs AKwannabe 16 hrs ago #36
It's always right to do the right thing. James48 17 hrs ago #31
They should wait until after the midterms when they have the majority in the house. everyonematters 14 hrs ago #38
Why on earth do you assume an election would give us the House??? travelingthrulife 11 hrs ago #50
Why on earth do we assume there is going to be an election in 2026? I was told right here on DU that kelly1mm 11 hrs ago #52
We can't depend on that. With gerrymandering and Elon mucking around we travelingthrulife 11 hrs ago #54
There is no doubt that Trump has exceeded his authorities and committed abuses, but I think it is very unlikely everyonematters 9 hrs ago #57
Every Democratic member... LPBBEAR 13 hrs ago #40
Not a waste of time - Democrats need to fight on all fronts, follow the people's lead... CapnSteve 13 hrs ago #42
Indeed it is a waste of time. It will go nowhere. Better to focus our efforts where they will make a difference. Oopsie Daisy 12 hrs ago #47
It is their job to impeach him. So calling out crimes is showboating. travelingthrulife 11 hrs ago #51
He won't be impeached. It will never get to a vote. This is just grandstanding. Oopsie Daisy 11 hrs ago #53
So what is wrong with grandstanding? Showboating and pyrotechnics is what... reACTIONary 9 hrs ago #58
It's preaching to the choir and a waste of time. Oopsie Daisy 9 hrs ago #59
No, this is way low cost, we can well afford it.... reACTIONary 8 hrs ago #61
We (the informed and engaged Democrats) are the only ones paying attention. Oopsie Daisy 7 hrs ago #63
RE: I'm mature enough and intelligent enough ... reACTIONary 4 hrs ago #68
Keeps the pressure on and at no real expense. Torchlight 9 hrs ago #60
Someone is doing something Canada Kid 7 hrs ago #64
Yes! This! lees1975 4 hrs ago #69
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