Cog wrote:The Democrat's basically wasted the day by trying to introduce Amendments to Mitch McConnell rules on how this Senate trial will proceed. All of the Democrat amendments were defeated on a party line vote. They even tried to give the chief justice the ability to pick who would be a witnesses. That one was particularly laughable as Roberts wouldn't ever want that power.
Democrats now get 24 hours of floor time to present their evidence and then Trump's lawyers get 24 hours to rebut. I doubt whether a single witness will be called given the Republican solidarity in the voting so far. Collins did vote with Dems on one issue but she was the only one to break ranks.
Cog wrote:Is it just now occurring to you that impeachment is a purely political process?
jedrider wrote:Cog wrote:Is it just now occurring to you that impeachment is a purely political process?
Not necessarily. However, the political divide will be complete after this. We're waiting for the Demographic Change to settle the matter. The key will be to have all three houses away from Republican control.
Newfie wrote:The more I loo at Comeys actions what is consistent is that he was trying to cow the likely President, be it Hillary or Donald.
Cog wrote:I'll be listening to the Trump lawyer defense today, Monday and Tuesday.
On the two charges of Abuse of Power and obstruction of Congress.
Regarding obstruction of congress. The executive branch is not compelled to cooperate with Congress on an investigation. If Congress wants documents and witnesses they can appeal to the judicial branch to compel this. The House said they didn't have time to do this and the president needed to be impeached right away. Sorry folks, executive privilege is a real thing and most presidents have used it for internal communications. Not a crime to invoke executive privilege.
Abuse of Power. Is it legitimate to investigate corruption of an American citizen with a foreign power before you release foreign aid? Just because Joe Biden is now running for president doesn't give you an immunity shield from being investigated. Didn't we just go through this nut roll with Donald Trump? The FBI was investigating Trump even before the general election. Ultimately SC Mueller concluded that NO American colluded with, conspired with, or cooperated with Russia to affect the outcome of the 2016 election. Are the Dems saying that these investigations into then candidate Donald Trump were wrong? LOL
Cog wrote:Dershowitz, an attorney for Donald Trump, and a liberal Democrat, argues that the impeachment articles presented by the House are unconstitutional. About an hour but a brilliant history lesson on the law.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqmhfyH09jM
Return to North America Discussion
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 11 guests