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Impeach!
Author: BobR
Date: 07/26/2018 12:21:57
So I'll confess upfront that this was a bit of a clickbait title. It is not pResident tRump being impeached...
Despite violating the emoluments clause of the Constitution, despite adhering to Russia (and Putin specifically) over our own intelligence agencies and allies, despite violating the Federal Records Act (as noted in Raine's blog yesterday), the House is not impeaching tRump. No - they are impeaching Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein:
Keep in mind that impeachment is reserved for those in office who commit "high crimes and misdemeanors". It is NOT a tool for getting rid of people who don't do their job to your liking (*cough*tRump*cough*). Are any of the items listed crimes? That will be up to Congress to decide. My personal opinion is that these are trumped-up charges (pun intended) that pale in comparison to tRump's own malfeasance.
But hey - what do I know? I'm just believing my own lying eyes, according to tRump. What I'm seeing and what I'm reading should not be believed - I should just believe him (believe me, believe me).
UPDATE (added 10:40 AM EDT): It appears even the propaganda arms of the Republican party are not happy with the House caucus for filing the impeachment
(h/t to Livingonli)
Despite violating the emoluments clause of the Constitution, despite adhering to Russia (and Putin specifically) over our own intelligence agencies and allies, despite violating the Federal Records Act (as noted in Raine's blog yesterday), the House is not impeaching tRump. No - they are impeaching Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein:
A group of conservative lawmakers on Wednesday filed articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who is overseeing special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign.
[...]
The articles, they said, “are the result of nearly 9 months of unsuccessful congressional attempts to force the Department of Justice (DOJ) to comply with oversight requests.†The lawmakers accused Rosenstein and the DOJ of a number of infractions ranging from “knowingly hiding material investigative information from Congress†to failing “to comply with congressional subpoenas.â€
“The DOJ is keeping information from Congress,†Jordan said in a statement. Enough is enough. It’s time to hold Mr. Rosenstein accountable for blocking Congress’s constitutional oversight role.â€
Keep in mind that impeachment is reserved for those in office who commit "high crimes and misdemeanors". It is NOT a tool for getting rid of people who don't do their job to your liking (*cough*tRump*cough*). Are any of the items listed crimes? That will be up to Congress to decide. My personal opinion is that these are trumped-up charges (pun intended) that pale in comparison to tRump's own malfeasance.
But hey - what do I know? I'm just believing my own lying eyes, according to tRump. What I'm seeing and what I'm reading should not be believed - I should just believe him (believe me, believe me).
UPDATE (added 10:40 AM EDT): It appears even the propaganda arms of the Republican party are not happy with the House caucus for filing the impeachment
(h/t to Livingonli)
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Comment by 
Scoopster on 07/26/2018 13:17:45
Mornin' all! 
Scoopster on 07/26/2018 13:17:45
Mornin' all!
Comment by 
Raine on 07/26/2018 13:31:51
Good morning everyone!
Raine on 07/26/2018 13:31:51
Good morning everyone!
Comment by 
wickedpam on 07/26/2018 13:39:51
wickedpam on 07/26/2018 13:39:51
Morning 
Comment by 
livingonli on 07/26/2018 13:47:06
livingonli on 07/26/2018 13:47:06
Good morning.
Comment by livingonli on 07/26/2018 14:10:56
livingonli on 07/26/2018 14:10:56
Zuckerberg lost $17.6 billion yesterday when Facebook stock went down. Good for someone who thinks that Holocaust deniers shouldn't be stopped on the platform. I can't blame the people I know who left Facebook.
Comment by livingonli on 07/26/2018 14:13:01
livingonli on 07/26/2018 14:13:01
Comment by Scoopster on 07/26/2018 14:29:45
Scoopster on 07/26/2018 14:29:45
Russia is now telling US Generals how to do their job, and they're not happy about it.
I have little hope that this will convince Kelly or Mattis to GTFO, but we could see a real crisis of faith in the CIC from our military leadership real soon.
I have little hope that this will convince Kelly or Mattis to GTFO, but we could see a real crisis of faith in the CIC from our military leadership real soon.
Comment by 
BobR on 07/26/2018 14:41:24
Thanks for this - I am going to add it to the blog
BobR on 07/26/2018 14:41:24
Quote by livingonli:
Even Faux Noise and Brietbart aren't down with Rosenstein's impeachment.
Thanks for this - I am going to add it to the blog
Comment by Will in Chicago on 07/26/2018 15:12:22
Good morning, bloggers!!!
I am seriously thinking of checking out Mewe.com as an alternative Facebook, based on a progressive friend's recommendation. I hate monopolies, and Facebook seems willing to give data to anyone. At the same time, I will stay on Facebook to stay in touch with people in distant places, such as Anthony in Malmo, Sweden.
Will in Chicago on 07/26/2018 15:12:22
Quote by livingonli:
Zuckerberg lost $17.6 billion yesterday when Facebook stock went down. Good for someone who thinks that Holocaust deniers shouldn't be stopped on the platform. I can't blame the people I know who left Facebook.
Good morning, bloggers!!!
I am seriously thinking of checking out Mewe.com as an alternative Facebook, based on a progressive friend's recommendation. I hate monopolies, and Facebook seems willing to give data to anyone. At the same time, I will stay on Facebook to stay in touch with people in distant places, such as Anthony in Malmo, Sweden.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/26/2018 15:18:23
Interesting, had not heard of that one before.
wickedpam on 07/26/2018 15:18:23
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by livingonli:
Zuckerberg lost $17.6 billion yesterday when Facebook stock went down. Good for someone who thinks that Holocaust deniers shouldn't be stopped on the platform. I can't blame the people I know who left Facebook.
Good morning, bloggers!!!
I am seriously thinking of checking out Mewe.com as an alternative Facebook, based on a progressive friend's recommendation. I hate monopolies, and Facebook seems willing to give data to anyone. At the same time, I will stay on Facebook to stay in touch with people in distant places, such as Anthony in Malmo, Sweden.
Interesting, had not heard of that one before.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/26/2018 15:19:29
Scoopster on 07/26/2018 15:19:29
JFC.... 
A mom told us her relationship with her 8yo daughter would never be the same. Officials lied to the daughter, saying her mom abandoned her. They said she'd live in a shelter until she was 18. When they reunited, the daughter believed that and wanted nothing to do with her mom.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) July 26, 2018
Comment by livingonli on 07/26/2018 15:36:23
livingonli on 07/26/2018 15:36:23
Comment by livingonli on 07/26/2018 15:42:00
livingonli on 07/26/2018 15:42:00
Anyone notice hos silent Dana Loesch has become (and removed the NRA from her Twitter profile) since Maria Butina's arrest?
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2018 15:50:38
They are tweeting Hanoi Jane things today.
Raine on 07/26/2018 15:50:38
Quote by livingonli:
Anyone notice hos silent Dana Loesch has become (and removed the NRA from her Twitter profile) since Maria Butina's arrest?
They are tweeting Hanoi Jane things today.
Comment by livingonli on 07/26/2018 15:56:21
She apparently has ramped up her Twitter blocking.
livingonli on 07/26/2018 15:56:21
Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli:
Anyone notice hos silent Dana Loesch has become (and removed the NRA from her Twitter profile) since Maria Butina's arrest?
They are tweeting Hanoi Jane things today.
She apparently has ramped up her Twitter blocking.
Comment by BobR on 07/26/2018 15:57:12
No ads... I wonder how they are funding their operations?
BobR on 07/26/2018 15:57:12
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by livingonli:
Zuckerberg lost $17.6 billion yesterday when Facebook stock went down. Good for someone who thinks that Holocaust deniers shouldn't be stopped on the platform. I can't blame the people I know who left Facebook.
Good morning, bloggers!!!
I am seriously thinking of checking out Mewe.com as an alternative Facebook, based on a progressive friend's recommendation. I hate monopolies, and Facebook seems willing to give data to anyone. At the same time, I will stay on Facebook to stay in touch with people in distant places, such as Anthony in Malmo, Sweden.
Interesting, had not heard of that one before.
No ads... I wonder how they are funding their operations?
Comment by Scoopster on 07/26/2018 16:03:33
Scoopster on 07/26/2018 16:03:33
Comment by wickedpam on 07/26/2018 16:13:27
wickedpam on 07/26/2018 16:13:27
Jordan is gonna take a swing at running for Speaker. Dear lord that blue wave better manifest.
Comment by livingonli on 07/26/2018 16:14:52
If only he could get arrested for obstruction of justice in protecting those child rapists back in Ohio.
livingonli on 07/26/2018 16:14:52
Quote by wickedpam:
Jordan is gonna take a swing at running for Speaker. Dear lord that blue wave better manifest.
If only he could get arrested for obstruction of justice in protecting those child rapists back in Ohio.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/26/2018 16:21:22
Scoopster on 07/26/2018 16:21:22
Just heard from the WH press that 
is taking a motorcade to Andrews instead of Marine One because of "bad weather", specifically "fog", and therefore the press corps won't be able to ask questions.
Say Raine & Bobber, how's the weather down your way today?
is taking a motorcade to Andrews instead of Marine One because of "bad weather", specifically "fog", and therefore the press corps won't be able to ask questions.Say Raine & Bobber, how's the weather down your way today?
Comment by wickedpam on 07/26/2018 16:32:55
Ummm, only fog I saw was when I drove from Manassas to Springfield about 7am this morning. It lasted maybe 10 minutes into my drive. It's finally sunny after days and days of rain.
wickedpam on 07/26/2018 16:32:55
Quote by Scoopster:
Just heard from the WH press that
Say Raine & Bobber, how's the weather down your way today?
Ummm, only fog I saw was when I drove from Manassas to Springfield about 7am this morning. It lasted maybe 10 minutes into my drive. It's finally sunny after days and days of rain.
Comment by livingonli on 07/26/2018 16:43:58
Apparently he's made a visit to Iowa to whip up the rubes on his welfare plan and how he's showing the Chinese that he's boss. Considering he's playing to increasingly summer crowds, it sounds like the Trump cult is much louder than their numbers reflect.
livingonli on 07/26/2018 16:43:58
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Just heard from the WH press that
Say Raine & Bobber, how's the weather down your way today?
Ummm, only fog I saw was when I drove from Manassas to Springfield about 7am this morning. It lasted maybe 10 minutes into my drive. It's finally sunny after days and days of rain.
Apparently he's made a visit to Iowa to whip up the rubes on his welfare plan and how he's showing the Chinese that he's boss. Considering he's playing to increasingly summer crowds, it sounds like the Trump cult is much louder than their numbers reflect.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 07/26/2018 17:08:11
Mondobubba on 07/26/2018 17:08:11
I woke up to the impeachment as as alert on my phone. The I saw it was the Freedom Caucus and just rolled my eyes.
Comment by 
TriSec on 07/26/2018 17:58:52
TriSec on 07/26/2018 17:58:52
Hi all. Sitting under canvas on day 4 of the deluge, not practicing for mile swim. My tent leaks badly, but not my hammock.
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2018 18:18:29
They are really ridiculous.
Raine on 07/26/2018 18:18:29
Quote by Mondobubba:
I woke up to the impeachment as as alert on my phone. The I saw it was the Freedom Caucus and just rolled my eyes.
They are really ridiculous.
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2018 18:19:44
The fog was him afraid to face the press.
There was no fog today. It's one of the nicest days we have had in awhile.
Raine on 07/26/2018 18:19:44
Quote by Scoopster:
Just heard from the WH press that
Say Raine & Bobber, how's the weather down your way today?
The fog was him afraid to face the press.
There was no fog today. It's one of the nicest days we have had in awhile.
Comment by livingonli on 07/26/2018 18:49:44
livingonli on 07/26/2018 18:49:44
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2018 21:05:03
I am surorised he hasn't already, to be honest.
Raine on 07/26/2018 21:05:03
Quote by livingonli:
Mueller may be looking into Twitler's tweets as evidence.
I am surorised he hasn't already, to be honest.
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2018 21:18:04
Raine on 07/26/2018 21:18:04
Do I dare say it has been a slow news day?
It feels refreshing.
It feels refreshing.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 07/27/2018 00:14:01
This article explains it.
Will in Chicago on 07/27/2018 00:14:01
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by livingonli:
Zuckerberg lost $17.6 billion yesterday when Facebook stock went down. Good for someone who thinks that Holocaust deniers shouldn't be stopped on the platform. I can't blame the people I know who left Facebook.
Good morning, bloggers!!!
I am seriously thinking of checking out Mewe.com as an alternative Facebook, based on a progressive friend's recommendation. I hate monopolies, and Facebook seems willing to give data to anyone. At the same time, I will stay on Facebook to stay in touch with people in distant places, such as Anthony in Malmo, Sweden.
Interesting, had not heard of that one before.
No ads... I wonder how they are funding their operations?
This article explains it.