100% impeachable and far beyond. Maybe you should go read up on all the constitutional law scholars who are signing documents about the constitutional crisis we're in. You think that's not impeachable? Pssh.
By the way, I agree we are in a constitutional crisis but that doesn't change the appropriateness of the allegations for impeachment. It isn't a tit for tat.
I believe the con law scholars in question are referring to the unilateral dismantling of the Legislative branch offices, USAID & DOL, etc by a *theoretical* member of the exec branch, but by all means, be specific about what you'd do instead of theatre, given the supreme court's immunity ruling.
That may be true however, Green has focused on impeaching him for what he said. If the articles of impeachment include specific actions taken or supported which amount to high crimes or misdemeanors then the analysis changes. If it is solely based on his comments about Gaza then my assertion stands.
I thought this would be helpful. Article II, Section 4: The President of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. Making a stupid statement about Gaza isn't any of those things. This is theater.
I applaud the thought, but it will go nowhere, just like the multiple times he filled impeachment articles in thee 45 admin. He was pretty quiet during the Biden admin, though.
I agree with the protest gesture. But understand, Trump won’t be impeached. The GOP controlled House will not bring articles of impeachment and the GOP controlled Senate won’t convict. But the behavior does need to be called out as not normal in a democracy, unconstitutional & reprehensible.
This is what the electorate wanted. So while I agree that the minority needs to exert pressure, remember we are the minority. Unrealistic expectations leads to people giving up. We have to be committed to the long haul with our eyes wide open.
Trump has immunity. Public protest works when accountability is the goal. There is no accountability to be achieved from this administration. It is days away from being subversive and lawless.
There is a special election in Florida on April 1. Dems could take back the house or at least tie it. I know the senate won’t convict but … you never know, maybe three Republicans can change.
As long as people have realistic understanding of what is actually possible, definitely fight/work for change. Unfortunately, too many people don’t understand how our Government actually works. Unrealistic expectations leads to people giving up. We have to be prepared for the long haul.
At least it helps control expectations. If Ds don't push openly for impeachment & conviction that will fuel perceptions that impeachment is out of the question as a response to what Trump is doing—inappropriate or illegitimate, or somehow cringe—rather than a necessary action being blocked by Rs.
Okay, the House is doing a better job. Aguilar and Lieu today are making it simple: "Just say no." They are talkiong to their colleagues, to DC bureaucrats, and to, well, viewers of PBS. They have the right idea. Two big bad wolves are trying to huff and puff and blow the house down. Just say no.
If only Republicans had the kahunas and backbone to oppose Trump! I mean seriously…can someone please tell me who they’re planning to replace Trump with when he dies? He’s old…if he makes himself a dictator, who will take over? Don Jr? Barron Trump?🤔 Elon???🤬🤔
And it doesn’t mean nothing. He’s also a felon and that did not stop his voters. But at least with an impeachment and vote, we will know who gets the guillotine during the revolution when they vote no
I’m on your side - but what exactly is this “doing”? Every moment wasted in Performative politics is a moment not spent on why we elected them in the first place.
I share the worry—My hope is that it’s not merely performative. Minority party obviously can’t win an impeachment vote, but the House majority is razor-thin and Trump *has* clearly already committed impeachable offenses just in his first 3 weeks
Agree - but the line gets towed every single time when the rubber hits the road. Some Rs are willing to get out of line in their comments - but when it gets to crunch time, they are right back on the bus. Because losing power, getting primaried or facing the Cult is a bridge too far.
Trump wins with lots of performance and a teaspoon of substance.
I think Dems need to admit that a portion of the American public requires them to perform more.
We’re emotional creatures.
I can be dazzled by a tax plan, but not everyone can.
Every single person in Trump's administration needs to be impeached. Right from the top to bottom. And we all know that musk needs to be arrested for his lawless and illegal actions. Of course unfortunately it won't go through but This is definitely going to bring attention to this calamity.
GET BEHIND THIS IDEA 100% AMERICA! IT OUR CHANCE TO BE THE CHANGE! MARCH IN FRONT OF ALL GOP OFFICES...OUR DEMOCRACY AND WAY OF LIFE DEMANDS IT! IT'S ON!🤨
White people, I'm here to tell you, we need to all stand up and be just as loud and public. We are not going to let the optics of this be "oh, it's just the Black people being uppity." Fuck that. Stand up.
This is a good start. We know this isn't going to go anywhere, but it's better than nothing. It'll prove that we are serious about impeaching this motherfucker.
But what about the SCOTUS decision that presidents have absolute immunity for acts committed as president within their core constitutional purview? They gave him a free pass to do whatever he pleased.
While I realize that this is futile, I love that he's doing it. All Republicans should be forced to go on the record countless times defending Trump's every word, actions, fart, diaper stain, and crime. Introduce these impeachment articles once every few months.
They’ll also break if you show up at their offices. DC or local. They also don’t like it when their offices get lit on fire, as a local rep found out recently. I don’t endorse that move, but desperate times and all.
Annoy them enough then that they quit. Seriously, the fact that the GOP doesn't care about their constituents does not make them immune to public pressure. If your reps don't agree with you that is the most important time to tell them your opinion.
Flood them with snail mail/hand-delivered letters. The sheer volume is what’s needed. Flooding an email inbox they can mass delete easily isn’t going to bother them in the slightest. Inconvenience them at every turn.
While phone calls and physical letters tend to be harder to ignore, it's important to remember to not discourage people from taking actions that are accessible to them. The implication that something accessible is useless can result in people not even trying.
It's not cash... they adore their zealotry the most. That's what might be missed here. They all love money and power but for the GOP, their sick agenda is what they fight for the most: white nationalism, theocracy, authoritarianism, and bigotry.
Please don't advise others to "obey in advance". It's also known as "defeatism". There is enough disinformation propaganda being spread by foreign and domestic enemies already.
The only way this works is if “we the people” make it work- convince our representatives not to protect him- we inundate them with calls, emails, visits, letters. Enough that they realize we are powerful and we will hold them accountable. Especially true for those of us living in red states #gmb
Yeah, I think 218 to 215. Saw a reporter ask Raskin that. He said, "Find me two Republicans and I'll go to work tomorrow." He's talking to us. We need to find that man two Republicans. Let's do it.
Yes...and he literally said they rigged it twice in his 1/19 victory rally speech. PBS YouTube at the 03:49:31 and 03:49:47 marks. Not sure why everyone ignored it.
He needs to be convicted not found not guilty. Impeachment is just the charge to start the process to let go IF found guilty. Can’t remove him without it.
Now that we've seen that impeachments have no consequences, we need to not waste the time on useless endeavors and find a way to take action that does actually do something to make changes.
big whoop. these folks couldnt even do a serious impeachment when they were in power. they let the criminal republicans on the other side off the hook hoping they will help. of course they didnt
You're blaming the wrong party. Trump was impeached twice. The Republicans in the Senate with Mitch McConnell as their leader refused to convict even after saying he was guilty in both cases.
im blaming exactly the right people. trump's impeachments were only allowed to happen if the people leading it promised to not "embarrass" gop criminals
cut he crap. we got here because of ruinous leadership
To be fair, I don't think he COULD use the language called for in the chambers. But honestly, using cartoon language is probably another dig at Trump. He's just the clown being used by smarter men, as he's always been.
Here’s your feckless, pointless and useless motion to impeach @olbermann.bsky.social
Green about to go 0 for 4 on Trump impeachment articles, the inevitable defeat of which (thru a motion to table) will only make Trump look stronger, btw.
Performative politics of the highest order. ZERO chance this gets anything other than attention. Elected officials need to be about accomplishing the goals they were elected to accomplish. Or establishing some guardrails right now. This will do neither.
It's inspirational. It doesn't matter that it won't succeed. It matters that it's a tool to put the crimes in the record. It matters that it gives people some hope. It turns out the base if there is ever another election.
Performative politics has won the fascists a majority. It's a viable tactic.
A fire starts with a spark. A spark of inspiration. This is the spark that is needed, if sustained and held to account "We the People" can pressure the change and make it happen. It's not performative if they continue to stand and take the actions. Impeach him daily, grind halt confirmations.
Also, as long as Congress is busy with this, they aren’t renewing his bullshit tax cuts for the billionaires, which costs ~$5T, & it’s why Elon Musk is raiding all of our gov’t systems, & the treasury. They want to raise taxes for everyone else & cut & gut everything except the military.
Very little the minority party can do will “succeed,” but it is important to take a stand, get public attention, and create a historical record. Moving on now.
Keep trying. Any other president would have been impeached a thousand times over. It’s almost like dump has a deal with the devil himself. We’re dealing with something beyond malignant greed, it’s genuine evil.
Wrong reason unfortunately, shredding our Constitution and the unelected, unapproved DOGE creeps getting classified information is the crisis on our shores.
MAGAs at American Accountability Foundation have started a website to rat out those suspected of practicing DEI. They have a watchlist & a tip line, and they just got a “tip” from E.T. Schitt 😂😂
YES. Rep. Green! IMPEACH HIM.
And as @olbermann.bsky.social says, IMPEACH HIM DAILY.
Because: (A) That's the right thing to do (B) Impeachment is undefeated.
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Our 2 party *political* system, where party loyalty/lobbyist favor overrides all ethics/morality, rule of law, or oath to the Constitution devalues our democratic republic. Doing the right thing is never a time wasting distraction. Deciding the right thing is a waste means the oligarchs already won.
I want dem legislators 2chain themselves 2the govbuildings til musk gone.Theydon't need 2stand there screaming2 thecrowd. Its time 4action step [email protected]@hcrichardson.bsky.social @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov @repjasmine.bsky.social @senwhitehouse.bsky.social
I want dem legislators 2chain themselves 2the govbuildings til musk gone.Theydon't need 2stand there screaming2 thecrowd. Its time 4action step [email protected]@hcrichardson.bsky.social @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov @repjasmine.bsky.social @senwhitehouse.bsky.social
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NEVER SAY NEVER! IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION MEANS YOU ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM!!
IT'S ON!🤨
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Again, this is great!
Make up your minds.
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He’s got a big audience who love him.
So we have to show up, be real, & be aggressive back. Reveal that he’s really a sad loser underneath the makeup.
I think Dems need to admit that a portion of the American public requires them to perform more.
We’re emotional creatures.
I can be dazzled by a tax plan, but not everyone can.
Convict this time!
Send his ass to jail!
This shows FIGHT.
Stop criticizing Democrats as a whole.
There are those fighting back.
Make being Republican shameful.
Phone... email... protest
Storming the beaches is the only way - It is NOT the eleventh hour, it is Midnight!!!
MAGA also - forgetting MTG tried how many times to impeach Biden for useless reasons?
The fight begins.
Support this guy!
So just give up?
I’d wager you are different than most voters.
Politics/democracy is more of a Team Sport. Most people need to be encouraged.
This isn’t a binary thing, win or lose. We have to keep resisting.
And Elon Musk should definitely be brought in for questioning - under oath.
it will be even less sucecssful this time
performative bullshit for campaign donations
cut he crap. we got here because of ruinous leadership
Is“dastardly deeds” now considered high crimes and misdemeanors.
With this leadership…
Green about to go 0 for 4 on Trump impeachment articles, the inevitable defeat of which (thru a motion to table) will only make Trump look stronger, btw.
Performative politics has won the fascists a majority. It's a viable tactic.
https://www.texastribune.org/2017/10/11/us-rep-al-green-houston-democrat-unveils-articles-impeachment-against-/
We need to rally behind them!! We need to converge on the Capitol en masse.
We need the great organizers to do their thing.
It needs to be the greatest demonstration in this nation’s history.
We do NOT consent to tyranny of the obscenely wealthy!!
No quit, no quarter, 24/7.
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Ok internet, you know what to do! “Good Trouble”
#Resistance
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And as @olbermann.bsky.social says, IMPEACH HIM DAILY.
Because: (A) That's the right thing to do (B) Impeachment is undefeated.
@aoc.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @ericswalwell.bsky.social @dansgoldman.bsky.social @repjasmine.bsky.social
The people want leaders with backbones and a fighting spirit.
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