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On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 11:49:06 PM UTC-4, Rick C wrote:
Generally, Rick is correct.
I would note that I too believe that Trump was technically guilty of the Abuse of Power charge, -- BUT -- that the charge of "Abuse of Power" does not rise to an impeachable offense. Furthermore, I believe that while perhaps guilty of the offense, Trump's actions were in the best long-term interest of the Country.
I did not believe Trump was guilty of 2nd Article of Impeachment: "Obstruction of Congress", nor do I feel that rises to the level of an impeachable either.
The House could have brought forth a stronger case if they had had more patience and deliberate consideration. But in their "rush" (Pelosi waited a month to submit the Articles), they built a flimsy case. That said, even with a stronger case, I doubt Trump would have been convicted, and very seriously doubt he would be removed from office if convicted.
The "right" play here was for the Congress (House and Senate) to censure the President -- and that, most likely, was a do-able thing. (?)
On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 10:42:50 PM UTC-4, Flyguy wrote:
On Monday, March 23, 2020 at 8:06:11 PM UTC-7, mpm wrote:
On Monday, March 23, 2020 at 1:58:55 PM UTC-4, Rick C wrote:
The whole process is not supposed to be the House vs. the Senate. It is supposed to be about the House AND Senate seeking the truth.
No it's not. The Constitution says nothing of the sort.
What is being sought is a conviction on the House Articles of Impeachment, and a subsequent decision to remove the President from office, if convicted.
History will show that Trump was impeached, but not convicted, and not removed from office.
THAT is the truth.
You may not like it. I get it.
Before you pen your rebuttal, I want you to consider the hypothetical possibility of the Articles of Impeachment being totally false. The Senate convicts, and the President is removed from office. Now what?
NOTHING. IT IS DONE!!!
That's what "SOLE POWER" is all about.
Go back and read Article 1 of the Constitution.
The only "check-&-balance" on this sole power is the two-thirds vote of the Senate required for a conviction.
History will also show that Pres Trump was EXONERATED from a politically-motivated witch hunt.
I would not say he was exonerated. A number of Senators acknowledged that they thought Trump was guilty of the charges. They didn't think he should be removed from office just because he was guilty. That is a verifiable fact. I can't recall if the main Senator who talked about that was from Tenn (I believe) or Ky. But more than one talked about that aspect.
Generally, Rick is correct.
I would note that I too believe that Trump was technically guilty of the Abuse of Power charge, -- BUT -- that the charge of "Abuse of Power" does not rise to an impeachable offense. Furthermore, I believe that while perhaps guilty of the offense, Trump's actions were in the best long-term interest of the Country.
I did not believe Trump was guilty of 2nd Article of Impeachment: "Obstruction of Congress", nor do I feel that rises to the level of an impeachable either.
The House could have brought forth a stronger case if they had had more patience and deliberate consideration. But in their "rush" (Pelosi waited a month to submit the Articles), they built a flimsy case. That said, even with a stronger case, I doubt Trump would have been convicted, and very seriously doubt he would be removed from office if convicted.
The "right" play here was for the Congress (House and Senate) to censure the President -- and that, most likely, was a do-able thing. (?)