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Rhiannon12866

(222,238 posts)
Thu Sep 28, 2023, 11:55 PM Sep 2023

'Ass-backward impeachment': House GOP mocked over evidence-free impeachment stunt hearing



Rep. Adam Schiff, lead prosecutor in Donald Trump's first impeachment trial, talks with Alex Wagner about the farcical political show that House Republicans are pretending is an impeachment proceeding while they ignore the real work of keeping the government running before lots of Americans get hurt by a shutdown unnecessarily. - Alex Wagner - MSNBC - Aired on 09/28/2023.


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Wonder Why

(4,589 posts)
2. So let me get this straight. The Repugs are calling in experts to tell them if the bullets fired
Fri Sep 29, 2023, 05:04 PM
Sep 2023

in the murder came from the defendant's gun but they don't have the gun or the bullets and to prove how the person died but they don't have a body.

Next, they file the murder charges against the defendant.

Lastly, they call in the police to see if, in fact, there had been a crime and someone actually died.

Did I get that right?

Rhiannon12866

(222,238 posts)
8. That's the word, these incompetent delinquents are an embarrassment for the country and the world
Sat Sep 30, 2023, 01:17 AM
Sep 2023

Following the orders of their twice impeached and criminally indicted "leader," they're punishing the people of this country - and for what??

Aussie105

(6,265 posts)
9. Republicans are like:
Sat Sep 30, 2023, 06:54 PM
Sep 2023

We are throwing an impeachment party!

Inviting lots of people.

And hope someone brings some evidence, because it isn't much of a party without some!

A bit like throwing a neighborhood backyard pool party, hoping the attendees bring the meat and beer, because you don't have any.

Aussie105

(6,265 posts)
11. It's about the optics.
Sat Sep 30, 2023, 07:31 PM
Sep 2023

And nothing but.

Republicans going around in circles . . . impeachment hearings, must be true, don't need no stinkin' evidence!

Alternative reality doesn't need facts. They are a trivial inconvenience!

And if someone bugs you enough for 'facts', just make some up.

Stir up enough outrage, and facts become inconsequential. Right, Fox?

We all live in a yellow submarine - look out the portholes, and see whatever you want . . . or something.

The veil of delusion is strong for some.
Republicans mostly, Democrats try to stay connected to reality.
Somebody has to. It's important.

struggle4progress

(120,263 posts)
12. "Herald, read the accusation!"said the King.
Sat Sep 30, 2023, 09:28 PM
Sep 2023

On this the White Rabbit blew three blasts on the trumpet, and then unrolled the parchment scroll, and read as follows:—

“The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts,
All on a summer day:
The Knave of Hearts, he stole those tarts,
And took them quite away!”

“Consider your verdict,” the King said to the jury.

“Not yet, not yet!” the Rabbit hastily interrupted. “There’s a great deal to come before that!”

“Call the first witness,” said the King; and the White Rabbit blew three blasts on the trumpet, and called out, “First witness!”

The first witness was the Hatter. He came in with a teacup in one hand and a piece of bread-and-butter in the other. “I beg pardon, your Majesty,” he began, “for bringing these in: but I hadn’t quite finished my tea when I was sent for.”

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