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H2O Man

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6. It's not fast.
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 12:11 AM
Dec 27

It was created by the Founding Fathers to be a slow pace for impeachment. That was so that the process would not be abused, such as impeaching a president for lying under oath about an episode of oral sex. Having a longer process protects against heat of passion, emotional influences. It is imperfect, as is our legal system. But I should note that in his 1973 classic, "The Imperial Presidency," author Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., made a strong case that the original intent was that impeachment be used more often.

The other option, as I know that you know, is Amendment 25. It is intended for emergencies. I think we are well beyong a mere emergency now. But I am aware that the cast of characters surrounding the felon remain intent upon protecting him. I do think that several are aware he is out of control, but are not willing to say it openly, because they want to be in the best position to replace him, be in after the 2028 election or before.

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The Storm [View all] H2O Man Dec 26 OP
We're all dying for the felon to be exposed in full Saoirse9 Dec 26 #1
All we have been H2O Man Dec 26 #5
Beatles Anthology Saoirse9 Dec 27 #7
Interesting. H2O Man Dec 27 #10
So despite all our laws and Constitution, we really can't expel a president bucolic_frolic Dec 26 #2
It's not fast. H2O Man Dec 27 #6
I have always thought that the ultimate lesson of Watergate is that PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 26 #3
Right. H2O Man Dec 27 #8
Nice essay. usonian Dec 26 #4
Very good. H2O Man Dec 27 #9
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