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  • Re: POTUS: It Can Happen Here Again

    Originally posted by ScoobyDoo View Post
    Again. I think they can prevent witnesses and have an argument. But, they're blocking evidence already in the record AND they're ignoring what is in the public domain (been reported since the impeachment was passed by the House).

    I don't see how they can get away with that.
    The way they "get away with it" is:

    1. R Senators vote as a bloc Not Guilty without listening to a word.

    2. Fox and Hate Radio blare lies 24/7 to their orcs who hear nothing else.

    See also: everything else McConnell has gotten away with for the last 3 years.

    People keep acting like objective factual reality has its own gravity. It doesn't. Like sunlight, it can't get in if you block it off. The Fake World the Republicans have put together is even more stable than the real world because none of its premises ever change. Whereas reality is ever shifting, Republican World is a stone fortress. As such it's a far more comfortable place for the authoritarians and cowards of the right to live. It's unassailable, and from it they can smugly change the real facts of everyone's world with their actions. They've found a way to leverage reality without being caught up in the consequences. In principle there's nothing to stop them from doing it forever. It's far more effective than any previously attempted dictatorship because it appears to be completely democratic. It uses brainwashing instead of physical coercion, which is cheaper and doesn't leave bodies all over the place. It's kind of perfect.
    Last edited by Kepler; 01-21-2020, 12:54 PM.
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    • Re: POTUS: It Can Happen Here Again

      Originally posted by Kepler View Post
      The way they "get away with it" is:

      1. R Senators vote as a bloc not guilty without listening to a word.

      2. Fox and hate Radio blare lies 24/7 to their orcs who hear nothing else.

      See also:everything McConnell has gotten away with for the last 3 years.
      I hope #1 happens and I hope it costs them even more than Arizona, Colorado, and Maine.
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      • Re: POTUS: It Can Happen Here Again

        Originally posted by ScoobyDoo View Post
        I hope #1 happens and I hope it costs them even more than Arizona, Colorado, and Maine.
        Welp, that's The Plan. "We replaced the democratic government of the country with a fascist tyranny. Let's see if anyone notices."
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          Odd when Kep is the pessimist and Scooby is the voice of reason.

          The GOP "gets away with it" when elections are held on their turf. That's not the case in 2020 for the Senate as they have to defend vulnerable incumbents in either Dem leaning (CO, ME) or swing states (AZ, NC). The best thing the GOP could do is agree to one witness: Bolton, and hope that he either screws the Dems with lackluster testimony or even if he does reveal or corroborate ****ing info they can try to spin it as "well, you know, treason isn't technically a crime" and hope for the best.

          Either way the point remains. If there was nothing to see, Itch would allow a full trial and laugh his arse off when nothing came of it. He's not putting his own Senators in a bad position for re-election for some marginal benefit to Chump. He's doing it because the alternative must be much, much worse.
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            Gotta be wearing depends here (not just for people with bladder control problems).
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            • Re: POTUS: It Can Happen Here Again

              Originally posted by Rover View Post
              Odd when Kep is the pessimist and Scooby is the voice of reason.

              The GOP "gets away with it" when elections are held on their turf. That's not the case in 2020 for the Senate as they have to defend vulnerable incumbents in either Dem leaning (CO, ME) or swing states (AZ, NC). The best thing the GOP could do is agree to one witness: Bolton, and hope that he either screws the Dems with lackluster testimony or even if he does reveal or corroborate ****ing info they can try to spin it as "well, you know, treason isn't technically a crime" and hope for the best.

              Either way the point remains. If there was nothing to see, Itch would allow a full trial and laugh his arse off when nothing came of it. He's not putting his own Senators in a bad position for re-election for some marginal benefit to Chump. He's doing it because the alternative must be much, much worse.
              I think about all we can do is to keep saying, "yes, denying witnesses the chance to speak is exactly how an innocent man behaves." That resonates. Even the hopeless Dumpies at my work don't like that.
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              • Re: POTUS: It Can Happen Here Again

                Originally posted by Kepler View Post
                I think about all we can do is to keep saying, "yes, denying witnesses the chance to speak is exactly how an innocent man behaves." That resonates. Even the hopeless Dumpies at my work don't like that.
                I like using "Why don't you want to hear from John Bolton? Isn't he one of yours?"
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                  I'm curious as to what would happen if Trump gets re-elected but McConnell loses his seat.

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                    Originally posted by Scarlet View Post
                    I'm curious as to what would happen if Trump gets re-elected but McConnell loses his seat.
                    Unless we get 67, nothin.'
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                    • Re: POTUS: It Can Happen Here Again

                      Looks like Itch had to cave a little...

                      https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-ne...rial-01-21-20/

                      He's not doing this out of the kindness of his own heart...
                      Legally drunk???? If its "legal", what's the ------- problem?!? - George Carlin

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                      • Re: POTUS: It Can Happen Here Again

                        Anyone else seeing ads on mobile in the middle of every few posts over the past couple days?

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                        • Originally posted by cF[Authentic] View Post
                          Anyone else seeing ads on mobile in the middle of every few posts over the past couple days?
                          Yes.

                          What do I need to install to block these?

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                          • Re: POTUS: It Can Happen Here Again

                            I am...
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                              Originally posted by cF[Authentic] View Post
                              Anyone else seeing ads on mobile in the middle of every few posts over the past couple days?
                              Yeah for a month or so now. I just prefer to think that mookie or Kepler wants me to save a lot of money refinancing my mortgage. Such nice fellas.

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                              • Re: POTUS: It Can Happen Here Again

                                Originally posted by French Rage View Post
                                Yeah for a month or so now. I just prefer to think that mookie or Kepler wants me to save a lot of money refinancing my mortgage. Such nice fellas.
                                Oh, I really do. If you just send me your credit card numbers I can generate a tremendous increase in assets. In your assets, in fact.
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