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CaptainTruth

(7,323 posts)
21. My "Other" vote is because I feel "Determined"
Sat Feb 13, 2021, 05:03 PM
Feb 2021

We all knew the GOP was too corrupt to convict Trump, & even if they did what would the consequences be for him?

1. Removal from office. - He's already out of office so that means nothing, big deal.
2. Bar from future office. - This definitely has significance for me, but honestly I don't think he will ever run for office again. Look at his fragile ego & how much it hurts him to be criticized. He doesn't like being in a position where he's criticized from all sides, he'd much rather be in an environment where everyone is praising him & stroking his ego (like at his rallies). He can have that now, he can surround himself with ego-strokers, & he can milk his cult for every dollar they have (folks seem to forget that's been a consistent theme of his entire business career). I see him being much more comfortable in that situation, so I really don't expect him to run again. So, if he doesn't run, then barring him from office also, in all practical terms, means nothing.

I'm "Determined" because I feel like now that we've gotten this impeachment stuff out of the way, we can move on to REAL trials, criminal trials (not political processes like impeachment) where evidence matters & witness testimony matters & where there are REAL penalties, not just slaps on the wrist.

So, LET'S GO!!! It's time for some REAL justice.

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I'm glad it's over. redstateblues Feb 2021 #1
Me too. Now get to work on that COVID relief bill. beaglelover Feb 2021 #12
McConnell speech was the Fort Sumter of the Repuke civil war. roamer65 Feb 2021 #2
Disgusted Pachamama Feb 2021 #3
I'm elated, my hatred of Republicans has been validated. dem4decades Feb 2021 #4
Pretty Happy Zoonart Feb 2021 #5
I'm in mourning for democracy. 58Sunliner Feb 2021 #6
Exactly. I just watched it die on national TV. old guy Feb 2021 #18
Agreed, I don't see the win some people do. 58Sunliner Feb 2021 #24
Dems impeached to get them on record supporting the Nazi. Mission accomplished Quixote1818 Feb 2021 #7
The Republicans were terrified for about 45 minutes today. And then it was over. n/t servermsh Feb 2021 #8
Conflicted. Pissed off that the SOB is going to skate, but ... 11 Bravo Feb 2021 #9
I suppose I could have put more poll options mvd Feb 2021 #14
I am happy it is behind us. I never expected conviction and wanted it over so as not to block Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #10
I'm still hoping the country outlives me somehow. Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2021 #11
The sun came up Dagstead Bumwood Feb 2021 #13
A little sad that seven Republicans with a spine Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #15
Sickened to the core. BlueTsunami2018 Feb 2021 #16
I'm content Orangepeel Feb 2021 #17
Angry...but have no idea at what... stillcool Feb 2021 #19
I'm in a bad place.. luvs2sing Feb 2021 #20
My "Other" vote is because I feel "Determined" CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #21
Resigned, but determined. crickets Feb 2021 #22
I'm feeling great maxrandb Feb 2021 #23
Beyond disgusted, yet impatient for what is likely to come. GoCubsGo Feb 2021 #25
Unmoved BannonsLiver Feb 2021 #26
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