I don't want to throw cold water on all of your faces, but if the House doesn't up the ante for people refusing to testify, ignoring subpoenas and refusing to hand over records, this impeachment hearing will go nowhere. You can't act the way you've been acting and expect things to work out differently. Useless exercise and they won't get the votes.
Yeah! Impeachment Inquiry! But is he gone? Not right now. We have to be careful to temper our emotions at this time.
- It is only an enquiry, which is what the committees have done starting January of this year. Yet they were not able to make the witnesses at the hearing testify truthfully and with respect. For this to work, the Dem will need to put their pants on and use all the tools at their disposal to ensure the seriousness and respect is maintained.
- How long does an impeachment inquiry lasts? Doesn't it take a couple of years? If they do the enquiry properly, and efficiently, Trump will not be re-elected. However, if things go as they've been going so far, the outcome may be different than what we would like.
- Con't worry about the impeachment not passing the senate. It won't get there while the GOP is in a majority. The elections are about 1 year away, too close.
- If witnesses do as they are supposed to do from the start, respect the process, the committees, and answer all the questions completely and truthfully, Trump may leave before, but not voluntarily. I don't see Pence lasting long either.
Hopefully the GOP will prioritise country over party. But they will abandon Trump only if things look too bleak for him. They have no courage and are very greedy.
Oh frabjous day! CALLOU, CALLAY!!
Formal impeachment is underway ?
I told myself to hold out for October which is when I saw Mueller testifying before Congress.
The overall impression I got from that reading was that we would finally know who the bad guys are.
No, we are not done...
But CELEBRATE!!!!
We have learned that there are many people who still believe in Truth and in the rule of law. They are willing to fight for it. We are absolutely moving in the right direction. And we will continue to do so.
Much Love to all!
PS
It is no coincidence that this happened so close to the Autumn Solstice (equal time between light and darkness on Earth) and in September - Libra - the scales of Justice.
Hallelujah Indeed!
So glad to hear your voice again as we rejoice over this milestone day! It’s not done yet and it will take time. As Bright Opal said, October and November are gonna be lit! The tide has been turning and today we can see the proof of the shift. What a day!
I've got some big personal lessons on hope, faith and love learned in the time I've been gone. I'll share them in the next few days. For now, CELEBRATE, DANCE, SING, GIVE THANKS!!!! Today is a huge win, not only for us, but the UK as well. Whether we have hope in this world is largely irrelevant - God, Spirit, One has FAITH in us.
I don't want to throw cold water on all of your faces, but if the House doesn't up the ante for people refusing to testify, ignoring subpoenas and refusing to hand over records, this impeachment hearing will go nowhere. You can't act the way you've been acting and expect things to work out differently. Useless exercise and they won't get the votes.
We know Twitler's not going anywhere voluntarily. We know the Senate will not vote to impeach. That's not the point. The point is to record and codify that we tried. It needs to go in the historical record. Plus the added pressure may make Cheetolini have a massive stroke or heart attack, or it may in fact prompt him to flee (both office and country).
If impeachment succeeds, it's actually dangerous because it might provoke civil war. That's why Pelosi and others were hesitant (that and the old trope that Dems will lose congressional elections in 2020 if they impeach).
It's not useless. It's necessary.
I do agree that anyone not cooperating with their subpoenas ought to be jailed for contempt post-haste.
"gonna be lit"
(laughs each time I see it referenced by someone)
My mom was on a plane from Iceland to the U.S. today. When she landed she received a text from a friend about how upset he was over over The One Who Occupies The Oval Office's speech to the UN today. She asked me to update her on what the occupier had said. I had to stop and think for a moment. I told her: " Honestly mom, as bad as his speech was (and it was pretty bad) it has all gotten lost in what happened afterward when Pelosi had her news conference." My mom then asked: " What the heck did Pelosi say?"
My takeaway from this little chat? If I truly want to get away from the craziness of the world right now, an airplane flying high in the sky for many hours might be a good place to park myself. Today, major news became a footnote in about 2 hours. If October/November is" gonna be lit", I will need to get prepared.
Now, trying to decide if I should buy movie snacks, up grade to Super Bowl Snacks, or buy fireworks, hors d' overs and champagne to be ready for all the excitement?
I will be on a long flight over the ocean 2 times in October. Wonder if ! will be texting her "what the heck just happened?" when I land.
@loveendures
I think spirit was having some fun with me when the “October and November gonna be lit” message came through. It isn’t something I would normally say and it surprised me when I got that. It makes me laugh when I hear it too.
I live in Europe and am coming over to visit family in October and also wonder what state I will find things in at the other end each time I take a long plane ride. As much as I don’t enjoy flying, it does give me a chance to stop and consolidate my thoughts and gives a brief respite from what is going on in the world. On the down side, being stuck in a metal tube with a bunch of people in close quarters is trying as an empath. On top of that, I am definitely concerned about navigating a peaceful visit with some family that has diametrically opposed political views. I think I will advocate for keeping the tv off!
Has anyone else had the experience going through this current presidency that when something big has happened that you are exhausted and can’t even enjoy it when something goes our way? During some of the biggest positive developments, I have just suddenly either developed a migraine or extreme tiredness. I don’t know if it means that my body is telling me that all is well and I can finally rest or something else completely. I’d be interested to know if anyone else has had a similar experience during this time period or if anyone has any ideas about it.