Article 2, Section 4.
Old-timers slumped around the Mad Dog cracker barrel will know the impeachment drill from the Clinton and Nixon days.
That said, even us whitebeards can use a bit of continuing education to stay sharp, and political veterano Ed Kilgore provides a useful explainer of our current situation over to New York Magazine, which was just snapped up by Vox Media (another one bites the dust).
The New York Times has another, this one from Charlie Savage.
The Washington Post has one, too, but it feels less authoritative, especially since it suggests that Ginger Hitler could run for re-election if impeached and removed. Article 1, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution seems pretty clear on that topic when it states: “Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States. …”
It’s worth noting, however, that one rarely finds high-priced shysters with a specialty in constitutional law blogging about politics in their skivvies at dark-thirty when they could be logging billable hours. In the unlikely event that the Senate gives Il Douche the shove, I would not be in the least surprised to find them stopping short of the disqualification portion of Article 1, Section 3.
Shit, they might award him a gold watch, a ticker-tape parade, and a teary rub-and-tug by Sean Hannity.
Tags: Ed Kilgore, impeachment, New York Magazine, Vox Media
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September 25, 2019 at 6:41 am |
I don’t have the confidence to think that at minimum, twentysome GOP Senators would vote to convict even if Mr. Trump was caught buggering a twelve year old choirboy on the White House lawn. But a trial in the Senate would at least put all the dirty laundry on the line once and for all. God help us next year and if I were the Dems, I might stop demanding that we all turn in our semiautos. Might need them some day. I’m not convinced that we are going to see the Republic perseverre, as it seems increasingly like we cannot keep it, to borrow a phrase.
September 25, 2019 at 8:04 am |
https://www.npr.org/2018/01/22/579670528/how-democracies-die-authors-say-trump-is-a-symptom-of-deeper-problems
September 25, 2019 at 8:32 am |
Yep. Nasty stuff and portends poorly for the future.
September 25, 2019 at 8:45 am |
It’s the old Ronco Frog Boiler® at work, with an assist from the Larry’s Wife Theorem.
September 25, 2019 at 8:36 am |
Meanwhile, at The Nation, John Nichols has some advice for Congress: Get it right.
September 25, 2019 at 10:21 am |
“Be fast.” Right. Ignore trump. OK. Get it right. I’d pay a dollar to see congress do that with anything.
I’m grabbing my Popeil Pocket Fisherman, a suitcase of cold Millers, and a big ass bag of fried pork rinds and going to gravel pit to catch some bluegill. If you want to come along, bring your own beer.
September 25, 2019 at 11:35 am |
Can Il Douche’s people really be this dimwitted? Does anyone in this outfit use his head for anything other than keeping his ears apart?
September 25, 2019 at 11:51 am |
I not sure they are dimwitted. Totally corrupt, yes. And emboldened they are because they have executive privilege and the justice department to cover their collective asses. If they really want to do something about this, they need to go after Rudy, hard and fast.
September 25, 2019 at 11:50 am |
Nona Pelosi knows what she’s doing. Please remember that neither Tricky Dick or Slick Willy were convicted by the Senate, but they both felt some serious effects from the impeachment process. If they follow through with this it distracts Orange Hitler and his henchman from some of the other bad/stupid stuff they might be doing instead AND shows at least a few folks actually care about what Don the Con swore an oath to do….you know… defending the Constitution and stuff like that. IMPEACH THE MOFO!
September 25, 2019 at 2:37 pm |
JFC, I’m watching Ginger Hitler’s press conference. It reminds me of visiting Mom in the Alzheimer’s unit. Only Mom was not in charge of anything, including herself.
I’d hate to be a working scribe tasked with writing this thing up. There isn’t enough whiskey in the world.
September 25, 2019 at 2:43 pm |
The conversation between the dumpster and Rudy about Ukraine went something like this.
September 25, 2019 at 3:13 pm |
Time to head out & stock up.
https://www.behemothbrewing.co.nz/beer/impeachment-sour-ale
September 25, 2019 at 4:10 pm |
Hurben: I always loved serving alongside you guys. Great skills/discipline/humor/focus when needed. Work hard…..play hard.
This only confirms all is well there.
As Oscar Wilde said: “Life is too important to be taken seriously.”
Oh yeah…..my sandal tan is starting to fade. Yours should be starting to build. ????? 🙂
September 25, 2019 at 4:20 pm |
Elsewhere, some folks are late to the party.
September 25, 2019 at 5:03 pm |
No plan survives the Line of Departure…..and some folks aren’t aware of the plan!
Good to see 21st century communication processes (and human foibles) still adhere to Attila the Hun concepts and realities. 🙂
September 26, 2019 at 12:57 am |
What’s next? Will Susan Collins start to get concerned? Uncle Mitty’s already got his magic underwear crunched up.
I would take perverted joy (in a way) if the Rethugs suddenly decided they’d be better off with Q-tip at the helm and flipped on Don the Con “en masse”.as they say in that country to the north of us.
IMPEACH THE MOFO!
September 26, 2019 at 8:08 am |
The only way they will flip is if it helps them get re-elected. They simply don’t give a shit about you, me, or the country. It’s that simple.
September 26, 2019 at 10:11 am |
Agree with O’G. The only reason the GOP Senators will jump ship is if they think Mr. Trump is becoming a liability to their adventures. Nothing to do with any of us or the Republic. Most GOP folks with scruples have already left the party. I don’t understand folks like Collins or Romney. I think they make a habit of not looking in the mirror.
September 26, 2019 at 11:11 am |
Oops. That was “O’B” if I am going to use the abbreviation.
September 26, 2019 at 11:54 am |
Khal’s right. And everyone around the Mad Dog’s cracker barrel “woke the fuck up” when this dipshit got elected. But the rest of the country, well, you know what the Professor says, again.
September 26, 2019 at 11:57 am |
Yet more grounds for impeachment.
September 26, 2019 at 8:04 pm |
Back in the day…..and today as well…..I believe this would/does fall under the definition of “reprisal”.
I note too and also that some Senators haven’t had time yet to read the 9-page whistle-blower complaint. Maybe they’ll be able to during their 2-week recess? Of course “the dog ate my homework” excuse is still always a good, if implausible, fallback. 🙂
September 27, 2019 at 7:09 am |
Witness intimidation, too. I refer you to the noted gangland capo Kid Sally Palumbo, whose suave veiled hints included gems like: “You could be dead in a bomb accident.”
September 26, 2019 at 3:23 pm |
In the “old days” Mussolini was hung from a light pole if I recall. That would be delightful for Adolph Trump to be done same. If he is nostalgic let’s give him the treatment dictators got.
September 26, 2019 at 4:40 pm |
Congress needs to go after the dumpster’s consigliere. He has no claim of executive privilege, only attorney client privilege which doesn’t apply here. They should subpoena him tomorrow, have him testify under oath soonest, and when the first lie or admission that he is acting as an agent of the government illegally, find him in contempt and get the DOJ to arrest him.
September 26, 2019 at 10:19 pm |
Barr appears to be as tainted as Giuliani. I think there is nothing wrong with D.C. that a half kilometer asteroid impact would not cure.
September 27, 2019 at 7:07 am |
“Taint.” Heh. I think he’s all asshole, myself.
September 27, 2019 at 7:23 am |
Benito got shot full of holes, strung up by his heels, and otherwise abused postmortem. The Italians are thorough.
Myself, I’m a reasonable fellow. I’d like to see Cheeto Benito hounded from office, sans pension, convicted, imprisoned, and all assets used in his criminal enterprise forfeited to the State. His penance should also include working on a road gang.
Just think of it. “Yeah, finally, Infrastructure Week, bitch! Put your back into it.”
September 27, 2019 at 4:31 pm |
Not sure I agree. I think tar, feathers, and a rail come to mind.