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Because without tapes, this shit ain't gonna fly. It's just another TV show to compete with Brexit for ratings.
In Watergate, we had tapes, not just bullshit "testimony". And people were caught in the act, by real policemen. So far all we have are a bunch of blabbermouths. I certainly hope there is something real to hang 'em with, but the ineptitude is so overwhelming, and given history of the Party, it's not just rope-a-dope.
And this "whistleblower"? please! Goddamn cops tell us, "If you see something, SAY something!" So what's up, ya bastard? If you have solid proof, out with it, pronto! You hear about real heroes falling on the grenade, now it's your turn.
Eh, like I said in ol' boy's journal, the dems will tread lightly, or collateral damage will be severe in discovery. Actually, probably not. People just don't care how crooked they are anymore. As long as their guy wins... That rule applies equally to both sides of the imaginary line.
*sigh* All this bullshit and the republican/democrat party will still receive 95% of the vote next year, and of course the pissing and moaning will never cease.
And a shout out to the morons (no offense to morons) who want to believe I advocate not voting! Love you all!
(Score: 0, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday September 26 2019, @02:53PM (24 children)
Previous administration overthrows elected government in the Ukraine, forces new government to not molest Democrat bigwig's son enriching himself there, threatens withholding of American taxpayer money otherwise.
Current administration asks for greater enforcement of laws against corruption in that failed state, including Americans who may have committed acts contrary to American and Ukranian laws there, threatens to stop sending American taxpayer money there otherwise. Democrats and the "forth estate" cry out that investigating potential crimes committed by the son of a grandee whose "turn" it is is "treasonable".
What has happened to this country? As an (old) lefty, I like Trump more and more every day.
(Score: 3, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday September 26 2019, @03:00PM (13 children)
Hi shillbot! Welcome to America, please focus hard on the civics portion of the exam.
Seriously, we got your talking points, they don't trump Trump's crimes.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Thursday September 26 2019, @04:36PM (12 children)
please focus hard on the civics portion of the exam.
Yeah well, once you leave home, you'll find the world doesn't work that way. Theory and practice are two opposing forces.
Trump's crimes
I hope you have real evidence. So far we are still in pure hearsay territory, no tapes, no footage, no receipts.
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 2, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday September 26 2019, @04:45PM (3 children)
Ya, his admissions. The Mueller report. Again, Trump's own words.
Yes the real world is more difficult, we have to wade through a corrupt senate, DOJ, and many other departments. True enough, but not quite what you were aiming for. Put on the big boy pants mmmkay?
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Thursday September 26 2019, @04:58PM (2 children)
Ya, his admissions.
Nope, he to prove it. Many "confessions" exist to divert an investigation.
Without proof, it's bullshit.
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @01:26AM (1 child)
So obstruction of justice is actually based on his words since he is the president. Trump telling people to stop investigations into himself is QED obstruction of justice. Is this TOO easy for you?
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Friday September 27 2019, @01:36AM
His words mean nothing. Papers please...
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday September 26 2019, @08:13PM (7 children)
Is just as accurate. However, you accept that Biden is guilty without question or hesitation. Why is that?
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Thursday September 26 2019, @08:20PM (6 children)
Where do I even mention Biden? I'm not singling out anybody, that's you people..
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday September 26 2019, @10:26PM (5 children)
Which "people" might that be?
The American people?
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Friday September 27 2019, @01:12AM (4 children)
Again, where do I single any of them out?
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @05:23AM (3 children)
Then to which "people" are you referring?
It's a simple question. Why do I have to ask twice?
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Friday September 27 2019, @05:33AM (2 children)
I don't know, probably because you didn't comprehend the original post. When you do, your question will be answered, and I can avoid making a duplicate post.
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @10:40PM (1 child)
No. I understood perfectly. You took a potshot at whatever group to which you "think" (almost certainly wrongly) I belong.
I was just attempting to goad you into revealing the "group" you're attempting to negatively paint with a broad brush.
Your rhetorical skills are poor and your knowledge of history, government and public affairs is abysmal.
The "support more and diverse voices" tack you take is a good one. In fact, I'm all in favor of that. We need more diverse voices, a wider variety of choices and ideas.
However, your representation that every individual who doesn't believe *exactly as you do* (to wit: every elected or appointed official is inherently corrupt and evil simply because they hold the position they hold. This is absurd on its face) is either corrupt, stupid or evil shows your ignorance and intolerance.
Tearing it all down will leave us much, much worse off. Working together to fix what's broken (public financing of elections would be a good start, and there's a raft of other things we can do, too) is a better solution thantilting at windmills and calling everyone evil and corrupt.
While she's not my personal favorite candidate (I'm sure you'd be surprised who is), I think poking the bankers in the eye by nominating/electing Elizabeth Warren would be a shot across the bow at those who want to control the political system with their filthy lucre. And that goes on both sides.
If you were better informed and a better communicator perhaps you'd understand that. I'm not holding my breath.
Here's some free advice for you: Get a clue and a grip, friend.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Friday September 27 2019, @11:14PM
Eh, like I said...
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 0, Offtopic) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday September 26 2019, @03:03PM (7 children)
It is another nothingburger distraction from what is going on with the federal reserve bailing out the banks again, that is why it makes no sense to normal people. All republicrats want your eyes off that. Amazingly some of the most partisan idiots are eating it up still.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Thursday September 26 2019, @04:41PM
400 bil for the repo market, I hear. They need the money fast for the drug buy of the year
I had to go watch the movie [rogerebert.com] to figure out what they were talking about.
The real news is always on the back pages.
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 3, Informative) by DeathMonkey on Thursday September 26 2019, @04:43PM (5 children)
Trump's farm bailout has cost taxpayers more than double the auto bailout [freep.com]
We can focus on more than one thing at a time. These are important stories, for sure, but corrupting the Democratic foundation of our nation is more important.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Thursday September 26 2019, @05:05PM (3 children)
corrupting the Democratic foundation of our nation is more important.
Ok, let's start with the DNC. So far they are still untouchable.
The only people with legitimate complaints are those that vote for or ran as independents and other parties. Republicans and democrats can go fuck themselves.
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 2) by DeathMonkey on Thursday September 26 2019, @05:40PM (2 children)
Oooh, whataboutism, how clever.
WHATABOUT the RNC who are cancelling primaries left and right to protect Trump?
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Thursday September 26 2019, @05:56PM
Oh please! You do anything to avoid looking in the mirror.
What about the canceled primaries? They won't bring in any more money. In fact it would be a waste. If the republican voters don't like it, they can vote for something else. Watch what would happen if they flex their muscle. Damn democrats could do the same and show some strength for a change. That would definitely win votes. Your hysteria won't. You're just deflecting. Look in the mirror. Your tribalism is just as extreme. *Vote Blue no matter who*.
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @03:31AM
What about...
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday September 26 2019, @06:25PM
Yes, Trump is a socialist. Everyone knows this already except brainwashed republicrat sheeple.
(Score: 2) by shortscreen on Friday September 27 2019, @12:14AM
I am convinced that this is one of the intended effects of these circuses.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @05:54AM
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-16/ukraine-prosecutor-says-no-evidence-of-wrongdoing-by-bidens [bloomberg.com]