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    Default Pelosi greeted by cries of ‘Impeach!’ @ Calif Dem convention LOCK HIM UP!!!!!



    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s call Saturday for national unity was virtually shouted down by activists’ cries of “Impeach!” at the California Democratic Party’s convention in San Francisco, highlighting the rifts plaguing even her own party.

    “We will go where the facts lead us,” Pelosi told delegates who gathered to hear 14 presidential candidates make their case for taking back the White House. “President Trump will be held accountable for his actions — in the Congress, in the courts and in the court of public opinion.”

    She added that “we will strive to unify, not divide, our country as we protect and defend it.” But for many in the crowd filled with progressive party activists, nothing but an immediate effort to oust Trump will do.

    “With Democrats in the majority, we will legislate,” Pelosi told the convention, as cries of “Impeach!” grew louder. “But we will also investigate and litigate to protect our democracy.”


    Pelosi recognized that her “slow but steady” position wasn’t popular with the crowd.

    “I told you this was like coming home for me,” the San Francisco Democrat said, her only acknowledgment of the shouting from the floor of Moscone Center.

    Pelosi has steadfastly insisted on sticking with House inquiries into the Trump administration on several fronts before beginning any impeachment proceedings. She has left open the possibility of such proceedings, but has shown little enthusiasm for them.

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    Facing polls that show impeachment to be a mixed bag at best for the Democrats in 2020, and a disaster at worst, Pelosi has warned that Trump is “goading” her party into trying to oust him, knowing the GOP-controlled Senate is unlikely to convict him.

    The calls for impeachment weren’t coming only from the convention floor. In her speech to delegates, California Sen. Kamala Harris got her biggest reaction when she said, “We need to begin new impeachment proceedings and we need a new commander in chief.”

    Pro-impeachment forces were hoping for a dose of red meat from billionaire activist Tom Steyer, who has spent millions on “Need to Impeach,” the group he founded to push toward ousting Trump.

    But Steyer’s speech went on so long that by the time he got to his point about impeaching Trump, he was forced off the stage. The end of his remarks were drowned out by music.

    Those attending the convention were split on Pelosi’s approach.

    “Over her decades, Nancy Pelosi has proven that she knows how to read the Democratic Party,” said Eric Kingsley, 47, an attorney from Encino (Los Angeles County) and first-time delegate.

    He said there is plenty of evidence to impeach Trump, but no point in doing so if the Senate is just going to acquit the president: “We can’t be doing it just to make ourselves feel better.”

    Others were starting to lose patience with Pelosi.

    “There needs to be the start of an inquiry,” said Cathy Kennedy, 62, a nurse from Carmichael (Sacramento County).

    Kennedy said she understands that Pelosi is trying to build a case against Trump, but without an impeachment inquiry, Democrats would not be able to get the evidence they needed.

    “Talk is cheap,” she said.

    For most delegates, the convention’s spotlight was on the presidential candidates, who each had just seven minutes to sell themselves to the crowd.

    Harris was the first presidential hopeful to speak, giving an address that was heavy on criticism of Trump.

    She called the tariffs he has imposed on Chinese products “Trump’s trade tax,” and argued that the president’s behavior, including his tweets, were distracting from how he is “quietly deregulating and deconstructing our government and our democracy.”

    The response for former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke was more muted as he focused on ending “the chaos that Donald Trump has created at the U.S.-Mexico border.” He promised to bring 11 million undocumented Americans “out of the shadows” and make them “citizens in this, their true home country.”

    One crowd favorite was Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who received a rapturous cheer as she walked out to Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5.” Warren, an outspoken progressive, took some shots at unnamed Democrats running more to the center.

    “When a candidate tells you about all the things that aren’t possible, about how political calculations come first, about how you should settle for little bits and pieces instead of real change, they’re telling you something important,” she said. “They’re telling you they will not fight for you.”

    One of those running to the center is former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, but his message wasn’t what many convention delegates wanted to hear. He drew loud boos when he warned the crowd, “If we want to beat Donald Trump and achieve big progressive goals, socialism is not the answer.”

    Moments later, he broke with his prepared remarks to warn, “If we’re not careful, we’re going to end up helping to re-elect the worst president in American history.”

    Hickenlooper was followed by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who received a big reaction when he opened with, “I am the governor who doesn’t think we should be ashamed of our progressive values.”

    For the more than 3,400 party activists, one of the perks of being a delegate was the chance for unplanned, face-to-face meetings with the candidates.

    Harris roamed the convention halls before her speech, surrounded by an entourage of campaign staff and throngs of delegates, hugging and taking selfies with people as she walked.

    Julia Greensfelder, 20, and her father, David Greensfelder, 59, posed for a family picture with Harris. The younger Greensfelder starts a summer internship with Harris’ Baltimore campaign headquarters next week and wore a rainbow “KAMALA” T-shirt.

    “It was everything I could have imagined,” Julia Greensfelder said, calling Harris her “role model.”

    Harris is the hometown favorite. As the former district attorney of San Francisco, a two-term state attorney general and now California’s junior senator, she has a connection with the state and its voters that none of the other candidates can match.

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    "There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."



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    All Americans want to get to the bottom of this. Just what the hell is going on. Is this some kind of Imperial Presidency that can just ignore Subpoenas from Congress???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
    All Americans want to get to the bottom of this. Just what the hell is going on. Is this some kind of Imperial Presidency that can just ignore Subpoenas from Congress???
    A fundamental question is can all Americans ignore subpoenas now? can they simply ignore the government investigations? Are subpoenas no longer compelling? Or is it just Trump who is above the law.

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    Agreed.

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    There are a thousand prosecutors who say it would be easy to prosecute Trump for obstruction. They see several incidents of obstruction as cinches to win. Here are 3.https://www.newsweek.com/ex-gop-fede...-video-1441394
    Trump is guilty as hell. He is a bumbling idiot who does not listen to the high priced lawyers.

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    I love that the democrat party is split

    Nancy has s huge problem on her hands

    I fucking live this

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gonzomin View Post
    A fundamental question is can all Americans ignore subpoenas now? can they simply ignore the government investigations? Are subpoenas no longer compelling?
    its become clear over the last twenty years that Congress has been abusing them........they went too far when they started bringing in professional athletes to "investigate" steroid use.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gonzomin View Post
    There are a thousand prosecutors who say it would be easy to prosecute Trump for obstruction. They see several incidents of obstruction as cinches to win. Here are 3.https://www.newsweek.com/ex-gop-fede...-video-1441394
    Trump is guilty as hell. He is a bumbling idiot who does not listen to the high priced lawyers.
    you people are such idiots.......stop whining and do it already.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gonzomin View Post
    A fundamental question is can all Americans ignore subpoenas now? can they simply ignore the government investigations? Are subpoenas no longer compelling? Or is it just Trump who is above the law.
    If Mullet is subpoenaed by the Senate should he go? Should he be forced to answer questions about his investigation. He seems scared to

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    With Democrats in the majority, we will legislate,” Pelosi told the convention

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    Quote Originally Posted by dukkha View Post
    With Democrats in the majority, we will legislate,” Pelosi told the convention
    She controls the House. She doesn’t have to deal with a filibuster. She should lead. If she has the ovaries

    Maybe she has had a hysterectomy?

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    If the economy keeps humming along the fear of Trump being re-elected will intensify and the heat in Pelosi will only get hotter

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    Quote Originally Posted by dukkha View Post
    With Democrats in the majority, we will legislate,” Pelosi told the convention
    Was she stuttering and slurring her words as she nattered?

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    The younger Greensfelder starts a summer internship with Harris’ Baltimore campaign headquarters next week and wore a rainbow “KAMALA” T-shirt.

    “It was everything I could have imagined,” Julia Greensfelder said, calling Harris her “role model.”
    Harris is an idiot

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gonzomin View Post
    There are a thousand prosecutors who say it would be easy to prosecute Trump for obstruction. They see several incidents of obstruction as cinches to win. Here are 3.https://www.newsweek.com/ex-gop-fede...-video-1441394
    Trump is guilty as hell. He is a bumbling idiot who does not listen to the high priced lawyers.
    Oddly enough~or not, looking @ it from the outside it looks easy~but not so much for those on the inside, in the know...
    "There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."



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