Politics The Probe

The comments about Impeachment II are spread out over at least two threads.

57 (50 Dems, 7 Repubs) quilty.
43 (0 Dems, 43 Repubs) not guilty.

This travesty, this joke of "impartial" constitutional responsibility, will hurt a small number of Republican Senators in the short term. It will damage the Republican party in some ways, perhaps deeply, perhaps not.

One thing is clear: Former 45th POTUS Donald John Trump got away with inciting an attack on the Capitol Building and Congress. Thankfully he did not achieve his ultimate goal of changing the 2020 election results and remaining president. He will now view being acquitted as the equivalent of having done nothing wrong, perhaps even never having been charged (in the mind of Donald Trump), much the same way he views settling lawsuits as victories.

This was anticipated and predicted, and calling the result disappointing is putting it mildly. Totally disgusting is a better description.

Since our politicians can't show the integrity and the courage to do the right thing, let us hope the criminal courts and the civil courts will enforce some justice on Donald John Trump.

 

Representative Joe Neguse appeared on CBS Face The Nation this morning.

IMO he did very good job as one of the House impeachment managers.

But this morning Neguse wasn't upset, he seemed relieved, even somewhat cheerful. TBF he might be one of those politicians who has spent decades forcing himself to always smile under any circumstance.

I wanted to see anger and venom, not smiles and a sense of relief.

 

Rudy Giuliani: Federal agents execute search warrants on Manhattan home and office - CNNPolitics


I'm not sure where this belongs, but since it's probe related...

The feds raided Counselori Giuliani's office and home, and confiscated documents and electronic devices.

My understanding is strong evidence was needed just to obtain the search warrant(s), which should mean there is a solid case against him, which ties into a case against Trump.

Let's hope Counselori kept detailed records. Incriminating detailed records.

 

Yeah, no surprise. Barr only turned against* Trump after every election challenge failed and Barr's days were clearly numbered. Until then he was truly loyal to Trump and used the Justice Dept as Trump’s legal team, and police force.

* His turning was very soft considering the knowledge he has of Trump misdealings. Of course Barr is also covering his own ass as well.