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Chippopotanuse t1_isxfw4n wrote

It’s so disgusting.

Which sadly - yes - is the vision for a “nice, cozy, America” that authoritarian conservatives want.

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[deleted] t1_isxipcw wrote

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KilroyLeges t1_isxquh1 wrote

I don't disagree that many in the Republican party and MAGA movement would love for this to be the result in the coming months. However, conviction in the Senate on an impeachment requires a 2/3 majority vote. There is no chance the GOP attains that level of majority in either house of Congress this November.

The Rules on how a Speaker is elected by the House are vague enough that yes, they can elect a Speaker that is not a member of Congress, like Trump, with a simple majority vote. I don't see the entirety of House Republicans choosing to go down that path. McCarthy would most likely become Speaker. There are some crazies who might go ahead and vote for Trump or someone like MTG even. If they do, they might split the Republican vote enough to kill their own plans and potentially end up with Pelosi back in as Speaker.

None of that diminishes the need to vote this November for Democrat candidates to avoid further disaster. I'm just saying that your vision is a long shot at best.

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dkggpeters t1_isxq5d1 wrote

Impeachment requires 2/3 vote in the Senate for impeachment. They do not have the numbers.

You are also assuming the Republicans will take the house.

You are really reaching and buying into their fear campaign.

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DeathByGoldfish t1_isyj059 wrote

Wanting something and getting it are two very, very different things.

Example: I want amazing hallucinogens, but u/melbourne420surffish has taken them all. Therefore, I shall get none.

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skeletor760 t1_it0xv2m wrote

I found Marjorie Taylor Green! I guess you still haven’t learned to spell “martial” 🤣

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gozba t1_isxwsjg wrote

It was ‘good’ while it lasted. But please don’t come to Europe in droves, we have enough problems housing all other refugees.

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