Rep. Lesko is arguing that what Trump did was fine because of “evidence” that Biden was corrupt.
This arguments admits the facts, but argues Trump really wanted to get to the bottom of possible corruption so he shouldn't be impeached for what he did.
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This arguments admits the facts, but argues Trump really wanted to get to the bottom of possible corruption so he shouldn't be impeached for what he did.
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Among other things, this argument requires Congress to say that it's okay that Trump defied Congress, violated the Impound Control Act, went around diplomatic and law enforcement agencies, and ignored treaties on his whim.
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It also requires Congress to allow facts to be distorted to fit a theory that exonerates the president.
Now, Rep. Mike Johnson is arguing that a "dispute" between the Executive Branch and Congress should be resolved in the Courts. . .
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Now, Rep. Mike Johnson is arguing that a "dispute" between the Executive Branch and Congress should be resolved in the Courts. . .
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Johnson is thus arguing that the court should resolve this "dispute" even though the Constitution gives Congress the "sole power of impeachment."
Impeachment (recall) is about the balance of power between Congress and the Executive branch.
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Impeachment (recall) is about the balance of power between Congress and the Executive branch.
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If impeachment is too easy, the President is beholden to Congress.
If it's too hard, there are no checks on presidential power.
Republican members of Congress are willing to give up their power, and hand their constitutionally-mandated power to the President and courts.
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If it's too hard, there are no checks on presidential power.
Republican members of Congress are willing to give up their power, and hand their constitutionally-mandated power to the President and courts.
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This is part of the Republican war on government.
(Destroying the "deep state" basically means getting rid of agencies, regulations, and law enforcement.)
Why do they want to destroy the government?
Because the GOP has morphed into a reactionary party.
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(Destroying the "deep state" basically means getting rid of agencies, regulations, and law enforcement.)
Why do they want to destroy the government?
Because the GOP has morphed into a reactionary party.
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The "again" in MAGA signifies reactionist politics.
How do we go back to the good old days when white men had almost unlimited personal freedom?
We destroy the laws and agencies that infringe on "personal liberty"
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How do we go back to the good old days when white men had almost unlimited personal freedom?
We destroy the laws and agencies that infringe on "personal liberty"
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Going back to the [mythic] Good Old Days requires dismantling most of the federal government.
You can either dismantle it slowly, or you can bring in a human wrecking ball.
Trump is a human wrecking ball.
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You can either dismantle it slowly, or you can bring in a human wrecking ball.
Trump is a human wrecking ball.
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The part that still shocks people is that to get back to the time when [white men] had almost unlimited freedom, the GOP is willing to partner with Vladimir Putin.
The GOP is fine with what Trump did because they prefer Russia to liberal democracy⤵️
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The GOP is fine with what Trump did because they prefer Russia to liberal democracy⤵️
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10/ At this moment, Rep. Madeline Dean is explaining exactly this.
She's explaining about sole power and the danger of Congress giving up its power.
I hope you're all taking notes because this will be definitely be on the Constitutional Law portion of the Twitter Bar Exam 😉
She's explaining about sole power and the danger of Congress giving up its power.
I hope you're all taking notes because this will be definitely be on the Constitutional Law portion of the Twitter Bar Exam 😉
Plus the cult is bent on destroying.
Imagine the Confederacy in 1861 having means to destroy the federal government by electing a president who will do the destroying for them.
No need to fire on Fort Sumter.
The modern GOP's motives are the same.
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Imagine the Confederacy in 1861 having means to destroy the federal government by electing a president who will do the destroying for them.
No need to fire on Fort Sumter.
The modern GOP's motives are the same.
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The move toward oligarchy is in keeping with dismantling the federal government.
Recall that the Confederacy was an oligarchy. So was the age of robber barons.
The GOP wants to go back.
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Recall that the Confederacy was an oligarchy. So was the age of robber barons.
The GOP wants to go back.
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