"This isn't who we are" only holds up if we put our actions behind the phrase. We show who we are as a nation through our Constitution.
When the Constitution is threatened or damaged by the Executive Branch, the remedy for restoration is impeachment.
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When the Constitution is threatened or damaged by the Executive Branch, the remedy for restoration is impeachment.
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Impeachment is about "public inquiry into public men. It's a vital check on the Executive Branch. It says to the people and the world, "this is who we are," through protection & restoration of our constitutional tenets and norms.
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Violations of our Constitution - impeachable crimes - are not necessarily public law. Our constitutional norm against bigotry, for example, was based on George Washington's statement of religious tolerance: mountvernon.org/library/digita…
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"WE, THE PEOPLE" of the United States includes Black Americans. It wasn't always that way, and that's a stain on our history that we can only leave behind if we protect our constitutional norms.
In the words of the great Representative Barbara Jordan:
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In the words of the great Representative Barbara Jordan:
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Impeachment is entirely under the auspices of the House of Representatives, NOT THE SENATE. The two are often conflated, and that's a mistake.
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Impeachment is our remedy for defending our Constitution, restoring constitutional norms, and checking (slowing, weakening) a potential tyrant.
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House representatives swear an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States. Refusal to do so is dereliction of duty. This is why @ewarren warned Congress that it would be complicit if it did not act.
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Impeachment is comparable to a grand jury indictment. If the House votes to impeach and prosecute, then a trial is held in the Senate.
💭 The House accuses (impeachment). The Senate judges (acquittal/conviction).
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💭 The House accuses (impeachment). The Senate judges (acquittal/conviction).
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Regardless of whether prosecution is pursued, the subject has been impeached (indicted).
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We have a bigot and a tyrant in the Executive Branch. His encroachment upon the powers of the other branches and on our constitutional liberties must be CHECKED. Trump must be slowed down. His power must be weakened.
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The body that holds the power to impeach Trump is the House of representatives. Thus far, Trump has only been impeached for two crimes, despite support from the public, representatives, and some House Leaders.
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A toothless "impeachment lite." Theatre to satisfy demands for justice.
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Trump is a tyrant. An authoritarian of fascist inclination. The power of the presidency must be checked. He must be slowed down, or we will lose what remains of our freedom.
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The body with the power to initiate this is the House of Representatives. Our representatives. Our duty, as citizens in a representative democracy is to ensure that those for whom we vote do their jobs.
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If you voted for Democrats, you have a duty to follow through and ensure representation. From Democrats, not Mitch or any other Republicans whom Democratic leaders have been pointing at to distract us.
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If you cannot bring yourself to challenge your own representatives, the least you can do is to support and amplify your fellow Democratic voters who are demanding action.
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The Speaker of the House is one of the most powerful figures in the world. It is inappropriate and undemocratic to defend the Speaker from your fellow citizens who challenge her decisions. Democracy doesn't hold by "believing in" politicians, it requires constant vigilance.
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Demand impeachment of Trump and Barr. A real impeachment with teeth that addresses all of their most egregious crimes against the Constitution and the public.
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Demand that the House enforce its subpoenas, arrest contemnors (oh yes, the House can), and withhold funds.
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Support the representatives fighting to uphold the Constitution, and challenge House Leaders who are enabling Trump. Support your fellow citizens who are standing up for democracy.
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There are no do-overs. There is no "wait for..." This is it.
Get busy.
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Get busy.
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Look at how fragile Trump's ego is, and remember how rattled and distracted he was during the impeachment proceedings last year? Once those were over, though, he started creating mayhem again.
Trump needs to be impeached until he's gone.
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Trump needs to be impeached until he's gone.
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