thought I hear turtle say they had a briefing first or something...

...

(and then I expect that whatever arguments their side has, it is a fraction of what the Dems have been presenting )

Posting a live thread of the unstable geniuses shovelling their bullshit will provide a safety valve where people can respond in ways that are not dangerous to various and sundry television devices.

Few hours of sleep this week. I normally get up around by 4 am and have continued to do that this week after doing these threads..

We'll make it! Get yourself some sleep and relax; you've been above and beyond on these threads.

My mother always used to have an old saying that she said her grandfather used to say to her all the time - "You'll have plenty of time to sleep when you are in the grave".

I hope the republicans considered the words as they mumbled them

to go over application of Constitutional law to this process.

the phrase about remaining seated upon pain of imprisonment.

but not for anything else.

That's a change, isn't it?

The thing about what else they can or cannot do in there are part of the special Senate Rules they passed for this.

Aug. 26: Whistleblower Complaint Transmitted to DNI
Sept. 5: WaPo: “tRump Tries to Force Ukraine to Meddle in the 2020 Election”*
Sept. 9: House Announces Ukraine Investigation
Sept. 11: pResident tRump Releases Military Aid

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Given at the start of Crow’s presentation
* https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opinions/is-trump-strong-arming-ukraines-new-president-for-political-gain/2019/09/05/4eb239b0-cffa-11e9-8c1c-7c8ee785b855_story.html

I've spent 3 days in hospital with dad, laptop is dead because of a leaky water bottle, back at home now and wondering how it's going. Any summary would be appreciated.

history will reflect that. Hopefully, the electorate will also next November. In any case, we can be very proud of them and ourselves.

The subversives who hold the senate majority will vote to place Trump beyond the control of the people and congress.

1.) Arguing each impeachment Article - they are completing Article I now (Article II will be next)
2.) Article I was basically "Abuse of Power".
3.) For the Abuse of Power, they have had each Manager, in a chronological fashion (I think starting back in April 2019 and working their way until the present) walk through every action as a narrative -

the requiring of a fake "investigation" against a political rival by Ukraine in exchange for a meeting and funding

the subsequent holding of the Ukraine aid to carry out the threat if an investigation wasn't done

the coverup of evidence (classifying a call transcript and manufacturing a justification for holding the aid) - which was exposed and showed that what they were doing was illegal, only coming out once Congress was finally given notice of a whistleblower report, and that notice was was reported in the news

Watching now.

I hope everyone enjoys today's events!

classified server, supposedly an "administrative mistake".

Clip of Morrison saying he recommended restricting access to Eisenberg. That Eisnberg would go on to call it a mistake.

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It would remain improperly classified until after the investigation began.

If anyone has it, please share. Otherwise, I’ll edit it in upon review later today.

(Cats, coffee, and plugging-in got in my way. )

Call our senators and vote the spineless bums out!

What are we going to do about our character?

to "go to the lawyers".

Was “an additional hurdle” according to Morrison in the testimony clip.

A “wrinkle” as Goldman described back.

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Seems to be a hurdle/wrinkle the size of an elephant.

Bolton said he would respond to a subpoena from the Senate.

for betraying the country.

Bolton is a logically relevant and reasonable witness to call.

(and then expect to take a break before moving to Article II)

and remind the Reality TV Senators that "this is Washington, not Westeros".

But Republicans know very well that they're threatened violently by Trump and the media is doing a good job reminding them and informing us all. Maybe it's more noble if the managers don't mention it? It's the elephant in the room anyway. That said, I'd also cheer if they crammed it down the GOP's gullet with great relish.

1. Harmed National Security
2. Endangered Our Elections
3. Ongoing Offenses Continue to Threaten Our Democracy


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Given towards the start of the Lead House Manager Schiff’s presentation titled:

President Trump’s Misconduct Harmed Our Nation

1. Emboldened Our Adversary and Threatened Global Security
2. Diminished US Credibility With Our Allies
3. Undermined US Efforts to Combat Corruption and Promote Rule of Law

Every time he speaks, I hear Walter Pigeon.

The ambassador would make magnificent voice talent.

Schultz from Reagan administration.
Support for Ukraine must be consistent to deter Russian adventurism. Trump misconduct puts support in question in eyes of allies.

maybe we can learn from Ukraine

Especially after reviewing Yovanovitch‘s testimony about the Revolution of Dignity

And yet another clip of Yovanovitch saying how schemes like this, “widen the playing field for autocrats like putin.”

This is superb. The evidence is irrefutable and the consequences are so grim, immediate and ongoing, even the dead hearts in GOPers should be moved. Only greed and cultism can hold them aloof.

I’ll get it in here, later. Was slow on the draw. I’ll post the newest one in a bit.

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1. Russia’s plot is ongoing
2. pResident tRump’s refuses to condemn Russian attacks
3. pResident tRump’s pattern foreshadows misconduct
4. pResident tRump’s ongoing offenses leaves our elections vulnerable

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Eta: Will repost in Live Thread #2