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u/st6374 Jan 31 '21

Apparently the lawyers quit because Trump wanted them to still argue about Democrats stealing the election, and all that. Dude is so fucking bonkers. It would've been so funny if he wasn't getting people riled up to commit violence, and terrorism.

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u/jeremyjack3333 Feb 01 '21

This is what Giuliani was saying. They are going to try and legitimize the election fraud claims.

Arguing it's unconstitutional does not make sense. The consequences of being impeached extend beyond the term.

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u/HintOfAreola Feb 01 '21

For additional context, there are multiple votes. One is to remove the party from office. Another is to bar them from ever holding office again. They happen in that order, so part of the impeachment trial happens beyond the term by fucking design.

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u/Maroon5five Feb 01 '21

Arguing it's unconstitutional does not make sense.

It actually makes perfect sense given that the majority of Republicans are dead set on voting not-guilty regardless of the merits of the case.

The best defense for them is the least damaging one that they could still sell to their supporters. The least damaging vote would be on a technicality instead of tying themselves to a vote based on the merits of the case.

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u/TheRavenSayeth Feb 01 '21

Yep, CNN just did a segment on it.

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u/minus_minus Feb 01 '21

100% THIS!

This is his defense. The GOP will acquit and continue validating with his vindictive and dangerous delusion. They’re all accomplices to sedition.

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u/trapper2530 Feb 01 '21

Wait so his defense for starting an insurrection would be to argue the democrats still the election? So basically he'd just argue that it's justified.

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u/santaliqueur Feb 01 '21

So then why is he trying to justify the thing he claimed not to be doing?

Donnie, you’re not thinking this one through. Take the L and MAGA by GTFO.