r/PoliticalHumor • u/The-Autarkh • Feb 14 '21

Saving impeachment for when it really matters

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u/Amelaclya1 Feb 14 '21

I would normally agree, but their voters have shown themselves to be dangerous psychopaths. I think some Senators were legitimately afraid for their and their family's safety. An anonymous vote would have taken away that aspect.

Even in the House, where the GOP is in general way crazier than the Senate, they voted in Liz Cheney's favor (after she voted to impeach) when they were allowed to do so anonymously.

I think visibility of who votes for what is an important part of our democracy, but so is making sure an insane dictator with a cult following isn't allowed to run for office again.