By Robert A. Vella
Two important but very strange developments occurred today regarding President Trump.
Two members of the House of Representatives’ far-right Freedom Caucus (a.k.a. Tea Party members) and nine other members introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein (who oversees the Mueller investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election), but did so immediately before the House adjourned for its summer recess. Apparently, either the vote threshold to impeach Mr. Rosenstein do not yet exist or this is simply a political move to appease Trump supporters ahead of the midterm elections. See: Sessions defends deputy Rosenstein after impeachment move
Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III is now examining President Trump’s statements made on social media (i.e. Twitter) in order to determine if it constitutes a general obstruction of justice pattern intended to intimidate DOJ officials and potential witnesses (i.e. witness tampering) related to his ongoing Russian meddling investigation. However, Mueller has previously stated that a sitting president cannot be criminally indicted; so, his motive is unclear. Some are speculating that Mueller may be laying the legal groundwork for possible impeachment proceedings against Trump. See: Mueller Examining Trump’s Tweets in Wide-Ranging Obstruction Inquiry
This makes me nervous, Robert. As much as I think tRump deserves impeachment (along with Pence), I worry about his supporters and their passionate conviction that their leader is beyond reproach. Where will their anger lead them?
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To a very dark place, I suspect.
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It ain’t gonna be pretty when the poop hits the fan after Mueller releases his report and indicts more Trumpanzees.
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Yeah, we’re heading towards uncharted waters for sure.
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But it MUST be done. trump cannot be legitimized in any way. If you live in the U.S., aren’t you ashamed that Ronald Reagan and the Bushes were presidents? Especially Reagan and Bush Jr. who had, between them a double digit IQ? And both won reelection. I can’t handle this anymore.
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I don’t live in the US but I feel terrible for those who didn’t vote for tRump. I think the only thing left to do is support people who are vocal about trying to get things changed. The vote in November is vital to changing things. I have a friend there who is sending out voter cards to others, to recommend they vote Democrat. Activism is of great importance!
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Reblogged this on We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident.
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Thanks for sharing, Xena!
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If he told his followers to take up arms and kill people in the streets for him, I bet far too many of them would do just that. The loyalty that his minions have toward him is sickening because he truly doesn’t give frig about them.
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They’re a sick lot alright.
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I think they’re an angry lot, which does not bode well.
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Angry and hate-filled.
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They’ve always been around, they just shape-shift every decade or so.

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I remember that incident well.
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I haven’t had the time nor the energy to legitimately follow all of these proceedings, events, in any significant detail Robert, but I do remember awhile back reports on PBS, CNN, newspapers, etc, were saying for reasons I’m not up-to-speed on that Rosenstein was a “High Value Target” for the tRump SS squads if Mueller was getting way too close to all the skeletons bulging out the closet doors in the White House.
What I do know is prestinely clear is that tRump has no regard whatsoever for our Constitution, it’s spirits of the law or the letter of laws, let alone having any PRINCIPLES to serve THE PEOPLE of the U.S. rather than himself and his “image.”
If Rosenstein is impeached, what are the ramifications for a tRump second-term?
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It’s pretty unlikely that will happen. The freedom caucus/ Russian arm of the GOP is merely showing loyalty to tRump and the mindless, raging idiots who worship him. “SEE! We tried to impeach the bastard who DARED to investigate Trump’s criminal, treasonous behavior. OK. Now, vote for us in Nov.”
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A Trump second term? Let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. This year’s midterms will be pivotal for Trump’s presidency.
From what I can see now, the impeachment of Rosenstein in the House looks questionable and his removal from office by the Senate looks problematic. I think Trump supporters are just trying to rally their base before November.
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I agree. They are far from getting the required house votes much less the 68 or so votes needed in the senate. This just grandstanding for their base.
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The thinking was or is the if R is removed from office Trump can replace him with a stooge who will fire M
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Robert, have you heard about the lake of liquid water they’ve discovered under one of the polar ice caps on Mars? Pretty fascinating stuff. Hey, let’s send Trump and the GOP there.
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I just browsed a Smithsonian Magazine article about that Jeff! Remarkable isn’t it!? 🤩
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It is. What a despicable group of people these freedom caucus a-holes are. Spineless, cowardly, treasonous, anti-American bastards.
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Someday, just for fun , I want you to tell us what you really think.😀
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You sure are asking for it, Old Guy – lol! He will! He will! 😀
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No, I want to go there – lol!
Yes, I read that report this morning. It is very fascinating, but the evidence isn’t totally conclusive yet. However, it is consistent with our understanding of Mars’ history. That some of its ancient water still exists underground isn’t really all that surprising.
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Robert,
Tonight’s Amanpour on PBS with historian Simon Shama I found very poignant. I think you will as well if you have the time Sir.
https://www.pbs.org/video/amanpour-simon-schama-and-david-olusoga-jptno0/
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I’m familiar with that “civilization” series. Please explain how it specifically relates to this post.
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Oh damn! Sorry Robert. That is the wrong link. Geezzz, and I made you watch it. 😬 Ugh, my bad! This is the correct link I meant to share:
https://www.pbs.org/video/amanpour-simon-schama-shireen-mazari-and-husain-haqqani-27lanm/
It isn’t “directly” related to your fine post, but it does ironically show how the tRump administration is fulfilling an “Alternative Universe” written by renown historian Simon Schama (Dead Certainties: Unwarranted Speculations) comparing George Orwell’s 1984 to the subversions of “truth” (fake news, alternative facts, no 1st Amendment for the Press, etc) by tRump’s entire staff or tRumpanzees. This blatant subversion is in many ways… OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE or our Constitution, which obviously Donnie T. has no elementary understanding of what it means!
My apologies again for sending you wayward Robert. 😞😄
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FYI, I’ve been wayward most of my life, Prof. Even though your comment has nothing to do with me, I now have someone I can blame for my wayward ways. Thx! 🙂
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LOL! 😆 Oooooo, then I will most certainly take credit for that my son, my minion in crime, decadence, and twisted maniacal shenanigans!!! 😈
FYI, your next orders will be arriving shortly. 😉
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Orwellian, indeed. Thanks, Professor.
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You’re welcome. I thought that interview with Dr. Schama was excellent! Apologies again for my hasty error and lack of clarification — was trying to do too many things at once when writing that first comment. 😦
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No problem. That interview with Schama is excellent.
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