Pelosi: Impeachment Is Moving Forward

[Jimmy Higgins]

HOLY FUCK! Parnas singing like a bird on Maddow.

This is why I watch Maddow religiously. Every other night there's a "HOLY SHIT" moment.

That wasn't a "moment", that was a deluge so large, it makes you wonder if you are being set up. Ukraine has launched a criminal probe due to the allegations (are they allegations if Robert Hyde flat out said he was doing it) regarding the illegal (yeah Hyde, illegal) surveillance of the US Ambassador.

The interview was incredibly revealing thank's to her meticulous knowledge of all the events and participants. She actually established a good rapport with him. And he had his lawyer present watching her like a hawk, and who seemed to raise no objections and was actually nodding approval on some of her questions.

This should place some real pressure on several more Republican Senators to demand witnesses be called at the trial.

Why? THis is what is bothering me. This represents the nail in the coffin. Why does anyone need to testify at this point. We have Trump's version of the transcript. We have the testimony of the US diplomats. And we have the documents from one of the goons.

This doesn't mean we need witnesses to testify... this means we remove Trump from office.

 

[ZiprHead]

That wasn't a "moment", that was a deluge so large, it makes you wonder if you are being set up. Ukraine has launched a criminal probe due to the allegations (are they allegations if Robert Hyde flat out said he was doing it) regarding the illegal (yeah Hyde, illegal) surveillance of the US Ambassador.

I find this to be hilariously ironic. They got a Ukraine investigation. Just not the one they wanted.

 

[Don2 (Don1 Revised)]

Yeah. With all these Republicans in trouble, it looks like Trump will be responsible for draining the swamp after all.

 

[Treedbear]

...

The interview was incredibly revealing thank's to her meticulous knowledge of all the events and participants. She actually established a good rapport with him. And he had his lawyer present watching her like a hawk, and who seemed to raise no objections and was actually nodding approval on some of her questions.

This should place some real pressure on several more Republican Senators to demand witnesses be called at the trial.

Why? THis is what is bothering me. This represents the nail in the coffin. Why does anyone need to testify at this point. We have Trump's version of the transcript. We have the testimony of the US diplomats. And we have the documents from one of the goons.

This doesn't mean we need witnesses to testify... this means we remove Trump from office.

It's important for them to testify under oath. By the time the trial begins he might completely change his story. Look at Flynn who's now trying to change his plea to not-guilty.

 

[ZiprHead]

Trump administration violated the law by withholding Ukraine aid, Government Accountability Office says

The Trump administration violated the law by withholding military aid to Ukraine, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said in a decision released Thursday.

"In the summer of 2019, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) withheld from obligation funds appropriated to the Department of Defense (DOD) for security assistance to Ukraine," the non-partisan government watchdog's ruling said.

"Faithful execution of the law does not permit the president to substitute his own policy priorities for those that Congress has enacted into law. OMB withheld funds for a policy reason, which is not permitted under the Impoundment Control Act (ICA). The withholding was not a programmatic delay. Therefore, we conclude that OMB violated the ICA."

 

[T.G.G. Moogly]

...

The interview was incredibly revealing thank's to her meticulous knowledge of all the events and participants. She actually established a good rapport with him. And he had his lawyer present watching her like a hawk, and who seemed to raise no objections and was actually nodding approval on some of her questions.

This should place some real pressure on several more Republican Senators to demand witnesses be called at the trial.

Why? THis is what is bothering me. This represents the nail in the coffin. Why does anyone need to testify at this point. We have Trump's version of the transcript. We have the testimony of the US diplomats. And we have the documents from one of the goons.

This doesn't mean we need witnesses to testify... this means we remove Trump from office.

It's important for them to testify under oath. By the time the trial begins he might completely change his story. Look at Flynn who's now trying to change his plea to not-guilty.

The Republican just want to shut down the fucking music because so many of them were in on the break-in. The longer this thing goes on the worse it is for republicans. Witnesses are necessary, we're seeing more damning information come out every time a witness is allowed to testify. The Republicans DO NOT want this to continue.

 

[Rhea]

ANALYSIS/OPINION:

Almost six out of 10 American voters are angry and dissatisfied with how the media is covering politics, according to a new Quinnipiac poll. Someone has finally united us, and it’s through rejection of the 24/7 media (read liberal) hate-fest of President Trump.
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Join the hate fest. It's free to join.

who’s this “us,” Sand Groper?

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

Trump administration violated the law by withholding Ukraine aid, Government Accountability Office says

The Trump administration violated the law by withholding military aid to Ukraine, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said in a decision released Thursday.

"In the summer of 2019, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) withheld from obligation funds appropriated to the Department of Defense (DOD) for security assistance to Ukraine," the non-partisan government watchdog's ruling said.

"Faithful execution of the law does not permit the president to substitute his own policy priorities for those that Congress has enacted into law. OMB withheld funds for a policy reason, which is not permitted under the Impoundment Control Act (ICA). The withholding was not a programmatic delay. Therefore, we conclude that OMB violated the ICA."

That's okay. The White House says the Government Accountability Office is over-reaching with their oversight of the Government.

A senior administration official said the GAO's findings "are a pretty clear overreach as they attempt to insert themselves into the media’s controversy of the day" and predicted the agency would have to reverse itself.

 

[ZiprHead]

FBI visits Robert Hyde's home and office after he's swept into Ukraine scheme

The FBI paid a visit to Republican congressional candidate Robert Hyde's Connecticut home and business on Thursday, a senior law enforcement official said.

The agent's visit comes days after the House Intelligence Committee released texts Hyde sent an associate of President Donald Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani suggesting he was surveilling then-U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch.

A spokesperson for the FBI field office in New Haven, Connecticut declined to comment. Hyde did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday.

One of Hyde's neighbors told NBC News that an FBI agent arrived at Hyde's home before dawn and parked out front in a gray SUV. The neighbor said they believed the FBI agent did not enter Hyde's home and left by 10:30 a.m. Hyde has a "No Trespassing" sign on his property and a sign indicating security cameras are in operation, the neighbor said.

Things are moving quickly.

 

[blastula]

John Roberts has arrived. But without the gold stripes, so it may not be legally binding.

 

[ZiprHead]

The senators are now signing the oath book to affirm their pledge to judge fairly and impartially.

I wonder if there is a penalty for breaking that oath.

ETA: Moscow Mitch and Miss Lindsey ("I'd rack balls 'til the sun came up") Graham have signed.

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

FBI visits Robert Hyde's home and office after he's swept into Ukraine scheme

The FBI paid a visit to Republican congressional candidate Robert Hyde's Connecticut home and business on Thursday, a senior law enforcement official said.

The agent's visit comes days after the House Intelligence Committee released texts Hyde sent an associate of President Donald Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani suggesting he was surveilling then-U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch.

A spokesperson for the FBI field office in New Haven, Connecticut declined to comment. Hyde did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday.

One of Hyde's neighbors told NBC News that an FBI agent arrived at Hyde's home before dawn and parked out front in a gray SUV. The neighbor said they believed the FBI agent did not enter Hyde's home and left by 10:30 a.m. Hyde has a "No Trespassing" sign on his property and a sign indicating security cameras are in operation, the neighbor said.

Things are moving quickly.

Hyde commented he was just drunk posting those messages. Is joking about harming an Ambassador handled the same way as joking about harming the President? IE, the FBI has little in the way of a sense of humor?

 

[Treedbear]

It's important for them to testify under oath. By the time the trial begins he might completely change his story. Look at Flynn who's now trying to change his plea to not-guilty.

The Republican just want to shut down the fucking music because so many of them were in on the break-in. The longer this thing goes on the worse it is for republicans. Witnesses are necessary, we're seeing more damning information come out every time a witness is allowed to testify. The Republicans DO NOT want this to continue.

No need to convince me of that. But I'm hoping that now some Repubs will notice it can't be glossed over as easily as they'd hoped. The public already overwhelmingly supported calling witnesses. Maddow's interview with Parnas makes it much more compelling.

 

[Jason Harvestdancer]

I read that Trump does want witnesses, Mitch does not, and that the Senate will have to vote on each witness separately.

 

[Keith&Co.]

I read that Trump does want witnesses, Mitch does not, and that the Senate will have to vote on each witness separately.

Trump imagines a long string of people exonerating his call, lauding his leadership, eviscerating his enemies, and boosting his economy.
Mitch probably isn't confident everyone will stick to the narrative.

 

[Loren Pechtel]

ANALYSIS/OPINION:

Almost six out of 10 American voters are angry and dissatisfied with how the media is covering politics, according to a new Quinnipiac poll. Someone has finally united us, and it’s through rejection of the 24/7 media (read liberal) hate-fest of President Trump.

That’s a good sign for the country, but not so much for the business of news or for the Democratic Party. It’s indicators like this that should be considered seriously by the Democrats and their still failing water carriers. Their spoiled, elitist hatred for the president is not translating well for the American people.

As Obamacare continues its collapse and terrorist attacks around the world are an almost daily event, New York’s elite remain rabidly enraged at Mr. Trump. Ironically, he’s the only person so new to the political scene to not have had a hand in any of the governmental schemes currently ruining people’s lives.

Join the hate fest. It's free to join.

How about a link so we can see what they really said?

After all, it could just as much be disgust about how Faux Noise distorts reality and outright lies.

 

[Treedbear]

I read that Trump does want witnesses, Mitch does not, and that the Senate will have to vote on each witness separately.

And since when does Trump saying something have any connection with reality?

 

[Jason Harvestdancer]

I read that Trump does want witnesses, Mitch does not, and that the Senate will have to vote on each witness separately.

Trump imagines a long string of people exonerating his call, lauding his leadership, eviscerating his enemies, and boosting his economy.
Mitch probably isn't confident everyone will stick to the narrative.

Maybe Trump wants to make this about Biden's Ukraine connections.

I read that Trump does want witnesses, Mitch does not, and that the Senate will have to vote on each witness separately.

And since when does Trump saying something have any connection with reality?

I didn't write "Trump said".

 

[Deepak]

HOLY FUCK! Parnas singing like a bird on Maddow.

here's a good overview:

Trump 'knew exactly what was going on', Giuliani aide claims

Other White House officials knew about the alleged campaign against Mr Biden, Mr Parnas alleged. They included Attorney General William Barr, who Mr Parnas said was "basically on the team", and former national security advisor John Bolton, who Mr Parnas said "100%" knew about it.

Mr Trump has said he does not know Mr Parnas. Referring to photos of himself with Mr Parnas and another Giuliani associate, he said: "It's possible I have a picture with them because I have a picture with everybody."

But Mr Parnas said Mr Trump "lied". "He knew exactly who I was." he said.

Good stuff.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/parnas-ill-release-a-photo-each-time-trump-denies-knowing-me

 

[lpetrich]

Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "I JUST GOT IMPEACHED FOR MAKING A PERFECT PHONE CALL!" / Twitter

He seems angry and distraught. Will he have a temper tantrum at his trial?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "This is what silver spoon kids that are never held accountable for anything sound like.
AKA very strong “Mom, yell at my teacher to bump my grade up” energy https://t.co/5Qz0sCt0FX" / Twitter

I agree on what a spoiled brat Trump is.