I like 2/3 in the Senate.

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I like 2/3 in the Senate.

Author: jakers (13157 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 5:46 pm on Feb 6, 2020

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This is an extreme act that really should require enough support from both sides to generate removal. Any less than that and I feel like it ignores the will of too many of the voting citizens in the country.

Replies to: "I like 2/3 in the Senate."

His loaded language aside, what are everyone's thoughts on Rick Scott's impeachment proposal? - jakers - 3:37pm 2/6/20 (35) [View All]
- I guess this has to be said: Let's wait and see how many times the Dems impeach Trump. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 7:52pm 2/6/20
  - Abuse could force a change, it is true. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 8:01pm 2/6/20
- Scott is a POS Medicare fraudster. Anything he proposes is of course self serving. NM - Irish 64 - 7:52pm 2/6/20
- I think it is a mistake to mess with the balance laid out in the Constitution. - BaronVonZemo - 5:40pm 2/6/20
- Why weaken a vital check on the executive branch? - AlbanyIRISH - 5:17pm 2/6/20
  - That's a good argument. - jakers - 5:34pm 2/6/20
    - Does 60% in both make sense? [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 5:37pm 2/6/20
      - I like 2/3 in the Senate. - jakers - 5:46pm 2/6/20
        Yeah you are right? I just wondered if anyone will act fair anymore. The impeachment was a joke. [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 9:57pm 2/6/20
        
        On this, we agree. [NT] - ND521 - 5:48pm 2/6/20
        I answered you below. - jakers - 5:52pm 2/6/20
- I would wait until after the GOP impeaches the next D president. - NedoftheHill - 5:06pm 2/6/20
- Simple majority makes sense for three reasons: - conorlarkin - 4:48pm 2/6/20
  - Those are fair points. A few devil's advocate thoughts on them..... - jakers - 5:39pm 2/6/20
  - and #1 Prime - you first want to get Trump again if you can. Don't lie. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 5:12pm 2/6/20
    - He lies all the time. Why would he stop now? TDS? [NT] - ColeyO - 7:41pm 2/6/20
- Another asshole makes a proposal to gain approval with Don. Shocked. [NT] - ND521 - 4:20pm 2/6/20
  - Ignoring partisanship, do you have no opinion on the idea? [NT] - jakers - 4:23pm 2/6/20
    - DOA idea, esp from a health care swindler. [NT] - ND521 - 4:37pm 2/6/20
      - So, that's a "No, I have no idea outside of partisanship". [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 5:37pm 2/6/20
        Reduce checks and balances ? Nope, DOA. Clear enough ? [NT] - ND521 - 5:46pm 2/6/20
        Much better sans the partisan hyperbole. Go with it. - BaronVonZemo - 8:07pm 2/6/20
    - He's truly at a loss...not sure how to interpret your question. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 4:34pm 2/6/20
      - I've tried to give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it's not worth the time. [NT] - jakers - 4:45pm 2/6/20
      - When was the last time you voted for a D in a Senate or Presidential election ? Same Q to Ned & Jake [NT] - ND521 - 4:40pm 2/6/20
        Fair question: I've done so twice. - jakers - 5:44pm 2/6/20
        Glad to hear that. Pretty much the same for me. Never could stomach either of the Clintons, and - ND521 - 7:22pm 2/6/20
        Agreed on all points. Also, re: '88... - jakers - 7:47pm 2/6/20
        
        Your post shows I am right. You are not capable of answering. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 5:23pm 2/6/20
        Not me who won't answer a direct question, Ned. Last time you voted for a D for Senator or Potus ? [NT] - ND521 - 5:42pm 2/6/20
        I'm happy to answer. - NedoftheHill - 6:45pm 2/6/20
        Thanks, Ned. See above and in text below. - ND521 - 7:34pm 2/6/20
- I feel the way Bill Clinton's former press secretary feels. [NT] [LINK] - Cole - 4:01pm 2/6/20
- Given that you need 67% in the Senate to convict, it makes sense. - NDavenue - 3:55pm 2/6/20
- It virtually assures that a democrat will never be impeached. [NT] - Aragoto - 3:51pm 2/6/20