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7. Impeachment isn't merely for illegal acts

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 12:45 PM

Jun 25

It is also for misusing power...or, frankly, anything else Congress wants. They are the sole arbiters of both Impeachment and Removal.

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Over 100 Democrats in the US house vote with Republicans not to impeach the piece of shit? [View all] Eliot Rosewater Jun 25 OP

JMO, but... -misanthroptimist Jun 25 #4

Impeachment isn't merely for illegal acts -misanthroptimist Jun 25 #7

And that, dear person, is why... -misanthroptimist Jun 25 #9

No. That's not what I think at all. Oopsie Daisy Jun 25 #10

They lost 5 out of 6 presidential elections. Ace Rothstein Jun 25 #11

The first part of this is to jog my own memory. -misanthroptimist Jun 25 #12

War Powers Resolution ITAL Jun 25 #2

Again, this was settled in court Greg_In_SF Jun 25 #3

It's about timing. kentuck Jun 25 #6

Sigh Eliot Rosewater Jun 25 #14