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[CaptainJackson]

old Mitch McConnell showed his true character. Makes a big impassioned speech about democracy and then weasels out with a bullshit excuse.

After acquitting Trump, McConnell slams him for a 'disgraceful dereliction of duty'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the Senate Republican leader's remarks "pathetic."

www.nbcnews.com

DONALD TRUMP
After acquitting Trump, McConnell slams him for a 'disgraceful dereliction of duty'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the Senate Republican leader's remarks "pathetic."

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks about former President Donald Trump immediately after the Senate voted to acquit Trump on Feb. 13, 2021.Senate TV via Reuters


Feb. 14, 2021, 9:39 AM AEDT
By Sahil Kapur
WASHINGTON — Moments after voting to acquit Donald Trump, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gave a speech excoriating the former president for a "disgraceful dereliction of duty" and said he holds him responsible for "provoking" the Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol.
McConnell was among the 43 Republicans who voted that Trump was "not guilty" on the charge of incitement of insurrection.


"There's no question, none, that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day. No question about it," the Kentucky Republican said Saturday. "The people who stormed this building believed they were acting on the wishes and instructions of their president."
"And having that belief was a foreseeable consequence of the growing crescendo of false statements, conspiracy theories and reckless hyperbole which the defeated president kept shouting into the largest megaphone on planet earth," he continued.


I think that says it all. again no fault on democrats this is completely on the republicans. The democrats should now use this as not allowing any compromise what so ever with the republicans. The republicans showed their level of compromise 2nd term of Obamas presidency.

Trumps defence lawyers put up an absolutely shit defence, theres no ifs or buts in regards to this

 

[AlzzBulldog]

You can’t mess with donny

 

[DinkumDog]

You can’t mess with donny

Can’t wait to see the new financial system he’s going to deliver. Let me guess: it’ll be ready in two weeks..

 

[The DoggFather]

Does this mean we are going to see this fraud run again in 2024?

 

[DinkumDog]

Does this mean we are going to see this fraud run again in 2024?

If not him one of his crony MAGA lunatics.

 

[The DoggFather]

If not him one of his crony MAGA lunatics.

Fan-fucking-tastic...

Hopefully Armageddon happens in 2023 lol

 

[DinkumDog]

Fan-fucking-tastic...

Hopefully Armageddon happens in 2023 lol

After the Dogs win another comp no worries.
If my last memory is singing We Are The Champions at Canterbury Leagues I’m good .

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Does this mean we are going to see this fraud run again in 2024?

Unlikely. McConnell put it well in his closing speech. Trump didn't do enough for all the Republicans to vote him to be impeached, but he did enough that very few Republicans will ever support him again.

He'll attempt to run next election but he'll have very little support. I honestly think Pence will be the lead candidate next time. I don't like the guy and hate most of his policies, but there's no denying that he handled the Trump situation perfectly. He just blocked him and ignored him all while asking the American people to calm down and trust the democratic process.

 

[Cook]

You can’t mess with donny

It’s funny. The bloke wields a massive following. 74 million people voted for him. He was never going to be impeached, it was silly from the outset. How the republicans redefine themselves post Trump is anyone’s guess. It also depends how Biden goes. If he’s a basket case then Donald could be back, who knows.

 

[Hacky McAxe]

There's one key factor to keep in mind when it comes to Trump running again. He cannot run for President unless the Republican party nominate him. He burned so many bridges with the Republican party that it's highly unlikely the Republicans will ever let him get close to nomination.

That said, there is one factor. If 20-30 million Republican voters signed a petition stating that they will vote Democrat if Trump isn't nominated, then they'll effectively hold the Republican party hostage and the Republicans may be forced to nominate him.

That's the problem when the elections are a popularity contest.

 

[Cook]

There's one key factor to keep in mind when it comes to Trump running again. He cannot run for President unless the Republican party nominate him. He burned so many bridges with the Republican party that it's highly unlikely the Republicans will ever let him get close to nomination.

That said, there is one factor. If 20-30 million Republican voters signed a petition stating that they will vote Democrat if Trump isn't nominated, then they'll effectively hold the Republican party hostage and the Republicans may be forced to nominate him.

That's the problem when the elections are a popularity contest.

It’s a massive problem. And if these civil suits in certain states proceed, which will further divide the nation who knows what will happen. There’s four years to play out, Biden has a lot of time but there’s a strong right faction not happy.

 

[Hacky McAxe]

It’s a massive problem. And if these civil suits in certain states proceed, which will further divide the nation who knows what will happen. There’s four years to play out, Biden has a lot of time but there’s a strong right faction not happy.

Yep. Unfortunately I can only see it getting worse. Between all the conspiracies and misinformation, giant national debt and major civil issues, I don't think anyone will be able to unite America. It's only going to get worse.

 

[Cook]

Yep. Unfortunately I can only see it getting worse. Between all the conspiracies and misinformation, giant national debt and major civil issues, I don't think anyone will be able to unite America. It's only going to get worse.

Hate to say it, but I agree.

 

[The DoggFather]

There's one key factor to keep in mind when it comes to Trump running again. He cannot run for President unless the Republican party nominate him. He burned so many bridges with the Republican party that it's highly unlikely the Republicans will ever let him get close to nomination.

That said, there is one factor. If 20-30 million Republican voters signed a petition stating that they will vote Democrat if Trump isn't nominated, then they'll effectively hold the Republican party hostage and the Republicans may be forced to nominate him.

That's the problem when the elections are a popularity contest.

Can he start his own party?

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Can he start his own party?

Yep, but it would be pointless. It's similar to Australia but worse. The voting system is rigged to support the majors with no protection for the lower parties. It basically means that a new political party couldn't compete for at least 6 elections.

So even if he did start his own party, he wouldn't be able to run for President until he was probably long dead. His only chance is with the Republicans.

 

[Hacky McAxe]

As a side note, George Washington spoke about this in his closing speech. Specifically he spoke about how he feared America turning into a rigged two party system. And that's exactly what it became.

 

[Ribo Flavin]

An audit of the ballots would have put the question beyond doubt whether or not there were "shenanigan's". An audit would have taken 3 to 5 days. Democrats went after Trump from the get go, over three years at a cost of tens of millions of dollars. Why was electoral integrity important in 2016, but not so much in 2020?

 

[Hacky McAxe]

An audit of the ballots would have put the question beyond doubt whether or not there were "shenanigan's". An audit would have taken 3 to 5 days. Democrats went after Trump from the get go, over three years at a cost of tens of millions of dollars. Why was electoral integrity important in 2016, but not so much in 2020?

They did audit the ballots. Trump and the Republicans paid to have the ballots audited several times. Most of the audits came out the same. Others resulted in Biden getting more votes.

 

[AlzzBulldog]

The Biden camp sure look like a miserable pack of losers for a candidate who allegedly claimed the presidency legitimately lol

 

[DinkumDog]

The Biden camp sure look like a miserable pack of losers for a candidate who allegedly claimed the presidency legitimately lol

Huh?