A person. the whistle blower, comes forward and lodges a viable complaint. Whether in the public or private sector, such a complaint should be investigated. A subgroup of House members, including both Republicans and Democrats, investigate the matter and then bring it forward,if needed, to the entire House membership. I see nothing wrong so far.
The impeachment process does not require a violation of the law:
“The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”
If the POTUS used his position and financial power of the U.S. to ask a foreign country to look into possible wrong-doings by someone, a someone who happens to be the leading opposition candidate in an upcoming election, and threatens to withhold monies allocated to that country by Congress, then I consider that to be inappropriate behavior by the POTUS.
The House does NOT determine guilt. The passage of impeachment articles by the House essentially represents an indictment. "High crimes and misdemeanors" is a vague term and open to interpretation. If Trump is determined to have done what I said in the preceding paragraph, does that constitute "high crimes and misdemeanors"? I'll leave that decision to others.
Obviously the information presented by those appearing before the House committee is viewed very differently by those on this forum, and around the country, based on political leanings.
So this is my take.
Originally Posted by SpeedRacerXXX
SR - as i have been writing - You are correct - Impeachment by the house does not require a "Crime" per legal statute - Impeachment is a political act - and the DPST's are desperately searching for their "crime' for their impeachment planned since the election of Nov 2016.
so far they got nothing but "How did that make you feel?".
The DPST's conveniently overlook that it is the privilege of the POTUS to hire and fire Ambassdaors at his pleasure. Period.
as did Obama at the beginning of his Presidency - he fired all Republican Ambassadors he could who were not protected in civil service positions. There were few left.
DPST's in their overweening eargerlness to find an impeachment "crime' ignore this fact.
I think Trump and the Republicans in the house should get together and call for a vote on Impeachment - and all Republicans vote for it - with the Marxist loons Pelosi won't be able to control.
Why - to end the Schiff/Nadler show of slanted Bs coming down daily. Put the matter into the Senate and have Senate rules - not Pelosi DPST rules - of evidence and witnesses.
Let's see what is on the hand-held McCarthyite paper in their sweaty hands.
I think Trump needs to call their bluff - it will show the shifting sands foundation of their accusations, and give Trump the One-up to the American people to ask that the DPST's be brought out openly to the American people
It will terrify the DPST's in house and Senate who see their smoke and mirrors drawn-out
"Impeach charade" called out to the light of day - Even the LSM will be in fear of truly open procedures.
DPST's on this site won't like the idea one bit - it exposes their lies.
So - Axis of Socialism folks - how would you really like to see a Senate impeachment trial???
Let's hear it from the roaches - scurry toward or away from the light???!!!