Andy McCarthy makes a great point re: impeachment inquiry...

[Raoul_Luke]

if one could read, one could see the Constitution does not give any advice or direction upon how the House impeaches or prepares to impeach. So it is stupid beyond belief to say whatever the House does towards that end is unconstitutional. that is why andy mccarthy, whoever the hell he is, is a total dumbass.

here is what the constitution says, exactly and completely, about impeachment of the president and the House of Representatives.

Article 1, Section 2

Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several states which may be included within this union, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons. The actual Enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct. The number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand, but each state shall have at least one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the state of New Hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations one, Connecticut five, New York six, New Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia three.

When vacancies happen in the Representation from any state, the executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies.

The House of Representatives shall choose their speaker and other officers; and shall have the sole power of impeachment.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/articlei

How Congress Sets the Rules for Impeachment

Both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate have the right to make their own rules governing their procedure, and to change those rules. Under current rules, the actual impeachment inquiry begins in the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives. That Committee holds hearings, takes evidence, and hears testimony of witnesses concerning matters relevant to the inquiry. Typically, as occurred in the case of President Nixon, there will also be a Minority Counsel who serves the interest of the party not controlling Congress.

Witnesses are interrogated by the Committee Counsel, the Minority Counsel, and each of the members of the House Judiciary Committee. The Committee formulates Articles of Impeachment which could contain multiple counts. The Committee votes on the Articles of Impeachment and the results of the vote are reported to the House as a whole. The matter is then referred to the whole House which debates the matter and votes on the Articles of Impeachment, which may or may not be changed. If the Articles of Impeachment are approved, the matter is sent to the Senate for trial.

https://litigation.findlaw.com/legal-system/presidential-impeachment-the-legal-standard-and-procedure.html

They haven't changed the rules, which would require a vote.

 

[YouCantHandleDaTruth]

How Congress Sets the Rules for Impeachment..

Congressional body rules does ... NOT ... equal constitution, you know that right?!

You don understand how many rules republicans have unilaterally changed, broken and discarded right?!

LOL@MAGASuckersSleepingInBedTheyMade

 

[Drumcollie]

Nothing in your link shows the constitution outlining impeachment inquiries.

You can read R. Luke's post.

https://litigation.findlaw.com/lega...achment-the-legal-standard-and-procedure.html

 

[Raoul_Luke]

Congressional body rules does ... NOT ... equal constitution, you know that right?!

You don understand how many rules republicans have unilaterally changed, broken and discarded right?!

LOL@MAGASuckersSleepingInBedTheyMade

The democrats certainly can "unilaterally change the rules" for impeachment, but they haven't done so. And the reason they haven't is because it would publicly out their "inquiry" as a witch hunt. This is not an impeachment, it is a political assassination.

 

[YouCantHandleDaTruth]

You can read R. Luke's post.

https://litigation.findlaw.com/lega...achment-the-legal-standard-and-procedure.html

I have and posted already, republicans have disregarded and unilaterally changed rules already to their benefit so democrats can do the same and not hold a vote ... just like republicans have done in the recent past.

You made your bed republicans ... now sleep in it.

Democrats will make rule changes law when they have majority house and senate k?

thx

 

[Drumcollie]

Who's in charge of the house?

Thx in advance

Great question...And since you don't know, it's the destroyer of economies Pelosi.

 

[YouCantHandleDaTruth]

The democrats certainly can "unilaterally change the rules" for impeachment, but they haven't done so...

Like republicans and the rule change when it comes to the USSC seat; democrats don't have to announce a rule change ... just change it and carry on like Republicans have done in the recent past.

As Moscow Mitch has shown with the USSC seat; RULES DON'T MEAN CHIT !!!

 

[Raoul_Luke]

I have and posted already, republicans have disregarded and unilaterally changed rules already to their benefit so democrats can do the same and not hold a vote ... just like republicans have done in the recent past.

You made your bed republicans ... now sleep in it.

Democrats will make rule changes law when they have majority house and senate k?

thx

Then why has findlaw failed to update their website? The fact is that the rules changes require a vote, which the Dems won't do because it exposes their "inquiry" as the political assassination it so obviously is.

 

[YouCantHandleDaTruth]

Great question...And since you don't know, it's the destroyer of economies Pelosi.

Sigh, you don't understand a rhetorical question ... who wouldah thunk it

 

[Drumcollie]

Which is it, are they repressive, war loving fascists, or are they bent on destroying capitalism?

Both.

 

[Raoul_Luke]

Like republicans and the rule change when it comes to the USSC seat; democrats don't have to announce a rule change ... just change it and carry on like Republicans have done in the recent past.

As Moscow Mitch has shown with the USSC seat; RULES DON'T MEAN CHIT !!!

They didn't change the rules, they just refused to take up the nomination. There is no rule that stipulates precisely when they have to vote on a USSC appointment.

 

[Drumcollie]

Sigh, you don't understand a rhetorical question ... who wouldah thunk it

So you do know Pelosi destroys economies.

 

[YouCantHandleDaTruth]

Then why has findlaw failed to update their website? The fact is that the rules changes require a vote, which the Dems won't do because it exposes their "inquiry" as the political assassination it so obviously is.

Nothing on FindLaw's website says congressional rules are constitutional law.

Republicans don't give a damn about congressional rules, they're constantly breaking them.

Republicans made their bed on this one ... no doubt, bet that

 

[YouCantHandleDaTruth]

They didn't change the rules, they just refused to take up the nomination. There is no rule that stipulates precisely when they have to vote on a USSC appointment.

This is false on its face !!

Nuclear option: Why Trump's Supreme Court pick needs only 51 votes

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nuclear-option-why-trumps-supreme-court-pick-needs-only-51-votes-in-the-senate/

The Senate rules were changed for Supreme Court nominees, allowing them to be confirmed by a simple majority. The conservative Gorsuch was confirmed days later to the Senate in a 54-to-45 vote.

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MAGA Suckers only listen to winger news and constantly end up on the wrong side of reality

 

[YouCantHandleDaTruth]

So you do know Pelosi destroys economies.

Nope, she was in charge when Obama turned things around ... Trumps economic great recession will be on republicans only

 

[Raoul_Luke]

Nothing on FindLaw's website says congressional rules are constitutional law.

Republicans don't give a damn about congressional rules, they're constantly breaking them.

Republicans made their bed on this one ... no doubt, bet that

Then why have votes on any rules changes at all? Find me the rules change in here:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/6

That changed the rules for handling impeachments. Why would they vote on a rules change that provides for "mandatory anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies for House offices" and then decide to not vote on a rules change that would let them politically assassinate the POTUS? Your posit is preposterous.

 

[YouCantHandleDaTruth]

Then why have votes on any rules changes at all? Find me the rules change in here:..

There's no low or constitutional edict that says a party in charge of either house does not have to announce a rule changed, ask Moscow Mitch how that works

 

[Drumcollie]

Nope, she was in charge when Obama turned things around ... Trumps economic great recession will be on republicans only

So the question wasn't rhetorical...Thx.

 

[Drumcollie]

The party in charge of either house does not have to announce a rule changed, ask Moscow Mitch how that works

I'll keep that in mind for when you lose the house.

 

[YouCantHandleDaTruth]

Moscow Mitch and Ryan has disregarded congressional rules, edicts and precedence while they were in charge and now democrats can do such too.

Thread dead?

yes?

thx