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More Beard Guy!

 

Does he not meet the threshold of significance, either?

 

as long as they're nice about it

 

Indiana Law.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nati...unken-white-castle-fight-results-suspensions/

 

Thread.

 

Carl Bernstein's advice for viewers watching the Trump impeachment hearings - CNN

Six key points
-- Nixon's fate "turned quickly in terms of evaporating Senate support for a criminal president -- but that is by no means predictive here -- but helpful to keep in mind."
-- "As every good reporter on the Hill knows, there is hardly anything like universal affection or deep respect for Trump (as opposed to fear of him) among Republican senators. (It is much different in the House.) Many Republican senators have raised questions in private about his stability, state of mind, etc."
-- "This looks like a clear case of attempted bribery by POTUS. Bribery and treason are the only two high crimes specifically named in the impeachment clause of the Constitution. Senators know that."
-- "Also, soliciting a foreign power to interfere in US elections has real constitutional weight as a possible high crime."
-- "But: Republican senators have made clear they won't abandon Trump unless their constituents/Republican voters begin to turn; how these televised hearings are perceived by Republican voters and independents is a big deal."
-- "Remarkable information related to Russia and Putin and Trump's deference to Putin -- whether witting, unwitting or half-witting -- continues to be revealed. Turkey's Syrian adventure-invasion with Trump's permission; his disdain for Ukraine through his whole presidency; and serving Russia's interest there (as opposed to established US policy) suggest more reporting (again) is called for."

Bernstein's final point
"It should never be forgotten," he wrote, "that all of this is taking place in a Cold Civil War in the US -- which pre-dates Trump, though he has brought it to point of near-ignition. Trump has demonstrated remarkable support, especially given the unprecedented nature of his words and actions and attitude as President. The impeachment push by Dems -- given this dynamic of Cold Civil War could conceivably backfire. Once again, real reporting is the priority."

 

Erdogan's on a real tear. They've also re-arrested Ahmet Altan.

PEN America Condemns Re-Arrest of Turkish Journalist

 

I sincerely doubt these hearings will affect public opinion by any noticeable amount in one direction or another. The cake is baked on Trump and has been for years now. He will either get another electoral college win/popular vote loss term a year from now or he won't. I would of course expect Carl Bernstein to believe in the power of reporting, but I have a different opinion.

 

This is going to be about attrition. These hearings are going to burn him up inside, and that's a worthy end.

 

she’s the reason we’re in this mess.