Posted on 01/24/2021 3:19:25 AM PST by Libloather
Amid a rising American atmosphere of political death threats and violence, some are calling for a secret vote to determined Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial to protect senators’ safety.
The idea was discussed last time around after Trump’s first impeachment in 2019. Some argued that Republicans were unable to vote their conscience because of pressure from their party and constituents.
Secret votes, however, run contrary to a principle of transparency and senators’ accountability. Critics on Twitter complained Republicans would claim they voted one way, while actually voting exactly the opposite.
This time around, for Trump’s second impeachment, the risk of danger appears significantly higher in the wake of a death plot against Michigan’s Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and death threats against infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci for crossing Trump - and the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters.
Former Clinton administration labor secretary Robert Reich was among those suggesting a secret vote in the upcoming February impeachment trial.
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I got an even loonier idea. Allow the votes to be mailed in.
Neither Trump or his attorneys should show up .. this is a farce. Just say no; works for the evil ones
Is Trump even going to be allowed to defend himself, I wonder. They’re acting awfully guilty. They know Trump won.
Do it in secret and that means every damned senator is fully responsible and guilty. The days of DC bullshit flying are over.
Because everything is better if you do it in secret. 😆
Its dangerous becuase these jerkoffs are abusing their power and we’re sick of the double standard. Still waiting on Nancy Pelosi to apply the same 1st impeachment standards to Biden like they did Trump. Its the same crime, only Biden doesnt have anything that can exonerate him! The video alone should convict him.
If the do it Trump can turn it back on them.
Point out that they are trying to take someones rights away with an illegal made up process.
Point out that in the same way they stoled his votes.
Refuse to recognize it and say if he wants to run he will run.
For a full understanding of their methods I suggest looking into this.
Alinsky for Teacher Organizers was written in 1972 for use in the training of teachers. If many recognize it as the facilitative process, the Delphi technique , to which they have been exposed, such is because they are one and the same. This process has been around for a long time, being perfected and fine-tuned , awaiting the time when it would be implemented extensively in the interests of transforming America.
Their goal is a secret vote. Only the vote counter gets to decide the result.
You will see this at work in "public" meetings.
Ever walked out of a public meeting thinking ... wow I guess I'm the only one who feels this way?.
If the do it Trump can turn it back on them.
Point out that they are trying to take someones rights away with an illegal made up process.
Point out that in the same way they stole his votes.
Refuse to recognize it and say if he wants to run he will run.
Last night around 4AM, a batch of mail in votes from 137 Senators was recorded, 139 of which were for conviction.
This is a safer and more efficient, scientific way to conduct impeachments, rather than outdated approaches scribbled on some paper over 200 years ago, by white men who owned slaves.
I agree that they are actually trying to provoke us as an excuse for a further crackdown. The message got across with the fortification of DC during the inauguration, probably the most surreal and ominous scene I have ever seen. The message is “shut up.” Or else.
Secret, Safer Impeachment Trial Vote
You know that thingy like the election.
I am of the opinion that NOTHING in the Constitution allows for a secret vote on an impeachment. As such, any such impeachment hearing would NOT be an actual impeachment and as such, is null and void (quin effectum)
Star Chamber.
And when it comes down to it, why should any of our Representatives’ and Senators’ votes ever be made public? Any of their votes might lead to anger by the vast unwashed public. The American people should just shut up and do what we are told by our betters.
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Some argued that Republicans were unable to vote their conscience because of pressure from their party and constituents.
I strongly agree with your conclusion that their actions were a warning, let me just add that the results of those actions have helped us (those who are awake or will be awakened) to efforts of the Uniparty and their cohorts along with several politicians that sent troops who are from Republican states.
We know of those states that are blue, but why did some of the states that are Red send troops? By doing so they played (or were enticed) into this FF game of Show of Force.
In fact the deployment has been a clear win for Freedom in the psyop showing to everyone the reality of who the people voted for and what BOTH political parties and their agenda really are all about.
Blessings
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