No, I think I did. What I am saying is that convening an impeachment hearing would be politically stupid. First, the "committee" is already established, it will either be the Judiciary or the House Committee. Either way, it takes a majority of Committee members to initiate proceedings. That vote would be political suicide for the Republicans. In a time where the country is facing double-digit unemployment, the Republican would be painted as hunting for witches. It would be a political disaster.
I'm not saying impeachment is foreclosed for any future presidents ( or even this president). I'm saying that whatever party initiates impeachment proceedings again, had better be sure they've got the goods before they start. That's the practical political reality.
Sometimes, commitment to principle requires courage. And, sometimes it engenders contentiousness and even some criticism.
Fear can be very disabling. If this country ever faces the impeachment of a president again, we probably won't proceed by way of stipulation.