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The Immediate Calls to Remove Trump Were Irresponsible
In the wake of the rioting at the Capitol on Wednesday, there have been many calls for President Trump to be either removed pursuant to the 25th Amendment, or impeached by the House and removed by the Senate.
I find these suggestions to be well past unwarranted, and beyond irresponsible. I find them to be deranged.
I am not surprised that many Democrats — apparently including Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader Schumer — have made such demands. I don’t actually consider them to be deranged. I think that they are scheming, dishonest politicians, which is no surprise.
I am surprised to see such deranged hysteria from Republicans.
Here is a partial list of Republicans or conservatives who have called for President Trump’s immediate removal from office following the reprehensible rioting on January 6, either through the 25th Amendment or by impeachment and conviction. I would appreciate any additions to this list.
- David French (here). Dated January 6.
- The Dispatch Staff (here). Dated January 7. I assume that this includes Jonah Goldberg and Steve Hayes.
- Jim Geraghty (here). Dated January 7.
- Kyle Smith (of National Review, here). Dated January 7.
- Most sadly, our own editor Jon Gabriel (here). Dated January 6.
- Erick Erickson (here). Dated January 8.
One would hope that thoughtful, respected, professional commentators would refrain from proposing anything so drastic for, say, at least 2-3 days. One might want to see how events unfolded. One might want to gather additional information. One might want to, well, act like a responsible adult.
Sadly, though he does not approve on prudential grounds, even Andy McCarthy has opined that the President’s actions are impeachable (here, dated January 7).
I am also disappointed in Sen. Ben Sasse who stated (here): “The House, if they come together and have a process, I will definitely consider whatever articles they might move . . . I believe the president has disregarded his oath of office…what he did was wicked.”
I don’t know whether I feel like Jeremiah, or like Cassandra, or like a lowly broken record. Over and over again, in times of crisis as events unfold, I have urged people to stay calm and reserve judgment. In this case, order was restored within about 6 hours, and Congress proceeded to confirm President-Elect Biden’s victory.
I have previously, and unequivocally, condemned the lawless and barbarous storming of the Capitol by rioting miscreants. Nothing that I write should be construed to justify such criminality. I have also criticized some of the President’s claim, such as his insistence that he won in a “landslide.” I also criticize his negative tweet about Vice President Pence Trump. I do not condone such rhetorical excess. I simply object to the deranged overreaction, too.
Of those that I’ve seen thus far, David French takes the derangement gold medal. Not only does he want the President removed from office, but yesterday (January 7), he tweeted: “Expel Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz.” (Here.)
What is the proper response to such derangement? Generally, I think that we should simply stop reading, or listening to, anything said by these commentators who have demonstrated such poor judgment. At least until and unless they issue an apology. We should always be prepared to extend forgiveness to those who act intemperately, in the heat of a moment.
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Soon Trump will be gone and the Democrats/Never Trump will have to go back to hating the Deplorables directly again without the excuse of Trump as a mask for their hatred.
You are free to post on Tommy Lasorda.
You are free to post on Tommy Lasorda too.
There was also a nice post on Lasorda in the baseball group. You’re free to participate there–if it helps to ignore my point as appears to be the case.
While we’re at it, how about if we pre-emptively impeach Biden for his rabble-rousing demagoguery and his failure to denounce those who are trying to destroy our institutions of free speech?
Or, since Trump was impeached for Biden’s crimes last go around, how about we impeach the real culprit this time.
No, it has not cratered except with those who live in the swamp feeding trough. They are very unhappy. If that is a problem to you, you might give some thought to the future. Trump’s worst failure was to think the country was still salvageable.
We don’t know what he really thinks. He took the wind out of Hillary, gave me some good times toward the end of my time.
Another NT rant,.
The lesson learned is for no businessman to ever look higher that donating to grifters, no matter how incompetent they are. Not a member of the club, don’t you know, sniff.
I support him.
Cricket on predictable crickets,
Maybe put the Durham investigation on the case, you should get your impeachment trial in the next 4 to 8 years.
Don’t sully Tommy Lasorda’s name by trying to associate yourself with him.
I said it and thought it too. I dont have an insane hatred of the president and I’m not virtue signaling. It was a reaction to something that HAD NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. Save the Trump defenses for a time he deserves it. This ain’t that time.
If we’re getting irrational calls for impeachment and use of the 25th Amendment, when is the time?
Or maybe the next 48 years. Maybe the answer will be in Durham’s will.
I bled Dodger Blue back before we got the Diamondbacks, thank you very much.
Jerry has a good list of people who have called for Trump’s removal. I would like to associate myself with Founder Rob Long’s statement at the Ricochet Flagship Podcast today at the 1:06:00 point as to what we should do with Trump:
If Republicans want to survive, they need to cut him [Trump] loose.
Start a bonfire, throw him on it.
But not just not talk about him, trash him.
Kill the demon. And then move on.
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Trash him, Cut him loose. Bury him 20 feet deep.
Lol. The reveal continues. Remember this the next time we hear about being a Christian.
Oh, and if Gary’s paraphrase is correct (open to question) , the “founder” can go take a long walk off a short pier.
I think this is going to get very interesting as the actions and reactions work through families and other close relationships. @garyrobbins is indeed revealing how accordant he is with the extreme Left. Reagan Republican is a joke.
I hope they do. I want to watch them burn.
But some may still buy it. Strange.
The 25th Amendment groundwork is kinda genius, though. When it’s all done all they have to do is change the name from Donald Trump to Joseph Biden.
Oh he was wrong yesterday, too. And on Wednesday. And Tuesday…
That looks better.
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No, not mistake. They do it on purpose.
Maybe more like 30 to 50 days.