05 Wednesday Feb 2020
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Republican Senator Mitt Romney announced he will vote to convict Mr. Trump of abuse of power a short while ago. I personally am absolutely floored. While I’m not a huge fan of his views, particularly in regards to Social Security cuts, by going against Mr. Trump and the GOP is nothing less than a profile in courage. His speech from the Senate floor was incredibly moving, and if you haven’t seen it I encourage you to check it out.
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Wow, So proud of Mitt Romney!
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I know he was wrestling with this, but I was sure in the end that he’d tow the Party line. I’m most impressed.
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I definitely haven’t been a fan. But, SOMEONE had to stand up and give this speech!
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I’m floored Nicole! Absolutely FLOORED! He’s putting country before party and voting his conscience no matter the consequences. Just WOW!
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Absolutely!! I wish more people would think like that… Although, the conspiracy theory/cynic has me thinking… Is this a ploy?? 🤔 Sometimes I hate my paranoid brain…
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I’d be right there with you Nicole, except he’s just completely made himself an outcast from the GOP and quite probably trashed his political career.
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Well, 🤞 people see the honesty here… Although, we’re all waiting to see if Trump just gets voted back in even after all this!
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Sadly, I think Trump will get back in again…legally or illegally.
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Yep… I feel the same way… 😣
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This is true. They’re gonna come for him after this, perhaps. But you never know how this is going to play out in the future. We need to leave room for wild cards, and happy accidents.
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Maybe it will inspire some of the others to find their senses of conviction. We can only hope.
No seriously…that’s really all we can do at this point.
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After hearing excuses from the likes of Collins, Murkowski, and Alexander, as well as their disingenuous belief that Trump has “learned” from this, I’m not holding my breath.
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I ABSOLUTELY agree with you there!
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❤
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😊
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A man of character.
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To be honest I never would have thought that before this week.
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I’m not a big fan of some of his ideals but must give him create for following his conscience unlike the others, bullied and afraid.
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Indeed. I’ve always thought him to be opportunistic until now.
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at least he has a strong moral compass so missing among our republican senate. They already seek revenge at the behest of their “leader”.
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Pathetic.
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A man of character.
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Will wonders never cease!
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It’s shocking and I am proud that we had one republican senator with a conscience.
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Gives one hope.
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He’ll need to get himself and his family into hiding! Trump supporters don’t do integrity.
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Don’t jest Fraggle! I’m sure the death threats are already pouring in. Integrity and courage always have a high price.
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I wasn’t jesting 😳
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Also, is it me or does Mayor Larry King in Stranger Things look like him? And I mean nothing by that!! Just an observation!
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Hmm. Cary Elwes was definitely channeling the Romney look!
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I’m sure Romney saw that coming… I don’t like him, but o never thought he was a stupid man. He saw his chance and took it, even though he knows there’s gonna be a price.
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He stated as much during his speech. We must give credit where credit is due.
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Just heard this news!
Bravo to Mitt Romney, the only one with courage and conviction!
I am so very impressed!
Trump must be seething with hatred for Romney now!
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Just wait for the tweet storm!
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OMG, yes!
It will be coming!
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I think he may possibly break Twitter!
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I just saw he was found not guilty in this sham of a trail. There was no trail, only a cover-up!!!!
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Unfortunately I think an acquittal was always a forgone conclusion Margie. However, not one Democrat voted not guilty and with Romney’s vote Trump cannot boast about a bipartisan acquittal.
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Yes, you are completely right, Kim
I knew he would be acquitted . Romney had courage to vote with the Democrats. Trump will no doubt be spending very badly of him all to soon
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Yes, you are completely right, Kim
I knew he would be acquitted . Romney had courage to vote with the Democrats. Trump will no doubt be spending very badly of him all to soono
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Yes, you are completely right, Kim.
I knew he would be acquitted . Romney had courage to vote with the Democrats. Trump will no doubt have a great hatred towards Romney now but it seems hate is really what he is all about .
I think things are going to get much worse .Now he thinks he can do anything and get away with it and sadly it looks like he is right.
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But like I said, we should always leave room in such events for a wild card. Romney speaking out like this may have repercussions we can’t see from here. Another thing I’ve noticed is, when it comes to these levels of power, there’s always stuff going on behind the scenes, and always players we don’t know about.
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I was truly touched by his heartfelt speech. History will be kinder to him than the others I believe.
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I’ve always though he was a political opportunist until today.
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I’ve had mixed feelings in the past but this took courage and I believe it was authentic and not for political purposes.
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Much respect here.
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Agreed.
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OK, call me a cynical old foreigner, but I can’t help thinking he has his own agenda behind this. Sorry… 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I completely understand your skepticism Pete, and normally I’d be right there with you. To be honest, I’ve always thought he was a political opportunist, but what he did today will make him a pariah in the Republican Party, and most likely result in him being a one term senator. And, I’m sure the death threats to him and his family from Trump supporters have already begun pouring in. I can’t see an upside for him except for his knowledge that he did the right thing.
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I have such newfound respect for the man. Wow! Miracles do happen.
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A politician voting with his conscience and not for political expediency. Who da thunk!
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He spoke from his heart and he spoke of his RESPONSIBILITY to the oath of his office…bravo to him – I may not agree with many of his policy ideas, but he has dignity – which is SADLY LACKING
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I don’t agree with his views either John, but he voted his conscience even though he knew what it would cost him. I think history will judge him far more favorably than his colleagues.
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Exactly. And as for agreeing – I don’t agree with all of my fellow Democrats on every issue, but I understand their POV (or at least try to). Our President is a crook, a con artist and more – I just began reading “A Very Stable Genius” and….just WOW!
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I’m still about #4 on the hold list, but I’m looking forward to reading that as well as Jihn Bolton’s book. Can you even imagine John what the history books will say about this time period? It truly boggles the mind. And to be honest I think that there’s a lot more about Mr. Trump that has yet to be told by anyone.
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The Guardian UK website, which is terrific, has a story with a headline about how the US is imploding…I chose not to read it because it would just depress me more…
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Oh God. Here I go looking it up.
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I checked bit out John and sadly they’re spot on.😔
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He’s an honorable man and they are far and few in today’s world.
Already heard Don Jr. wants him expelled from the Republican Party. Such obscenity he spews like his orange father
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I may not agree with him politically Mary, but he’s certainly earned my respect. As for Don Jr., I honestly don’t think anyone in the Trump family actually understand what the word democracy means.
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I find Romney intensely unlivable, so I’m not ready to sing his praises, quite yet. I won’t until I actually see him follow through with this, but I will say, he’s got bigger gonads than any other Republican in that room, and though the bar is set pretty low, he should still get his proper respect.
By openly giving Trump his middle finger, (figuratively), he is inviting trumps ire, and possible retaliation, and that takes an amount of chutzpah I didn’t think he had in him.
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I haven’t been a fan of his either, but now that his vote has been entered, short term anyways, I can’t see what the upside will be. While McConnell is saying right now that he’s going to need Romney’s vote in the future, I’m pretty sure that he’s going to be shunned by his Republican colleagues. And unless he switches parties I’m equally sure that he’ll be a one term senator. Plus, can you imagine all the threats he and his family are most likely already receiving from Trump supporters?
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I am on the floor with you, Kim! 😳😳
Never thought I’d see this day, or say, “Thank you, Sen. Romney!” 💜
His speech was deeply moving and a struggle for him…and proof he’s no longer willing to go-along-to-get-along with the cult-mania. Much respect.
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Did not see that coming at all Felicia! Bravo to him for doing the right thing even though it’s going to cost him tremendously.
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I will check the video once I am home tonight Kim. Thank you for posting this because from Europe all I see is something very sad and depressing when we see the popularity scores or that even the Democrats campaign seem to favor someone mocking adversary’s name!
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It seems like our country is imploding Sophie.🙇🏻♀️
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As promised I listened to that speech and as you said, it’s an act of courage. Or at least a man standing to his deepest convictions. I don’t know (of) him well enough to know how he is in other circumstances but he has all my respect for this!
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Up until know he’s been a political chameleon, so in a way this is even more impressive.
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Wow, very powerful.
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Quite surprising Carla!
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Not surprising was that Trump lashed out at him this morning.
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Yep. Mr. Trump had quite the morning!
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Such an A-hole. I thought Nancy Pelosi’s response was classy yet subdued.
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Great post and I totally agree. He’s not my favorite politician but this showed great leadership and courage. The thing people seldom think about regarding the impeachment of Andrew Johnson, HIS party denounced him in the end and didn’t support him for re-election. They voted to acquit him, but not to condone his actions. It’s sad that we no longer have leaders like that in this country.
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Unfortunately I think there are very few Republicans willing to actually put the country before their careers.
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Wow! That’s amazing and awesome.
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Quite surprising!
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Gives me a bit more faith in humanity back.
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I’ve always kinda sorta liked the man but you can chalk that up to my being a FORMER Republican and, in the past 20 years there haven’t been many good choices. Now, Mr. Romney gets much respect from me and I wish I could import him to my very red Florida.
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I haven’t liked his flip-flopping in the past, and I especially don’t like his views on Social Security, but he stood up when it mattered, and kudos to him.
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