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In response to "Andrew Johnson was brought up on impeachment for what amounted to a statutory act. -- nm" by Reagen

Go the Capone route and get Trump for falsifying the weather report.

Posted by Max Sep 24 '19, 16:41

I see Johnson also relied on Acting Secretaries, and unlawful intent to "control the disbursements of the moneys appropriated for the military service and for the Department of War" sounds a lot like declaring a state of emergency to redirect defense funds to build a wall.

Article 10: Making three speeches with intent to "attempt to bring into disgrace, ridicule, hatred, contempt and reproach, the Congress of the United States".

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Wasn’t that an actual crime in the 19th century under things like the alien and sedition acts and the like? The 1A was not interpreted in the way you - JackDawson Sep 24, 18:33
Exactly. What about his threats to the press. Is that not undermining the first amendment? That recent story about the administration not - pmb Sep 24, 16:56 4
- Sounds like “impeach no matter what because we’ve determined he’s a threat standard” - JackDawson Sep 24, 18:37 3
  - Are you saying the Ukraine thing doesn't cross that line? -- nm - . Sep 24, 19:50 2
    - Huh? It’s way beyond the line. Huh? - JackDawson Sep 24, 19:54 1
      - I'm obviously missing some context in this discussion. - . Sep 24, 20:33
Sure. I mean, if we’re being accused of wanting to impeach from Day One, might as well dump it all at the Senate’s doorstep. -- nm - Qale Sep 24, 16:50

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Go the Capone route and get Trump for falsifying the weather report.

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