Pelosi officially announces impeachment inquiry

[Seran]

Thing is, trade agreements like NAFTA would work if they included labor laws in the framework.

Honestly. From the moment NAFTA went into effect, blue collar jobs that paid good middle class wages fucking vanished or the wages stagnated.

Wages stagnated because of the Republican presidents falsely promising that corporate tax cuts would result in wage growth for employees. Read the CBO report on the impact of the Bush and Trump corporate tax rate cuts which HURT the middle class.

[Neveragain]

Wages stagnated because of the Republican presidents falsely promising that corporate tax cuts would result in wage growth for employees. Read the CBO report on the impact of the Bush and Trump corporate tax rate cuts which HURT the middle class.

But there has been wage growth under Trump. Why no wage growth since the early 90's?

Let me guess, Democrats had to wait until Trump became president to start concerning themselves with middle class wage growth? So quick to blame republicans when democrats were in control for half the time.

The fact is, NAFTA killed middle class blue collar jobs and replaced them with low income service industry jobs.

[Parkbandit]

I think Antifa is full of dipshits. Now, what do you think about rightwingers shouting that a 16-year-old Swedish girl who wants to save the planet should be raped to shut her up?

What rightwing group is actually promoting that idea?

[Parkbandit]

It's the intent behind it. Biden was trying to help clear up corruption in Ukraine, with the support of Ukrainians, the IMF, and so forth. Trump was asking for a personal favor to help smear his potential political opponent in an upcoming election.

So, in your head, Biden had no bad intentions and Trump did.. and you know this because you've read their mind.

It's like if you had any self awareness at all, you would see that you are being a flaming hypocritical dumbass at this point.

But you don't.. so I'm just here to help: You're being a flaming, hypocritical dumbass.

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

The trade surplus two years prior to NAFTA ratification was anomalous according to statistical. Out of the last 60 years of trade with Mexico, there were only 10 years of a surplus trade balance. According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, NAFTA created jobs, established small and medium sized businesses and spurned almost 290% increase in trade with NAFTA countries.

Yeah... link any of that?

[Parkbandit]

Yeah... link any of that?

Bet it's a Buzzfeed article...

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

and the response from my Congresswoman.

"Thank you for contacting me to express your views about impeachment.
I appreciate hearing your views on this incredibly important subject and having the chance to talk with you about it in more detail. Listening to you, whether we agree on every issue or not, is very important to me and always helps me do better. My job is to serve everyone in our district and make a difference for Kansas.

Kansans expect our leaders to be thoughtful, to work hard, and to make sure they have all the facts before they act. That’s an ethos that informs all my decisions - whether it’s co-sponsoring a bill, or making a decision as consequential as whether to invoke Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution to pursue impeachment.

And it especially includes my sworn oath as a member of Congress to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States.

After careful deliberation, I am supporting the House of Representatives taking the first step in an impeachment process, beginning an impeachment inquiry.

Here’s why.

On Monday, September 23rd, I called on the Administration to turn over the transcript of a phone call between President Trump and the Ukrainian government. That Wednesday, the White House released an approximation of that call, clearly showing that President Trump abused his power and invited foreign interference into our elections - the very basis of our democracy - for his own political gain. And this was all according to the version his Administration was willing to release to the public.

While these developments are alarming enough on their own, it was also confirmed by the President that he was withholding military aid from Ukraine at the time of that call.

Congress later received a report from a whistleblower who was alarmed by the president’s actions. A non-partisan government watchdog, the Inspector General for the Intelligence Community, found the whistleblower’s account urgent and credible.

I’ve long said that I trust my House colleagues on the committees of jurisdiction as they conduct oversight and investigate the Trump Administration. But these new allegations need to be investigated separate and apart from any other oversight being conducted by the House of Representatives.

This leaves the House with no other option than to begin an impeachment inquiry, which allows us to use the full power of our chamber and all the tools at our disposal to uncover the truth. We must follow the facts, wherever they lead.

I did not arrive at this decision lightly, or without full deliberation of the information currently available. I’ll continue to weigh all the facts objectively as this investigation continues, and will do my utmost to fairly and impartially consider any possible articles of impeachment if they later come before me for a vote in the House of Representatives.

Ultimately, this is about the rule of law. Our country has laws to protect whistleblowers and to protect the security of our elections, both of which are fundamental to our democracy. It’s my responsibility as a member of Congress to uphold those laws and to protect the Constitution.

It also remains my responsibility to deliver results for the people of Kansas - focusing on health care, infrastructure, constituent services like helping Veterans’ with backlogged benefits or seniors with their Social Security, and the issues that Kansans talk about at the kitchen table each night. I can, and will, continue my work in these areas while upholding my constitutional duties.

Let’s be clear: being compelled to open an impeachment inquiry is also nothing to celebrate. This is a sad moment for our country, but it is the right thing to do.

Thank you again for contacting me. My job is to serve everyone and make a difference for all Kansans, whether we agree on this specific subject or not. I hope you’ll never hesitate to reach out in the future – please visit davids.house.gov/survey to continue our conversation.

My warmest regards,

Sharice L. Davids
Member of Congress



You’re always welcome to contact me again on any issue. And if you ever need help with the federal government – anything from backlogged Veterans’ benefits to stalled tax refunds – please contact my office in Overland Park at (913) 621-0832 or in Kansas City at (913) 766-3993. We’re here to help you cut through government red tape and make sure you get the services you deserve."

[Methais]

Reasonable and logical people need some evidence of wrongdoing before investigating. Hopeless conspiracy theorists demand investigations based on moonbeams.

Next time a cop pulls you over in your beater, I'll assume that you're fine with him arresting you because the voice in his head told him to.

What about the old people crossing the street though?

[Some Rogue]

What about the old people crossing the street though?

Only worth 10 points. Too easy of a target.

[Parkbandit]

Only worth 10 points. Too easy of a target.