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I’m a Far Left Progressive Against Impeachment — Here’s Why

Michael Francis
5 min readDec 19, 2019

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There is no question that President Donald Trump has engaged in behavior that rises to the level of requiring impeachment and removal. This is an objective truth, no matter what his party, his media outlets, and his followers will have you believe.

President Trump is absolutely guilty, but impeachment would be a mistake. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Should you think that is in question, stop here. Should you think the idea that Trump being impeached is preposterous, move your mind out from the shadow of Bullshit Mountain.

From the articles that the House just passed, to clear violations of the emoluments clause, to campaign finance violations, there’s no question Trump could be impeached.

But Democrats erred in following proper procedure.

Until tonight, the stage of impeachment proceedings was set in the Democratic House of Representatives, run by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff. They, more or less, could dictate what was investigated, what witnesses were to be called, and what materials and documents they could issue subpoenas for.

Speaker Pelosi after impeaching President Trump (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

After tonight’s vote, House Democrats passing two articles of impeachment…

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Michael Francis
Michael Francis

Written by Michael Francis

Trying to live and promote an examined life.

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