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Pelosi Says Impeachment Vote Is Not Inevitable
freebeacon.com ^ | OCTOBER 3, 2019

Posted on 10/03/2019 9:16:01 AM PDT by Helicondelta

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) downplayed the possibility of an impeachment vote in a Thursday interview.

House Democrats launched a formal impeachment inquiry in September following a whistleblower allegation against President Trump. ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos asked Pelosi if Congress had reached a "point of no return," and if an impeachment vote is "inevitable."

"I don't think so," Pelosi responded. "No, we just go forward and follow the facts. There are some people who say ‘why are you calling for an inquiry? You should just call to impeach.' I don't think that would be fair and it isn't worthy of the Constitution."

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KEYWORDS: 20190725; 2020election; backingdown; destroyingbiden; herewego; mockimpeachment; pelosi; retreating; showtrial; streetheater; trumpimpeachment; witchhunt
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1 posted on 10/03/2019 9:16:01 AM PDT by Helicondelta
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To: Helicondelta

Who says senile old ladies can’t walk tightropes? ;-)


2 posted on 10/03/2019 9:18:09 AM PDT by cgbg (Vote Trump or you will _be_ Trump)
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To: Helicondelta

Trying to walk it back.

Wonder what her base thinks of this?


3 posted on 10/03/2019 9:18:43 AM PDT by CIB-173RDABN (I am not an expert in anything, and my opinion is just that, an opinion. I may be wrong.)
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To: Helicondelta

More on this amazing interview:

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/pelosi-flat-out-lies-claims-schiff-used-trumps-own-words-fabricated-ukraine-call-parody


4 posted on 10/03/2019 9:19:07 AM PDT by cgbg (Vote Trump or you will _be_ Trump)
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To: Helicondelta
Ohio State Senator and A.M.E. Bishop Benjamin W. Arnett, outstanding scholar, Legislator, and Minister, who lived through the period of the Civil War and delivered a most outstanding Centennial Sermon, at St. Paul Church in Norwalk, Ohio, by invitation, in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, in which he traced the history of nations and that of America, from it's inception and up to the Year of the Centennial of its Declaration.
 photo Benjamin W. Arnett2 image.jpg

In that Sermon, Dr. Arnett issued a grave warning of what might happen to America if a group, including academics who then self-described as "Liberals," had its way. Excerpts follow:

"The Danger to our Country.

"Now that our national glory and grandeur is principally derived from the position the fathers took on the great questions of right and wrong, and the career of this nation has been unparalleled in the history of the past, now there are those who are demanding the tearing down the strength of our national fabric. They may not intend to tear it down, but just as sure as they have their way, just that sure will they undermine our superstructure and cause the greatest calamity of the age. What are the demands of this party of men? Just look at it and examine it for yourselves, and see if you are willing that they shall have their way; or will you still assist in keeping the ship of state in the hands of the same crew and run her by the old gospel chart! But ye men who think there is no danger listen to the demands of the Liberals as they choose to call themselves:

"'Organize! Liberals of America! The hour for action has arrived. The cause of freedom calls upon us to combine our strength, our zeal, our efforts. These are The Demands of Liberalism:

"'1. We demand that churches and other ecclesiastical property shall no longer be exempt from just taxation.

"'2. We demand that the employment of chaplains in Congress, in State Legislatures, in the navy and militia, and in prisons, asylums, and all other institutions supported by public money, shall be discontinued.

"'3. We demand that all public appropriations for sectarian educational and charitable institutions shall cease.

"'4. We demand that all religious services now sustained by the government shall be abolished; and especially that the use of the Bible in the public schools, whether ostensibly as a text-book or avowedly as a book of religious worship, shall be prohibited.

"'5. We demand that the appointment, by the President of the United States or by the Governors of the various States, of all religious festivals and fasts shall wholly cease.

"'6. We demand that the judicial oath in the courts and in all other departments of the government shall be abolished, and that simple affirmation under the pains and penalties of perjury shall be established in its stead.

"'7. We demand that all laws directly or indirectly enforcing the observance of Sunday as the Sabbath shall be repealed.

"'8. We demand that all laws looking to the enforcement of “Christian” morality shall be abrogated, and that all laws shall be conformed to the requirements of natural morality, equal rights, and impartial liberty.

"'9. We demand that not only in the Constitution of the United States and of the several States, but also in the practical administration of the same, no privilege or advantage shall be conceded to Christianity or any other special religion; that our entire political system shall be founded and administered on a purely secular basis; and that whatever changes shall prove necessary to this end shall be consistently, unflinchingly, and promptly made.'

"'Let us boldly and with high purpose meet the duty of the hour.'

In another section of the lengthy discourse, Bishop Arnett addressed the topic of "The Greatness of America," as follows:
"Let us see what it is that makes us so great; wherein lies our strength. What has made us one of the greatest powers of the earth, politically and intellectually? Have we come to the conclusion that it is Righteousness that exalteth a nation? We have met to-day at the request of the President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, and also the Governor of our beloved State, Rutherford B. Hayes. For what? Why call us from our homes? Why come to the house of God? Why not go to the hall of mirth and to the places of amusement to-day? No that is not what they want us to do. We are commanded to go to our 'several places of worship, and there offer up thanks to Kind Providence which has brought our nation through the scenes of another year, and blessed the land with peace, plenty and prosperity.' Then as Americans we have reason to rejoice and congratulate ourselves on the greatness of our beloved country; at this the close of the first hundred years of experimental government of the people, by the people, and for the people. To be a citizen of this vast country is something, and to share in its privileges and duties is more than something." - Dr. Benjamin W. Arnett, 1876 "Centennial Thanksgiving Sermon" -

CENTENNIAL Thanksgiving Sermon, DELIVERED BY REV. B. W. ARNETT, B. D., AT ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH, URBANA, OHIO 1876 - available in the "Library of Congress - Historical Collections" - "African-American Pamphlets from the Daniel A. P. Murray Collection," 1820-1920; American Memory, Washington, DC.

This historical treasure is one which should be prominent in our national discussions, especially now, when our philosophical foundations are being challenged, and when the views of a learned man like Dr. Arnett might shed light on centuries-old ideas about America's history. His theme: Righteousness Exalteth a Nation, but Sin is a Reproach to any People."

"Withdraw from Christendom the Bible, the Church with its sacraments and ministry, and Christian morality and hopes, and aspirations for time and eternity; repeal all the laws that are founded in the Christian Scriptures; remove the Christian humanities in the form of hospitals and asylums, and reformatories and institutions of mercy utterly unknown to unchristian countries; destroy the literature, the culture, the institutions of learning, the art, the refinement, the place of woman in her home and in society, which owe their origin and power to Christianity; blot out all faith in Divine Providence, love, and righteousness; turn back every believer in Christ to his former state; remove all thought or hope of the forgiveness of sins by a just but gracious God; erase the name of Christ from every register it sanctifies—in a word annihilate all the legitimate and logical effects of Christianity in Christendom—just accomplish in fact what multitudes of gifted and learned minds are wishing and trying to accomplish by their science, philosophy, and criticism, and what multitudes of the common people desire and seek, and not only would all progress toward and unto perfection cease, but not one of the shining lights of infidelity would shine much longer. Yes, the bitterest enemies of this holy and blessed religion, owe their ability to be enemies to its sacred revelations - to the inspiration and sublimity of that faith which reflects its glories on their hostile natures. They live in the strength of that which they would destroy. They are raised to their seats of opportunity and power by the grace of Him they would crucify afresh; and is it to be thought that they are stronger than that which gives them strength? Can it be supposed that a religion which civilizes and subdues, and elevates and blesses will succumb to the enmities it may arouse and quicken in its onward march? Are we to tremble for the ark of God when God is its upholder, and protector, and preserver?” - Dr. Benjaming W. Arnett, St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Urbana, Ohio, Centennial Thanksgiving Sermon, November 1876
Dr. Arnett, an A.M.E. Minister and Ohio State Legislator, was invited to publish this remarkable sermon commemorating the Centennial of the Declaration of Independence by the following method:

To:

Rev. B. W. ARNETT, B. D.

Dear Pastor:

Will you please prepare your “Centennial Thanksgiving Sermon” for publication: together with whatever matter pertaining to the colored people of this city, you deem worth preserving.

We make this request of you, believing that the publication of such matter, will be of benefit to the present and succeeding generations.

Yours Respectfully,

J GAITER
J. DEMPCY
C. L, GANT
Trustees W. A. STILGASS, W. O. BOWLES

Urbana, O.

December 7th, 1876

J GAITER, J. DEMPCY, C. L, GANT

Trustees W. A. STILGASS, W. O. BOWLES


5 posted on 10/03/2019 9:20:38 AM PDT by loveliberty2 (`)
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To: Helicondelta

6 posted on 10/03/2019 9:20:45 AM PDT by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
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Don’t let her get away with that.

Kevin McCarthy, call AOC and offer her a vote.
The Kook Caucus will join you. It’s put-up-or-shut-up time for Nancy.


7 posted on 10/03/2019 9:21:14 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog (Patrick Henry would have been an anti-vaxxer)
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To: Helicondelta

Is this part of the ‘Woman’s privilege to change her mind’?”
That used to be a common saying.
She’s going to drive The Squad batty.


8 posted on 10/03/2019 9:22:00 AM PDT by lee martell
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"No, we just go forward and follow the facts

You do that, Nancy, and a whole lot of democRATs will end up in prison.

9 posted on 10/03/2019 9:23:09 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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Uh oh, Nancy - you've pissed off AOC!


10 posted on 10/03/2019 9:24:02 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (Hillary Clinton: Just like Joe with only half the dementia.)
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So now if Ruth Buzzy Ginsberg croaks and Trump appoints her replacement, and the the democratic media screams, “You can’t have appointment power when you’re under impeachment, Trump can say:

“As Pelosi said, ‘It isn’t impeachment, so I don’t think that would be fair and it isn’t worthy of the Constitution.’”


11 posted on 10/03/2019 9:24:39 AM PDT by Alas Babylon! (The media is after us. Trump's just in the way.)
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To: cgbg

How would she know? She never read the transcript.


12 posted on 10/03/2019 9:24:44 AM PDT by gcparent (Justice Brett Kavanaugh)
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To: loveliberty2

bkmk


13 posted on 10/03/2019 9:25:04 AM PDT by sauropod (I am His and He is Mine)
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To: Helicondelta

Only to clear herself when she dies it.


14 posted on 10/03/2019 9:29:41 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (This space for rent.)
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RE: Pelosi Says Impeachment Vote Is Not Inevitable

In other words, she NOW looked at the evidence and it is weak.

This is from the woman who said: “We have to vote for this law to see what’s in it”.


15 posted on 10/03/2019 9:30:14 AM PDT by SeekAndFind (look at Michigan, it will)
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“House Democrats launched a formal impeachment inquiry in September following a whistleblower allegation against President Trump. ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos asked Pelosi if Congress had reached a “point of no return,” and if an impeachment vote is “inevitable.””

I thought a formal impeachment inquiry could not be conducted until the congress votes on it.


16 posted on 10/03/2019 9:32:21 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (When you think about what the left is doing to America, think no further than Cloward-Piven)
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My prediction:

Once Pelosi realizes what a loser impeachment is for Democrats and the only outcome of pushing forward will be sky high fund raising by President Trump and an embarrassing loss by democrats in the Senate resulting in Trump looking like he "vanquished" a coup. She will come out and give a speech that basically says, "We know Trump is a criminal and we definitely could impeach him, but to save the country from the ordeal of impeachment, we have decided to hold off because we would rather defeat him at the ballot box next November and let the next Democrat Justice Department prosecute him."

17 posted on 10/03/2019 9:34:03 AM PDT by apillar
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It took me a while to catch on, but Nancy doesn't want a proper House vote for impeachment, because if the vote was called up to the full House, and successful, the minority (Republicans) would ALSO have subpoena power, and the Democrats would never survive that.

This current way of so-called impeachment "inquiry", only Democrats can issue subpoenas to maintain the pressure of harassment and use it as hyper oppo research against Trump.

18 posted on 10/03/2019 9:38:32 AM PDT by SERKIT ("Blazing Saddles" explains it all.......)
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To: apillar

Further proof the impeachment inquiry is little more than a ploy to keep the idea of “scandal” in voter’’s minds prior to the 2020 election, and to placate the more rabid Democrat supporters.


19 posted on 10/03/2019 9:43:04 AM PDT by Robwin (very)
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To: Helicondelta

20 posted on 10/03/2019 9:44:31 AM PDT by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them.)
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