Yesterday, Chris Matthews interviewed Bill Maher, whose HBO show returns Friday night. The talk turned to impeachment and Maher said he thinks we should impeach Trump now because, among other things, we don’t know the damage he’ll do to the country in the next two years given his love for Putin. I didn’t agree with that sentiment before (about impeachment now), but Maher makes a solid and logical case. Assuming, of course, the Mueller report turns out like we suspect it might.
I personally would favor waiting until Mueller finishes his investigation - then make a decision regarding impeachment. If Trump did indeed commit a high crime or misdemeanor, that would be the time to discuss impeachment.
Perhaps I’m in the minority but I still have a modicum of faith in the system. Until the Mueller report comes out there’s no sense beating the impeachment drum. If the report shows systematic coordination with the Russians during the campaign then oust him immediately. Until then it’s my hope that Congress will keep him in check so that he can’t damage our government.
Americans need to repudiate Trumpism. The legislature has failed to fulfill its duty, doing so now will only embolden the persecution complex of Trumpist snowflakes.
He must be cudgeled at the ballot box. And all those who support him need to know that America speaks with one voice and that voice rebukes the fear, the hate, and the cruelty manifest in support for this man.
I have faith in this country as well, but Trump’s admin. is a train wreck and the longer it goes the more damage it’ll do. Think down the road what might happen by the end of two years. This country can’t wait that long.