Thoughts on Impeachment Vote

My main shock is that things have gone this far. Watching through statements being made, I find absolutely nothing shocking. Those supporting impeachment are really good at parroting talking points, but it seems like they bring up a lot of different talking points. Despite the Russia investigation finding nothing supporting it, it seems to be mentioned like that is the original point they are using for the impeachment. The Republicans talking points re-iterate a lack of evidence.

So is there really evidence of anything? Depends on what you would consider credible and from my point of view it is all a load of bull. The evidence is not evidence and the Republicans pointing this out rather than arguing against it being a problem makes me lean towards the Republicans in this matter. I think with the election, Russians interfered on their own accord to cause disruptions and chaos and it worked. I do not think Trump thought ahead about using Ukraine to get dirt on Biden because I think Trump is too arrogant to think he would even need help beating Biden. I would bet that the Democrats give Trump way too much credit like he actually might be some sort of evil genius.

With the vote now in we can see a clear divide along party lines, as expected. In the final vote tally, there were 2 defectors on the Democrats' side, but none on the Republican side. Now the process moves on to the Senate where it will most likely be tossed in a shredder and things can start moving again. This whole thing is nothing more than a big symbolic dog and pony show, anyway. If half the career politician representatives actually cared about all they said they did, impeachment would be a lot more common and even removal of a good deal of Congress members.

I think the ones that should be most applauded are the two that decided to vote against party lines. Those willing to actually represent the will of their constituents even when it may go against their party is commendable, even if it may just be to get re-elected.

If I were to bet on the events to unfold, I think the odds are in favor of no conviction and a second term for Trump. If I had my way, we'd more likely be gearing up for the impending big igloo. I really don't see how people aren't just fed up with all the display that has no real backing substance. Even outside of all of this, everything already seems predetermined and they just love to waste time with all this show like anything they say actually changes anything. Regardless, at least it's almost over.