One For The History Books

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It seemed almost inevitable since Donald was elected that he would eventually be impeached. Between emoluments, Muslim bans, family separation, Russian influence in the election, those elusive tax returns, stiffing cities on security costs for his rallies, paying off porn stars to hide affairs and this is just the tip of the iceberg. This is indeed an historical occasion being just third to be impeached by the House of Representatives. Nixon would have been but he skipped out before they could do that even do that part as he would almost certainly been removed also. President Andrew Johnson missed removal from the Senate by one vote in 1868. 

Even though his removal by the Senate seems unlikely Impeachment will forever be a scarlet asterisk next to Trump's name in history books and everyone know Donald is all about his name as he attaches it to everything. For however long our republic stands the Impeachment mark will be attached to his name and you know this has to bother Donald who is obsessive about his brand and name. The 6-page grievance letter(said to be penned by sycophant Stephen Miller) he sent Speaker Pelosi the day before the vote is a testament to how badly this bothers Donald.

Initially many like I may feel some joy in this but it also balanced out that I wished this hadn't come to this. People are enjoying the moment because finally the President who is a defiant bellicose narcissistic bully who finally got his due. He is the obnoxious rich snob in every other 80's comedy who is defeated in the end.

Better Off Dead (1985)

This is but one battle in a war that is not done. It could be likened to battle of Gettysburg during our Civil War which it wasn't end but turned out in retrospect to be a turning point. They'll be more battles and defeats but this one will be the biggest one they'll talk about in history books.