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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched for 6 hours! It was aggravating but eventually I just started shooting my nerf gun at the TV when they came on. I refuse to quit! I ran an ongoing summary in my FB group for those who could not watch.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched on and off during the day and until the midnight fiasco. I didn't hear the Republicans say anything new and I did hear them repeatedly describe things that the timeline shows isn't true. For example: Ukraine didn't know the money had been withheld. The time line shows they did. How can they say there was not obstruction when he clearly told his aides not to turn over documents or answer subpeonas. What happened to decency and honesty in the Republican party. After forty-five years as a republican, I joined the democratic party.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched. For twelve. Hours. 12 grueling hours. I wanted to turn it off but I knew that's what they wanted. It was the worst most annoying thing I've ever seen in my life. I'll be honest, I'd be very surprised if most normal people lasted a half hour.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I tuned out because it was mostly Republican lying and screaming and throwing tantrums. The intelligence committee hearings were the ones to watch as Democrats built a solid case against Trump. It is infuriating to see so many Republicans lie for Trump.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched as much as time allowed but saw comments from 100s of people who were frustrated & tuned out. With McConnell already announcing he will be co-ordinating with the WH the whole process is already pre-determined so I think a lot of folks just think it’s a hopeless waste of time. As a Canadian, I see Trump’s unbelievable behaviour, GOP complicity, this farcical impeachment process, gerrymandered voting districts, Trump’s Hitleresque hate rallies and the people that attend them, Trump’s attacks on allies & cozying up to murderous dictators, McConnell’s corrupt manipulation of judicial appointments since 2010 and Faux News and I wonder what lies ahead for America. Frankly, it doesn’t look like the America we used to know.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

Hasn’t this been the goal of this entire presidency? It is propaganda designed to demoralize - and divide - democrats while consolidating republican support.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I have not tuned out but I've had to fight not to do so. The GOP is a wicked, self-serving machine that cares nothing for the Constitution or the rule of law but they are a machine without defections or deviation. It is my hope that Schiff and the Dems will continue to uncover more and more evidence of Trump's global crime spree and bring it to light.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I couldn’t watch. It’s too infuriating and they are repeating the same talking points at every hearing, this one with just more hysteria. The plan is working because they don’t care about context. They want clips and sound bites for Fox News and re-election campaigns. Neither side expects the needle to move, both are shoring up their bases. With that said I do not mean to imply they are the same. The Repubs are crooks, liars and only care about their individual interests. It’s not even party over country. It’s ME over country.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I turned it off and on. It was making me anxious to hear all their lies over and over again but I will never give up the fight. It makes me want to Resist more. Must continue to fight against the lying and corrupt GOP.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I think these folks tuned out a long time ago, and they are so disenfranchised and uninformed that Trump has successfully co-opted their frustration. He speaks in the language of misinformation. Think about it. The Republican Party has demonized scientists and science, the FBI, the CIA, lifetime public service folks, and the press. They aren’t just going after politicians. They’re going after mainstream knowledge and fact.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched just about all of it. I found some moments of brilliance by Democrats, and some staggering and pathetic Republican lies. I wasn’t sure if the consistently repugnant Rethugs’ game was to turn people off so they’d turn it off. But most certainly they simply ignored the facts, and never ever presented a rational defense - rather, were needlessly despicable to a person, which was kind of jaw dropping. I could see all members were repeating facts or lies, depending on the side, to accommodate people tuning in at different points. It reminded me of the OJ trial - constantly on no matter where you go, making celebrities of obscure representatives and adding soaring rhetoric or ugly moments that will live forever.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

Watching GOP panicked and scared was delicious. Viewers tuned out based on their own ability to manage the rantings of maniacal religious extremists . There were extremely momentous comments from Cicenelli and Jeffries that will go down in history. Swalwell did a 4 minute summary that was unforgettable. The smart investment in a remote with lightning speed mute cannot be overstated😂 . This was much too important for most progressives to ‘tune out’

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched off and on. It was so annoying to see the GOP Parade out, one by one and Parrot their remarks. It became a nauseating all day marathon Campaign Ad for Trump. All they needed was for GOP to shout out a phone number, man the lines, and ask for donations. Over and over they were listing the supposed accomplishments under Trump. So, accordiing to GOP, his supposed accomplishments give him the authority to do as he pleases,. Just let him keep breaking the law because the Stock Market looks good. They have nothing to disprove the findings of which clearly show that Trump is guilty and to #ImpeachTrump is the only solution because no one is above the law.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

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I always go through tweeter account of each speaker during the debate. The fact I found is ..... there is very very little number of supporters toward any of GOP speakers ( some of them such as Jim Jordan has zero supporter ). The tweet agenda always overwhelmed with the support on Democrats and there are obvious numbers of Republicans who will not vote for those GOP speakers and Trump for the next election.

I think more Republicans are changing their mind from maintaining the support and vote for present GOP and Trump to be against. This movement is outstanding and obvious, they are making the difference.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched off & on,mainly muting when the Repubs were spewing their lies. We all know the criminal Trump is,and to witness these minions defend and protect the Liar in Chief makes me feel like I am in a bad nightmare. Which sums up the past 3 plus years living in this trumpian era.But I will continue to fight to the end to help save America!

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

Watched in disgust everytime GOP spewed lies combined with strokes for their master. What are they afraid of? Collins, Jordan, and Gaetz epitomize desperate people do desperate things. All the world's a stage and Putin is in his glory.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched till 11..turned the volume down when the screaming republicans were on..frustrating to hear all the lying.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

Mueller report was enough for me to want impeachment. Nothing the RepubLIEcans have said changes the FACT that tRump broken the law.

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I found the hearings to be a waste of time due to being forced to hear continuous lies spewed from the mouth of the GOP. I most definitely hit mute anytime they spoke.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

Unable to watch due to work, but kept up via Twitter. I'm less concerned with the show, and whether anyone is watching, because what matters is the substance: That is, that the House is doing what the Founders designed and what the Constitution intends. That keeps me anchored. However, at the same time I lovedlovedLOVED the way Nadler messed with them and put off the vote until today. Well done, sir.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I started muting the republicans when they started talking about Bidens and screaming. But I watched it almost all day.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I’m so sick of the GOP chaos, yelling, fist pounding, but I refuse to let that push me away. That being said the only way I get through it is either pause so my DVR continues to record and I can ffwd right through them or mute! If I’m watching live, I use mute, with closed captioning, so I know the stupid things they say w/o hearing them! I also use their 5 minutes for bathroom breaks, snacks, check mail etc 😊

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched four hours. At the end I almost felt like the Republicans especially were just shooting the shit reminiscing about good old times. Several of them even complimented chairman Nadler on how he was holding the meeting telling him what a great job he did and what great Pals they've been for many years. It was like a big reminiscence session for the Republicans because they had nothing left of substance to say. I thought gaetz bringing up Hunter Biden crack cocaine and addiction issues in the past was a new low, although one of the Democrats commented that's the pot calling the kettle black do we really want to go there? The Democrats did not go there because they have class. I actually thought it was a stroke of Genius for Nadler to unexpectedly end the hearing forcing Collins to have a big meltdown and walk out. Boo hoo hoo the Republicans have to work today! I understand the narrowness of the Articles because as we go along and more is revealed with other investigations we can add to the articles of impeachment. Especially the ruling on today's the financials. I am truly fascinated by watching history being made.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

The GOP were so annoying, intentionally obtuse, yelling, repetitive (Collins, Gaetz, Gohmert, Lesko to name a few) that I began muting them when they appeared, because I had heard their nonsense already.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I listened on and off throughout the day as work permitted, but definitely had to periodically mute Republicans when they became toxicly insulting and/or screaming.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched as much as I could due to work. But I am tired of the childish behavior GOP. It is sad our country's future rests with a bunch men who act like spoiled children who will not do their chores.

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Dec 14, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

Like with elections, the GOPs only hope for success is to distract, lie, and cheat. It could very well be why the douchebags of doom have become the mouthpiece of the party. No one wants to listen to Jordan and Gaetz.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

The shit show was clearly a presentation to assist Republicans at home to rationalize abhorrent behavior by POTUS.

Reasonable people already knew all of the evidence before the hearing as we have been paying attention all along. Therefore, tuning out during a Jim Jordan temper tantrum really isn't a GOP win.

Lastly, it wasn't a water off timer for many reasons. The best of the reasons is simple posterity. The antics of the GOP judicial committee will bring regret and shame to their family and they're country for decades.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I listened in the car but mostly followed twitter feeds at home - the yelling & repetition gets to be too much for my anger levels. Then last night I read Mitch’s brag about how he controlled Obama’s last 2 years of the presidency & how he’s going to coordinate with the WH and, to tell you truth, I am really angry at the world this morning. I barked at my husband for no reason & I’m just feeling like it’s all for naught. How can the Dem senators get past him?

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

It was terrible to watch. Why do people act this way, and where is their judgement, right from wrong? I’m sure it turned people off. It turned me off. I think those who are country over party will remain and hopefully some were swayed by these antics to fight for country. Vote 2020 and hopefully everyone has a long memory re, Republicans. I hope Dems can act better during the Senate trial. With dignity, I hope.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched all until I had to go to a long planned meeting at 6:00. Set the DVR and listened on NPR as a drove. The process is necessary, norms and standards must be followed, but the GOP wasted their time. The Amendments proposed were unrealistic and their arguments unpersuasive not to mention repetitive. Even to people who might not know better, their lies were as obvious as their faux outrage. Sadly, the GOP has gone all in on protecting the President and that's not their job. We deserve better.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I can't watch during the day as I'm at work but listened in the car on the way home. It's very frustrating listening to Republicans spout lies and process issues. I do tend to tune out when they are speaking because I know they will only be spouting off nonsense. I am so concerned that the facts are no longer trusted. That the work of our intelligence agencies and the honorable people who work there are no longer trusted is very scary. I'm not sure how we get back to sanity but I hope it happens soon.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched about 75% of the 2 days hearings. The Rs did very little to defend the specifics of the Articles, instead choosing to attack Dems, the process, defend trump at any and every turn, lie, distort, obfuscate and make baseless accusations. They ignored precedent set in previous proceedings, interrupted Dems constantly and did a lot of yelling.

Dems kept hammering facts, testimony, evidence and the constitution. Swalwell was brilliant. Nader was strong and steady.

R's were most interested in the appearance of a tainted process - constantly accusing the Dems of rules and decorum violations, while they were violating rules and decorum.

The one thing that frustrated me was the lack of addressing the specific lies, accusations and distortions. A few did this some of the time, but I would have liked to see more.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

Have not been watching as I have a full-time job but I’m not sure I would have been able to stand it if I could have watched. I’m reading the reports of the hearings to maintain my sanity without sparking my anger. I hope those on the right who’ve watched it have been disgusted by the behavior of the Republicans but I don’t discuss it with them so I don’t know their feelings tbh.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I tuned out when I normally would watch something this historic. I already agree with Speaker Pelosi and the Dems- Trump and his cabal need to be held accountable and put on notice. I didn’t need to hear the constant firehouse of lies and insults from the Republicans. It’s exhausting and demoralizing, and does nothing to sway my opinion.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

Didn't tune out. The REPS had nothing but venom and vileness. The REPS hated how contained DEMS remained and constantly put focus back on to real issue of corruption.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I read a lot of people's comments about tuning out but honestly, I couldn't do that, it's my Country and Democracy we're talking about. I'm already pissed that this question has to be asked. If you tuned out, wtf is wrong with you?

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I didn't catch the entire thing because I had to work, but was still able to watch about 75% of it. The dems made me proud. They remained calm & rational. They brought up witness testimony and stuck to the facts. There were a few strong convincing speeches and I thought they did a fairly good job at calling out B.S. from the republicans. Unfortunately every last one of the republicans disappointmented me. I was hoping one of them might have a shred of decency and put country over party, but not one single one did. Their "defense" was just distraction & deflection. They mainly focused on irrelevant topics (Hunter Biden this, Hunter Biden that, plus Ukraine corruption, Hillary & Obama), and constantly misrepresented facts by telling half truths and flat out lies. In the evening I started muting some of the more obnoxious reps (Jordan, Gaetz & Collins) because they were just repeating the same schlock over & over. As soon as they were done I tuned right back in.

In my opinion the Dems have presented a strong case, and all my family & friends agree. However we live in a blue bubble and I realize it might take a lot more to convince others. I think the Dems plan to add more articles later and I hope that will help sway public opinion. Once they get their hands on trump's financials we'll see if there is evidence of tax fraud or money laundering. I believe SCOTUS will ultimately rule in Dems favor and they will get his financial records, but how long will it take? If they decide to grant a stay/cert today then we might have to wait until february or march next year. I hope the House an hold off on sending this to the Senate right now. Mitch McConnell has already stated that he is not going to call any witnesses and will move to acquit trump. We all know the republicans will fall in line and they hold the majority.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched it all. I told myself eighty times to close the window, it was an endless loop of the GOP circle jerking their time back to Gym and Drunky, all for the same stupid, disingenuous, intentionally flawed characterization of "evidence." I clearly hate myself.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

There was a study done on FOX news dumbing you down even if it was just to see what they are saying. I limit how much time I will listen to the GOP in the interest of my INTELLIGENCE.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

The main takeaway is that the Republican party is willing to destroy the republic in deference to the service of one man, and their own hides.

The frustration to me is that while the country is obsessed with impeachment, the climate crisis, the biggest issue of our time or any other, continues unabated. Without solutions, and quick, everything else is a moot point. We have no Planet B.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I watched periodically throughout the day, including the last few hours yesterday evening. The GOP is not a serious political party. Their arguments are mostly about process, and their behavior akin to middle school children. I think their plan to obfuscate and confuse the general public is working, largely because the public doesn't understand the subtleties of U.S.-Ukraine policy. GOP talking points play up those nuances to confuse people.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I now have an unfortunate aversion to certain southern accents and seem to be suffering from depression.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

Watched partly via twitter with all the re-post from those I like to follow for good information. It is our duty to watch and engage/educate with the 90% of our country tuning out the antics. Proud of so many Dem's reps who are bringing smarts as well as emotions.

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I did not tune out. Some representatives kept talking about the Bidens being guilty, while others reminded viewers of facts that have been testified to under oath. I mute during the rants that have no substance.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I thought that the Dems did a great job in their responses, shutting down the Reps misinformation campaign. However, I'm sure that Trump's base believed every word that the Reps said. When I was a kid I never understood how anyone could believe in the sincerity of televangelists. This is the same feeling.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

We watched as much as possible. Muted republicans most of the time.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I tuned out. I think Donald J Dump is the devil incarnate, but the corporate Democrats’ impeachment strategy lost my support when they inexplicably decided not to include any crime in the articles of impeachment.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I didn’t tune out. It served to reenforce my belief that trump and the GOP must be replaced by people who will honor their vows to the constitution. They have made a sham of democracy and it makes me sad and angry. We must fight harder. I hope the Dems can get their act together.

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Dec 13, 2019Liked by Amee Vanderpool

I definitely did not watch after hearing others report all the GOP did was send out their usual shrill flying monkeys and their usual delusional defenses that “Trump did nothing wrong,” “It’s a hysterical hoax and witch hunt,” “Democrats hate him and hate us,” blah blah blah. But that is a win for them because if someone like me who has made my mind up long ago that Trump has committed impeachable crimes, there is someone who is still unconvinced that also turned it off. Dems need to call these scumbags liars and throw them out of the proceedings if they can’t control themselves in public. Upholding the Constitution isn’t something the GOP is capable of, but they need restraint and the Dems need to figure out a way to do that.

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