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Pobeka

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18. yup. It's my soapbox when I talk to people.

Reply to PCIntern (Reply #16)

Sat May 23, 2026, 01:00 PM

22 hrs ago

It was on my sign at No Kings. Well meaning, young progressive folks didn't know that impeachment doesn't mean removal, and removal takes 67, not 60 senate votes.

They were usually unaware about the senate vote, and glad to learn about it.

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