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rsdsharp

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93. I suppose it could happen -- it did with Nixon -- but it's certainly not going to happen in the next seven weeks,

Fri Nov 14, 2025, 01:43 PM

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which is when 2025 ends. It would take an event akin to the Nixon’s smoking gun tape which ensured his impeachment and conviction absent resignation.

It’s difficult to imagine such an event — something so earthshaking he couldn’t just call it “fake news” and move on.

But I hope it happens.

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Lately? MorbidButterflyTat Friday #87

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Double pardon? Pachamama Saturday #132

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