Is being a racist an impeachable offense?
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free." "Why do we want all these people from 'shithole countries' coming here?"
We're all immigrants. If it isn't you, it's your parents or grandparents or great-grandparents. America has always been known for it's open arms and welcoming spirit. It's a country of dreams. It's a country where people aspire to come to find a better life for themselves and their families. It's a country where people can come to be safe and free from oppression.
The opening quote is on the Statue of Liberty. It's one of the mottoes of the United States. The bottom quote is from the current President of the United States. According to him, you're welcome as long as if you aren't from Haiti, Africa, Mexico, South America, etc. You're welcome as long as you're white...and even then, it's if you believe like he does.
When it comes to racism of any kind, Donald Trump is always on the wrong side:
“Not all of those people were neo-Nazis. Not all of those people were white supremacists by any stretch. You had some very bad people in that group, but you also had people that were very fine people—on both sides.” and “What can be simpler or more accurately stated? The Mexican Government is forcing their most unwanted people into the United States. They are, in many cases, criminals, drug dealers, rapists, etc.” and just this weekend “Why don’t they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came?”
Then there's the Central Park 5 and Birtherism. I can go on and on, but why bother. When someone shows you they're a racist the first time, believe them.
Sadly, I doubt being a racist is an impeachable offense for a President. Sadly, in Trump's case, it doesn't even make him unelectable. Sadly, a large percentage of his base hears these things and agrees with him. Sadly, they want more...and by more I mean White.
While being a racist won't get Trump impeached, he's done and continues to do plenty of other things that should. While I know that even if Trump is impeached, he won't get convicted, that's not the point. We have to let Trump and future Presidents know that this type of behavior is unacceptable and has consequences. Enough is enough.
When freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who was one of the four congresswomen told to go home, took office, she said, "We’re going to go in there and we’re gonna impeach the motherfucker." What's taking you so long?
Today, the House of Representatives is taking up a resolution condemning Trump's remarks against "The Squad." There's no reason to stop there. Impeaching Donald Trump would be the first step in taking back our country. It would be the first step in regaining our dignity as a nation. It would be the first step in making America the country where your tired, your poor and your huddled masses would be welcome again.
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