Per Thom's suggestions, I visited with our Representative (Peter Welch, VT) during one of his local visits to "hear from his constituents."  There were six or seven constituents there, two of whom (myself included) were pressuring Mr. Welch that the time for impeachment has come.  It is an understatement to say that Mr. Welch's reaction to us was dismissive.  When I cited Paul Craig Roberts's scenario (that without impeachment, a year from now we may well be living in a dictatorship and at war with Iran), not only Mr. Welch, but many of the other constituents looked at me like I was looney.  And a few weeks ago, I would have probably been there with them, had I heard someone else make a similar statement.

 Mr. Welch later repeatedly used the word "practical" in reference to the farm bill, and other legislation he's been focusing on.  The distinct impression we were left with is that impeachment is definitely not practical.

 I later cornered one of his staff members (Mr. Welch was too busy making connections with more sane people) and I believe I was able to make my point, which the staff member said he would convey to Mr. Welch.  My question is: are we - who are listening to such as Bruce Fein, Paul Craig Roberts, Thom Hartmann, John Dean - are we "drinking some Kool-Aid"???  And if we're not (which I don't think we are) - how do we present our case to some of the "practical"  Congresspersons (such as Bernie, of all people!, as well as Mr. Welch)  so we don't come across as looney?  Can you ask this of Bernie on Friday?

Thanks for your great program, Thom!

--Arabella
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