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I do not agree with this article. I don’t think it’s a good analysis. First of all, the author completely fails to understand what’s really at work in these proceedings, which is another way of saying he ignores the class dynamics. In my opinion, the mainstream of the capitalist class has finally decided that it cannot allow a demented (seriously) person to continue his drive for one man rule unchecked. In his Ukraine actions, Trump showed that he was going to do whatever it took to continue down that path for another four years. His Syria blunder “worse than a crime - a mistake” to paraphrase Talleyrand), committed after impeachment had begun, will have enormously reinforced their determination. And while seriously weakened, their influence over the US population is still very strong. In the course of the hearings all sorts of dirt will come out. This will drive all but the Trump fanatics into the Democrats’ camp. As for the fanatics, I don’t think they are a majority in most states. Already the polls show Trump losing in many swing states that he won in 2016. These include Ohio, Pennsylvania and others. These hearings will strengthen that trend. Yes, it will heighten the convictions and emotions of the fanatics. That could drive them to even greater violence, but it won’t help re-elect Trump. John Reimann -- *“In politics, abstract terms conceal treachery.” *from "The Black Jacobins" by C. L. R. James Check out:https:http://oaklandsocialist.com also on Facebook _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: https://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
