TUESDAY: West Seattle rally one of 3 planned in city on impeachment-vote eve

West Seattle doesn’t see a lot of political rallies, perhaps due to the proximity to downtown, but one is planned tomorrow night (Tuesday, December 17th) in The Junction. There’s been a nationwide call for rallies on the eve of the U.S. House of Representatives‘ vote on impeachment. In addition to one planned outside the Federal Courthouse downtown and another on the I-5 overpass at 50th, Sue contacted us to say she is organizing one in the heart of The Junction for 5:30 pm, so it’s in the WSB Event Calendar.

jack sparra December 17, 2019 (7:39 am)

Not sure the point of a rally about a vote that’s already planned and determined. Demonstrate division?

Sheri December 17, 2019 (11:22 am)

To demonstrate support for the rule of law and the belief (central to our democracy) that no one is above the law. That should NOT be divisive.

Airwolf December 17, 2019 (7:58 am)

sorry its not clear to me. is the rally pro-impeachment or anti-impeachment? thanks

Larry December 17, 2019 (8:16 am)

I’ll be there!

jsparra December 17, 2019 (9:16 am)

Pro Impeachment. Whether we like it? or not, my question was why rally for an outcome that’s pre-determined…doesn’t build a community, it celebrates division. Not what I think is good for anyone regardless of perspective. Only negative…

MJ December 17, 2019 (11:42 am)

Agree, sad
HS December 17, 2019 (1:35 pm)

My opinion is that there is a odd removal between Congressional representatives and the general American populace. We are at an unusual time where small interest groups and groups with more access to government officials may have more influence. I think that helps explain some of the truly bizarre behavior demonstrated during the televised hearings. That access may be able to influence elected representatives. So… a physical presence by the voting populace is a visual show in support of the rule of law in our democracy. We aren’t Hong Kong but as we’ve seen there, a show of physical presence is powerful. For me, it’s about the law.
98126res December 17, 2019 (4:29 pm)

Agree, very sad

MJ December 17, 2019 (10:19 am)

Polarized politics serves no one. What is needed is pragmatic center left/center right solutions.

Ben December 17, 2019 (4:46 pm)

Impeachment is defense of the constitution and therefore moderate
KM December 17, 2019 (7:14 pm)

Centrism for all who want it! https://www.centrism.biz/

Elle Nell December 17, 2019 (11:52 am)

You folks are in Seattle … 🤩 – this is the MOST corrupt administration in the history of America. Stand UP for the Constitution and our wonderful country !!! It’s GREED, otherwise… plain and simple, and we don’t like greedy folks now do we.

Amy Daly-Donovan December 17, 2019 (12:04 pm)

How is it polarizing to stand up as citizens of this country and speak up for the rule of law and American democracy? And to exercise our First Amendment rights? That’s an interesting argument you all are making.

anonymous December 17, 2019 (12:07 pm)

So a rally for the hardcore left-wing extremists! I also find it funny that people are talking about rule of law and this impeachment in the same sentence. Impeachment is only for “high crimes and misdemeanors” and neither of the articles presented are for crimes. Both articles are very loose, broad terms that don’t cover any crimes committed. Lastly, we all know that President Donald Trump is not going to be impeached because the Senate will acquit. So, I don’t get this “celebration” rally.

Sheri December 17, 2019 (1:03 pm)

Someone needs to actually read the articles, the document is only 9 pages long, and there are definitely crimes listed. And maybe read a Federalist paper or two to understand exactly what the founders meant by “high crimes and misdemeanors” (not what you might assume).He absolutely WILL be impeached. He probably won’t be removed due to the partisan Senate ignoring the rule of law, but he will be impeached. They are two separate steps.And believe me, I am not “celebrating” the fact that we have a lawless president whose abuses of power made this necessary!
Ivan Weiss December 17, 2019 (1:07 pm)

@”Anonymous,” Maybe you need a civics lesson, and a lesson in reading comprehension. Impeachment WILL happen. The House impeaches, and the Senate votes whether to convict or not. Whether Trump is convicted, or whether he isn’t, he WILL have been impeached.
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As for your statement about “hardcore left-wing extremists,” look again. The Fox News poll indicates pretty clearly that a majority favor impeachment. Do you imagine that “hardcore left-wing extremists” constitute a majority in this republic? I think not. That’s the Fox news poll, not the Daily Worker.
HS December 17, 2019 (1:42 pm)

The articles are for abuse of power (intent to have a foreign country influence elections) and obstruction of Congress (part of our democratic system of checks and balances).
KBear December 17, 2019 (2:00 pm)

Anonymous, the US Constitution—the highest LAW of the land—says the President can be impeached and removed from office for high crimes and misdemeanors. That IS the rule of law. The fact that it doesn’t define “high crimes and misdemeanors” doesn’t mean they don’t exist, don’t matter, or that Donald Trump didn’t commit them. That’s up to Congress to decide.
AMD December 17, 2019 (4:37 pm)

Andrew Johnson was impeached for “Bringing disgrace and ridicule to the presidency by his … words and actions.” Ignore the folks dredging up Clinton’s impeachement. Trump’s behavior is A LOT more like what got Johnson impeached (and well beyond it, if we’re being honest).

Question Authority December 17, 2019 (12:14 pm)

What we really need to focus on is our local issues and the catch-and-release policy of the City Prosecutor’s office. Crime affects us all and an impeachment will or will not happen no matter who gathers and chants.

Scubafrog December 17, 2019 (12:36 pm)

Impeach that orangutan!! He’s still (illegally) digging up dirt on Biden, Obama and Hillary. Pathetic! it’s an ongoing crime, and the GOP think’s it’s perfectly normal. What disgusting, morally bankrupt people the GOP are. Deport the GOP to Siberian work camps!! Keep the hard-working, ethical and moral immigrants.The GOP has devolved into the party of the single-digit IQ troglodytical parasites. Cut them off from all blue-state funding, STARVE THEM OUT. Red state conservatism has rendered all red states but 1 (Texas) poor, and on mass welfare. They refuse to work and build their economies. We give them nearly a trillion in Red State Welfare/Farm Subsidies each year, and they turn around and call us “socialists”. Enough!

Brian December 17, 2019 (7:11 pm)

@scubafrog you should consider chilling out. I’m a center-left voter and I can’t stand this president or the GOP politicians supporting him. But deport them to Siberia? Starve them out? Come on. The GOP didn’t create poor people in “red” states. They are struggling due to economic forces and, truth be told, Democratic messaging isn’t landing with them, even if democratic policy should be more aligned with their interests. If you’re being serious, then you’re just as bad as those on the far-right who have essentially destroyed the Republican Party. I don’t want people like you defining the Democratic Party.

Real Deal December 17, 2019 (12:53 pm)

Hard core left extremists..!??? Sounds like you might have a big personal problem. I’m a republican and have been for 17 yrs. This is about taking our country back from corrupt, con men. Wake up and stand up or you may fall down!! This country will be ruined if we continue with this President.

uncle loco December 17, 2019 (5:23 pm)

I think it’s kinda funny how your comment appears right below a comment calling for their political opponents (your party) to be deported “to Siberian work camps” and for you to be “starved out” along with other dehumanizing insults. I think it’s just one small example how extreme leftism and fascist mentalities exist among us. Just an observation.

Bradley December 17, 2019 (1:54 pm)

I will attend the downtown rally today to support our President (and those who voted for him) against this coup attempt.

silly goose December 17, 2019 (3:20 pm)

No you won’t.
- Bradley December 17, 2019 (4:15 pm)
  
  We’re already here, Sparky 🇺🇸
Ivan Weiss December 17, 2019 (4:09 pm)

Hey, Bradley, how can it be a “coup” if it’s prescribed and provided for in the Constitution? Were the impeachment proceedings for Clinton a “coup?”
- Bradley December 17, 2019 (8:01 pm)
  
  Ivan, 5 Democrats voted in favor of articles of impeachment against Bill Clinton. The vote to hold Clinton’s impeachment inquiry was bi-partisan, as well. The Democrats started this impeachment inquiry without a vote. It took Senate action and public outrage to force the House Democrats to hold a vote for an inquiry AFTER they had already started their secret hearings. Not one Republican voted in favor of the inquiry. Not one Republican will vote to impeach tomorrow, either. House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler wrote and published a scathing article in 1998 denouncing one-Party impeachment, yet now he’s leading this coup attempt. The Republicans paid dearly for the Clinton impeachment in the 1998 Midterms by losing a landslide of Congressional seats, and so will today’s Democrats. BTW, 84 Congressional members from the Clinton impeachment are still in Congress.

andy December 17, 2019 (4:16 pm)

I, too, support the President. I am ashamed of the ignorance of West Seattle residents who would support this so called meeting. I suspect a rabble rousing mob gathering will ensue.

98126res December 17, 2019 (4:35 pm)

So, how is it that an offensive name calling comment gets posted here and remains? I had thought this was an even handed forum for good, leaving off comments that only promote division and hate. why not add there is also a Pro Trump rally in town. Come on… 1 week before Christmas? Respect! Thank you!

WSB December 17, 2019 (5:22 pm)

If we had received word of an anti-impeachment rally in West Seattle, yes, we’d publish that too. Where and when is it?

Smarter Than You December 23, 2019 (12:48 am)

What? I’m starving. Thirsty. Jonesing. Needy. I just want something I haven’t been able to get for 3 years. Everyone is saying Trumps a criminal. Ok. Lots of confident people. That’s good. What I’m trying to be enlightened is just one single indisputable fact that Trump did something criminal. Not opinion. Not some interpretation of something. Not heresay. Not conjecture. None of that is indisputable factual evidence. I’m only looking for just one.

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