# Please explain how McConnell will prevent the Trial of Trump

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**Created:** [December 19, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-how-mcconnell-will-prevent-the-trial-of-trump/845108 "2019-12-19T19:52:12Z")\
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> [@Czarcasm](#):
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> That is certain an opinion.

> [@D\_Anconia](#):
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> Yes, from the constitutional scholar called as a witness by the Democrats themselves during the impeachment inquiry. :dubious:

Why do you now accept opinions in Great Debates?

> [@Impeach Trump. Now.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impeach-trump-now/780327/220):
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> I disagree that it is well-sourced. The fact that Liberal Groups A, B, and C filed lawsuits is not evidence of anything.
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> Besides, it’s a literary and cultural COMMENTARY magazine. By definition, that’s opinion.

> [@How much would a green new deal actually cost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-a-green-new-deal-actually-cost/829204/168):
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> No, that’s not how Great Debates works. If he is going to make claims, he needs to back them up, with facts, not opinions.

> [@Nancy should hold on to Articles of Impeachment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nancy-should-hold-on-to-articles-of-impeachment/845079/56):
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> I’m only interested in debates based on facts, not what people _think_ the facts should be.

> [@D\_Anconia](#):
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> IMHO, I wish that in Great Debates, posters wouldn’t (mis)represent opinions as facts. We’ve had posters, when politely asked for a cite, link to a clearly labeled opinion/editorial piece. Also, personal anecdotes are not cites.
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> We have other forums for opinions.

> [@Is Trump, plain and simple, a traitor to his country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-plain-and-simple-a-traitor-to-his-country/818154/296):
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> So no cites. In my opinion, Great Debates should be about facts, not random opinions.
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> Also, what’s wrong with your caps lock button?

> [@The 2017/2018 Trump/GOP tax plan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2017-2018-trump-gop-tax-plan/797442/1183):
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> I didn’t use the term instant.
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> And, rc quoted an opinion piece, not facts.

> [@FCC Repeals Net Neutrality Rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fcc-repeals-net-neutrality-rule/804522/431):
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> If that’s your position, please defend it with citations and facts, not opinions.

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