[Cardfan1]

No now Cardfan their minds don't work like yours. McConnell has stuck to his guns on the matter of the Senate 60 rule for example. His intent is to preserve the institution of the Senate, not destroy it. And I freely admit that in my exasperation with rabid Dems, I have been critical of him for same. Maybe he's right.

But back in the days of the Clinton Impeachment for example when the Congress was populated by reasonable men, history had already established precedence on the matter. And the Congress (all except for the CBC and certain others) dutifully lined up in dignified fashion to conform to that precedent. That was then. Now that the people have inexplicably chosen once again to send in the clowns, where dignity once reigned it's a full-on no holds barred nuclear food fight. And you're one of their defenders. But in that McConnell and others are familiar with and loyal to our founding principles, they refuse to follow the Democrat model of just chucking everything they don't like in the toilet. BTW, I would like to thank you for once again pointing out your party's glaring flaws with such proficiency. Republicans adhere to the US Constitution, Democrats are shallow creatures who live for today and care not for heritage or principle. Or the likely future of the US for that matter.

I just provided some facts to your opinions of how impeachment should proceed.
I agree the process of the Clinton Impeachment and Trial seemed fair and balanced with both sides (legislative and executive) participating. They actually had very little precedent to work with, because the Impeachment and trial of President Johnson was an absolute mess with corruption at its worst.
So now there is an example of what a Impeachment trial should look like. I am interested to see what the Senate Majority Leader will do.

"Republicans adhere to the US Constitution" really? You are gonna hang your hat on all Republicans adhere to the Constitution?