It Isn't Over

For John, BLUF:  We have a Senate vote that acquits Citizen Donald J Trump of the charges under which the US House of Representatives Impeached him.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Senate Votes to Acquit Trump in Impeachment

From PJ Media, by Reporter Tyler O'Neil, 13 February 2021 3:54 PM ET.

Here is the lede:

On Saturday, the U.S. Senate voted to acquit former President Donald Trump of high crimes and misdemeanors, specifically of “incitement of insurrection.”

And here is part of Citizen Trump's responsae to the news:

“Our cherished Constitutional Republic was founded on the impartial rule of law, the indispensable safeguard for our liberties, our rights and our freedoms,” Trump added.  “It is a sad commentary on our times that one political party in America is given a free pass to denigrate the rule of law, defame law enforcement, cheer mobs, excuse rioters, and transform justice into a tool of political vengeance, and persecute, blacklist, cancel and suppress all people and viewpoints with whom or which they disagree.”

“I always have, and always will, be a champion for the unwavering rule of law, the heroes of law enforcement, and the right of Americans to peacefully and honorably debate the issues of the day without malice and without hate,” the former president added.

Do you think this is over?  Heck, when the Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell, died in 1659, and was buried, it wasn't over.♠  In 1661 the new government dug up his body and "executed" him and then put his skull on a spike outside of Parliament.  Until circa 1685.

Yes, we need some reconcilliation, but it will require a little give from each of the sides.  When will that happen?  Not this weekend.  Senate Majorit Leader Schumer described the 43 Republican Senators voting against Impeachment as having "voted to 'condone' the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Hat tip to the InstaPundit.

Regards  —  Cliff

♠  For perspective, we are talking 39 years after the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock.  Seems like just yesterday.