If it's illegal then it's illegal and ought be punished, if not by indictment then by impeachment (and then indictment). I think it's crazy to suggest that the powerful shouldn't be held accountable for their crimes just because – what – it might be more prudential, politically speaking, to let it go and focus on other things? — Michael
Let me be clear: I will not tolerate such tactics, and I will use all means at my disposal to prevent and expose any attempts to intimidate the dedicated professionals whom I am proud to lead and serve alongside at the Department of State.
Political reality is not so lofty. Efforts to remove Trump like this are far more likely to fan the flames of 'anti-elite' sentiment than quell them - a bunch of law-wonks removing a president like Trump right at the moment when people have less trust in institutions than ever? — StreetlightX
The anti-elite rhetoric has played itself out. — Fooloso4
What evidence is there of this? Like, show me the right-leaning think tank peice that says 'maybe we should put our trust back in the elites'. Trump is still the 'their man' of the anti-elites, and the effort to downplay this would be a massive political miscalculation. — StreetlightX
"More information" is the liberal technocrat's fantasy of political motivation. As if we just need one more effort because the last ones worked out so well. Russia, Corruption, Collusion - all these are excuses to not do things, not motivations to begin them. America needs chemotherapy - long, protracted, and painful, and not this deus ex machina nonsense that no one cares about. — StreetlightX
It’s a win win. If he survives, it will help make an informed choice for 2020. — 3017amen
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Anyone else notices this? — Wallows
Typical distraction tactic. Say something outrageous, get everyone enraged and arguing. He does it all the time, should be ignored.*Dangerous imbecile* — Wallows
Because there will be a trial in the Senate, Maw. I know you've got your mind made up about his guilt regardless of what the Senate will conclude. That is most likely not true of everybody, especially Republican voters — Benkei
Trump ought to be destroyed by political mobalization and bold, creative, and daring ideas - not this tinker-toy legal grace. — StreetlightX
The dude's got to go, he's embarrassing to our country — 3017amen
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