The storming of the Capitol on January 6th was not motivated by differences in political views but rather a belief in a fabricated reality. Over our history we have experienced significant and profound political disagreements—some of which have led to bloodshed. … Read the rest
Tag: impeachment
After Impeachment: Where do we go from here?
Weathering the Storm
All the evidence suggests that President Trump will weather being impeached and still has a chance at winning a second term. He has tried many different defenses over the past several months to justify or excuse his infamous call with the Ukrainian president and appears to have settled on “I did it, but so what”. … Read the rest
The Ever Morphing “Defense” of Donald Trump
From Perfect to Flawed
It started with the claim that Trump had done nothing wrong and that, as he puts it, the call with the Ukraine president was “perfect”. After the white house released their version of what transpired on the call (often referred to as a transcript), it was clear the call was not “perfect”. … Read the rest
The “I Did It, Get Over It” Defense?
It should not be surprising that the President held up aid to the Ukraine in exchange for an investigation of his political rival. Trump has repeatedly told us he is a great deal maker. Making trades is how he operates. However, when combined with his lack of moral fiber and disregard for the Constitution, his wheeling and dealing creates a perfect storm for the abuse of power we have been witnessing for the past three years.… Read the rest
The Rocky Road of Impeachment
The Case for Impeachment
The impeachment case against Trump is very clear. He should be impeached for using American military aid as a bargaining chip to get a foreign government to go after his rival. It is using the power of the presidency for personal gain. … Read the rest
The Last Straw
The cumulative evidence on collusion and corruption combined with his incompetence and obnoxious behavior has sent me over the edge. Trump has to go. There is no other solution.
Collusion
He clearly colluded with the Russians. The evidence keeps on growing, Pause and think about this for a moment. … Read the rest
King of the Swamp II
The Evidence Against the President
Back in August, the corruption case against President Trump began to take shape. In King of the Swamp, I outlined the evidence against the President on three criminal acts:
Violating election laws: the law prohibits foreign nationals from contributing any “thing of value” (which includes “dirt” on an opponent), to an election campaign (Politico)
Campaign financing fraud: to protect his election bid, paying off the women he had affairs with to remain silent (USA Today)
Obstructing justice: covering up his crimes and bullying the investigators and witnesses
Both the list of crimes and the evidence against President Trump have grown since August. … Read the rest
Trump’s Numbing of America
Every day the news seems more outrageous than before. My fear is that when extreme and villainous behaviors becomes commonplace, people begin to lose their sense of outrage. The flood of bad behavior, bullying, and marginally legal actions is resulting in a narrowing of the definition of outrageous behavior. … Read the rest
King of the Swamp
President Trump portrayed himself as a “deal maker” and “wheeler dealer” who would drain the “swamp” in Washington. It has turned out to be the starkest case of the pot calling the kettle black in that it is increasing clear that Mr.… Read the rest