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Source: https://twitter.com/ScottHech/status/1179783191235846145
I'm not even totally sure anymore if it's corrupt intent - he may simply just not understand the most basic, fundamental elements of his oath of office (after nearly 3 years).
azazyel
Lindsey sent a letter to Australia asking them to lie which they said they wouldn't do.
fizzlebuns
It's corrupt intent because he was specifically TOLD it is a crime and he's doing it literally everyday now.
azazyel
This is the really sad part
this if National Review saying this
AvgWhiteShark
thesameasyours
https://imgur.com/EQjfW2n
zelmeno
As a lawyer once told me, the judicial system is rarely use for justice and more often as a weapon. All depends on who has the upper hand...
truthsmiles
Sounds like something a divorce/custody lawyer would say.
Eddyrock
evildadunit
And Newhouse from WA state is saying all this is politically motivated by the dems - good repugnantcon
flarflarf
the interesting thing about the Trump presidency is its really shown us how much of the country is not governed by law, but by tradition
Seanspeed
Also Italy and Australia. I think he thinks if he just does this all out in the open, everybody will somehow think it's ok?
KeepYourTangoAndYourFoxtrot
Apparently it's working on a not insignificant percent of the American voting populace. They deflect further away to Biden and even Hillary.
Klingon00
The problem with this argument is Christopher Steele, hires by DNC using the weight of British MI6 to not only investigate but spy on rival.
sentripetal
Christopher Steele is a private citizen. God, your arguments are so juvenile. Go back and troll the hillbillies. They're more gullible.
truthsmiles
Let’s assume that’s 100% true. Does it absolve the President of the United States of abusing his power?
fizzlebuns
Whataboutism. Your thoroughly debunked 'theory' doesn't change the fact that Trump doing this today is 100% a federal crime.
fizzlebuns
He didn't work for MI6 at the time, he was hired by Republicans initially, and they hired Fusion GPS, an American company.
dooms7
I just love how much this community is becoming a Facebook clone
truthsmiles
It’s literally a Twitter screenshot though...
Ijustwannagohomeandeatcalzones
Shhhh don't feed the troll
redfirebird87
How much more does he have to do before he faces a firing line for treason? I really want to know when we can say enough is enough?
truthsmiles
Even the guilty are entitled to due process. We have a constitutional remedy, but it will take time.
redfirebird87
Let's get to it
RootMeanSqr
If you are poor or a minority the law seems to work pretty fast though.
truthsmiles
Too well
HamDangler5LucidDangling
weryrialk
derschweiz
Every time I see Rudy I just think of Igor in Young Frankenstein.
LaforgeMRA
I see Nosferatu
daguq
Igor had some charm.
CoyoteSabre
As head of the Executive Branch, Justice is under his responsibility.
Cryolith
Since when are China and Ukraine under purview of the Executive branch?
CoyoteSabre
Do you honestly think the President can't call for the investigation of a crime?
CusCus1
Sure. But from foreign powers targeting a political rival with intent to influence an upcoming election to stay in power is a crime.
CoyoteSabre
If there was a crime, and it seems there might have been, it's his JOB to ensure justice. He's IN CHARGE of the DOJ.
Evenmorehorrifying
DOJ does not handle foreign affairs, nor foreign aid payment packages.
CoyoteSabre
He's in charge of foreign affairs, too. In fact he's in charge of everything in the Government except courts and Congress.
CusCus1
https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/education/three-branches/three-branches-of-government
CoyoteSabre
Yes. And the DOJ falls under the Executive Branch, which the President heads.
redfirebird87
Where does Ukraine and China fall in the DOJ? Which part are they again?
CoyoteSabre
They are foreign governments. It's exactly the President's job to do that.
Evenmorehorrifying
You neglected to answer the question as presented to you.
alanasaurus
He's coasted his whole life having no consequences, I don't think he understood how blindly the GOP would keep backing him up, so why stop?
truthsmiles
I truly believe the entire GOP is going to bail on him soon, all at once. It’s the only way for them to salvage 2020 I think.
RavenInFlyte4ever
If they feel his supporters have turned on him, they'll turn on him too. They don't want to alienate his supporters
truthsmiles
Supporters (even us dems) are sheep. If our leaders are unanimous, we’ll follow, I’m confident.
RokosBasilisk
His supporters go wherever Sean Hannity tells them to go.
invinuit350
Call me crazy but what's wrong woth asking officials to look into a potential crime and cover up. I get it he's in a position of power but 1
Seanspeed
Asking foreign governments to investigate your political opponents is NOT ok, holy shit. Certainly not blackmailing them by withholding aid
invinuit350
2 he's not asking for anything illegal. True it's in his favor if it 's true but it's a really big deal also.
truthsmiles
He’s not asking “officials”, he’s asking foreign governments.
Seanspeed
It's been debunked and no, it's not a big deal. It's utter propaganda and nothing more.
Seanspeed
Ah here come the Trump idiots trying to brigade.
Evenmorehorrifying
Can you cite where it was debunked?
ittybittyfunk
Can you breath with your head that deep in the sand?
sentripetal
You should really review the Constitution before uttering such nonsense
Seanspeed
Jesus fucking christ that's ironic. You literally have no idea what you're talking about.
sentripetal
Moron, https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D8-jw8WW4AErKk7.png:large read. Learn something for once in your life.
NotaCPA
As a judge once told me as a terrible teen. "young man, your ignorance of the laws you broke is not an adequate defense of your actions"
theusernameformerlyknownastildo
... there's no need to feel down. I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground.
kennerly
But in this case I believe the law requires he is aware that his actions are illegal.
FrancisFulloffrenchpeople
A judge once told me
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RootMeanSqr
If you are rich enough it seems to help a lot.
purdhapley
Ignorance of the law will never work with a judge.
mattsall
But it will work with a Senate
electronicbovine
It might if you've had the forethought to stack them judges in your favor.
Rabbitpople
What dumb as shit thing did you do to get that response
NotaCPA
homemade fireworks being tossed into a disused septic tank on my friends property. Not trying to destroy it. Apparently sounded like bombs
Rabbitpople
How bad was the ruling ?
NotaCPA
we were minors, community service 200 hours. I think the problem was someone called the cops because of the explosions they heard.
Mohareb
Did you change for the better or did you only go from teen to grownup?
NotaCPA
very much so, I stopped having fun. this was for a small explosives we made and detonated on private property. didn't know it was illegal
BunchaCrunchOfHuman
You were unaware a homemade explosive was illegal?
NotaCPA
honestly we didn't think about it. 14 yo me " yeah this is a good idea, wait lets check the legal framework and ensure this is above board"
truthsmiles
So, you just got caught doing what every teenage boy does?
Leevalleyoftheshadowofdeath
Wait... illegal? Where abouts do you live?
xenomorph13
52 USC 30121: Contributions and donations by foreign nationals.
NotaCPA
Canada, west coast...trust me it was one of many things we did but honestly thought it was Ok since it was private property.
Leevalleyoftheshadowofdeath
Damn I'm central canada and blowing up tennis balls is a helluva time. Though where I do it there aren't neighbors for many kilometers