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Now & Then

Posted by Herb7734 9 years, 9 months ago to Politics
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The Watergate scandal was revealed by two reporters and it brought down the Presidency of Richard M. Nixon. The FBI is investigating Hillary Clinton's private server escapade, but it is reported that they are using 100 to 150 special agents to determine if any misdeeds were done. We know they were, but why only two non government employees to destroy a Presidency, but 150 employees to bring down a presidential wannabee?


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  • Posted by 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Poor old Vince Foster.
    If only the dead could speak. But then again, would anyone listen?
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  • Posted by $ jdg 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    If a university needs the first amendment as a reason to uphold freedom of speech, then they've already abandoned the purpose of a university, which is supposed to be a place where all ideas are open to debate.

    Fortunately, at least some parents get this: http://www.advicegoddess.com/archives...
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  • Posted by 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    BUT -- (A big but)
    Anyone's better than Clinton or Sanders.
    My beagle would be better than those two.
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  • Posted by 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    The Constitution is not perfect. Especially some of the goofy amendments. But it's the best set of rules for governance on the planet. The problem actually starts with congressional laws. Most of them are unneeded and do more harm than good. There are so many that one can be condemned or not condemned for obeying or disobeying the same law or any two laws. Then there is executive orders which are laws by fiat. This is just one aspect of a country that has reached its peak and is sliding back down the hill.
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  • Posted by term2 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    We both want a better life in the USA. If the constitution were perfect and it had to be followed to the letter, the discussion on president would rest on who is the best administrator to enforce the congressional laws
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  • Posted by 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Gotta disagree.
    Unlike Obama, Trump is an American who loves his country. But he's a bit too much of a dictator for my taste. I think that Cruz is a better choice. The establishment dislikes him almost as much as Trump. He stood up to the establishment, he is a proven Constitutionalist, and has proven to be a man of his word. Also, beside all the heated rhetoric, Trump has a career filled with negatives. Although, to give the man credit, he defends himself very well. There's going to be a lot of crap hitting the fan between now and the convention, so we shall see. The one thing I'd say to the Anti-Trump people is anyone, Trump included, is better that Hillary or Bernie.
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  • Posted by term2 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Exactly. The only hope for delay in our destruction is trump. But there are so many establishment people who want him not to win
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  • Posted by 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    If she gets away with a whole skin and there's no great outcry, then you might as well not vote, because it doesn't matter. The country is too far gone.
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  • Posted by 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Hi, jdg. That is true.
    As to free speech, however, it brings to mind the lack of it on what once was a bastion of free speech, colleges. It has gotten to the point where speakers of opposing opinions than the prevailing ones no longer bother even scheduling talks at certain institutes of learning. Very sad.
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  • Posted by 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    So, according to you, the outcome of a trial or even an indictment depends on who is the accused.
    I'd hate to believe it, but there's plenty of evidence that you're right. Isn't it strange that this is rarely, if ever, spoken of in the media?
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  • Posted by $ blarman 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Perhaps. I'm not in law enforcement, but I'm sure that with a case this big and broad they need one team just to check on the work of the other team. I'll have to check with one of my buddies in federal enforcement and see what he has to say.
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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I remember the other word. Misprision of office it's also a felony. Except if money as free speech is involved then it's Bag Man Boogie!
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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 9 years, 8 months ago
    Shouldn't be hard one centimeter off the floor would be a higher standard.
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  • Posted by 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    True. But I think that when overwhelming evidence is revealed she will be easily defeated. Indictment is too much to hope for.
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  • Posted by 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    We try to hold politicians to a higher standard, but they hardly make it to the lowest standard.
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  • Posted by 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Still,- - 150? With that many FBI agents, many of whom have either law or accountant degrees, I could investigate the entire congress and throw in the Attorney General for good luck.
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