Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Finally the impeachment boat is launched

Up until recently, the Congress refrained from taking action to impeach the president for 1. The firing of missiles into Syria without Congress’ authorization 2. Numerous violations of the emoluments clause, fiction of revocable trust 3. Attacks on the press (enemy if the people), and on the FBI, the courts, and CIA 4. Obstruction of justice identified in Mueller’s Russia probe 5. No criticism of Russia over interference and no assertive action to counter further meddling 6. Helsinki rejection of US intelligence report over Putin’s claim 7. Imposing tariffs on China which usurps Congress' Article I tax powers 8. Undermining alliances, especially NATO 9. Use of his personal cell phone that is easy to tap, instead of using safe phone 10. WH staff, including family, serving without security clearance (I could go on...) But now the Ukraine mess may finally lead to sanctioning the violation of public trust committed by Donald J. Trump. Let's hope