As of this evening, Trump/Barr will release “only what is legally possible”. Barr’s executive privilege claim will be sent to the courts, and the impeachment inquiry will stall, unless another player emerges. Barr is probably correct, as the statute applies to misconduct within the intel community. Trump is not covered by the statute. Dems may Read More…

Actual evidence of Trump’s bribery of the Ukraine president would likely suffice for a majority of the country. The Whistleblower’s complaint may only establish indirect evidence. As I have stated previously, the NSA tapes or transcripts may be necessary. Otherwise, it may take a Machiavellian sense that the momentum has already turned, that Trump can never Read More…

Rudy Giuliani has clearly violated 52 USC 30121(a)(2), as a person who has solicited a campaign benefit from a foreign person. Nail him now and watch Trump squirm. No executive privilege for a private attorney.

I suspected that something was afoot in my recent post of July 26th. Two days later, DNI Chief Coats was either fired or resigned. Mr. Coats then advised his Deputy Sue Gordon to resign. Then a Trump-Putin call on July 31st. Now the IG states that the complaint includes multiple events. My guess is that Dan Read More…

Sorry Joe, but I’m 74, still read Erasmus and Montesquieu without nodding off, and speak to an audience without referring to my notes. Today we need competent, knowledgeable leadership (Amy) supported by some spice and fire (Liz). We know that you can beat Trump, but I’m afraid that you would fall asleep either during or immediately after a Read More…