Editor,
The hypocrisy and willful ignorance the Republicans have to display every day is mind-boggling. Letter writer Clayton Rich reminds us that Bill Clinton engaged in and lied about inappropriate sexual relations, but says nothing about the equivalent behavior from Trump (“Impeachment” in the Jan. 30 edition of the Daily Journal).
And Rich fails to point out how Bill Clinton’s misdeeds had the same national security implications as Trump withholding aid from an ally at war with our adversary.
To distract from Trump’s corruption, Clayton Rich uses the “what about” defense. If you think Biden was corrupt and should be prosecuted, then you should be happy to see Trump being prosecuted. Rich’s refusal to support the rule of law is just disgusting.
Chuck Simmons
Redwood City
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Chuck- you need to realize that Clinton lied under oath about an affair he had with an intern in the Oval Office. Trump committed no crime that even the House managers could not identify in their case sent to the Senate. Trump is acquitted, Republicans are celebrating and we look forward to another election victory come November.
Also, I look forward to the investigation beginning finally regarding Joe and Hunter Biden who sold our country to the highest paying crook in Ukraine. Burisma.
Christopher, the GAO determined that Trump did violate the law by withholding funds from Ukraine. That crime is more serious and damaging to our national interests than anything Clinton did. Unfortunately, the GAO report came out after the Senate trial started, and partisan Republican Senators would not allow it or any other new evidence to be considered. Here is the GAO report: https://www.gao.gov/assets/710/703909.pdf
You do realize Tim that the GAO works for the House. The GAO gave an opinion that is meaningless. The timing of the GAO opinion release shows that it was purely political, but that should be expected when the deep state is under assault from our president.
Christopher, please read the GAO report and give a cogent response why you believe Trump didn't violate the law. The law clearly states that a president cannot hold up funding that the House approved. It doesn't matter if the GAO works for the House, if their reasoning is valid.
Christopher, all your comments seem purely political. If you believe the GAO report was wrong, please provide a cogent explanation. Please debate the facts rather than spouting pure partisan talking points.
I agree 100% with Tim E Strinden.
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