Yes, though not as much as one might think, below appellate levels. But an old lawyer's adage is that "it matters less what law you know and more what judge you know." Cynical.
He has to be investigated first. There is no political downside to a full investigation. If there isn't enough evidence for a charge and confidence by prosecutors they can win all 12 jurors, then they say so at the end of the investigation with a declination statement. That is our system. He'll get away with it, but along with being the only president in our history to be impeached twice, he'll be the only one ever investigated by the DOJ.
What is worse...a justice system that actually tries to prosecute fragrant lawlessness and corruption and fails to win a conviction for whatever reason, or one which gives such behavior a pass for political considerations? And if the latter, how is that not as corrupt as the perpetrators themselves?
If the King needs dispatchin', one should clearly be certain of one's aim. But keep the safety on too long, and the best shot may become pointless.
If Trump is tried, the most likely result is a hung jury. Why is that helpful?
Depends on where he is tried. And whether jury is sequestered and protected. Bad times!
And who appointed the judge
Yes, though not as much as one might think, below appellate levels. But an old lawyer's adage is that "it matters less what law you know and more what judge you know." Cynical.
He has to be investigated first. There is no political downside to a full investigation. If there isn't enough evidence for a charge and confidence by prosecutors they can win all 12 jurors, then they say so at the end of the investigation with a declination statement. That is our system. He'll get away with it, but along with being the only president in our history to be impeached twice, he'll be the only one ever investigated by the DOJ.
That isn't enough, with the GOP willing to put him back in the WH.
What is worse...a justice system that actually tries to prosecute fragrant lawlessness and corruption and fails to win a conviction for whatever reason, or one which gives such behavior a pass for political considerations? And if the latter, how is that not as corrupt as the perpetrators themselves?
If the King needs dispatchin', one should clearly be certain of one's aim. But keep the safety on too long, and the best shot may become pointless.
Well said.
Could use Defense Production Act maybe?
I'm afraid that everything can be turned into a victory for Trump.