http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/10/politics/tom-cotton-iran-letter-logan-act/
Sadly, I am forced to agree. I doubt any legal repercussions will come of this.
Originally posted by Lestov16
Damn skippy. If these dumbass Republicans want to make a fuss about a silly inconsequential email account, then by that same standard, they are also susceptible to the law and should be punished for the blatant treason (and warmongering) that they committed. Personally, I would punish them the way Benedict Arnold was 😉
So you consider yourself a "smartass democrate?"
Another article on how it backfired
"The conservative Wall Street Journal’s editorial board also ripped the letter, calling it a “distraction” that let Obama change the subject.
GOP infighting over the letter — seven Republican senators did not sign it — burst into the open, with several Republicans criticizing their colleagues."
Originally posted by Q99
Another article on how it backfired"The conservative Wall Street Journal’s editorial board also ripped the letter, calling it a “distraction” that let Obama change the subject.
GOP infighting over the letter — seven Republican senators did not sign it — burst into the open, with several Republicans criticizing their colleagues."
Of course it did. It was an idiotic move in virtually every way. Not only does it undermine the president but it serves as a smokecreen and gives him an adequate excuse for whatever deal we end up getting.
Originally posted by ares834
Of course it did. It was an idiotic move in virtually every way. Not only does it undermine the president but it serves as a smokecreen and gives him an adequate excuse for whatever deal we end up getting.
Who cares what they did, the republicans are weak and can't do shit anyways. They can't even get a bill passed. All they care about is the the good of the party. Literally they cant get shit done, not now, not ever. McCain rolled over, and so did Romney.
Originally posted by Robtard
"Who cares if 47 members of congress broke the law and tried to undermine the Executive branch in a matter of foreign policy?"IMO, any citizen of the United States should care at least a little.
Except they didn't break the law. And show where the president stated they broke the law, and if they did break the law why are they not being prosecuted.
Originally posted by Time ImmemorialSome lawyers have said they could easily be brought up under the Logan Act. Just that it won't happen because it is so old and out of date it wouldn't matter. They don't think there will ever be another Logan Act conviction again.
Except they didn't break the law. And show where the president stated they broke the law, and if they did break the law why are they not being prosecuted.
Originally posted by Time Immemorial
Except they didn't break the law. And show where the president stated they broke the law, and if they did break the law why are they not being prosecuted.
They apparently did according to the Logan Act.
Not sure the President would be the one to charge them with a crime, if they indeed did break the law. How much power do you want to give the President anyways!?
Probably because it's not worth the Government's time to charge nearly 50 members of congress over a law that no one really cares about.
Originally posted by Robtard
They apparently did according to the Logan Act.Not sure the President would be the one to charge them with a crime, if they indeed did break the law. How much power do you want to give the President anyways!?
Probably because it's not worth the Government's time to charge nearly 50 members of congress over a law that no one really cares about.
The president is the top dog, law maker and upholding and enforcing the constitution is his job. He is who elects the Attorney General. Duh.