Should we prosecute Hillary?

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tsuke

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https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-10-10/trump-would-jail-clinton-there-s-a-name-for-that

" What separates functioning democracies from weak or failed ones is that political parties alternate in power without jailing the opponents they beat in elections. That sometimes means giving a pass to potentially criminal conduct, but that’s a worthwhile sacrifice for making republican government work."

This is a very interesting quote I want to discuss with everyone. Basically it says that no matter what your predecessor does in office you are not supposed to bring suit to it as it threatens our republic. What does everyone think?
 
tsuke said:
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-10-10/trump-would-jail-clinton-there-s-a-name-for-that

" What separates functioning democracies from weak or failed ones is that political parties alternate in power without jailing the opponents they beat in elections. That sometimes means giving a pass to potentially criminal conduct, but that’s a worthwhile sacrifice for making republican government work."

This is a very interesting quote I want to discuss with everyone. Basically it says that no matter what your predecessor does in office you are not supposed to bring suit to it as it threatens our republic. What does everyone think?
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After Trump is sworn in, he should appoint an INDEPENDENT prosecutor to re-open the Hillary e-mail scandal and if criminal acts have been uncovered, which they will indeed show have been committed, yes, she should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law and if Obama's AG and his Administration are found to have been culpable in covering up the evidence and investigation, send their asses to prison as well.

The corruption and lack of transparency by this President and his appointed cronies has been an outrage and offensive to those who believe in the rule of law. Clinton meeting the AG on the tarmac of an airport while the FBI investigated, OUTRAGE.

Hopefully, after the spineless wonders like Paul Ryan have been kicked out of the Congress, there will be the political will to clean house.
 
I think that if there is enough evidence to justify charging her then she should be charged. We are a nation of laws not men and so no one person should be above the law no matter their political party or title.
 
Norah said:
I think that if there is enough evidence to justify charging her then she should be charged. We are a nation of laws not men and so no one person should be above the law no matter their political party or title.
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Correct; and yes, there is MORE than enough evidence that not only was Hillary lying about her server and trying to cover it up, but the Obama Administration as well. The whole lot should be in jail if only for the IRS scandal where Conservative groups were targeted.

These partisan corrupt political apparatchiks actually believe they can create law and exempt themselves from it.
 
Truth Detector said:
Correct; and yes, there is MORE than enough evidence that not only was Hillary lying about her server and trying to cover it up, but the Obama Administration as well. The whole lot should be in jail if only for the IRS scandal where Conservative groups were targeted.

These partisan corrupt political apparatchiks actually believe they can create law and exempt themselves from it.
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There was a time Nixon was considered lawless.

It's a disturbing trend.
 
Norah said:
I think that if there is enough evidence to justify charging her then she should be charged. We are a nation of laws not men and so no one person should be above the law no matter their political party or title.
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Who says she is, and what is stopping them charging her? I do hope that Mr Clinton gets round to nailing Trump for his lies when this is all over. If he really has money, it would by nice to have it transferred to someone decent in damages.
 
iolo said:
Who says she is, and what is stopping them charging her? I do hope that Mr Clinton gets round to nailing Trump for his lies when this is all over. If he really has money, it would by nice to have it transferred to someone decent in damages.
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I'm not saying that she is or isn't I'm just saying that if she broke the law she should be held accountable just like everybody else.
 
iolo said:
Who says she is, and what is stopping them charging her? I do hope that Mr Clinton gets round to nailing Trump for his lies when this is all over. If he really has money, it would by nice to have it transferred to someone decent in damages.
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your missing the argument of the new york times though. THeir argument is that to prevent the US from being a banana republic it doesnt matter whether the parties are guilty or not we should not prosecute them. I was hoping to get a discussion on whether or not people agree with that.
 
tsuke said:
your missing the argument of the new york times though. THeir argument is that to prevent the US from being a banana republic it doesnt matter whether the parties are guilty or not we should not prosecute them. I was hoping to get a discussion on whether or not people agree with that.
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I would not agree with that
 
The "banana republic" analogy is a false one. Trump isn't advocating jailing an opponent because she disagrees with him; he's advocating prosecuting her in full compliance with existing US laws.

The Dems did this to Nixon and he was forced to resign. Clinton's crimes are far worse.
 
tsuke said:
your missing the argument of the new york times though. THeir argument is that to prevent the US from being a banana republic it doesnt matter whether the parties are guilty or not we should not prosecute them. I was hoping to get a discussion on whether or not people agree with that.
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As long as the accusers can be fined into poverty if found to be involved in vexatious prosecution - otherwise nobody will be safe from constant bullying.
 
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