Great reporting. Good to know how corrupt some of the House members are, if only to shine a light on things that matter compared to what usually gets headlines
Anytime it’s left to a group to police its own members, it almost always comes up short. Congress is no exception. Leaving the system as is, with at least some information coming out in the process, is likely the best we can get. The ultimate “ censure” as you point out, is for that member to not be re-elected, especially given the small chance of a Congressional Ethics Committee actually doing anything. At least by making it public, voters can judge for themselves if it’s something they should consider. That the Speaker did not appoint members to a committee that might be helpful in exposing any malfeasance is unconscionable and is sadly a reflection of the desire to prevent the airing of dirty laundry. Making the process for censure even more difficult is not a great idea and if the media spent more time on the actual reasons behind each censure, voters would be more informed.
I'm for leaving the ability to censure just where it is - a little light into the pilfering and malfeasance going on among the 'lawmakers' is good to know when making decisions on their future.
RE#1 I saw that trick used in a Massachusetts District Attorney race in the 1980s. I wonder if tracing the history of censures would reveal a downward spiral of ethics or business as usual.
Of course, if the House had not been in recess for at least a month they might be able to walk and chew gum. (But probably not.). How about all calls for censure automatically go to the ethics committee for investigation and recommendation?
Congress could well clean up its act, then again, at least they are no longer caning each other, causing actual physical harm. So, there has been improvement over time, just not enough.
MTG could also be coming to terms with how she doesnt really like the job, as it is meant to be, rather than being a shill for Trump et al. Plus, the higher risk of being attacked by Trump die-hards is something that she can't afford to deal with.
Plaskett's "consulting" was confined to being given useful advice from a longtime friend turned enemy of Donald Trump’s as to what questions to ask about Trump. As far as can be determined, Epstein got nothing in return for his unsolicited assistance to Plaskett.
Great reporting. Good to know how corrupt some of the House members are, if only to shine a light on things that matter compared to what usually gets headlines
Anytime it’s left to a group to police its own members, it almost always comes up short. Congress is no exception. Leaving the system as is, with at least some information coming out in the process, is likely the best we can get. The ultimate “ censure” as you point out, is for that member to not be re-elected, especially given the small chance of a Congressional Ethics Committee actually doing anything. At least by making it public, voters can judge for themselves if it’s something they should consider. That the Speaker did not appoint members to a committee that might be helpful in exposing any malfeasance is unconscionable and is sadly a reflection of the desire to prevent the airing of dirty laundry. Making the process for censure even more difficult is not a great idea and if the media spent more time on the actual reasons behind each censure, voters would be more informed.
Well done, spot on and good for you. A three home run game
Your last point about the current president is spot on.
I'm for leaving the ability to censure just where it is - a little light into the pilfering and malfeasance going on among the 'lawmakers' is good to know when making decisions on their future.
Ukraine. Avoid any agreement in which Trump is involved. He could be dead or out of office in one year,
Then perhaps congress and new president can do what is right.
Looking deeper into the agreement, Trump and friends are profiting.
Ukraine fight on! Europe, show Ukraine the way. Bury Putin.
The MTG resignation was certainly surprising—her resignation letter struck me as a disillusioned former loyalist more than anything else.
RE#1 I saw that trick used in a Massachusetts District Attorney race in the 1980s. I wonder if tracing the history of censures would reveal a downward spiral of ethics or business as usual.
Of course, if the House had not been in recess for at least a month they might be able to walk and chew gum. (But probably not.). How about all calls for censure automatically go to the ethics committee for investigation and recommendation?
Congress could well clean up its act, then again, at least they are no longer caning each other, causing actual physical harm. So, there has been improvement over time, just not enough.
MTG could also be coming to terms with how she doesnt really like the job, as it is meant to be, rather than being a shill for Trump et al. Plus, the higher risk of being attacked by Trump die-hards is something that she can't afford to deal with.
Love this!
Reality has never looked so unreal.
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Plaskett's "consulting" was confined to being given useful advice from a longtime friend turned enemy of Donald Trump’s as to what questions to ask about Trump. As far as can be determined, Epstein got nothing in return for his unsolicited assistance to Plaskett.