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He is still killing it as POTUS.

This will be like the last 25 Trump scandals.....nobody cares.

I wonder. I read a great article in the WSJ that was a follow-up to the FOX special, 'Scandolous'.

It basically argued that the climate in D.C. could be traced back to this period. Also, a decline in values, which most conservatives care about.

Will Trump's behavior have a detrimental long term impact that will exceed the benefits of his policy decisions and Scotus choices?

I don't know, but am concerned about it.

If there is a tape that has Trump saying 'pay out that bitch', is that a crime? Or is it a crime only for the person that actually makes the payment, ie Cohen? Does Trump isolate himself with verbal direction separated from the physical act?

Further, at least under Colorado law, while a surreptitious recording of a conversation may be legal if one party to the conversation consents (typically the recording party), it is an ethical violation for an attorney to do so, or direct another person to do so.

I can't comment on NY rules, but the privilege issues should mirror what I've written here.

In other words, Cohen is an idiot.

I thought at that time the Special Prosecutor was out of bounds. I think the same now. Have to wonder if this is a little bit of a pay back mentality driving this.

By the way, Trump's lawyers have waived attorney-client privilege on that secret Michael Cohen recording.

The move effectively gives SDNY prosecutors the ability to use the recording if they find it relevant to their criminal investigation of Cohen. Not Mueller, but NY State.

Trumps crimes are finally seeing sunlight.

Please read again. I did not agree with the approach before and do not now.

Any of us could be guilty of something if they look long enough. Waste of time and taxpayer money.

Did you agree with the Clinton investigations? Please answer so we can judge your consistency.

Do we as US citizens really want our presidents under investigation all the time? We need the president focused on what is best for the country. Not what is going to happen in an investigation.

I am hard right fiscally. But, I am of the mindset that both sides play dirty when needed, though we would probably agree the left is much more polished and willing to play hardball.

Upwards of 20million dollars with no end in site and this is the best they can do? Time to cut our losses

the special counsel will investigate Russia and its influence on the election and do so thoroughly. If, in that process he uncovers money laundering or campaign finance issues or any additional criminal activity, should he ignore it?

Example: If a detective is investigating you for tax evasion and he finds you have a body in your basement, is that over reach? Should he just conclude things and ignore the other crime? I don’t think so and neither do you.

The question you need to ask yourself is this: Is trump above the law? And no, bringing up Clinton’s or obama or Biden or the Easter bunny does nothing for your argument because it’s an attempt at deflection.

Example: I’m being asked about my torrid past of driving recklessly and rather than answer based on that exact topic, i instead amswerby saying how fast and reckless my neighbor drives. Does doing that excuse my behavior? Of course not. It’s a juvenile attempt at deflecting attention away from me. That’s what happens here and that’s what trump does all the time.

Don’t, It’s not a good look.

Politics as usual, IMO.

Matt

You can call it deflection, I call it un equal application of the law. It's very apparent that there are different standards depending on who you are.

Oh and When you're done with those drugs, seek help.

I thought he was done for during the campaign when he made fun of the physically challenged person. I thought when he mocked McCain's service he was done for. Today, I am glad I was wrong. I can't say I fully understand it except to say the majority will take a deeply flawed man over the self serving establishment we are all sick of.

Who knows, you came here an atheist, and might leave as a saint;)

This isn't with the mueller investigation. This is related to the million records that the SDNY is investigating when they raided cohen's office. It seems that Mueller agreed with you guys and sent this investigation elsewhere because it wasn't related to russian meddling in our election. Earlier, trump denied having the affair with McDougal. Now, trump and cohen are taped discussing the best way to pay her and keep it covered up. The only one in this entire mess I feel sorry for is Baron - put every other trump and their lawyers on an island in the south pacific without twitter and revisit them in 20 years.

"Also, a decline in values, which most conservatives care about."

Good one. If there has been anything learned in the past 2 years, it is that conservatives are concerned with power. Heck, if you look at free trade, the deficit and small government as cornerstones of conservatism, even conservatives don't believe in conservatism if it means they get to hold onto power a while longer.

With Mueller handing off cases could he be wrapping things up?