As you know, I was not a fan of the endless Impeachment Debate that, until recently, had plagued Trump's Presidency virtually from the get-go. Like many of you, I saw it for what it was - the Democrats seeking revenge against The Donald for having the temerity to win the 2016 Election over their fair-haired - Hillary Clinton.
I will not rehash this embarrassing period- embarrassing for all participants, other than to say its most recent alliteration - of saying Trump tried to bribe the Ukrainian President regarding matters relating to V.P. Joe Biden and his son. When the President of the United States - the strongest politician in the world, cannot say what he wishes to his counterparts throughout the world without it landing on page 1 of the New York Times ... we're all in trouble. Folks that is simply how politics works - or if you like...doesn't work in the big leagues.
However, that does not entitle a President or any other leader of one of our few democracies to personally interfere in the workings of the administration of justice. And that is just what he did - when he directly involved himself in the sentencing of his good friend - Roger Stone earlier this week.
This has been verified by none other than the Justice herself and by his own Attorney General - William Barr.
It is called interfering with the Rule of Law and not even the President of the United Statesd has the right to do this.
If I was Barr, I would resign immediately - it would be nice to see someone of principle leave on their free will than be dropped kicked out as has happened to so many of his contemporaries.
Strangely, and you will know from my recent blogs, we have the similar problem here in Canada but from the reverse angle. Our Prime Minister - Justin Trudeau, will not invoke the Rule of Law to prevent some Natives from tying up our Commerce via rail and road blockages.
So in our case, Trudeau ensures special legal treatment for some - just like he has shown in the past for special legal treatment for some of his influential friends in our Province of Quebec.
So while Trudeau ignores the Rule of Law like the plague - Trump stomps all over it for a friend.
In both cases it is gravely damaged. Can one Impeach our Prime Minister too?
As I See It ...
K.D. Bell
