Graham is also trying to conform the public perception of the definition of "crimes" to the more universal usage of "ordinary crimes."
As per Wikipedia: "The charge of high crimes and misdemeanors covers allegations of misconduct by officials, such as dishonesty, negligence, perjury of oath, abuse of authority, bribery, intimidation, misuse of public funds or assets, failure to supervise, dereliction of duty, unbecoming conduct, refusal to obey a lawful order, chronic intoxication, or tax evasion.
Offenses by officials also include ordinary crimes, but perhaps with different standards of proof and punishment than for non-officials, on the grounds that more is expected of officials by their oaths of office. Indeed the offense may not even be a breach of criminal statute. See Harvard Law Review "The majority view is that a president can legally be impeached for “intentional, evil deeds” that “drastically subvert the Constitution and involve an unforgivable abuse of the presidency” — even if those deeds didn’t violate any criminal laws.
OT, but the little bit I heard on the radio from Fanta Menace today was terrifying, though also amusing (amusifying?). First when he actually said, "Some people say that Miami International is the biggest airport in the world". That right there should tell people all they need to know.Second, when he went off on a bit about how he breaks attendance records everywhere, at least for someone who doesn't play guitar.
Sure, he shit the bed in a truly epic fashion, but he eventually bundled up the soiled sheets and shoved them in the back of a dresser drawer, so give the man some credit.
I had the grave misfortune of reading the part about Linds being blinded by Trump's ass fat just after taking a bite of a hamburger. I guess it's a hambERDer now, though, thanks Evan.
sic transit, aka broken bus
Graham is also trying to conform the public perception of the definition of "crimes" to the more universal usage of "ordinary crimes."
As per Wikipedia: "The charge of high crimes and misdemeanors covers allegations of misconduct by officials, such as dishonesty, negligence, perjury of oath, abuse of authority, bribery, intimidation, misuse of public funds or assets, failure to supervise, dereliction of duty, unbecoming conduct, refusal to obey a lawful order, chronic intoxication, or tax evasion.
Offenses by officials also include ordinary crimes, but perhaps with different standards of proof and punishment than for non-officials, on the grounds that more is expected of officials by their oaths of office. Indeed the offense may not even be a breach of criminal statute. See Harvard Law Review "The majority view is that a president can legally be impeached for “intentional, evil deeds” that “drastically subvert the Constitution and involve an unforgivable abuse of the presidency” — even if those deeds didn’t violate any criminal laws.
They're so kind!
As was I.
OT, but the little bit I heard on the radio from Fanta Menace today was terrifying, though also amusing (amusifying?). First when he actually said, "Some people say that Miami International is the biggest airport in the world". That right there should tell people all they need to know.Second, when he went off on a bit about how he breaks attendance records everywhere, at least for someone who doesn't play guitar.
Or he thinks it is a Good Thing (TM) to abuse people.
Shotguns have short range. I'm not good beyond 200 yards myself, but my hunting rifles meant for much longer shots, although I won't take them.
Orgasmic flagellation is not a real beating, Linseed I
Fanta Menace- hee hee!
"I find him to be an equal opportunity abuser of people."
Lindsey, are you listening to yourself? That was out loud.
And still your 4 year old would probably have less temper tantrums.
Sure, he shit the bed in a truly epic fashion, but he eventually bundled up the soiled sheets and shoved them in the back of a dresser drawer, so give the man some credit.
He'd pick it up if he could see it, if someone would just show him something he considered poop.
I had the grave misfortune of reading the part about Linds being blinded by Trump's ass fat just after taking a bite of a hamburger. I guess it's a hambERDer now, though, thanks Evan.
Little kids HAVE to be cute, it's nature's way of keeping you from strangling them
I believe presidents shouldn't be able to commit crimes without being put in a stinky prison.