A Kangaroo Court; and it worked he got off

Trump used the office of the Presidency, for selfish interests; he forced a leader of a foreign nation to interfere in the 2020 election. In a letter and through sworn testimony, it has been proven, Trump withheld military aid to Ukraine until certain demands were met. Trump did not have the right, to withhold the funds. The nearly four hundred thousand dollars, was approved by congress to, help, protect our national security. The funds were not intended to help Trump get re-elected, to a second term. 

The money was not Trumps to withhold; it was yours. If you are an American taxpayer, that money was more yours, than his. Quid pro quo, is Latin, it means I do something for you, you do something for me. It happens all the time, it’s how the world turns. Mick Mulvaney said it himself, on national television, “get over it, it happens all the time.” 

We know that the constitution grants the Senate control over the proceedings, this gives McConnell the power. We know McConnell and Lindsey Graham have already made a decision; they want it over quickly.  They do not consider getting to the truth, honoring their oaths, what is best for America or protecting our democracy. Their only concern is that, Mr. Trump is not removed from office, that is not the way things are done in America.

The Republicans are complaining about the House of Reprehensive, not providing, first hand, witness and documents to prove their case?  Trump blocked the documents and witnesses from getting to the committee, that is where the second article of impeachment comes in; obstruction of congress. The, three, bodies of government, must work together in an unbiased, impartial and democratic arena, in order to bring the truth to the American people. 

I have been surprised, many times over, with what Trump has gotten away with. I have said it before, and I will say it again, he will be the first President, in U.S. history, to be removed from office. It must happen for the sake of our democracy and our national security. I know that there are many, who do not realize the seriousness of the situation; I do not fault them for that. I have been paying close attention to recent events, taking place in the Whitehouse and, my concerns run deep. I hear, see and read what’s available, I process the information and come to informed conclusions. I publish my thoughts on social media; I hope, they shed light on the seriousness, of what is going on in the government of, The United States of America.

Mitch McConnell probably wishes he did not tell the American people that he would work, hand in glove, with the, Trump, administration to get him acquitted. McConnell is willing to work with, Whitehouse council, and the republican senate to keep Trump in power.  Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the house, has chosen the impeachment managers and plans to send the articles of impeachment to Mr.  McConnell later today.  Let the games began, may the American citizens learn the truth about the man they call, Mr. President.

When Congress found Trump guilty, the consensus was, he would be acquitted in the Senate. The Republicans seemed to be united in their efforts to keep him in office. At the time, I did not read any articles expressing the possibility he would be removed; my faith in the American people did not weaver. My articles contained thoughts of impeachment, success, I felt comfortable that the truth would come out and that Trump would be removed. Two months later, we are seeing more optimism that justice will prevail.  

America’s fall from grace, the bad guys are winning the war for the first time since America won its independence. The United States has always stood for human rights, and independence; that right is under siege by U.S. advisories. Russia, North Korea, and others, are coming after us and they have the upper hand; Donald Trump is being played, America is being played.  The Mueller report proves that Russia, influenced the 2016 election, it worked out better than Putin could have expected. Not only did his boy win, but Putin continues to control American policy through Trump. Senior cabinet members continue to abandon their post because Trump, will not allow them to be effective in securing national interests. These men are sworn to protect America national security but, are being hampered by the leader of, the  free world. Dan Coats, former Director of National Security, is the latest,high ranking casualty.  He stepped down because Trump said  he believed Putin over his own intelligence director.  Another win for Putin and another blow to American Democracy.  Trump continues to appoints, acting official, who are unqualified Republicans,  to jobs requiring extensive knowledge and experiance. Trump  turns a blind eye to Russia’s’ cyber-attacks geared to to making America weaker and  Russia stronger. 

The POTUS told State Department staff not to testify at the impeachment hearings, many of them complied. The act is obstruction of Congress which is an impeachable offence. The witness who testified were consistent in their testimonies, proving Trump is not acting like a President, he is acting like a tyrant and he seems comfortable playing the role.  He feels he can make up rules as he moves toward a Authoritarian regime.

Mr. Trump gave the order to hold on to the funds, “until I get what I want;” he gave no thought, that his action was illegal and impeachable. He gave no thought to the fact people may die, he gave no thought that it was immoral, he knows that it would aid Russia and hurt Ukraine.  It was important to Mr. Trump that his rival, V.P. Biden, be hurt at the polls. Mr. Trump would have gotten away with it if, not for a brave patriot who, blew the whistle. As written in an earlier article, Trump's inability to know right from wrong and his constant showboating will be his downfall.

Our national security is dependent on relationships with foreign countries, Trump continues to side with Russia. By holding back military aid, Trump withheld Ukraine’s ability to defend themselves. The action advanced Russian effort to annex Crimea, while weakening Ukraine’s ability to defend themselves.  Trump also canceled a White House meeting with the Ukrainian President, which would have given Lewinsky more bargaining power against Putin.  Once again Trump falls in line with Russia, over our allies, on the battlefield.

The political divide rages on; like a fire ravaged forest, doomed to destruction.  The Republican senate has vowed to vote in opposition to Trump’s conviction, he may not be removed from office. The consensus is that, none of the, Republican, representatives are willing to vote their conscious, they are, willing to violate their oath of office. I have not heard anyone say, “Trump will be removed,” I am saying it. If, roughly, twenty Republicans do the right thing, and vote for conviction, he will be terminated.

For the State Department not to cooperate with Congress to discover the truth, for the American People, is a disgrace. It demonstrates where their loyalties lie, not to their country but to their boss. Thank God for the few patriots, who put service over careers, and ignored instructions, by Trump, not to testify. In spite of Trump's defiance, the testimony that was available proved without a doubt, that Trump is guilty of multiple, impeachable, offences.

The arguments against impeachment are ridicules at best, disgraceful and treasonous at worst. The Republicans claimed that the proceedings were unfair, they were legal and allowed under the constitution. The Republicans said there were no fact witnesses, that was because they were instructed, by Trump, not to testify. The Republicans said the funds were released, which they were; after they got caught. They said there was no Quid Pro Quo, but there was.