Tedtoake1

Although I’m uncertain of the wisdom of impeachment at this particular time, I feel that the words of previous Republicans during the impeachment of Clinton such as “Impeachment isn’t really just about the crimes committed, it’s about cleansing the OFFICE of the stain on it” apply.

Lonewolf

son of witless

Your lack of clarity is appalling. That you equate the possible impeachment of President Trump with the impeachment of President Clinton is not fathomable. The circumstances are clearly different. Clinton was convicted of perjury, PERIOD ! Until Trump is convicted of any crime in a court of law, no equating is valid.

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

woodguru

Absolutely, if violations of norms aren't checked, there is nothing stopping future presidents from expanding from there. Already we are seeing an attorney general who says a president can't be indicted, so there is no point in investigating him, and a president who refuses to cooperate with executive oversight. So who can stop a president from violating the law and constitution?

We are seeing republican senators that drew a far harsher and more absolute line on the integrity of the presidency under Nixon and Clinton, now there is absolutely none expected or enforced.

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

Convicted by whom?

son of witless

It is called a court of law. Clinton was convicted of perjury, or did you forget ? No. I bet you never knew.

Singularity

The perjury charge was defeated with 45 v**es for conviction and 55 against, and the obstruction of justice charge was defeated with 50 for conviction and 50 against.

Singularity

Also, from Wikipedia.....

"Contempt of court citation

In April 1999, about two months after being acquitted by the Senate, Clinton was cited by Federal District Judge Susan Webber Wright for civil contempt of court for his "willful failure" to obey her repeated orders to testify t***hfully in the Paula Jones sexual harassment lawsuit. For this citation, Clinton was assessed a $90,000 fine, and the matter was referred to the Arkansas Supreme Court to see if disciplinary action would be appropriate.[33]

Regarding Clinton's January 17, 1998, deposition where he was placed under oath, the judge wrote:

Simply put, the president's deposition testimony regarding whether he had ever been alone with Ms. (Monica) Lewinsky was intentionally false, and his statements regarding whether he had ever engaged in sexual relations with Ms. Lewinsky likewise were intentionally false ...[33]

On the day before leaving office in January 2001, Clinton, in what amounted to a plea bargain, agreed to a five-year suspension of his Arkansas law license and to pay a $25,000 fine as part of an agreement with the independent counsel Robert Ray to end his investigation without filing any criminal charges for perjury or obstruction of justice.[34][35] Clinton was automatically suspended from the United States Supreme Court bar as a result of his law license suspension. However, as is customary, he was allowed 40 days to appeal an otherwise-automatic disbarment. Clinton resigned from the Supreme Court bar during the 40-day appeals period.[36]

Civil settlement with Paula Jones

Eventually, the court dismissed the Paula Jones harassment lawsuit, before trial, on the grounds that Jones failed to demonstrate any damages. However, while the dismissal was on appeal, Clinton entered into an out-of-court settlement by agreeing to pay Jones $850,000."

Lt. Rob Polans ret.

They have no crime. The Bushes were far worse, only they hid behind patriotism. Think about it.

dcmdm77

Remember that Bill was impeached for lying under oath in a civil trial, a felony conviction he lost his law license

permafrost Loc: Minnesota

Suspended, not revoked.. he got it back and can practice law if he wishes..

Looks like trump will be hoping for the same, but not more, convicted but not removed from office..

And now we feature the number one criminal of them all..

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

son of witless

Clinton's law license was suspended for 5 years. As far as I can determine, he has not sought reinstatement of his law license, so unless he has. I cannot determine that he ever got it back. Perhaps you have better information than me.

crazylibertarian Loc: Florida by way of New York & Rhode Island

You have your presidents mixed up. It was FDR, LBJ and BHO who behaved as if there were no bounds to the power of the presidency. For that matter you can go back to Adams with it.