Exactly what treason is going on? There's a pretty specific definition of treason in the Constitution and everyone is throwing that word around like it's bitcoin.
But consider that Nixon quit his job over simple tapping and a slush fund.
Today we have FBI doing the wiretapping, the DOJ writing off on it due to major players wanting it done, massive amounts money moving and way more than 69 players in the game.
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totes_magotes ago
Exactly what treason is going on? There's a pretty specific definition of treason in the Constitution and everyone is throwing that word around like it's bitcoin.
WhiteRonin ago
Upvote for being technically correct.
But consider that Nixon quit his job over simple tapping and a slush fund.
Today we have FBI doing the wiretapping, the DOJ writing off on it due to major players wanting it done, massive amounts money moving and way more than 69 players in the game.
totes_magotes ago
It might be an over-simplification but I'd bet that if there were no money in politics, there would be far less corruption.
WhiteRonin ago
This!
Japan limits campaign funding and spending. But you can sit outside and talk people up all you want.
Corruption occurs but it’s mostly minor and child’s play compared to the US.