Charging Hillary Clinton For Crimes Committed Would Be Bad For Everyone In The US
Before you start reading this, im going to put a disclaimer here so I can try and distance myself from any political side or party, because in reality I don’t have one. I have posted in other articles that im consciously choosing to not vote and in my opinion neither major candidate is representative of what I want in my country. That being said I am going to try and keep this short and precise because from what I have written before about other political posts, people tend to not read them if they are too long and just start raging at me in the comments. So I’m going to try and do my best.
The FBI came out in the past few days saying they have no intention of putting Hillary Clinton on trial for her actions in office, which has been met with the outrage of many. Whether or not Hillary Clinton committed crimes that should be punishable by law during her time in office is irrelevant in my opinion. If we put a former secretary of state on trial for crimes they committed in office, it would be bad for all of us. I am very much for transparency, however I also acknowledge there are actions taken during office that no elected official ever wants to get out. In a perfect world I believe there is no need for such actions, but in reality I cant make the government more transparent or stop them from taking place in black ops. A trial that revealed how the secretary of state operates in our country would outrage many in the world who would turn their hatred onto America. We have been able to sustain the wealth and power as a country primarily because we deal in black ops and nontraditional forms of intelligence gathering.
Hanging out our dirty laundry for the whole world to see not only makes us as a country look bad, but vilifies our elected officials. Our elected officials by far aren’t the greatest examples of good human beings, however they are less corrupt than many other around the world. Not to mention many of the trade deals we currently have in place would be affected if certain information that im sure is available, were to leak. For the same reason Ford pardoned Nixon, we should not put Hillary Clinton on trial. I hate the world we are living in and that people like her can get away with things like this, but realistically just because of one bad actor, we as an entire country would get dragged into the fray. I would agree we should put her on trial if things would change, but let’s be realistic, they won’t long term. As long as we have the means to take part in the operations we do, someone will run them. I can guarantee you that every secretary of state/war has taken place in similar types of co ordinance, but hasn’t actually been caught because they weren’t using an email account.
Like I said, Im keeping this one short, but I really wanted to talk on this topic because I have been seeing people everywhere on social media talk about it. When it comes down to it, I don’t think we want to air our dirty laundry to the whole world because I believe it would end up hurting ourselves and our geopolitical relationships in the long run.
-Calaber24p
If there were "crimes", I disagree. No one is above the law. However, the situation with Hillary is awkward because Director Comey has repeatedly opened his mouth and expressed opinions when it was inappropriate to do so. The job of the FBI (as every law enforcement investigatory agency) is to investigate and recommend charges when there is sufficient evidence to do so. The FBI and every other agency, as a matter of policy, normally do not comment on investigations that are underway. They may not always follow this policy, but they should, and when they do not, THAT looks fishy - especially in high-profile cases. If I'm ever investigated by the FBI or other police agency, I would hope the would not feel the need to publicize it. Under the US system of "innocent until proven guilty", the mere act of investigation is not evidence of guilt. For all I know, the FBI may be investigating me - they can investigate anyone. The FBI's duty is ONLY to evaluate evidence and decide whether or not to recommend charges. It is not appropriate for FBI officials to express opinions beyond the scope of this determination.
Stopped reading your bullshit after the first sentence. The fucking evidence is overwhelming. We live in a god damn banana republic.
Don't worry, they just wanted to give people hope. Never intended to press charges. 650,000 emails reviewed in 3 days? Haha. Just will embolden the next crook that gets in office.
Great piece, however, I think the issue at hand with her and her administration is systemic around the world. Opening up the issues with the Clinton crime family would lift a whole layer of corruption world wide.... I think the sooner that happens...... the better.
i agree completely, as long as we don't forget about their partners in crime, the bush family.
If the entirety of Hitlery's crimes came to light, not 1 in 1,000 good people would be able to believe it. The level is so horrifying that most people's minds would shut down. And Hitlery is not alone, there are 10,000 people closely involved with her that had to keep their mouths shut for this to continue.
That said, is better to look like fools in front of the world, or like idiots?
The world is watching. They are reading wikileaks. If we put Hitlery on trial, then we lose credibility with other governments. If we do not put Hitlery on trial, then business will continue as usual with other governments, but people of other countries will look at us sadly.
In my opinion, a giant light has been turned on, and we are shining it into the corners of the government. All the things that used to thrive in the dark are being dragged out, kicking and screaming into the light. This illumination is happening all over the world. So, we must stand for what is right. Hitlery committed treason. She should pay for it.
we do not hold our members of government to account. that is the source of most of our problems currently. most people throughout the world are not stupid. they see our hypocrisy. we are meddling in the affairs of people all over the world, and we refuse to put our own house in order. if we set about to rid our government of corruption the example we would be setting, would be something to which others could aspire. as it is our corruption becomes a justification for others to remain corrupt.
I would disagree, I think having criminals in office makes us look bad. Having the elite not live by the same laws makes us look bad. Cleaning up corruption and putting Hillary and other elites in jail would demonstrate that our judicial system can work.
Much respect.
Firstly, for taking such a mature stance in speaking out bout such heated political matters from a place of neutrality, through the midst of screaming, charged voices.
Secondly, for your willingness to share a controversial public stance that is bound to be attacked by many whom scream their biased opinions with anger.
And third, for your compassion, foresight, and intentions keeping the best interest of the whole in mind.
A complex matter, no doubt. And personally, I don't know enough about it all to offer a firm stance. Yet, the way you approach the topic here - regardless of whether "right" or "wrong" - has definitely won my respect.
Well-presented. :-)
While I disagree with the post, I agree with @rok-sivante.
Actually, this illustrates why we've got to try her.
If we don't, this will become precedent. Look our shit stinks, too. That is why, despite the fact that the toilet handle is coated in arsenic and electrified, we should put on a rubber glove and flush.
Charging her should just depend on whether she did something illegal or not.
That's it.
And where do we start? Murder? Treason? or Cheese Pizza?
Fuck that this bitch needs to hang!