Re: [CTRL] Fwd: Secret Evidence Against Bill Too Shocking for

1998-12-25 Thread JYester

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In a message dated 12/24/98 11:08:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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 Well, at long last. I'm so glad to hear someone else say it. Seemed
  to me that all through this business Starr's "investigation," and the
  House Committee has been dealing with Clinton as if he were a bad
  child who had no other right than to hang his head, admit he was
  "bad," and take his punishment. As if any attempt to defend himself
  was "abuse of power"--or childish impertinence before a Higher
  Power. And it is strange to realize how much of this business has to
  do with childish wishes for "revenge."
  sno0wl


It's a damned shame that this sorry mess has unfolded the way it has. But
don't forget that Clinton was impeached for perjury about sex because, for
assorted reasons, they weren't able, or were afraid to, stick him with the
real stuff, such as treason. That Clinton should have been impeached is an
inarguable point. And it would be an excellent step in the right direction if
the ball could be kept rolling and everybody else would be impeached too. The
way it's worked out though, it's like that ice cream cone you dropped in the
sand.

Jim

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Re: [CTRL] Fwd: Secret Evidence Against Bill Too Shocking for

1998-12-25 Thread Sno0wl

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On 25 Dec 98 , [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

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 In a message dated 12/24/98 11:08:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,
 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  Well, at long last. I'm so glad to hear someone else say it. Seemed
   to me that all through this business Starr's "investigation," and the
   House Committee has been dealing with Clinton as if he were a bad
   child who had no other right than to hang his head, admit he was
   "bad," and take his punishment. As if any attempt to defend himself
   was "abuse of power"--or childish impertinence before a Higher
   Power. And it is strange to realize how much of this business has to
   do with childish wishes for "revenge."
   sno0wl
 
 
 It's a damned shame that this sorry mess has unfolded the way it has. But
 don't forget that Clinton was impeached for perjury about sex because, for
 assorted reasons, they weren't able, or were afraid to, stick him with the
 real stuff, such as treason. That Clinton should have been impeached is an
 inarguable point. And it would be an excellent step in the right direction if
 the ball could be kept rolling and everybody else would be impeached too. The
 way it's worked out though, it's like that ice cream cone you dropped in the
 sand.

But the problem is that the ball will NOT keep rolling. If Clinton is
removed from office, it will stop right there.  The whole process
will be declared so traumatic for the nation that it will not be
repeated. I would be all for removing Clinton if I thought it would
clear out the viper's nestbut I fear it will only bring the King
Vipers to the surface and they are far, far to clever to allow any
more nonsense. Even now there is a great deal of hissing.

It is curious how, around the world, leaders are being overturned and
removed from office. Perhaps, as we near the goal date--2000--the
puppetmasters are stripping the front away and getting ready to step
forward. And my concern is that things may be far worse for us when
there are no "secrets."






sno0wl

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Re: [CTRL] Fwd: Secret Evidence Against Bill Too Shocking for the Public

1998-12-24 Thread Linda Minor

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RoadsEnd wrote:
After receiving independent counsel Kenneth Starr's report, House
investigators conducted their own interviews with three women, two of whom
had
told Starr that Clinton pressured them not to reveal their relationships,
House aides said on Wednesday.

CNBC's ``Rivera Live'' reported on Wednesday that a total of 47 House
Republicans, wavering before last week's impeachment vote, were secretly
shown
material gathered by attorneys for Paula Jones, which was ruled inadmissible
and hearsay.

Any censure would have to be strong enough to get some Republican support.
Representative Lee Hamilton, an Indiana Democrat, said in an interview he
had
been talking with moderate Republicans and they insisted on two
preconditions
for a censure settlement -- for Clinton to acknowledge he lied and for him
to
pay some damages.

They want the money compensation because they feel that since Republican
Speaker Newt Gingrich had to pay costs when he was reprimanded by the House
Clinton should also pay.

++

I love to hear people say that Clinton should be treated just like any other
American.  But it's obvious from what we read in the press, that he has not
been afforded any of the safeguards required by the Constitution.  And in
addition, they want to fine him for trying to defend himself.

Linda

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Re: [CTRL] Fwd: Secret Evidence Against Bill Too Shocking for the Public

1998-12-24 Thread M. A. Johnson

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Linda Minor wrote:
 I love to hear people say that Clinton should be treated
 just like any other American.  But it's obvious from what
 we read in the press, that he has not been afforded any
 of the safeguards required by the Constitution.  And in
 addition, they want to fine him for trying to defend himself.

MJ:
SPECIFICALLY which of these have been circumvented?

To my knowledge Mr. Bill has YET to be 'tried' for any offenses.


Regard$,
--MJ

No man ought to be exempt from the ties of law; and the higher
any man is, the more ties he ought to be under. All power ought
to be balanced with equal restraints, else it will certainly
grow mischievous. He who knows no law but his own lust, seldom
observes any other. -- Cato's Letters

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Re: [CTRL] Fwd: Secret Evidence Against Bill Too Shocking for the Public

1998-12-24 Thread M. A. Johnson

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Linda Minor wrote:
 I love to hear people say that Clinton should be treated
 just like any other American.  But it's obvious from what
 we read in the press, that he has not been afforded any
 of the safeguards required by the Constitution.  And in
 addition, they want to fine him for trying to defend himself.

MJ:
   SPECIFICALLY which of these have been circumvented?

   To my knowledge Mr. Bill has YET to be 'tried' for any offenses.

Linda Minor wrote:
Exactly.  But any "accused" has the right to presumption
of innocence after indictment and can prevent the jury from
hearing any hearsay evidence before the trial.  If necessary
the jury can be sequestered to prevent such inadmissible
evidence from tainting their opinions.  This whole procedure
is a farce.
MJ:
An Impeachment trial is NOT the same as a trial in a court of law.
The only 'farce' would be a 'resolve' without a trial.



MJ quotes:
   No man ought to be exempt from the ties of law; and the higher
   any man is, the more ties he ought to be under. All power ought
   to be balanced with equal restraints, else it will certainly
   grow mischievous. He who knows no law but his own lust, seldom
   observes any other. -- Cato's Letters

Linda Minor wrote:
  So are you saying the president does not deserve to be treated
  like any other American citizen?  That we can convict him in
  the press on hearsay evidence.  If he defends himself, he can
  be fined the cost it takes to railroad him without a trial?

MJ:
Where exactly did I state any of this?

Who is suggesting 'railroad him without a trial'?
There has been some banter suggesting he 'reimburse' court costs
for 'misleading' the investigation -- much like the 100% acquitted
Newt Gingrich (though I fail to see the correlation).



Linda Minor asked:
 And who, pray tell, is Cato?

Cato the Elder or Cato the Censor (Marcus Porcius Cato), 234-149
B.C., Roman statesman and moralist. He fought in the Second Punic
War and later served as consul (195) and censor (184). He was
renowned for his devotion to the old Roman ideals-simplicity of
life, honesty, and courage. He told the senate to destroy Carthage
and thus helped to bring on the Third Punic War, in which Carthage
was vanquished. He also wrote many works, most of which are now
lost. Cato the Younger or Cato of Utica (Marcus Porcius Cato),
95 B.C.-46 B.C., Roman statesman, was the great-grandson of Cato
the Elder. He showed an intense devotion to the principles of the
early republic. He had one of the greatest reputations for honesty
and incorruptibility of anyone in ancient times, and his Stoicism
put him above the graft and bribery of his day. His politics were
extremely conservative. Thus he opposed Julius Caesar and supported
Pompey. After Pompey's defeat at Pharsala in 48 B.C., Cato went
to Africa to continue the struggle and took command at Utica. When
Caesar clearly had gained power, Cato committed suicide, bidding
his people make their peace with Caesar.


Regard$,
--MJ

If he ever violates the laws, one of two things will happen:
He shall come to the head of his army to carry everything
before him; or, he will give bail, or do what Mr. Chief
Justice will order him.  If he be guilty, will not the
recollection of his crimes teach him to make one bold rush
for the American throne?  Will not the immense difference
between being master of everything, and being ignominiously
tried and punished, powerfully excite him to make this bold
push?  But, Sir, where is the existing force to punish him?
Can he not at the head of his army beat down every oppposition?
Away with your President, we shall have a King: The army
will salute him Monarch; your militia will leave you and
assist in making him King, and fight against you: And what
have you to oppose this force?  What then will become of your
rights?  Will not absolute despotism ensue? ...  This, Sir,
is my great objection to the Constitution, that there is no
true responsibility - and that the preservation of our
liberty depends on the single chance of men being virtuous
enough to make laws to punish themselves.
 -- Patrick Henry
Anti-Federalist Speech in the Virginia Ratifying Convention,
June 5, 1788

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