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Stuart G

(38,439 posts)
Tue Jan 9, 2018, 05:17 PM Jan 2018

Another direct comparison to the Wathergate scandal.

From time to time during Watergate, a follow up on all the previous events in the scandal was given. As the number of wrong doings increased, the follow ups became more inclusive and much longer. It wasn't just the break in, it was the reporting about the break in, the beginning of the hearings, the hearings themselves..and etc. etc. etc. etc. For those who remember, it was a multifaceted series of events that encompassed lots of issues, and over what I recall was a long period of time..

Hit the link below, and you will see a similar kind of analysis of this current Trump scandal. Yes, it is over a shorter period of time, but includes a number of aspects. Not just lies about help from the Russians, Russian meddling on social media, firing Comey, and other issues. Check it out. Lot's of events.

http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/05/politics/trump-russia-investigation-documentary/index.html

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Another direct comparison to the Wathergate scandal. (Original Post) Stuart G Jan 2018 OP
This is like Watergate married Iran-contra. dixiegrrrrl Jan 2018 #1
Perhaps because of what you said, "less brains" Trump could be more dangerous. Stuart G Jan 2018 #2

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
1. This is like Watergate married Iran-contra.
Tue Jan 9, 2018, 05:27 PM
Jan 2018

We had a very crooked egotistical Nixon, and a rather senile Reagan.
thank god Trump has less brains and less charisma then both of them.

Stuart G

(38,439 posts)
2. Perhaps because of what you said, "less brains" Trump could be more dangerous.
Tue Jan 9, 2018, 06:27 PM
Jan 2018

Perhaps Trump will be gone soon, and then we will deal with Pence. as..........

Sargent Shultz said, "I don't know nothing"

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