I was set back when he made that argument but the more I thought about it the more sense it makes and I realized that people running for office and even sitting presidents have all done this. Do something for me and I will do something for you.... even though Trump said do something of US. Does US stand of the United States or We the People of the United States....
“Do something for me and I will do something for you...“
That IS politics and management. That IS social life:
“Do your chores for me and you’ll get a treat.”
“Do well for me and you’ll get a raise.”
“Spend lots on me and you’ll get sex.”
“Elect me and you’ll get more free stuff.”
The problem with Dersh is not what he said. ...it’s that he didn’t finish. Like all profs, he is long winded and 2 1/2 or 5 minutes is not enough time for him. ..all during the Q&A I was screaming. ..hurry up Dersh. ..hurry up.
Because of this. Schiff and the rats had a field day with his comments yesterday. Dersh is just not good at staying focused.
Quid quo pro is done all the time when negotiating deals either with Presidents and other foreign leaders and also within Congress. If you vote with me on this bill, I will vote on your bill.
Or, if you vote yes, we will support your election if you don’t support your party we will with hold funds for your re-election campaign.
I really WISH the defense had used these examples of what happens all the time especially in election periods.
Reps and Senators are always threatened with financial support for campaigns.
Dershowitz is right about quid pro quo. We use aid all the time to get countries to do certain things. As long as its in the US national interest its OK. If its to get your kid on the board of a company not OK.
My 2 cents.
What the Liberals appear to be saying and Dershowitz agrees they are and says it is wrong is that a President may not take any action to protect, defend or otherwise benefit the nation if said action in any way benefits him politically.
So why aren’t they screaming about the new trade deals he has just completed?
Consider the vote that’s about to happen. All of the senators are concerned how it will play with their constituents and whether it will hurt or help their reelection chances.
All politics is quid pro quo.