[volunbeer]

At some point all of this either leads to convictions, fines, and public shaming or we have effectively lost the nation to a ruling class who enrich themselves just like the dictators they criticize.

I think there are many republicrats who are in on this game as well although most of them are small fry compared to the last two democrat Presidents. Obama’s book deal stinks to high heaven and the slush fund masquerading as a charity sets the high water mark for graft in the world.

[Robert DeLong]

No doubt the problem exists on both sides of the aisle. The question is, on which side does it exist more frequently? The book seems to point to the Democrat side of the aisle, at least as far as what was offered in the article quoting from the book. 8>)

The problem is, coming from a book and not followed through by the legal system, or even followed through by the legal system but unable to make the case, is the sticking point that may allow them to escape.