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To: Wolfstar
Well, that law (the Logan Act) wouldn't be the one which would apply here, since Carter wasn't conducting foreign policy.

But there should be a law against inviting a foreign government to interfere in a United States election, although I don't know the US Code.

80 posted on 06/15/2004 12:25:49 PM PDT by Miss Marple
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To: Miss Marple

Thanks for the reminder about the Logan Act. Back in the day way travel was much more difficult and expensive, we didn't have to worry too much about private citizens attempting to conduct foreign policy. These days, however, it seems like every two-bit politician and former politician thinks nothing of hopping on a plane to discuss all sorts of matters that would legitimately qualify as foreign policy. Most of 'em do it to try to swing trade deals for their state or locality. Jesse Jackson has done it for his owe aggrandizement. Carter, on the other hand, maliciously tried to undermine his own government numerous times.


88 posted on 06/15/2004 12:57:32 PM PDT by Wolfstar (He slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God. Thank you President Reagan.)
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