President Trump talks to reporters at the White House, November 29, 2018. (Jim Young/Reuters)
Victor Davis Hanson, NRO: Why the Impeachment Frenzy May Only Strengthen Trump
Contrary to suggestions by some, most Trump supporters are not automatons or blind supporters. What bothers them, and should bother others, about the latest Ukraine hysterias is the familiar monotony of this latest scripted psychodrama.
The whistleblower admits to hearsay (“I was not a direct witness to most of the events described”). His term-paper report is laden with anonymously sourced rumors, e.g., “According to multiple White House officials I spoke with,” “I was told by White House officials,” “Based on my understanding,” “I learned from multiple officials,” “I do not know whether similar measures were taken,” “I do not know whether those officials spoke with or met with . . . ”
Between references to Internet news accounts and “I heard from” and “I learned from” and “I do not know” anonymous officials, there is nothing here to launch an impeachment of any president.
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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- September 27, 2019
Impeach him, anyway -- Ezra Klein, VOX
Get Ready To See Trump’s Face On Mount Rushmore -- Ann Coulter, Daily Caller
Former CIA official on whistleblower: ‘How could this be an intelligence matter?’ -- Fred Fleitz, NYPost
Everything the Press Gets Wrong about the Ukraine Call -- Scott Adams Says
Despite French, British pleas, few signs of U.S.-Iran detente -- Parisa Hafezi, John Irish, Arshad Mohammed, Reuters
Rouhani's UNGA address might seem delusional but it gives an important insight into Tehran's thinking -- Con Coughlin, National
Despite French, British pleas, few signs of U.S.-Iran detente -- Parisa Hafezi, John Irish, and Arshad Mohammed, Reuters
A year after Khashoggi’s slaying, Saudi clampdown persists -- Aya Batrawy, AP
Who are These “Jihadists” Who Are Defeating the French Army in the Sahel? -- Rémi Carayol, Lobe Log
Russia Expands Its Game Plan in Africa -- Stratfor
Attack Helicopter Sale Puts U.S.-Thailand Security Ties into Focus -- The Diplomat
Why a no-deal Brexit has British Overseas Territories worried -- Stephanie Höppner, DW
Washington's Role In Rekindling Brazil-Argentina Rivalry -- Juan Gabriel Tokatlian, World Crunch
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