The ultimate problem is the same issue we have with politics as a whole. We have a constitution and laws in place which allow for due process and the mitigation of corruption. My biggest takeaway from the last 2 years isnt just outraged at Trump's behavior. No, my frustration derives from the reality that the rule of law and the balance of powers requires men and women to participate in the process honorably. It requires accepting the oath of office as not just a necessity but sacrosanct. It requires that Congress acknowledge and accept that their responsibility is to not just legislate but to also ensure that the executive branch is held in check. What we have today is a senate that is engaging in collusion with the presidency to circumvent the rule of law. There are guidelines in place to address the situation we have today but it requires that our elected and appointed officials place their responsibilities above personal and or political interest. This is not happening.
McConnell is actively engaging in suppression of minority party concerns. He is refusing points of order and calls for vote not only on party lines but based upon the desires of the president. This is a blatant and gross violation of his oath of office. He has abandoned debate and discourse to achieve his and his party's personal desire. McConnell and Trump are working in conjunction to create a right wing state which may last for decades unless something changes.
Regarding Mueller specifically, Barr has obstructed the special counsel investigation in blatant disregard for his responsibility to law and order. The rules in place for the office of special counsel require the AG to work in collaboration with the SC but that isnt happening. Barr is suppressing evidence and using the new law to sweep the entire investigation under the rug. Mueller critics believe that he is complicit but I see no evidence of this. Under the new laws Mueller must report to the doj and the Attorney General. It is up to the attorney general to determine next steps and Barr made it known he would never seek to sanction Trumlp.
Even under the old rules, there is no guarantee that Congress would move to exercise their powers to challenge the President. Even if the house voted to impeach, I hold no illusion that the Senate would try and remove Trump from office even in the most damning of evidence. Further, I am not convinced the Democrats would move against the president to ultimate conclusion if the evidence proved without a doubt he colluded. The election is less than 2 years away. I honestly believe many on our side would rather hope for a change in power rather than announce to the world that we allowed our country to be manipulated by foreign I influence. That we failed to safeguard the rights and privileges of our citizens. That we allowed an evil, racist and bigoted man to seize power and though we knew him to be what he is, we didnt do enough to protect those who he harmed (those children in cages).
I'm sorry this is so long but it's not Mueller that's the issue. It's not the weakness of his office. It's us. We dont learn our lessons and we dont hold our representatives to account.
I know some of my comments will offend and probably caused this post to be flagged. I am not specifically insulting any Democrat and of course I will always vote for a Democrat. Our problem today is not strictly party because I do believe there are decent people on the right and the left who would act today if given the chance. I do believe we are honorable men and women on both sides who accept that their oath and honor is more important then party, donations or even the people who put them in office. Yeah, those people are very important but in the end, they are charged with defending us. So so many have failed.
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