Congressional Research Service Report: Trump's Conflict of Interest, Ethics traps.

On November 22, the Congressional Research Service filed a report that identified nine federal conflict of interest and ethics provisions that could, if enforced, apply to the president.  

I believe this is valuable information for all who fear this rogue administration’s intentions and who understand that this 45th US Presidential Administration is something never before experienced in America.  A President who hates our government and who’s intent on waging a hostile insurgency dedicated to destroying our very way of government and remolding it into something more accommodating of his oligarch’s blind self-interested avarice.

Be afraid, be very afraid, but don’t fold, America needs defending now!  Can you help?  Only an informed and engaged citizenry will insure our Democratic politicians do the right thing as this nightmare unfolds in these next couple years.  Any ground we lose, won't be made up, America needs your participation now. 

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MEMORANDUM November 22, 2016

Subject: Conflict of Interest and “Ethics” Provisions That May Apply to the President

From: Jack Maskell Legislative Attorney

American Law Division

This memorandum is intended to briefly identify those provisions of federal statute or regulation that [11] respect conflicts of interest or “ethics” and [2] may apply to the President. The memorandum begins by noting why certain provisions would appear to be inapplicable to the President. It then notes the remaining provisions that could potentially be seen to apply to the President.

The memorandum is solely concerned with the identification and, where relevant, discussion of the specific provisions. It is not intended to discuss whether and how particular provisions could potentially be enforced against the President, although it is important to note that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has previously opined that sitting Presidents are not subject to indictment for violations of federal criminal law. [1]

Sunshine Foundation - Trump's Conflicts of Interests

What an amazing thing its been watching events unfold and now the Trump, who undertook this race as a ego boost, is thumbing his nose at the White House, and in fact the Office of the President of the United States of American itself.

The disappointment of watching so many falling in line and even more remaining down right oblivious - it dawned on me that he truly is the future.  Good bye United States of American and hello Corporation of Amerika, with Trump her CEO having one hell of a party with his pals.  

Here I share information from a group, that to borrow their words, is a nonpartisan nonprofit that advocates for open government globally and uses technology to make government more accountable to all.   Tough charge, that one is.

A Trump presidency must be free of business entanglements

Sunshine Foundation

by Alex Howard   |  NOV 18, 2016  |  on policy

http://sunlightfoundation.com/2016/11/18/a-trump-presidency-must-be-free-of-business-entanglements/

The Sunlight Foundation is a nonpartisan nonprofit that advocates for open government globally and uses technology to make government more accountable to all.

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As the text of the letter makes clear, continuing on the current course has the potential to devastate public trust in government even further from its current woeful state, provide foreign governments with an obvious means to influence the presidency, and bedevil the White House with lawsuits.

The nature and diversity of the Trump Organization businesses mean that a wide range of government policy has direct impact on those businesses. This includes important domestic matters related to tax policy, standards for government contractors, consumer protection, the functioning of the civil justice system, financial regulation, labor rights and workplace safety and health standards, and bankruptcy law. 

Matters of foreign policy are also implicated because of the global reach of the Trump Organization. The American people need to know that when you are making decisions concerning our allies or our adversaries, you are not doing so because they are allies or adversaries of your businesses. 

FBI Director Comey, the Dworkin Report, Hiding Trump's Cozy Russian Relationships

I though I was through with US election 2016 stuff, but something big has come up.  Something that, to me, seems a last opportunity for liberal minded rationalists to, if not stop Trump, at least make it clear that we are aroused and will be watching him very closely.  With the constant reminder that the next election is only two years away and his Tea Party support will become vulnerable.  That is, if the Democratic Party learns some lessons and changes its ways.  Since I get more visits here than at CitizensChallenge, I'm shamelessly reposting in the hope that others might pass on this information.  

Rather than protests that merely vent anger, how about some protests with defined grievances and a list of expectations.  It's the democratic way.
(edited 11/13 morning)

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I’m trying to figure out what to make of: “The Dworkin Report: Evidence Tying Donald Trump to Russia”

On the face of it, it’s an outrage that this sort of information was being kept hidden from the American people, particularly considering the scrutiny Clinton received for what are basically irrelevant emails.  

Imagine, FBI Director Comey goes out of his way to make election eve statements regarding innocuous emails, all the while sitting on this relevant information of national importance regarding copious evidence of deep Trump business ties to Russia.  It is an outrage against the American Way.  

My entire six decades has been lived in the shadow of USA’s fundamental conflict with Russia, and now, FBI Director Comey along with the GOP and America’s once proud Fourth Estate, our media, has played enabler to a Russian Obligate becoming the President of the United States. 

There was considerable information available that Donald Trump was lying to the American people as he denied ties to Russia, when in fact those ties are extensive and cozy and quite possibly crossing national security thresholds.  It is an outrage.  

What’s being done about it?