John Roberts, you presided over the childbirth of the American Tyrant [View all]

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A towering patriot would know that witnesses or subpoenas are an essential part of a trial.
You’ll be a footnote in the story of what destroyed American idealism.

“CJ Roberts presided, and there was some question regarding whether he had any authority to do this or that...”

These are the times that try men’s souls. You closed your eyes to what was right in front of you. “I don’t make the rules,” you’ll say. Could you have dared to test any of them? Could you have suggested the recusal of Moscow Mitch, or issued subpoenas? Perhaps a majority vote would have overruled you, or perhaps not. You could have used your eloquent voice to point out the need for the truth to be made known, or to point out that the instance of 21 senators leaving en masse was contempt of court or a violation of their oath. But you did not lift a finger to indicate that you were witnessing a sham.

There’s a dark, dark downfall ahead for America.

Today I doubt whether there will be any more chances for a better destiny. Too much of what is happening now sounds like echoes of other great powers that lost their way. This impeachment trial will be a major signpost preceding two decades of suffering for the US and many others.