Olde Europe
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Yup...this endless chasing the tail we engage in..trying to get the other side on some ridiculous law breaking, strikes me as counter-productive. How about this...we concede that all of Trump's officials are partisan--and leave it at that.So..did she or didn't she..and does it really matter anymore..in this hyper-partisan era?
Seriously, you are asking whether or not seeing to it that government officials follow the law is worth pursuing? Because "partisan"?
I would disband all of the hearing..all of the investigations--refer any suspected criminal activity to the Justice Dept.---and put together a comprehensive series of bills meant to reform...leaving all partisan bs...out of it.
Kelly's partisanship, while in poor taste, hurts nothing and no-one.
Roll out some legislation---and make everyone take a stand on the record. Everything from legalizing weed to a clear bill removing any exemptions the President currently enjoys from prosecution. Put out a bill that defines 'Executive Privilege'--let everyone take a stand..so the voters can decide!
Start the ball rolling on Congressional term limits--if it takes an amendment--start garnering siggies.
But no..instead let's decide if Kellyanne violated the Hatch Act.
Pretty much all political appointees are partisan. That's not so say there shall be no restraints on partisan activity on the taxpayers' dime while on a government payroll.
I don't see how your proposal makes sense, to be honest. Government oversight is one of the primary Congressional responsibilities. But you seem to suggest, lawbreaking by government officials shall remain without consequences. Then you move on to Congress making new laws, which will then magically be followed? Or has there to be Government Oversight to ensure the laws are actually followed?
All told, the most devastating aspect of the Trump administration is their utter contempt for the law and for Congress. The U.S. system is designed so as to ensure that the other branches reign that in because it would spell doom for the Republic if they did not. You seem cavalierly to dismiss all of that.
I also think Congressional term limits are a horrible idea, and it has nothing to do with Executive lawbreaking anyway.