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While testifying during yesterday's hearing Steve Caster, the Repub's lawyer, repeated the lie Ukrainian officials in Kiev did not know military aid was being withheld and therefore did not know they were being extorted during the Trump/Zelensky call. A statement he made because it is a key part of the Repub defense of Trump. A statement that is demonstrably false.
Former Ukraine official says country knew of military aid freeze in July
Former Ukraine official says country knew of military aid freeze in July
Ukraine knew of stalled aid far earlier than White House claims, official testifies
Ukraine knew of stalled aid far earlier than White House claims, official testifies
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In another thread............The conservative political landscape is a graveyard full of debunked beliefs.
...............I made the point it is virtually impossible to govern ourselves if we can't have a rational debate on how to solve our problems because we can't agree on the facts.
In the matter of Trump's impeachment, the problem Caster's lie exemplifies is one in the same. How can we have a debate about Trump's guilt or innocence when Repubs refuse to stipulate to the facts in evidence?
Perhaps more importantly, what can be done when refusing to acknowledge what the facts are is THE essential part of the Repub defense strategy? Why is that? Because acknowledging the facts leads to an unavoidable conclusion..........Trump did extort Ukraine........he did it for personal gain........and there was a failed cover-up of the call.
Former Ukraine official says country knew of military aid freeze in July
Former Ukraine official says country knew of military aid freeze in July
Ukraine knew of stalled aid far earlier than White House claims, official testifies
Ukraine knew of stalled aid far earlier than White House claims, official testifies
...............................................................................................................................................
In another thread............The conservative political landscape is a graveyard full of debunked beliefs.
...............I made the point it is virtually impossible to govern ourselves if we can't have a rational debate on how to solve our problems because we can't agree on the facts.
In the matter of Trump's impeachment, the problem Caster's lie exemplifies is one in the same. How can we have a debate about Trump's guilt or innocence when Repubs refuse to stipulate to the facts in evidence?
Perhaps more importantly, what can be done when refusing to acknowledge what the facts are is THE essential part of the Repub defense strategy? Why is that? Because acknowledging the facts leads to an unavoidable conclusion..........Trump did extort Ukraine........he did it for personal gain........and there was a failed cover-up of the call.