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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Squid Pro Row

Quid Pro Quo

We've been hearing a lot about it in the news lately in regards to Trump and The Ukraine.  Specifically, Trump holding up military aid already approved by Congress in exchange for dirt/information on Hunter & Joe Biden.

"Quid Pro Quo" is a Latin phrase meaning basically, a favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something. The "something" in this case, that information in exchange for pre-approved military aid. 

The problem, Trump and/or any president, cannot simply hold back aid and resources previously approved.
I believe the term for that action is abuse of power.

What amazes me with all of this, you just know Trump has done this hundreds, if not thousands of times over the past 35 to 40 years in his "business" dealings.  It's in quotes because it is very shady, questionable behavior.

Illegal?  In some cases, yes.

The really weird part, of course, is that Trump has done this before.  Only now he knows the name for it:
"Quid Pro Quo", something he still can't pronounce.

Unbelievable. 
Un-President-ed.
Stable Genius?