(08-02-2018, 11:28 AM)pirkster Wrote: ...and still no so-called "collusion."

As even Strozk admitted, there is no "there" there.

Let that sink in.

This same case, the very same case, was examined earlier and no charges were determined to be necessary at the time.

We must ask ourselves objectively... what has changed in the facts between then and now?

Nothing.

Why wasn't Trump notified about the previous investigation that led to no charges?

That also deserves an objective answer.  As does the question of why charges were brought only now, since the facts in the case have not changed.

The President is right here.  Objectively speaking.

Collusion with Russia is bullet point (i).

Obstruction of Justice is bullet point (iii). 

Either would fall under "high crimes and misdemeanors" if proven.

The Obstruction of Justice implies a fear of being prosecuted, however, the fear could arise from any illegal act that a person committed, not necessarily collusion with Russia.  For instance, if Mueller is investigating person C for colluding, and person C gets nervous and starts giving false statements or destroying evidence, those are crimes regardless of if person C colluded.  Person C may be destroying evidence or giving false statements for other reasons.  Perhaps he's into illegal gambling or money laundering.

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