Buchanan is brilliant. Even more so here than usual.
I choose optimism, though. I am no great fan of President Trump, but I respect him and have considerable confidence. Strangely, I trust Speaker Pelosi in ways that I do not trust other Democrats; and I predict without benefit of any evidence that these two leaders will keep the worst from happening.
I am not sorry that Pelosi has replaced the feckless Ryan. Having her as Speaker provides someone with whom President Trump can actually negotiate and strike deals.
I see Pelosi as smart, tough and in charge. I do not believe that she wants her majority wasted for the next two years on matters that risk only downside for her agenda. When push comes to shove I predict that Mueller, Schiff et al fold their tents and walk away from all of this nonsense. They may cast aspersions, but no charges and no recriminations. Pelosi may extract a quid pro quo — Hillary, Comey, McCabe, and that entire risible crowd skate too; and I think McConnell, President Trump and others take that deal in a nanosecond.
None of this dealing will sit well with the base of either party. But it will allow the country to move forward.
I will s*ck. And yet it is the best and perhaps the only way out.
That doesn’t advance your point. Why the compulsion?
You gave Pelosi no such preface.
Join the side you’re on.