For those who have grown a bit cynical, the idea of ethics in government might appear self-contradictory. In other words, we might be able to have one or the other, but not both — at least not at the same time. This thinking is partly a by-product of the very public ethical lapses committed by those in government positions.
As easy as it would be at this point to launch into a diatribe against the Clintons, who have taken corruption to new levels, they are really just one part of the problem. And it distracts us from the fact that there are government officials who do exhibit a high level of ethical behavior in their spheres of responsibility.
The problem is compounded by the need to review the behavior of government officials when potential ethics violations are discovered. What this implies is that we have the government monitoring the government. The potential problems with that are obvious.
As Mr. Trump prepares to arrive in the Oval Office we see how this system can go awry. More on page two.
How do you know there were no complaints? Because you didn’t see it on Fox News or in Breibart? I should think since you are so concerned about Obama and Hillary and what you consider failure of the Ethics Committee, that you would be happy to know that someone was questioning whether the business moves go far enough. But No, it was against Trump therefore he must be wrong. The group of people currently in charge are some of the least ethical that have come down the pike in a long time. You can slice it and dice it anyway you want, but the bottom line is we elected a businessman who cheats people who work for him and bragged about not paying taxes. Nothing ethical about that.
Patricia Russell Hypocrisy – liberalism is thy name.
Mr Chaffetz also recently met we Trump and Trump told him to look at whatever he needs to on Hillarys emails. So both Hillary and Obama will probably be indicted . I think im hearing the plug in the swamp starting to loosen. Love it.
Tom Medlendy. Then why is it that over 40% of the people (190+) Hillary appointed to state department advisory boards first DONATED to the Clinton foundation and or her campaign.
Dont you find it kinda strange that some foreign countries that are known to hate americans donate to the Clinton foundation and later get weapons deals from Hillarys state department.
Being as smart as you are you could certainly look it up. But you’re going to need to pull your$#%&!@*first.
And Trump will build a wall
How about the last 2 attorney generals Obama had, criminals at best
HA!! “Ethics”. I’m surprised someone in governmeant knows the word!!!!
Lots of bluster but no results that show Congress is being held accountable.
What about obama actions he sent money to support isis and they should have impeached him but they did nothing. What hypocrites
He has been protesting his whole life. Seems to have made a fortune on the backs of others.