- A day after NYT inches toward holding Israel responsible for healthcare workers, blatant Trump corruption is papered over with absolutely nonsensical fig leaves to surpass even Scotus's licensing presidential kleptocracy.
- Corruption requires explict quid pro quo. It is not corrupt to take an action that aligns with the interest of a person who gives you a gift, unless the official action was in direct response to that gift--a bribe. Terms matter. Accuracy and fairness matters. Regardless of what social media wants.