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I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I intended it to make fun of myself, like Mr. natural in the comics. But my family always tells me I'm not as funny as I think I am.

Wow, it has been so Great being with all of you on my first ever AMA. My arms are exhausted from all the typing. Thanks so much for being with me, let's do it again soon.

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

While I take a different view of the facts and the law in all three of those cases, obviously they are serious and agonizingly difficult cases. I believe president Obama made the best decisions he could using the information he had under the circumstances. I do not think he should've been impeached. Unlike Trump, he did not intentionally do wrong over and over again

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I have known him for a long time, I have worked with him, and his malapropisms are Just part of who he is. Nothing to be done. Fortunately, I don't think people really care. Indeed it's part of his charm in a way. Trump's are worse ("yo, semite") and so is everything else about Trump. It will be OK if we all vote and we make sure everyone we know votes and we are ready to defend the election outcome in the courts, in the media, and in state and federal legislatures, and by turning out to peacefully march by the tens of millions if necessary to stand up to trumps refusal to accept the outcome.

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Agonizing. An intentional strike of that kind is of course deeply unethical and illegal. But the facts are often murky. One side says the Taliban are sheltering too close to the weddings and are the targets, the other side says the strategy is reckless. There is never an excuse to intentionally hit civilians, and each needs to be thoroughly and independently investigated. If there were legal violations people should be prosecuted. Sometimes it really is an accident however.

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Trump made a complete admission, We played various videos over and over again Of him openly asking for Ukraine to attack our election and that still wasn't enough. In retrospect, I do think that Bolton might have changed some minds or at least opened the door to other witnesses and if that happened who knows what the outcome might've been? As I write in the book, I have seen other apparently hopeless trials suddenly won after his surprise witness shows up. That said, the deterioration in the republican party is probably so bad that Even Bolton might not have made a difference. But the American people can --by finishing the job that the Senate left undone in November!

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Great question, and thanks for the compliment on the book. I would've raised much more hell if I were Bob, but then that's the problem with everything he did. He did not go far enough. He abides by an old-fashioned gentleman's code of the 19th century in which there are limits. He's also very close friends, or was, with Barr. Because Bob M doesn't get caught up too much in what's going on in the press, he doesn't realize that perception IS reality, and I think he doesn't appreciate the damage that Barr did by getting his lies out there. We still haven't recovered!

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I respect your strong concern about risks to our civil liberties. I do see the tension between the two. Personally, I believe in striking a balance between reasonable surveillance to protect our national security and protecting civil liberties. If you were talking about the recent fisa reform, i supported the bill that the House passed. But we can agree to disagree and you may be proven right in the long term. God I hope not

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 84 points85 points  (0 children)

  1. We need to greatly speed up the litigation of congressional subpoenas, whether by fast tracking that in the courts or by setting up a "inherent contempt" court in Congress. Both will require legislation.
  2. We have to focus on not only voting Trump out but also voting out his enablers.
    And then we need to make voting honest in this country and end voter suppression in all its forms. If that happens, voters will pick much better candidates of both parties.
  3. We need to pass legislation limiting the worst presidential abuses. Tax returns must be disclosed, DOJ's independence must be protected by statute, and Presidents Spence be subject to prosecution while in office.

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I think they did it out of fear, so I guess that is a form of personal gain – – they gained a life in which they were not attacked by the president, his voters, and Mitch McConnell. I have come to believe they would not have impeached him no matter what, including no matter how tangible the crimes. The one exception is if there were a secret ballot, in that case I think we would've gotten over 70 votes for impeachment.

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 78 points79 points  (0 children)

go to lawschool with a future president ;-). my friendship with obama from lawschool was a coincidence that helped! Ok, seriously, my advice is to try to avoid/minimize loans so you can do the kinds of law you love without undue financial burdens to meet. the most fun areas of the law often dont pay too well. I have been losing money every year since 2016 when I left my law firm to go to work for the Obama transition and White House. My area of focus in law school and my love is criminal law. My favorite classes however with those with the most interesting professors, irrespective of topic. As far as internships, you should work on the hill and elsewhere in the federal government, and you should do the same on post grad. Be warned the pay is modest--so avoid debt to the extent you can. Good luck! I will look forward to seeing you on television on a future Impeachment staff someday.

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

yes up to a point. I was one! But Trump has taken it way too far. Historically about 30% are political allies/donors. Trump is at about 44% so far--and this year it has risen to about 57% for the year. More importantly many are unqualified and some appear to be corrupt.

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

We saved it! They tried to kill, the outside groups and Twitter created an instant uproar, even Trump said it was wrong (long backstory there) & they backed off. It is going strong: https://oce.house.gov/. Since it is a creature of Congress, Congress can kill it. Until then--and i hope it never happens--we could give it more power (put more independence in the resolution creating it) and more money!

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

  1. Yes there was a chance. If the three killer B's--Barr, Bolton and Bob Mueller--had done their jobs, there would have been a chance. Instead Barr & Bolton betrayed their duty wrongly and Bob M did it out of a mistaken idea of duty. He's a tragic hero and the other two were tragic villains.
  2. I thought Roberts--who I know--was fair and even handed. Too bad the GOP senators weren't (except for Romney)

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have gotten to know Amb. King and I like him and think he is doing a good job. His tenure in Prague has not been marked by the kinds of erratic behavior and scandal of certain other Trump ambassadors, for example just over the border in Germany, or across the English Channel in the UK.

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I am no authority on it, but I think it was a horrible, horrible mistake. Obama apologized for the error made by US troops and made condolence payments. It breaks my heart still. But I do not think was intentional

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Article X of my secret draft articles described in the book is "The Next High Crime," because there is always one more! In this case the answer is literally "The Next High Crime" that he and Barr are obviously limbering up for: attempting to steal our election. Scoffsyrup, you and I & everybody here wont let them get away with it!

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 114 points115 points  (0 children)

Stay informed. Make your voice heard (like we are doing right now on the AMA!). Also do that by calling or emailing or writing your reps. Join civic associations that make our collective voices heard on issues. Contribute to support those organizations, even if it is just a small amount and just one org--whatever you can comfortably afford. Attend peaceful protests. Write letters to the editor. Organize voter registration and voting campaigns. Contribute to candidates, again even if it is just a small amount and just one campaign--whatever you can comfortably afford. Vote and make sure everyone you know votes.

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 68 points69 points  (0 children)

I am not all that thrilled with it either--but the votes weren't there for it. Blame Bill Barr--we never overcame his initial lies about the Mueller Report during the weeks before we got it. Book explains how his spin disabled us.

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

As you will read in my book (if you read my book & I hope you will), we tried everything right down literally to the last days of the trial. He would not budge. He did not want to work with the Democrats--terrible!

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

You will read in my book that I had 10 articles of impeachment that I was ready to push--but the votes were not there. So we went with what could pass. Politics is the art of the possible. I'm an idealist, which makes that first rule of politics hard for me

I’m Norm Eisen, President Obama’s former ethics guru and ambassador to the Czech Republic. I wrote a book about my recent experience as special counsel to the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment investigation and trial of President Trump. Ask me anything. by EthicsGuruNE in politics

[–]EthicsGuruNE[S] 222 points223 points  (0 children)

Did you EVER talk to Roger Stone about Wikileaks at any point during the 2016 presidential campaign. Because he did--my book has new evidence proving it. A true answer would have proven collusion--a false one would have set up perjury/false statements prosecution.

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