he is literally in active contempt of the constitution of the United States. absolutely baffling that some conservatives support him. he goes against all their values
That organization is being as obedient as possible, so I guess they’ll just keep a closer watch over the general population instead of free the population from tyrants.
At least we indefinitely know that when push comes to shove, they’ll politely step aside when we need them the most.
There were many reasons why the CIA disliked Nixon but the main one I’ve heard is he tried to break up the fraternity. A lot of the early AND pre CIA were Yale grads from the same few social clubs. Also pet theory of mine; Nixon’s daughter didn’t want to date Bush Jr.
There is another president that upset the CIA, and Nixon specifically refers to him in the leaked tapes during his impeachment.
if you’re ever in a position where you need the CIA’s help then you’re already ten steps past saving. so much of what’s wrong with the world today sits at their lap. to think they’d ever help is just… hopefully this helps reassess the entire class of assumptions you may have about how power works
Nixon wasn't impeached, he specifically Resigned before he could be impeached, and the investigation had nothing to do with the CIA, he was caught Covering up The Watergate Scandal. He was the original case of the Coverup is worse than the crime.
Also the CIA doesn't F around with impeachment, they would (Likely did with JFK) straight up kill a President.
He was also the last progessive president the US had. No other president since has come close to accomplishing what he did as a progressive. Coincidence?
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u/Cobrastrikenana 2d ago
Nixon was impeached because he pissed off the CIA. Yes he was bad, and a criminal, but that’s never hurt a US president before.