So,if White House phone system is Federally funded, is using the system voice mail

[Ninga]

for political purposes against Federal law?

[avebury]

1. That is an interesting question. nt

Mr. Mueller do you have a response to that question?

[Ninga]

2. Heading over to the Google to see what I can see.......nt

[unblock]

3. i don't think so.

if a non-political appointee recorded it, that would be a violation of the hatch act.

if the federally-funded property were to be used to fund-raise for a political entity, that would be a violation of campaign laws.

but just using that platform to make a political dig?
not a lawyer, but i don't think it's illegal.

slimy and destructively partisan as hell, but not illegal.

[Ninga]

4. if the voice mail is clearly partisan, why isn't it considered electioneering? Considering that

the language clearly asserts Democrats support murderers.

[unblock]

5. Democrats arent up for election. Individuals are.

My general understanding is that as long as they don’t identify specific individuals seeking office or seek political contributions, it’s not legally a problem.

[Ninga]

6. I've started a new post. Here is a paragraph from the Hatch Act

Partisan political activities are those activities directed at the success or failure of a political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group. While most Federal employees are permitted to take an active part in partisan political management and partisan political campaigns, the Hatch Act does prohibit certain participation by all Federal employees. Federal employees may not seek public office in partisan elections, use their official title or authority when engaging in political activity, solicit or receive contributions for partisan political candidates or groups, and engage in political activity while on duty.

[CrispyQ]

7. The bigger problem is that

almost 40% of our fellow citizens are okay with the president acting like an adolescent bully. They share a trait with Trump - they will never admit when they are wrong. In fact, a number of them will double down.

[Dave Starsky]

8. Who gives a shit?

This administration breaks laws and violates the Constitution on a daily basis, and no one does (or can do, it seems) anything about it. Trump can roast and eat a baby on live TV, and the Legislative Branch will shrug their shoulders and his followers cheer him.