101. There is no specific definition of high crimes and misdemeanors, and impeachment, most agree, is ultimately a political act. 102. There is no fixed definition of what constitutes a high crime and misdemeanor. 103. They also argued that perjury accusations against Clinton were equivalent to bribery, which the Constitution does define as a high crime. 104. They contend that perjury and obstruction of justice do not rise to the level of high crimes and misdemeanors. 105. This may seem a bit incongruous what with all those different organizations who are investigating Bill Clinton for possible high crimes and misdemeanors. 106. This over-reaching is itself closer to the high crimes the constitution would disallow than are the misdeeds alleged against the president. 107. Those presidential coffees and Lincoln bedroom overnights were hardly high crimes and misdemeanors, however. 108. To rationalize hatred while campaigning for truth and justice may be a high crime in itself. 109. Under enlightened leadership, multinational corporations have nevertheless committed high crimes and misdemeanors. 110. We can argue endlessly as to whether Clinton committed the high crimes and misdemeanors which the Constitution decrees should cost him his presidency. |