Quote:
Originally Posted by Chula Vista
Ya learn something new every day.
Quote:
|
Because bribery and extortion have many elements in common, it is easy to misconstrue one as the other, but important not to. Both are criminal offenses and both involve the exchange of money, property, or services, but the manner in which the exchange occurs and the parties involved often vary depending upon the nature of the crime. A charge of extortion, for instance, need not involve public officials to be made, whereas bribery as a criminal offense involves those employed by the Government, mostly, along with certain clear provisions for cases of bribery in business.
|
|
A government official ate a Twix this morning and gave half of it to another government official. Bribery, clear as day.
He was threatening to withhold money that was already going to be sent to Ukraine, the money wasn't something that Trump introduced as a gift for his actions. Dishonestly read into definitions all you like but that's a very distinct element that differentiates bribery from extortion. An argument for treason could be made though.