Today's Imponderable

Yesterday, I sent the following tweet to Kevin McCarthy. I know this will shock many people, but I don't expect him to answer.  However, a guy can dream.  (More to the point, it was really just to get the issue out in the fullness of light.)  I wrote --

If Barack Obama committed a crime, do you think he should be investigated and indicted?  I do.

If Bill Clinton committed a crime, should he be investigated and indicted?  I do, as well.

If it turned out Trump actually, in fact, ever committed a crime -- one that you acknowledge is a crime -- should he be investigated and indicted?

While, again, no, I of course don't even remotely expect McCarthy to answer, let alone just read it, I won't be surprised if a Trump supporter or a few do reply.  And yes, I'm ready with a response...

Depending on what they say and the level of vitriol, my reply will be along the lines of -- "To clarify, the question was only about a hypothetical situation where Trump actually, truly did commit a crime.  Whether you personally believe Trump is not guilty in any of the six cases where he's currently under federal, state, city and civil investigation, it's of course up to a jury to determine that.  But it's very good to know that you do support the rule of law, if and when Trump is convicted by a jury."

Either that or -- "I'm sorry you don't believe in the rule of law.  But thanks for making that clear."

Okay, I suppose that it's always possible that an eternally-devoted Trump acolyte might reply that they don't believe it's possible for Trump to ever commit a crime.  If so, I have a reply prepared for that, as well.  "I believe you have it in you to at least pretend that Trump could commit a crime, since you clearly are so good at pretending already.  So, here's another chance to try again.  If you pretended that Trump committed a crime,  should he be investigated and indicted?

I suspect it's at that point I would be blocked by the person or receive some blunt observation about my religious beliefs, so it's likely I wouldn't get an answer, but at least I tried.  And I do have a response ready, even if it never reaches the person.  "I'll take that for a no.  Thanks for making your views on the rule of law and reality clear."

And no, I won't be debating any respondent further.  It's just a simple three-question questionnaire.  I have my limits.