Trump said he hasn't had any involvement with Russia in years

[Olde Europe]

Do you recognize extortion when you see it?

Trump threatens to declassify Russia documents to hit back at House Democrats

No. But I do recognize smart, tough, negotiations.

Yep. "Nice kneecap you got there. It'd be a pity if something happened to it."

Bringing the power of the State to bear on political opponents is, of course, the sure sign of an autocrat. In Mafia-Don Trumpy, it isn't surprising. The extent of the abject subservience in his spineless, pride-less acolytes, however, is.

What poses as Republicans these days couldn't shrug more. In turn, they aren't worth a shrug as debaters, and a clear and present danger to the Republic.