Hi Dave, 1) I'm am so cynical as to agree that "every political candidate since the beginning of time has tried to obtain dirt...". I don't think that's true and even if it were, it's like saying everyone speeds so, we don't need speed limits.  2) Do you get that there is a difference between trying to get dirt on an opponent and setting meetings with agents, spies and operatives of a foreign government and working with them to influence the out come of the election?  I don't buy that if the shoe were on the other foot, you would be of this opinion.  And worse, and sorry, but I find it disgusting that our country fought for decades to aspire to be the beacon of truth and justice and freedom, and you and people like you would soil that reputation now by trying to suggest the going to bed with the enemy is justifiable in any way.  It makes me so sick to my stomach.