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Democrats and NeverTrumpers Worry: What If There's No Scandal for the FBI to Find, After We've Staked What Remains of Our Credibility on Suggesting There are High Crimes in Play?
Bluffed called, assholes.Eli Lake is right: The DOJ's appointment of widely-respected former prosecutor Robert Mueller to lead the special inquiry into the Trump campaign's potential collusion with Russia is a reprieve for a Trump Administration in crisis--a reprieve that it will almost certainly squander, but a reprieve nonetheless. How do we know? Because the responses from Trump’s most dogged critics on the Russia question betray a kind of anxiety about the Mueller appointment--an anxiety that the no-nonsense law enforcement wise man will lower the temperature in Washington without actually uncovering enough damaging material to bring down the President. Take, for example, Josh Marshall declaring that while he has confidence in Mueller to identify and expose any criminal activities undertaken by Trump or his associates, he won’t be able to prosecute the real Trump-Russia wrongdoing: a labyrinthian "conspiracy" which may not even involve any illegal behavior.Indeed. One question I keep asking -- and which I encourage people to ask of these assholes -- is this: "What specific crime, including what specific acts, are you accusing Trump of?" Note that in Hillary's case, critics were quite specific about what crimes she had committed: She violated the Espionage Act by transferring classified information to non-authorized users. She also set up this system precisely to avoid her FOIA obligations -- repeatedly telling people there were no responsive documents, when she was deliberately not searching for such documents on the secret serve she knew they were on. I don't know if that last one is a crime, but I can definitely make that specific description of the bad conduct I'm alleging. What similar specifics can these assholes offer re: Trump? They keep citing "contacts" -- but it's not a crime to have a "contact" with anybody. Literally, there is no person in the world, not even Osama bin Ladin's Satan-raped ghost, that it's illegal to have a "contact" with. They also use the very vague word "collusion" to mask the fact they have no idea what Trump and Putin "colluded" about, or how. What quid pro quo are they alleging? How was this contract formed? Who negotiated this contract? They have no idea, because they don't even really believe such a thing happened. If they really believed such things happened, they would specifically say "Trump Aide X, with Trump's knowledge and permission, negotiated to trade American policy Y to Russia in exchange for Russian act Z." They don't ever say that, because this is all bullshit. They just keep talking about the non-crime "contacts" and the deliberately vague, purposefully elusive word "collusion."And here’s David Frum in the Atlantic making a similar objection:
It is critical to understand that the most important details we need to know about the Russian disruption campaign and the Trump campaign’s possible collusion with it may not be crimes. Indeed, I would say that the crimes we’re likely to discover will likely be incidental or secondary to the broader actions and activities we're trying to uncover. Just hypothetically, what if Russia had a disruption campaign, Trump campaign officials gave winks and nods to nudge it forward but violated no laws? That’s hard to figure but by no means impossible. (Our criminal laws are not really designed for this set of facts.)...Since the summer before the election, Trump's critics have been suggesting or sometimes stating outright that Russia is involved with a criminal conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of Trump’s inner circle. But now that an unimpeachable bulldog prosecutor has been named to probe these very allegations, the critics seem to be trying to move the goalposts, saying that the real problem isn't criminality, but the sleaze and outlandish behavior of the Trump campaign more generally...
The special counsel will investigate whether people in the Trump campaign violated any laws when they gleefully leveraged the fruits of Russian espionage to advance their campaign. By contrast, what happened in plain sight --cheering rather than condemning a Russian attack on American democracy--will be treated as a non-issue, because it was not criminal, merely anti-democratic and disloyal.
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Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 18, 2017 06:08 PM (89T5c)
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Faust
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:09 PM (kBd14)
Posted by: eleven at May 18, 2017 06:09 PM (qUNWi)
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th
Posted by: eleven at May 18, 2017 06:10 PM (qUNWi)
Posted by: D-Lamp at May 18, 2017 06:11 PM (MJgN0)
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But there's never going to be a clean bill of health given. If I thought that was possible, I would say to do it.
The only upside of this is I really don't think this gets any traction, how many people that voted for him really believe billionaire American President Donald Trump takes his orders from Putin?
Democrats are putting all this time and political capital into a narrative that most people know is nonsense.
The only upside of this is I really don't think this gets any traction, how many people that voted for him really believe billionaire American President Donald Trump takes his orders from Putin?
Democrats are putting all this time and political capital into a narrative that most people know is nonsense.
Posted by: Maritime at May 18, 2017 06:11 PM (Pa8uy)
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But but but top administration officials have resigned, there must be something there! /s
Posted by: bonhomme at May 18, 2017 06:11 PM (w/Y6y)
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Hey! He's not doing stuff he can't do! HE CAN'T DO THAT!!!
Posted by: tu3031 at May 18, 2017 06:11 PM (qJhUV)
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It would be kind of awesome if this were a setup between Trump and Putin (who is very nationalistic and has no desire to see Russia run by either an international cabal or muzzies) to actually ensnare certain people on the Left.
Posted by: SFGoth at May 18, 2017 06:11 PM (dZ756)
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Our criminal laws are not really designed for this set of facts.)...
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Translated: Being a member of the GOP isn't illegal, yet.
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Translated: Being a member of the GOP isn't illegal, yet.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:12 PM (kBd14)
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Hear ye hear ye....
I predict many dicks being self-stepped upon at some point in the near to middle future.
What do I win?
I predict many dicks being self-stepped upon at some point in the near to middle future.
What do I win?
Posted by: eleven at May 18, 2017 06:12 PM (qUNWi)
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Top 10!
Posted by: Weasel at May 18, 2017 06:12 PM (RsQ62)
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Damnit!
Posted by: Weasel at May 18, 2017 06:12 PM (RsQ62)
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They are counting on, correctly(tragically), to 'Goebbels' the shit out of the public school population--retards and parasites --- while making no secret to the inside crowd that the NSA -mined info WILL be used in any and all ways to end the possibility of another outside rebel movement once 'normal' order is restored.
They are counting on, correctly(tragically), to 'Goebbels' the shit out of the public school population--retards and parasites --- while making no secret to the inside crowd that the NSA -mined info WILL be used in any and all ways to end the possibility of another outside rebel movement once 'normal' order is restored.
Posted by: Lower class person whose opinions must be guided at May 18, 2017 06:12 PM (oBuXO)
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Donald Trump weighs more than a duck.
Posted by: eleven at May 18, 2017 06:13 PM (qUNWi)
Posted by: Meremortal at May 18, 2017 06:13 PM (3myMJ)
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Obstruction of injustice
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 18, 2017 06:13 PM (IqV8l)
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PDT.
HCWNBP.
Enough for now.
Btw, anybody asking why TFG got to grow in office and PDT gets hammered for 6 months before the election?
HCWNBP.
Enough for now.
Btw, anybody asking why TFG got to grow in office and PDT gets hammered for 6 months before the election?
Posted by: tbodie at May 18, 2017 06:13 PM (+bodw)
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What do Ed Morrissey and Allahpundit think? Not what do they say at Hotair, of course, but what are they saying on twitter regarding this?
Posted by: Chigger Fleas at May 18, 2017 06:13 PM (fD1ST)
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Eli Lake has literally stolen at least TWO SCOOPS from me!
Posted by: Mike Cernovich at May 18, 2017 06:14 PM (2qHjF)
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If a "conspiracy" does not involve any illegal behavior, then it's not a conspiracy.
They can't impeach Trump for being somebody whose character they don't like, or whose "contacts" they don't like, or whose policies they don't like.
This is all bullshit, and always has been. And when Mueller confirms that, the left will call him a sell-out or a traitor, and then they'll go on to the next phony outrage du jour.
It's going to be a long eight years.
They can't impeach Trump for being somebody whose character they don't like, or whose "contacts" they don't like, or whose policies they don't like.
This is all bullshit, and always has been. And when Mueller confirms that, the left will call him a sell-out or a traitor, and then they'll go on to the next phony outrage du jour.
It's going to be a long eight years.
Posted by: TrivialPursuer at May 18, 2017 06:14 PM (riF5p)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at May 18, 2017 06:15 PM (fceHP)
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Hang 'em, hang 'em high!
Posted by: Roy Bean at May 18, 2017 06:15 PM (Fj4G0)
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What do Ed Morrissey and Allahpundit think? Not what do they say at Hotair, of course, but what are they saying on twitter regarding this?
Posted by: Chigger Fleas at May 18, 2017 06:13 PM (fD1ST)
You can tweet with balls in your hands and penis in your mouth?
Posted by: Chigger Fleas at May 18, 2017 06:13 PM (fD1ST)
You can tweet with balls in your hands and penis in your mouth?
Posted by: Mike Cernovich at May 18, 2017 06:16 PM (2qHjF)
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As I've said, the only crimes committed in this whole Russian imbroglio are leaks of classified information, which have already begun to threaten diplomatic relations and national security. And maybe the Seth Rich hit.
There has been no credible evidence of any crime committed by anyone in the Trump administration. FFS, there's hasn't even been a specific allegation.
There has been no credible evidence of any crime committed by anyone in the Trump administration. FFS, there's hasn't even been a specific allegation.
Posted by: Ignoramus at May 18, 2017 06:16 PM (+7/1f)
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When this mess crashes on the rocks of reality the Dems and their media will do the liberals shuffle:
Change the subject to the next imagined huge story that will bring down the house.
Change the subject to the next imagined huge story that will bring down the house.
Posted by: Meremortal at May 18, 2017 06:16 PM (3myMJ)
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If a "conspiracy" does not involve any illegal behavior, then it's not a conspiracy.
They can't impeach Trump for being somebody whose character they don't like, or whose "contacts" they don't like, or whose policies they don't like.
This is all bullshit, and always has been. And when Mueller confirms that, the left will call him a sell-out or a traitor, and then they'll go on to the next phony outrage du jour.
It's going to be a long eight years.
Posted by: TrivialPursuer
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Is there a cliffnotes version of what Mueller is looking into?
Is it limited to Russian interference in the American election?
Or is it anything and everything involving Donald Trump?
They can't impeach Trump for being somebody whose character they don't like, or whose "contacts" they don't like, or whose policies they don't like.
This is all bullshit, and always has been. And when Mueller confirms that, the left will call him a sell-out or a traitor, and then they'll go on to the next phony outrage du jour.
It's going to be a long eight years.
Posted by: TrivialPursuer
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Is there a cliffnotes version of what Mueller is looking into?
Is it limited to Russian interference in the American election?
Or is it anything and everything involving Donald Trump?
Posted by: Maritime at May 18, 2017 06:16 PM (Pa8uy)
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Just like it is easier for comedians to succeed with claps/cheers rather than laughter, it is easier for left political commentators to succeed with rage and vague accusations rather than specific legal argument.
Posted by: wooga at May 18, 2017 06:16 PM (UP3E5)
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>>>Posted by: Mike Cernovich
It's one of them cosmic coincidences. I was just thinking about shrimp.
It's one of them cosmic coincidences. I was just thinking about shrimp.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at May 18, 2017 06:17 PM (sfD7y)
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Indeed. One question I keep asking -- and which I encourage people to ask of these assholes -- is this: "What specific crime, including what specific acts, are you accusing Trump of?"
Beating Hillary.
Beating Hillary.
Posted by: Peter Daou, Hillary Fanclub President at May 18, 2017 06:17 PM (rUIbB)
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Sounds like they're looking for the squirting gun.
Posted by: tu3031 at May 18, 2017 06:17 PM (qJhUV)
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How do we know Mueller won't be bought off to find something even i it is made up?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 18, 2017 06:18 PM (qES5k)
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As I've said, I'm guardedly optimistic that Trump will be vindicated, and the Left and MSM will get hurt over this.
If this were a movie, it's where all the bad guys get lined up against the outnumbered good guy. I'm thinking High Noon with Gary Copper or its 1981 in-space remake with Sean Connery, Outland.
If this were a movie, it's where all the bad guys get lined up against the outnumbered good guy. I'm thinking High Noon with Gary Copper or its 1981 in-space remake with Sean Connery, Outland.
Posted by: Ignoramus at May 18, 2017 06:18 PM (+7/1f)
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Indeed. One question I keep asking -- and which I encourage people to ask of these assholes -- is this: "What specific crime, including what specific acts, are you accusing Trump of?"
Wearing White after Labor Day.
Wearing White after Labor Day.
Posted by: Beltway wives at May 18, 2017 06:18 PM (rUIbB)
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Yeah, I'm sensing a slow release of pressure from the balloon that WaPo and the NYT blew up the past week.
Spicer can simply respond to wild allegations from the press, 'You have to ask the special counsel about that'.
It's going to break a lot of hearts in the press room.
Especially because those fuckers know damn well theres no there there.
Yeah, I'm sensing a slow release of pressure from the balloon that WaPo and the NYT blew up the past week.
Spicer can simply respond to wild allegations from the press, 'You have to ask the special counsel about that'.
It's going to break a lot of hearts in the press room.
Especially because those fuckers know damn well theres no there there.
Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 18, 2017 06:18 PM (HTdUD)
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PDT: I will not persue indictments of HRC over her illegal Russian contacts. But that guy, that guy over there who you insisted must investigate all things Russian, he will.
Posted by: tbodie at May 18, 2017 06:18 PM (+bodw)
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>>> What do Ed Morrissey and Allahpundit think? Not what do they say at Hotair, of course, but what are they saying on twitter regarding this?
Who would care?
Who would care?
Posted by: ace at May 18, 2017 06:19 PM (8rNrN)
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Again, it's the Dem-MSM complex turning on their hysterical shit-cannons and hitting Trump with everything they got.
The only difference this time is that the NeverTurnipers are joining in like a bunch of angry bastard brats desperately hoping their ratfucking with earn them some vindication.
The only difference this time is that the NeverTurnipers are joining in like a bunch of angry bastard brats desperately hoping their ratfucking with earn them some vindication.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 18, 2017 06:19 PM (udajc)
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It's like a dog chasing its tail. What does he do when he catches it?
Posted by: huerfano at May 18, 2017 06:19 PM (TO4Og)
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They'll keep at it til they drop it, then pick up something else to gnaw and nag and scream about. From the pettiest (ice cream scoops, crowd turn-out comparisons, etc) to the most outrageous, as we are witnessing today. They will not give up or concede and they certainly have no honor.
Posted by: washrivergal at May 18, 2017 06:19 PM (+eKyB)
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Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 18, 2017 06:18 PM (qES5k)
You can never 'know' but he has a straight arrow reputation.
You can never 'know' but he has a straight arrow reputation.
Posted by: Meremortal at May 18, 2017 06:20 PM (3myMJ)
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"What specific crime, including what specific acts, are you accusing Trump of?"
===
1. Conspiracy To Call Hillary, A WOMYN, Bad Words
B. Talking About Pussy Grabbing Without a License
f(3). Forcing Russian Hookers To Pee Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty
III. Excessive Waving His Man-Penis Around Washington DC Like He Is President or Something
4^2 . Mopery
xx. Grand Theft Whitehouse
===
1. Conspiracy To Call Hillary, A WOMYN, Bad Words
B. Talking About Pussy Grabbing Without a License
f(3). Forcing Russian Hookers To Pee Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty
III. Excessive Waving His Man-Penis Around Washington DC Like He Is President or Something
4^2 . Mopery
xx. Grand Theft Whitehouse
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 06:20 PM (Uxokn)
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PDT: I will not persue indictments of HRC over her illegal Russian
contacts. But that guy, that guy over there who you insisted must
investigate all things Russian, he will.
Posted by: tbodie at May 18, 2017 06:18 PM (+bodw)
You hit the nail on the head. This is 3-D chess. I have the utmost confidence in MY president.
PDT: I will not persue indictments of HRC over her illegal Russian
contacts. But that guy, that guy over there who you insisted must
investigate all things Russian, he will.
Posted by: tbodie at May 18, 2017 06:18 PM (+bodw)
You hit the nail on the head. This is 3-D chess. I have the utmost confidence in MY president.
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:21 PM (EgOr3)
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The collusion story is obviously false...to everyone but the insane. It somehow has captured Washington because of the media, while Washington ignores real crimes. I want a special counsel to 1. determine where the collusion story arose. 2. expose Clinton's campaign peoples contacts with all foreign entities, 3. determine the leakers and arrest them 4. investigate the IRS and Lois Lerner. 5. investigate the Clinton foundation, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: pat at May 18, 2017 06:21 PM (4MSOz)
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Once the special council is appointed, the scope can expand... say into Russian influences in Uranium sale... email hacks... etc... Pretty sure the dems don't want that can of worms opened up...
Posted by: Judge Wapner at May 18, 2017 06:21 PM (DpOmP)
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tbodie:
36 PDT: I will not persue indictments of HRC over her illegal Russian contacts. But that guy, that guy over there who you insisted must investigate all things Russian, he will.
That there is some sweet music!!
36 PDT: I will not persue indictments of HRC over her illegal Russian contacts. But that guy, that guy over there who you insisted must investigate all things Russian, he will.
That there is some sweet music!!
Posted by: Taqyia2Me - Deplorubus Unum at May 18, 2017 06:21 PM (Ftuf+)
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MY fervent hope is that the crimes committed by Skankles and the buffoonery that ensued in the DNC will be exposed by the investigation.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 18, 2017 06:21 PM (n5625)
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RICO RICO RICO
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 18, 2017 06:22 PM (89T5c)
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And just what is special counsel investigating?
Russia as it relates to Trump? Russia involvement in elections?
Russia money buying off American Influence?
Russians paying the Clinton Foundation $150M for uranium and Slolkovo deals?
If deep state is behind it, all Dem treachery will be ignored ... "no, we are only trying to entrap Trump and his people. We already dismissed multiple felonies by Hillary and that treasonous gang".
Lois Lerner weaponizing the IRS (and FEC in the 90's) to directly influence elections? Why would we care about that? That was to elect more deep staters. We are all Dems here in the deep state, don't you get it?"
Russia as it relates to Trump? Russia involvement in elections?
Russia money buying off American Influence?
Russians paying the Clinton Foundation $150M for uranium and Slolkovo deals?
If deep state is behind it, all Dem treachery will be ignored ... "no, we are only trying to entrap Trump and his people. We already dismissed multiple felonies by Hillary and that treasonous gang".
Lois Lerner weaponizing the IRS (and FEC in the 90's) to directly influence elections? Why would we care about that? That was to elect more deep staters. We are all Dems here in the deep state, don't you get it?"
Posted by: illiniwek at May 18, 2017 06:22 PM (TmCOq)
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The statements from the Deep State above are pretty telling.
They don't think this is going to stick.
They don't think this is going to stick.
Posted by: Meremortal at May 18, 2017 06:22 PM (3myMJ)
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I think Trump's basic crime is he is not a progressive Democrat.
He is more of a classical liberal Democrat.
How very DARE he!
He is more of a classical liberal Democrat.
How very DARE he!
Posted by: Lily Formerly of HotAir (Now from AoSHQ)assassin in the night at May 18, 2017 06:22 PM (vivhj)
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You hit the nail on the head. This is 3-D chess. I have the utmost confidence in MY president.
Posted by: Peaches
==
MY GIRL!
*fistbump*
Posted by: Peaches
==
MY GIRL!
*fistbump*
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 06:22 PM (Uxokn)
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This is kinda like asking Anthony Wiener to print out Hillary's classified emails. Does it make him an accessory of a larger crime or just a Tool?
Posted by: Fritz at May 18, 2017 06:22 PM (TNQMS)
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If the Dems and GOPe get enough votes they will impeach no matter the evidence, or the constitution, or even the fear of the consequences.
They don't care. One will do it because they are on a leftist "holy" mission and the other for being angry about being dissed by Trump and his supporters.
That is the world we live in now. It is world we have been living in for several years.
They don't care. One will do it because they are on a leftist "holy" mission and the other for being angry about being dissed by Trump and his supporters.
That is the world we live in now. It is world we have been living in for several years.
Posted by: William Eaton at May 18, 2017 06:22 PM (MuTTO)
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What does the Special Investigator do when he is finished with his Special Investigation? Write a book? Go on the paid speakers circuit? Get a job in media?
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:22 PM (kBd14)
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"What do Ed Morrissey and Allahpundit think? Not what do they say at Hotair, of course, but what are they saying on twitter regarding this?"
I know.
Ed Morrissey - "Finally! we have something to fight for!! This is the hill we defend! Trump must go!"
Allah - condense 18 paragraphs of 16-level political chess that goes nowhere in less than 140 characters. With a link to a poll.
I know.
Ed Morrissey - "Finally! we have something to fight for!! This is the hill we defend! Trump must go!"
Allah - condense 18 paragraphs of 16-level political chess that goes nowhere in less than 140 characters. With a link to a poll.
Posted by: DanMan at May 18, 2017 06:23 PM (XTiHL)
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That there is some sweet music!!
Posted by: Taqyia2Me - Deplorubus Unum at May 18, 2017 06:21 PM (Ftuf+)
+++
Is that for real? Hope to God that's for real.
Posted by: Taqyia2Me - Deplorubus Unum at May 18, 2017 06:21 PM (Ftuf+)
+++
Is that for real? Hope to God that's for real.
Posted by: washrivergal at May 18, 2017 06:23 PM (+eKyB)
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The statements from the Deep State above are pretty telling.
They don't think this is going to stick.
Posted by: Meremortal at May 18, 2017 06:22 PM (3myMJ)
Lynch mobs don't really care. They just want the rope and the tree and the darkness.
They don't think this is going to stick.
Posted by: Meremortal at May 18, 2017 06:22 PM (3myMJ)
Lynch mobs don't really care. They just want the rope and the tree and the darkness.
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:23 PM (EgOr3)
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Mueller is the fellow who sent FBI goons to harass tea party applicants to a IRS 501 status. Then refused to say who ordered him to do so or why they were sent.
Posted by: pat at May 18, 2017 06:23 PM (4MSOz)
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I hope Trump's taking advantage of this huge nothing-burger of diversion to get some more real stuff done.
Posted by: goodluckduck at May 18, 2017 06:24 PM (yqvys)
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Great. They have nothing.
But I still want Maxine Waters deposed about her claims of collusion. She said something about Putin knowing Trump would release the sanctions on Russia, so Putin strategized Trump's campaign talking points, including "Crooked Hillary."
You can't make this stuff up.
It's Comedy Gold!!
But I still want Maxine Waters deposed about her claims of collusion. She said something about Putin knowing Trump would release the sanctions on Russia, so Putin strategized Trump's campaign talking points, including "Crooked Hillary."
You can't make this stuff up.
It's Comedy Gold!!
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:24 PM (CLKfs)
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If this falls through, they'll just scream "cover up!" and move on to the next faux scandal with the media's full cooperation. It will never end, not for the next 7 years and 8 months.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at May 18, 2017 06:24 PM (ppaKI)
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J'accuse!
Posted by: MSM at May 18, 2017 06:24 PM (OdK9v)
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Yet Ted Kennedy made ACTUAL OFFERS to the USSR in 1983 to block Reagan's reelection in return for favorable Soviet press in 1988 and, because of his last name, was never even investigated.
He proposed to assist the nuclear freeze movement and stop the deployment of GLCMs and Pershing IIs to Europe in return for Soviet help in becoming President in 1984 or 1988.
https://tinyurl.com/h3cxj3y
Mary Jo Kopechne was unavailable for comment.
He proposed to assist the nuclear freeze movement and stop the deployment of GLCMs and Pershing IIs to Europe in return for Soviet help in becoming President in 1984 or 1988.
https://tinyurl.com/h3cxj3y
Mary Jo Kopechne was unavailable for comment.
Posted by: Captain Ned at May 18, 2017 06:24 PM (WI6nT)
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I saw a periscope yesterday from some pol who went on an almost hour long rant about this. He said he got a call from the WH and bringing in Mueller is Trump calling their bluff.
Of course, if Mueller is establishment and not an honest actor who knows what could happen.
He also said the word coming out of the WH is Trump's going to clean house to get rid the egos. Bannon, Conway, Spicer, Priebus are all going soon.
We'll see. I can't remember the guy's name and I'd never heard of him before but he has worked in Washington for some time so we'll see.
Of course, if Mueller is establishment and not an honest actor who knows what could happen.
He also said the word coming out of the WH is Trump's going to clean house to get rid the egos. Bannon, Conway, Spicer, Priebus are all going soon.
We'll see. I can't remember the guy's name and I'd never heard of him before but he has worked in Washington for some time so we'll see.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at May 18, 2017 06:24 PM (4ErVI)
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Here is what I know - if they push this bullshit and take him out, that will be the end of it all.
The ass-kicking the antifags got in Berkeley will look nothing like what ensues on the lefties and anyone associated with them.
The ass-kicking the antifags got in Berkeley will look nothing like what ensues on the lefties and anyone associated with them.
Posted by: blindside1973 at May 18, 2017 06:24 PM (0z/gq)
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Yo!
Posted by: Yo! at May 18, 2017 06:25 PM (GwIKd)
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What does the Special Investigator do when he is finished with his Special Investigation? Write a book? Go on the paid speakers circuit? Get a job in media?
Posted by: Skandia Recluse
Sit on the board of several law firms after handing out 100's of millions in billable hours during the 'investigation.'
Duh!
Posted by: Skandia Recluse
Sit on the board of several law firms after handing out 100's of millions in billable hours during the 'investigation.'
Duh!
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 18, 2017 06:25 PM (udajc)
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Lynch mobs don't really care.
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:23 PM (EgOr3)
Hi Peaches! Yeah, you right. That's what the Secret Service is for!
Ut-oh...
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:23 PM (EgOr3)
Hi Peaches! Yeah, you right. That's what the Secret Service is for!
Ut-oh...
Posted by: Meremortal at May 18, 2017 06:26 PM (3myMJ)
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I've been much more patient with National Review than most but it's all NeverTrump all the time.
DJT could end unemployment with real productive jobs and David French would still wine about it not being good enough.
DJT could end unemployment with real productive jobs and David French would still wine about it not being good enough.
Posted by: Northernlurker, Phillips screwdriver of the gods at May 18, 2017 06:26 PM (hJrjt)
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Someone should tell Old Maxine that the sanctions on Russia weren't imposed until well after the election.
Or maybe not...
Or maybe not...
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:26 PM (CLKfs)
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washrivergal:
Is that for real? Hope to God that's for real.
Me too!!
If Mueller follows actual evidence....
Is that for real? Hope to God that's for real.
Me too!!
If Mueller follows actual evidence....
Posted by: Taqyia2Me - Deplorubus Unum at May 18, 2017 06:26 PM (Ftuf+)
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weft cut-loop at May 18, 2017 06:25 PM (udajc)
Thanks, I didn't know. Don't know about life after politics for lawyers.
Thanks, I didn't know. Don't know about life after politics for lawyers.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:26 PM (kBd14)
Posted by: Yo! at May 18, 2017 06:27 PM (GwIKd)
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One other thing... I know my democrats. If they had some poll (which they have certainly bought and paid for by now) that showed some massive erosion of support for Trump they'd be wiping it across our faces in a fashion reminiscent of Genghis Khan Peter North.
One other thing... I know my democrats. If they had some poll (which they have certainly bought and paid for by now) that showed some massive erosion of support for Trump they'd be wiping it across our faces in a fashion reminiscent of
Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 18, 2017 06:27 PM (HTdUD)
Posted by: Wendy O Williams at May 18, 2017 06:28 PM (DpOmP)
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OT
But how many 'ettes would put electrical tape over their whoo-ha?
The story in sidebar
Posted by: Yo! at May 18, 2017 06:27 PM (GwIKd)
heh. Very painful to take off...any tape really, especially from the nips.
OT
But how many 'ettes would put electrical tape over their whoo-ha?
The story in sidebar
Posted by: Yo! at May 18, 2017 06:27 PM (GwIKd)
heh. Very painful to take off...any tape really, especially from the nips.
Posted by: IC at May 18, 2017 06:28 PM (a0IVu)
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My issue with all of this is you are giving one man the power to destroy the Presidency.
Now if he's honest and non-partisan, we have nothing to worry abut.
But I remember people saying the same about Comey, and look what he's pulled as soon as things didn't go his way.
So I'm not worried Trump is covering something up and it will be found.
This is a back handed compliment, but I honestly don't think Trump is smart enough to broker some deal with the Russians to interfere in our election for some quid pro quo.
Now if he's honest and non-partisan, we have nothing to worry abut.
But I remember people saying the same about Comey, and look what he's pulled as soon as things didn't go his way.
So I'm not worried Trump is covering something up and it will be found.
This is a back handed compliment, but I honestly don't think Trump is smart enough to broker some deal with the Russians to interfere in our election for some quid pro quo.
Posted by: Maritime at May 18, 2017 06:29 PM (Pa8uy)
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I'm pretty confident that good Ol' Maxine's theories are the best the dems have.
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:29 PM (CLKfs)
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But how many 'ettes would put electrical tape over their whoo-ha?
Only a complete fool allows herself to run out of duct tape.
Only a complete fool allows herself to run out of duct tape.
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:29 PM (EgOr3)
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I'm willig to design a seminar on how to answer questions for the future interview-ees.
Posted by: Scooter Libby at May 18, 2017 06:29 PM (t3qE+)
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Spoiler alert: Trump wins.
It's highly encouraging and delightful that all the screaming mimis pinned their hopes on this group of boneheads that managed to lose a gimme election, against a "joke" candidate, while obama spied on their political enemies for them.
How sad of an existence for them.
It's highly encouraging and delightful that all the screaming mimis pinned their hopes on this group of boneheads that managed to lose a gimme election, against a "joke" candidate, while obama spied on their political enemies for them.
How sad of an existence for them.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at May 18, 2017 06:29 PM (tbOMB)
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This is a back handed compliment, but I honestly don't think Trump is smart enough to broker some deal with the Russians to interfere in our election for some quid pro quo.
Posted by: Maritime at May 18, 2017 06:29 PM (Pa8uy)
And Trump truly loves America. I have no doubt about that at all.
Posted by: Maritime at May 18, 2017 06:29 PM (Pa8uy)
And Trump truly loves America. I have no doubt about that at all.
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:30 PM (CLKfs)
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Trump's going to get rid of egos in the WH?!! Kelly Conway who helped elect him? Bannon who warms him about the perfidious media?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 18, 2017 06:31 PM (qES5k)
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I'm pretty confident that good Ol' Maxine's theories are the best the dems have.
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:29 PM (CLKfs)
She was the one that spilled the beans on obama's political enemies database, wasn't she? She like their canary in our coalmine.
I'm pretty confident that good Ol' Maxine's theories are the best the dems have.
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:29 PM (CLKfs)
She was the one that spilled the beans on obama's political enemies database, wasn't she? She like their canary in our coalmine.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at May 18, 2017 06:31 PM (tbOMB)
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Wasn't Comet supposed to be the straight arrow type guy too?
Posted by: Abby at May 18, 2017 06:31 PM (HBU7W)
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And Trump truly loves America. I have no doubt about that at all.
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:30 PM (CLKfs)
No doubt whatsoever. Let's take a moment to remember that he didn't need any of this shit. He did it out of love for our country. God bless him.
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:30 PM (CLKfs)
No doubt whatsoever. Let's take a moment to remember that he didn't need any of this shit. He did it out of love for our country. God bless him.
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:31 PM (EgOr3)
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If Ed Morrisey and Allahpundit were paid Soros agents, would they be doing anything differently?
I mean, what a brilliant scam if you could pull it off. Have conservative opinion makers on the take.
That AMC show "The Americans" had a neoconservative opinion leader, National Review type that was actually a Soviet mouthpiece.
I mean, what a brilliant scam if you could pull it off. Have conservative opinion makers on the take.
That AMC show "The Americans" had a neoconservative opinion leader, National Review type that was actually a Soviet mouthpiece.
Posted by: Maritime at May 18, 2017 06:32 PM (Pa8uy)
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Two scoops of complicit collusion, comrade!
Posted by: wooga at May 18, 2017 06:32 PM (UP3E5)
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But now that an unimpeachable bulldog prosecutor has been named to probe these very allegations, the critics seem to be trying to move the goalposts, saying that the real problem isn't criminality, but the sleaze and outlandish behavior of the Trump campaign more generally...
How's my tain't taste, bitchez?
Sleeze and outlandish behavior? Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black?
How's my tain't taste, bitchez?
Sleeze and outlandish behavior? Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 18, 2017 06:32 PM (sNYFR)
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No doubt whatsoever. Let's take a moment to remember
that he didn't need any of this shit. He did it out of love for our
country. God bless him.
Posted by: Peaches
===
Amen.
that he didn't need any of this shit. He did it out of love for our
country. God bless him.
Posted by: Peaches
===
Amen.
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 06:32 PM (Uxokn)
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Comet is Comey
Posted by: Abby at May 18, 2017 06:32 PM (HBU7W)
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Indeed. One question I keep asking -- and which I encourage people to ask of these assholes -- is this: "What specific crime, including what specific acts, are you accusing Trump of?"
Beating Hillary.
Posted by: Peter Daou, Hillary Fanclub President at May 18, 2017 06:17 PM (rUIbB)
Conspiracy to beat a Rented Mule in the First Degree, with malice aforethought.
Indeed. One question I keep asking -- and which I encourage people to ask of these assholes -- is this: "What specific crime, including what specific acts, are you accusing Trump of?"
Beating Hillary.
Posted by: Peter Daou, Hillary Fanclub President at May 18, 2017 06:17 PM (rUIbB)
Conspiracy to beat a Rented Mule in the First Degree, with malice aforethought.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (quw2O)
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Comet is not smod
Posted by: Abby at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (HBU7W)
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'Sup, Morty? So sparkly to see you here. xoxo
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (EgOr3)
Posted by: Gerardo at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (1JnAL)
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Still think the whole outrage up to 11 thing came from Comey being canned, but not because of that. It's because they're absolutely fucking terrified Trump is going to get an attack dog appointed and he'll go after all of these cockholsters. Establishment told the media to ratchet it up.
Also, Seth Rich. Story comes out that he was in contact with Wikileaks and suddenly the sky fell with Muh Russians and Muh Comey.
It's all a giant distraction from the laws these cockholsters have been breaking for the last couple of decades.
But who knows? I saw an article floating Lieberman for FBI chief...which would be a huge fucking mistake on Trump's part. He's McCain's butt buddy ffs.
It's probably another famous Trump head fake though. Remember Romney as SOS. Yeah.
Anyway, the elites are in a cold fucking sweat and that's where the hysterics are coming from.
Also, Seth Rich. Story comes out that he was in contact with Wikileaks and suddenly the sky fell with Muh Russians and Muh Comey.
It's all a giant distraction from the laws these cockholsters have been breaking for the last couple of decades.
But who knows? I saw an article floating Lieberman for FBI chief...which would be a huge fucking mistake on Trump's part. He's McCain's butt buddy ffs.
It's probably another famous Trump head fake though. Remember Romney as SOS. Yeah.
Anyway, the elites are in a cold fucking sweat and that's where the hysterics are coming from.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (4ErVI)
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Bluffed called, assholes.
I'm sorry, I hate to be Debbie Downer. But this is not bluff called.
Look, everybody knows that neither Donald Trump nor Mike Pence nor Jess Sessions nor KellyAnne Conway nor Ivanka no, not even Jared, conspired with Russian intelligence to hack into John Podesta's and the DNC's computers.
These are not stupid people we are dealing with here. Robert Mueller knows this. Chuck Schumer knows this. The MSM knows this.
They know there is no actual crime here. The whole purpose of this fake news narrative was to accomplish exactly what they got, the appointment of a special counsel consisting of a lawyer with longtime political connections to the Dem/GOPe establishment.
The Dems and the Never Trumpers had no other way to legally attack Trump. In the minority, they do not have the power to control congressional investigations and wield the subpoena power.
But now they have the power to investigate and prosecute pretty much anything they want to with an unlimited budget, an unlimited time horizon, their choice pick of Clintonized FBI agents and young, ambitious swamp lawyers.
I blame Sessions, who got punched in the face and in a rare moment of weakness, recused himself when he strictly was not required to by ethical rules.
This moved the power to Rosenstein, a DOJ lifer who selfishly and cowardly chucked this tar baby exactly where the Dems/NeverTrumperGOPe wanted it. He saw this as a no-win situation from the perspective of his personal legal career, and decided to personally get as far away from it as he could.
And instead of at least explicitly limiting the jurisdiction of the Special Counsel to alleged Russian-Trump campaign conspiracy, he delegated them the power to prosecute anything at all they come across in the course of their investigation. He should have specified that anything they came across NOT specifically having to do with the alleged Trump-Russia conspiracy needed to be referred back to main Justice and not have an open-ended roving anti-Trump investigator/prosecutor.
I'm sorry, I hate to be Debbie Downer. But this is not bluff called.
Look, everybody knows that neither Donald Trump nor Mike Pence nor Jess Sessions nor KellyAnne Conway nor Ivanka no, not even Jared, conspired with Russian intelligence to hack into John Podesta's and the DNC's computers.
These are not stupid people we are dealing with here. Robert Mueller knows this. Chuck Schumer knows this. The MSM knows this.
They know there is no actual crime here. The whole purpose of this fake news narrative was to accomplish exactly what they got, the appointment of a special counsel consisting of a lawyer with longtime political connections to the Dem/GOPe establishment.
The Dems and the Never Trumpers had no other way to legally attack Trump. In the minority, they do not have the power to control congressional investigations and wield the subpoena power.
But now they have the power to investigate and prosecute pretty much anything they want to with an unlimited budget, an unlimited time horizon, their choice pick of Clintonized FBI agents and young, ambitious swamp lawyers.
I blame Sessions, who got punched in the face and in a rare moment of weakness, recused himself when he strictly was not required to by ethical rules.
This moved the power to Rosenstein, a DOJ lifer who selfishly and cowardly chucked this tar baby exactly where the Dems/NeverTrumperGOPe wanted it. He saw this as a no-win situation from the perspective of his personal legal career, and decided to personally get as far away from it as he could.
And instead of at least explicitly limiting the jurisdiction of the Special Counsel to alleged Russian-Trump campaign conspiracy, he delegated them the power to prosecute anything at all they come across in the course of their investigation. He should have specified that anything they came across NOT specifically having to do with the alleged Trump-Russia conspiracy needed to be referred back to main Justice and not have an open-ended roving anti-Trump investigator/prosecutor.
Posted by: Scalia's Ghost at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (m5dkR)
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They don't want a Special Council.
They don't want a Special Prosecutor.
They want a Special Inquisitor.
They don't want a Special Prosecutor.
They want a Special Inquisitor.
Posted by: Socratease at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (FqHs5)
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If you live in NYC or Minneapolis for long enough, you can't help but become liberal....
Handjobs under the desk from Mika helps that along too...
Handjobs under the desk from Mika helps that along too...
Posted by: Joe Scarborough at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (DpOmP)
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Tape applied to bare skin,
there is a special appliance, similar to a 'merkin'. You get it in flesh tone, so the tape, in that area, doesn't contact bare skin.
I believe the body painters use it, but even after extensive research, it is difficult to prove, just from the images available all over the internet.
there is a special appliance, similar to a 'merkin'. You get it in flesh tone, so the tape, in that area, doesn't contact bare skin.
I believe the body painters use it, but even after extensive research, it is difficult to prove, just from the images available all over the internet.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (kBd14)
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Wasn't Comet supposed to be the straight arrow type guy too?
Posted by: Abby at May 18, 2017 06:31 PM (HBU7W)
Only if you listened to the media.
Posted by: Abby at May 18, 2017 06:31 PM (HBU7W)
Only if you listened to the media.
Posted by: Meremortal at May 18, 2017 06:34 PM (3myMJ)
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Apologies for bad blogging today -- My computer keeps turning off due to overheating. I'm working on closing the literally 150+ tabs I've managed to open in the past few weeks in hopes that that will reduce CPU demand.
++++
Weren't you going to replace that thing?
IIRC, you have a laptop. One of the most common things causing overheating in a laptop is that the cooling fan and/or its exhaust vent gets clogged up with dust. And, unlike a tower, it's not quite as simple a matter of removing the cover and blowing out the dust.
But, it can be done. You don't have to disassemble the whole thing, just enough to get at the fan. Go online with your exact model number and look for the instructions on how to open your model up. You will likely just need some small screwdrivers, like the larger ones in the eyeglasses sets. You will also need some object to slide in the seams of the case once you have removed the screws. And, instead of just blowing on the dust once you get to it, use a can of compressed air.
Or, just but a set of tools like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Sets-Opening-Repair-Tools-Laptop-
Phone-Screen-Disassemble-Tools-Set-Kit-USA-/361502341089
Under $7 and free shipping.
If you really don't want to open the case, you can try blowing the compressed air into the exhaust vent and maybe dislodge the dust that way.
Another thing. You can also improve your laptop's air circulation by raising it up off of whatever surface you have it on so that the air will flow better through the vents and just circulate around the laptop. They sell laptop coolers that are made for just that, even with built in fans.
w/ Fan:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2F83KH6891
w/o Fan:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834996692
But, even some little doohickeys that just lift the laptop up a bit off the desk will help.
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Weren't you going to replace that thing?
IIRC, you have a laptop. One of the most common things causing overheating in a laptop is that the cooling fan and/or its exhaust vent gets clogged up with dust. And, unlike a tower, it's not quite as simple a matter of removing the cover and blowing out the dust.
But, it can be done. You don't have to disassemble the whole thing, just enough to get at the fan. Go online with your exact model number and look for the instructions on how to open your model up. You will likely just need some small screwdrivers, like the larger ones in the eyeglasses sets. You will also need some object to slide in the seams of the case once you have removed the screws. And, instead of just blowing on the dust once you get to it, use a can of compressed air.
Or, just but a set of tools like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Sets-Opening-Repair-Tools-Laptop-
Phone-Screen-Disassemble-Tools-Set-Kit-USA-/361502341089
Under $7 and free shipping.
If you really don't want to open the case, you can try blowing the compressed air into the exhaust vent and maybe dislodge the dust that way.
Another thing. You can also improve your laptop's air circulation by raising it up off of whatever surface you have it on so that the air will flow better through the vents and just circulate around the laptop. They sell laptop coolers that are made for just that, even with built in fans.
w/ Fan:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2F83KH6891
w/o Fan:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834996692
But, even some little doohickeys that just lift the laptop up a bit off the desk will help.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 18, 2017 06:34 PM (R+30W)
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The odds say Trump wins and his critics lose.
Posted by: Lord Sir x at May 18, 2017 06:34 PM (nFwvY)
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I've been asking "What crime are you charging him with?" for a while now, lefties never answer.
Posted by: Hikaru at May 18, 2017 06:34 PM (Vevy5)
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tape does not hurt to remove if you have no hair involved. Think about a bandaid on your palm. Doesn't hurt to remove. But forearms hurt.
Posted by: wooga at May 18, 2017 06:34 PM (UP3E5)
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"But there's never going to be a clean bill of health given."
I think there will be.
Muller is a Special Counsel, not a Special Prosecutor. This will end up in a report.
Congressional investigations are a waste of time. They have no credibility forcing anyone to talk. Trump was never going to be exonerated by them.
Muller at a minimum will force into the public record answers to a gazillion questions such as "who ordered the DNC server to be destroyed and why."
Susan Rice will get fried.
And more.
I think there will be.
Muller is a Special Counsel, not a Special Prosecutor. This will end up in a report.
Congressional investigations are a waste of time. They have no credibility forcing anyone to talk. Trump was never going to be exonerated by them.
Muller at a minimum will force into the public record answers to a gazillion questions such as "who ordered the DNC server to be destroyed and why."
Susan Rice will get fried.
And more.
Posted by: Ignoramus at May 18, 2017 06:34 PM (+7/1f)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 18, 2017 06:34 PM (udajc)
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violated any laws when they gleefully leveraged the fruits of Russian espionage to advance their campaign.
It's not only not illegal it's not even wrong. Using the truth about how undemocratic the Democrat party is campaigning. Crooked Hillary doesn't move any voters if she's not crooked.
It's not only not illegal it's not even wrong. Using the truth about how undemocratic the Democrat party is campaigning. Crooked Hillary doesn't move any voters if she's not crooked.
Posted by: DaveA at May 18, 2017 06:34 PM (FhXTo)
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This can't be right cuz Trump! Says the dimwit.
Posted by: USNtakim at May 18, 2017 06:35 PM (zZWkn)
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heh. Very painful to take off...any tape really, especially from the nips.
Posted by: IC at May 18, 2017 06:28 PM (a0IVu)
And you know this how?
Posted by: IC at May 18, 2017 06:28 PM (a0IVu)
And you know this how?
Posted by: Old Blue at May 18, 2017 06:35 PM (FAo3p)
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There isn't, if there was the leaks would be flying out left and right.
Posted by: Skip at May 18, 2017 06:35 PM (Ot7+c)
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Time to collude with some turkey.
Posted by: DaveA at May 18, 2017 06:35 PM (FhXTo)
114
Layers and layers of FACT-checkers.
Posted by: mrp at May 18, 2017 06:35 PM (Pqytn)
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'Sup, Morty? So sparkly to see you here. xoxo
Posted by: Peaches
===
Missed Ya! *mmwah squeeze*
Working a lot. Getting old.
29 is far too ancient to hang out on the ONT!
'Sup, Morty? So sparkly to see you here. xoxo
Posted by: Peaches
===
Missed Ya! *mmwah squeeze*
Working a lot. Getting old.
29 is far too ancient to hang out on the ONT!
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 06:35 PM (Uxokn)
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Hey 'ettes, I just received this load of electrical tape, straight off the boat from China, guaranteed not to fall off inconveniently. Line forms to the right.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at May 18, 2017 06:35 PM (tbOMB)
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I hope James "Our institutions are under assault" Clapper is crapping his pants.
Posted by: navybrat at May 18, 2017 06:35 PM (w7KSn)
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But I suppose the people who have been wrong about everything could be right.
Posted by: Lord Sir x at May 18, 2017 06:36 PM (nFwvY)
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As I explain the concept of the Special Counsel having wide latitude in all things Russian, it is slowly dawning on the snowflakes the implications of that. We're not quite there, but close.
Posted by: akelm88 at May 18, 2017 06:36 PM (km/D2)
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I have been told by leftists that the appointment of a special prosecutor means that Trump is guilty. He's as sure as gone.
Fuck them. They want this fight? I'm not fighting fair any more. Fuck them all with a rusty fucking pineapple.
Fuck them. They want this fight? I'm not fighting fair any more. Fuck them all with a rusty fucking pineapple.
Posted by: Gerardo at May 18, 2017 06:36 PM (1JnAL)
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But who knows? I saw an article floating Lieberman for FBI chief...which would be a huge fucking mistake on Trump's part. He's McCain's butt buddy ffs.
It's probably another famous Trump head fake though. Remember Romney as SOS. Yeah.
Anyway, the elites are in a cold fucking sweat and that's where the hysterics are coming from.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (4ErVI)
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Also hoping the Lieberman deal is a fake-out. Pull the carpet, President Trump, always pull the carpet out from under these fucks.
But who knows? I saw an article floating Lieberman for FBI chief...which would be a huge fucking mistake on Trump's part. He's McCain's butt buddy ffs.
It's probably another famous Trump head fake though. Remember Romney as SOS. Yeah.
Anyway, the elites are in a cold fucking sweat and that's where the hysterics are coming from.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (4ErVI)
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Also hoping the Lieberman deal is a fake-out. Pull the carpet, President Trump, always pull the carpet out from under these fucks.
Posted by: washrivergal at May 18, 2017 06:36 PM (+eKyB)
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Going to be tough to keep everyone's hair on fire for the length of a special investigation. This goes to the back pages, dies slow death over years.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at May 18, 2017 06:37 PM (RrhD2)
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This whole charade is on behalf of the Democrats, not a peep will be heard of costs
Posted by: Skip at May 18, 2017 06:38 PM (Ot7+c)
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Free gentle tape removal services, too, for the first 2,000 genetically female customers, with purchase.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at May 18, 2017 06:38 PM (tbOMB)
125
Tape applied to bare skin,
there is a special appliance, similar to a 'merkin'. You get it in flesh tone, so the tape, in that area, doesn't contact bare skin.
I believe the body painters use it, but even after extensive research, it is difficult to prove, just from the images available all over the internet.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (kBd14)
It's just electrical tape...
there is a special appliance, similar to a 'merkin'. You get it in flesh tone, so the tape, in that area, doesn't contact bare skin.
I believe the body painters use it, but even after extensive research, it is difficult to prove, just from the images available all over the internet.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (kBd14)
It's just electrical tape...
Posted by: The Vinyl Hat at May 18, 2017 06:38 PM (rUIbB)
126
Can't wait to read about MSM reporters and reporterettes being subpoenaed by the special counsel for their list of unnamed sources.
Posted by: mrp at May 18, 2017 06:39 PM (Pqytn)
127
If this "investigation" is about Russians "hacking" the DNC computers, it should be pretty short lived.
The dems will try to pull the plug the minute it gets close to Seth Rich.
The dems will try to pull the plug the minute it gets close to Seth Rich.
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:39 PM (CLKfs)
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Posted by: IC at May 18, 2017 06:28 PM (a0IVu)
And you know this how?
Posted by: Old Blue at May 18, 2017 06:35 PM (FAo3p)
You just HAD to go there, didn't you?
And you know this how?
Posted by: Old Blue at May 18, 2017 06:35 PM (FAo3p)
You just HAD to go there, didn't you?
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:39 PM (EgOr3)
Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (1JnAL)
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would satan be raping OBL's soul?
anyway, collusion is one of those words the donks latch on to obfuscate because it sounds bad.
Dickless GOP, however, when faced with actual bad actions from Obama and HRC chose to follow HRC's puffy face PR ploy not to focus on FISA court abuse and Clinton Foundation and about 100 other scandals we're too weatherbeaten to actually name at this point.
anyway, collusion is one of those words the donks latch on to obfuscate because it sounds bad.
Dickless GOP, however, when faced with actual bad actions from Obama and HRC chose to follow HRC's puffy face PR ploy not to focus on FISA court abuse and Clinton Foundation and about 100 other scandals we're too weatherbeaten to actually name at this point.
Posted by: Joe Inaugurating 45 in DC at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (g9A94)
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I just can't see Trump colluding with Russia to somehow win the election.
However, it is something THEY (the left) would do.
I have observed that people who lie assume other people lie, also, and accuse them of same. Since I don't lie, when I am accused of doing so, I figure the accuser is a liar by nature.
This is similar.
However, it is something THEY (the left) would do.
I have observed that people who lie assume other people lie, also, and accuse them of same. Since I don't lie, when I am accused of doing so, I figure the accuser is a liar by nature.
This is similar.
Posted by: Alana at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (WFVVX)
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Its kinda put up or shut up assholes! We'll see what the Dems have (not) got.
Posted by: Old White Male at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (Sda6L)
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It's just electrical tape...
Yes, I was thinking about that. It doesn't stick to skin all that well, which is another problem. You don't want the tape falling off in public.
Yes, I was thinking about that. It doesn't stick to skin all that well, which is another problem. You don't want the tape falling off in public.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (kBd14)
134
So many leaks and not a Depend in site. (In Russia you just stuff Pravda up your butt to stop the leak).
Posted by: John at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (jBXA8)
135
118: But I suppose the people who have been wrong about everything could be right.
Posted by: Lord Sir x at May 18, 2017 06:36 PM (nFwvY)
That made me laugh out loud.
Posted by: Lord Sir x at May 18, 2017 06:36 PM (nFwvY)
That made me laugh out loud.
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (CLKfs)
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If nothing else in last few days we learned Comey is a butt buddy of Chucky.
Posted by: Skip at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (Ot7+c)
137
> What do Ed Morrissey and Allahpundit think? Not what do they say at Hotair, of course, but what are they saying on twitter regarding this?
Who would care?
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glad to be done with tw!tt3r
Who would care?
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glad to be done with tw!tt3r
Posted by: Joe Inaugurating 45 in DC at May 18, 2017 06:41 PM (g9A94)
Posted by: DaveA at May 18, 2017 06:41 PM (FhXTo)
139
"What specific crime, including what specific acts, are you accusing Trump of?"
I've been asking that question today in another forum and the best answer I've gotten is that some foreign groups got emails asking for donations. I've tried to explain the difference between sending an email to someone and making a direct solicitation both as someone who has run marketing and fundraising campaigns and as the FEC sees it, as the FEC describes it on the FEC's site.
It doesn't matter. You can "literally" watch the blood drain from the parts of our collective brain that are responsible for higher tasks like discourse as we prepare to fight. Everyone's shouting and teaming up.
Either the economy will improve and the fever will break or there will be hell to pay.
I've been asking that question today in another forum and the best answer I've gotten is that some foreign groups got emails asking for donations. I've tried to explain the difference between sending an email to someone and making a direct solicitation both as someone who has run marketing and fundraising campaigns and as the FEC sees it, as the FEC describes it on the FEC's site.
It doesn't matter. You can "literally" watch the blood drain from the parts of our collective brain that are responsible for higher tasks like discourse as we prepare to fight. Everyone's shouting and teaming up.
Either the economy will improve and the fever will break or there will be hell to pay.
Posted by: mx4 at May 18, 2017 06:41 PM (1wGm8)
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It's just electrical tape...
Yes, I was thinking about that. It doesn't stick to skin all that well, which is another problem. You don't want the tape falling off in public.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (kBd14)
Problem?
Consider the people involved in this...
Yes, I was thinking about that. It doesn't stick to skin all that well, which is another problem. You don't want the tape falling off in public.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (kBd14)
Problem?
Consider the people involved in this...
Posted by: The Vinyl Hat at May 18, 2017 06:41 PM (rUIbB)
141
need a permalink of Clapper testifying there's no evidence of anything.
Posted by: Joe Inaugurating 45 in DC at May 18, 2017 06:41 PM (g9A94)
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You don't want the tape falling off in public.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (kBd14)
Electrical tape is more of a private thing. For public appearances, you really want to stick with duct tape.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (kBd14)
Electrical tape is more of a private thing. For public appearances, you really want to stick with duct tape.
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:41 PM (EgOr3)
143
If this "investigation" is about Russians "hacking" the DNC computers, it should be pretty short lived.
The dems will try to pull the plug the minute it gets close to Seth Rich.
Watch Mueller commit suicide by shooting himself 6 times in the back.
The dems will try to pull the plug the minute it gets close to Seth Rich.
Watch Mueller commit suicide by shooting himself 6 times in the back.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 18, 2017 06:42 PM (sNYFR)
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All Trump needs to do in my mind, is survive long enough to nominate the next Supreme Court justice. (Or Pence does.)
Anything else is gravy.
Anything else is gravy.
Posted by: E at May 18, 2017 06:42 PM (WiPBb)
145
You just HAD to go there, didn't you?
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:39 PM (EgOr3)
Peaches, if I hadn't, some other Moron would have sooner or later. After all, this is AoS.
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:39 PM (EgOr3)
Peaches, if I hadn't, some other Moron would have sooner or later. After all, this is AoS.
Posted by: Old Blue at May 18, 2017 06:42 PM (FAo3p)
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and the GOP is too dickless to even mention russian uraniam, the story ace just linked to today or a million other stupid things the last admin did to fuck america to help our enemeies
Posted by: Joe Inaugurating 45 in DC at May 18, 2017 06:42 PM (g9A94)
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If this "investigation" is about Russians "hacking" the DNC computers, it should be pretty short lived.
The dems will try to pull the plug the minute it gets close to Seth Rich
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if I were Mueller, that's what I would pivot to. Of course, I am a bitter partisan hack.
The dems will try to pull the plug the minute it gets close to Seth Rich
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if I were Mueller, that's what I would pivot to. Of course, I am a bitter partisan hack.
Posted by: Joe Inaugurating 45 in DC at May 18, 2017 06:43 PM (g9A94)
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*holds up electrical tape*
* stares *
*sticks to arm*
* stares *
*peels off*
*thinks about girly-parts... a LOT*
"I don't get it."
* stares *
*sticks to arm*
* stares *
*peels off*
*thinks about girly-parts... a LOT*
"I don't get it."
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 06:44 PM (Uxokn)
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Electrical tape is more of a private thing. For public appearances, you really want to stick with duct tape.
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I believe that hollywood has something that looks like duct tape, but doesn't stick like duct tape.
They also have something called 'gorilla tape' which sticks like duct tape on steroids.
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I believe that hollywood has something that looks like duct tape, but doesn't stick like duct tape.
They also have something called 'gorilla tape' which sticks like duct tape on steroids.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:44 PM (kBd14)
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I just can't see Trump colluding with Russia to somehow win the election.
However, it is something THEY (the left) would do.
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Posted by: Alana at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (WFVVX)
The Dems did do it- Ted Kennedy and the Soviets in 83. Obama undoubtedly did something similar in 2012, but we just haven't found it yet. At least pay offs for shutting up about his Benghazi lies....
However, it is something THEY (the left) would do.
***
Posted by: Alana at May 18, 2017 06:40 PM (WFVVX)
The Dems did do it- Ted Kennedy and the Soviets in 83. Obama undoubtedly did something similar in 2012, but we just haven't found it yet. At least pay offs for shutting up about his Benghazi lies....
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:44 PM (CLKfs)
151
actually, romney at FBI would be supafantastik
Posted by: Joe Inaugurating 45 in DC at May 18, 2017 06:44 PM (g9A94)
152
There needs to be, by the way, a big, fat online petition for Mueller to investigate the assassination of Rich, who seems quite likely to have been quite involved in the DNC email leak. In fact, far more than Trump or his people.
Posted by: E at May 18, 2017 06:44 PM (WiPBb)
153
152 Actually, someone who knows how to create online petitions, please do so, and let's see ow long it would take to get a million signatures.
Posted by: E at May 18, 2017 06:45 PM (WiPBb)
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136 "If nothing else in last few days we learned Comey is a butt buddy of Chucky."
Who is a butt-daddy of Carlos Danger.
Who is a butt-daddy of Carlos Danger.
Posted by: Ray Van Dune at May 18, 2017 06:45 PM (LeUrG)
155
Also, didn't Hillary!'s people delete 30K emails after being subpoenaed to turn them over? So add obstruction of justice to the list.
Posted by: Darth Randall at May 18, 2017 06:46 PM (6n332)
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 06:46 PM (Uxokn)
157
141: Along with a trailer of Comey's May 3 testimony that it would be a "big deal" if someone tried to impede a FBI investigation, and that has never happened in his experience.
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:46 PM (CLKfs)
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People! Don't you see? Trump is a Soviet mole, recruited during the Brezhnev era. He's been cleverly hiding in plain sight as a billionaire real estate developer. Nobody would suspect such a person of being a Communist agent.
Posted by: rickl at May 18, 2017 06:46 PM (sdi6R)
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:::pops popcorn:::
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at May 18, 2017 06:46 PM (RrhD2)
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Muller at a minimum will force into the public record answers to a gazillion questions such as "who ordered the DNC server to be destroyed and why."
Susan Rice will get fried.
And more.
Posted by: Ignoramus
The problem here is as other commenters have pointed out is that special counsel isn't privy to classified info.
If true, we'll have zero answers on anything for which one judge isn't willing to order classified in camera reviews.
Susan Rice will get fried.
And more.
Posted by: Ignoramus
The problem here is as other commenters have pointed out is that special counsel isn't privy to classified info.
If true, we'll have zero answers on anything for which one judge isn't willing to order classified in camera reviews.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 18, 2017 06:46 PM (udajc)
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No idea what you people are doing with tape but electrical tape doesn't stick well to skin. I use it all the time for wounds on the job.
Posted by: Skip at May 18, 2017 06:46 PM (Ot7+c)
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The Dems did do it- Ted Kennedy and the Soviets in
83. Obama undoubtedly did something similar in 2012, but we just
haven't found it yet. At least pay offs for shutting up about his
Benghazi lies....
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:44 PM (CLKfs)
Well, jeez, once you cruise a verifiable murder and keep your senate seat, I guess you feel pretty invincible. Go, Trump, drain the swamp, MAGA!
83. Obama undoubtedly did something similar in 2012, but we just
haven't found it yet. At least pay offs for shutting up about his
Benghazi lies....
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:44 PM (CLKfs)
Well, jeez, once you cruise a verifiable murder and keep your senate seat, I guess you feel pretty invincible. Go, Trump, drain the swamp, MAGA!
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:47 PM (EgOr3)
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This wouldn't fly if most of the public weren't brain washed and or stupid.
Posted by: Simplemind at May 18, 2017 06:47 PM (ZuGkg)
164
136
If nothing else in last few days we learned Comey is a butt buddy of Chucky.
I wonder when Trump found out Comey was a traitor...
If nothing else in last few days we learned Comey is a butt buddy of Chucky.
I wonder when Trump found out Comey was a traitor...
Posted by: E at May 18, 2017 06:47 PM (WiPBb)
165
"And instead of at least explicitly limiting the jurisdiction of the Special Counsel to alleged Russian-Trump campaign conspiracy, he delegated them the power to prosecute anything at all they come across in the course of their investigation."
I looked at Rosenstein's order. Not sure how to read it, and how it compares to other Special Prosecutor authorizations:
"any links and/or coordination bet ween the Russian government and individuals associated with the campaign of President Donald Trump; and (ii) any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation; and ....
If the Special Counsel believes it is necessary and appropriate, the Special Counsel is authorized to prosecute federal crimes arising from the investigation of these matters."
I would read "arise directly" and "arising from"as only covering things like destroying evidence, not authorizing a frolic.
The lead in says "The Special Counsel is authorized to conduct the investigation confinned by then-FBI
Director James 8. Corney in testimony" which isn't an authorization to prosecute.
I looked at Rosenstein's order. Not sure how to read it, and how it compares to other Special Prosecutor authorizations:
"any links and/or coordination bet ween the Russian government and individuals associated with the campaign of President Donald Trump; and (ii) any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation; and ....
If the Special Counsel believes it is necessary and appropriate, the Special Counsel is authorized to prosecute federal crimes arising from the investigation of these matters."
I would read "arise directly" and "arising from"as only covering things like destroying evidence, not authorizing a frolic.
The lead in says "The Special Counsel is authorized to conduct the investigation confinned by then-FBI
Director James 8. Corney in testimony" which isn't an authorization to prosecute.
Posted by: Ignoramus at May 18, 2017 06:47 PM (+7/1f)
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LI is saying this investigation will take years, how can I get a government job like that?
Posted by: Skip at May 18, 2017 06:47 PM (Ot7+c)
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163
This wouldn't fly if most of the public weren't brain washed and or stupid.
Posted by: Simplemind at May 18, 2017 06:47 PM (ZuGkg)
Check the handbook. It is "unaware and compliant."
This wouldn't fly if most of the public weren't brain washed and or stupid.
Posted by: Simplemind at May 18, 2017 06:47 PM (ZuGkg)
Check the handbook. It is "unaware and compliant."
Posted by: DNC at May 18, 2017 06:48 PM (tbOMB)
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Muller at a minimum will force into the public record answers to a gazillion questions such as "who ordered the DNC server to be destroyed and why."
***
wait, what? appoint someone to investigate democrats? That's like unconstitutional man.
Now you're saying romney=mcmuffin? IDK about that, thankfully.
***
wait, what? appoint someone to investigate democrats? That's like unconstitutional man.
Now you're saying romney=mcmuffin? IDK about that, thankfully.
Posted by: Joe Inaugurating 45 in DC at May 18, 2017 06:48 PM (g9A94)
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161. Exactly - the vinyl tape is for playtime fun. Duct tape - well.....guess I guess it can ne for that as well.
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. Glory to Kekistan! No Longer Accepting Harem Applicants at May 18, 2017 06:48 PM (TwwWO)
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what if there's no scandal?
they cast a wide net investigating every detail of trump's life, businesses, personal and financial relationships ostensively to find connections to russia.
who knows what they'll find?
they cast a wide net investigating every detail of trump's life, businesses, personal and financial relationships ostensively to find connections to russia.
who knows what they'll find?
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at May 18, 2017 06:48 PM (WTSFk)
171
"And instead of at least explicitly limiting the jurisdiction of the Special Counsel to alleged Russian-Trump campaign conspiracy, he delegated them the power to prosecute anything at all they come across in the course of their investigation."
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wow, just fucking wow.
so an 8 year monkey circus, got it.
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wow, just fucking wow.
so an 8 year monkey circus, got it.
Posted by: Joe Inaugurating 45 in DC at May 18, 2017 06:49 PM (g9A94)
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"What specific crime, including what specific acts, are you accusing Trump of?"
Tucker Carlson has been asking that question for weeks.
Tucker Carlson has been asking that question for weeks.
Posted by: phineas gage at May 18, 2017 06:49 PM (XsVWn)
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And instead of at least explicitly limiting the jurisdiction of the Special Counsel to alleged Russian-Trump campaign conspiracy, he delegated them the power to prosecute anything at all they come across in the course of their investigation.
Posted by: Scalia's Ghost at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (m5dkR)
Hmmmmmm....
Posted by: Scalia's Ghost at May 18, 2017 06:33 PM (m5dkR)
Hmmmmmm....
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 18, 2017 06:49 PM (n5625)
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I think the Dems have shot themselves in the feet. If there had been a "there" there, Comey and the dead-enders would have leaked it already. When Trump uses their lines of reasoning to investigate the Clinton campaign's collusion with PAC's and the press, along with influence peddling and the e-mails, and Obama's dealings how can they object? They will'of course, but it will come off as unpersuasive and hypocritical.
Posted by: Snarkster at May 18, 2017 06:50 PM (+NKNf)
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We are at an inflection moment.
We KNEW this was going to happen. You guys think that the establishment would just let an outsider walk in and start draining them of their grip on power without a struggle? Especially when they were SO CLOSE to permanently transforming the country into their socialist utopia?
Since before Trump even took office, we have had planted bureaucrats from both sides leak, undermine, and spread false info in collusion with the msm. The deep state has been out to take him down from the beginning. Obama specifically took actions to make it easy for his goons to sabotage Trump since day one.
Of course, the deep state has always conducted this behavior when someone threatens the status quo. The difference now? They are exposing themselves in their rabid and unhinged behavior.
They are only acting like this because Trump truly IS removing them of their influence. They've spent 2 years trying to destroy Trump, and have failed every step of the way. They are becoming unhinged, both at their failure to stop Trump, and at their loss of power.
It always gets worse before it gets better. The swamp creatures are flailing hysterically for anything - even making stuff up when they can't find it. And yes, they'll manage to fool some people - probably about 40% of the population.
But the truth is, the American people have wizened up the media corruption and bigotry. If they hadn't, Trump never would have won. Remember that. These people are losing. They're getting destroyed in elections. They're losing the courts. They're losing their grip on public influence and culture (thank you internet).
They are acting like this because they are losing. All I see in this conspiracy garbage is a last ditch attempt to cling onto their slipping power.
We KNEW this was going to happen. You guys think that the establishment would just let an outsider walk in and start draining them of their grip on power without a struggle? Especially when they were SO CLOSE to permanently transforming the country into their socialist utopia?
Since before Trump even took office, we have had planted bureaucrats from both sides leak, undermine, and spread false info in collusion with the msm. The deep state has been out to take him down from the beginning. Obama specifically took actions to make it easy for his goons to sabotage Trump since day one.
Of course, the deep state has always conducted this behavior when someone threatens the status quo. The difference now? They are exposing themselves in their rabid and unhinged behavior.
They are only acting like this because Trump truly IS removing them of their influence. They've spent 2 years trying to destroy Trump, and have failed every step of the way. They are becoming unhinged, both at their failure to stop Trump, and at their loss of power.
It always gets worse before it gets better. The swamp creatures are flailing hysterically for anything - even making stuff up when they can't find it. And yes, they'll manage to fool some people - probably about 40% of the population.
But the truth is, the American people have wizened up the media corruption and bigotry. If they hadn't, Trump never would have won. Remember that. These people are losing. They're getting destroyed in elections. They're losing the courts. They're losing their grip on public influence and culture (thank you internet).
They are acting like this because they are losing. All I see in this conspiracy garbage is a last ditch attempt to cling onto their slipping power.
Posted by: JC at May 18, 2017 06:50 PM (3GSgE)
Posted by: E at May 18, 2017 06:51 PM (WiPBb)
177
LI is saying this investigation will take years, how can I get a government job like that?
Posted by: Skip
Be sure you haven't registered to vote as anything other than Democrat, join a campaign, and drive a bus, apparently.
Oh, being a failed novelist also helps.
Posted by: Skip
Be sure you haven't registered to vote as anything other than Democrat, join a campaign, and drive a bus, apparently.
Oh, being a failed novelist also helps.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 18, 2017 06:51 PM (udajc)
178
Now you're saying romney=mcmuffin? IDK about that, thankfully.
====
Romney may or may not have loaned out his donor database and campaign fundraising operations to Egg as a FU to Trump in Utah during the 2016 campaign.
To my knowledge, he has never denied it.
Now you're saying romney=mcmuffin? IDK about that, thankfully.
====
Romney may or may not have loaned out his donor database and campaign fundraising operations to Egg as a FU to Trump in Utah during the 2016 campaign.
To my knowledge, he has never denied it.
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 06:51 PM (Uxokn)
179
You know there is no f'in way Leftists are going to wait years and take no for a answer
Posted by: Skip at May 18, 2017 06:51 PM (Ot7+c)
180
How long have they been planning to try to tie Trump to Russia... Is this a dirty campaign trick that went unused because they thought they were so far ahead, or something to play if Trump started getting traction on Uranium deals
Posted by: phreshone at May 18, 2017 06:51 PM (DpOmP)
Posted by: wth at May 18, 2017 06:52 PM (HgMAr)
182
But the truth is, the American people have wizened
up the media corruption and bigotry. If they hadn't, Trump never would
have won. Remember that. These people are losing. They're getting
destroyed in elections. They're losing the courts. They're losing their
grip on public influence and culture (thank you internet).
They
are acting like this because they are losing. All I see in this
conspiracy garbage is a last ditch attempt to cling onto their slipping
power.
Posted by: JC at May 18, 2017 06:50 PM (3GSgE)
Exactly. Well said.
up the media corruption and bigotry. If they hadn't, Trump never would
have won. Remember that. These people are losing. They're getting
destroyed in elections. They're losing the courts. They're losing their
grip on public influence and culture (thank you internet).
They
are acting like this because they are losing. All I see in this
conspiracy garbage is a last ditch attempt to cling onto their slipping
power.
Posted by: JC at May 18, 2017 06:50 PM (3GSgE)
Exactly. Well said.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at May 18, 2017 06:52 PM (tbOMB)
183
There are no crimes associated with the Trump campaign.
This is all fake scandal perpetrated by the DIMS and their allies the MSM.
It is being used to cover up the real crimes of the Clinton Cabal and Barry the Fag's 8 years of high crimes and misdemeanors.
This is all fake scandal perpetrated by the DIMS and their allies the MSM.
It is being used to cover up the real crimes of the Clinton Cabal and Barry the Fag's 8 years of high crimes and misdemeanors.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at May 18, 2017 06:52 PM (5VlCp)
184
WE HAVE TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS
Posted by: wth at May 18, 2017 06:53 PM (HgMAr)
185
> because it was not criminal, merely anti-democratic and disloyal.
And after criminality is made moot by Mueller, this is what the press will run with.
This is their end game.
But there will be no end.
And after criminality is made moot by Mueller, this is what the press will run with.
This is their end game.
But there will be no end.
Posted by: Golfman at May 18, 2017 06:53 PM (ipcVK)
186
My favorite is "Russia hacked the election."
How? How did that happen? And who's fault was it if they did? Hint - Trump was not in office.
What they really mean is "Russia MAY have exposed sleazy details about Democrats that we would rather the voting public not know about, and that MAY have influenced the election against us."
Boo freaking hoo, poor you.
How? How did that happen? And who's fault was it if they did? Hint - Trump was not in office.
What they really mean is "Russia MAY have exposed sleazy details about Democrats that we would rather the voting public not know about, and that MAY have influenced the election against us."
Boo freaking hoo, poor you.
Posted by: GenX at May 18, 2017 06:53 PM (UgF8H)
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175 They are exposing themselves in their rabid and unhinged behavior.
No matter the outcome, revenge shall be a dish best served cold.
Trump will always be a NY real estate billionaire, and prolly has mafaia dealings to be successful in places like NYC. He will one day (hopefully in 2024) not be POTUS.
Why do people f*** with him like they do? They better have good life insurance policies for their children.
No matter the outcome, revenge shall be a dish best served cold.
Trump will always be a NY real estate billionaire, and prolly has mafaia dealings to be successful in places like NYC. He will one day (hopefully in 2024) not be POTUS.
Why do people f*** with him like they do? They better have good life insurance policies for their children.
Posted by: E at May 18, 2017 06:54 PM (WiPBb)
Posted by: Glenn John at May 18, 2017 06:54 PM (LilNs)
189
Posted by: mx4 at May 18, 2017 06:41 PM (1wGm
This comment falls right in with everything I've seen about the new Left. They will try to shout you down when they know they are wrong. They will broach a subject knowing their position cannot be logically supported.
This fight has nothing to do with them thinking they are right.
They have decided the greater good of collectivism trumps sideline considerations like truth, justice and the American way.
This comment falls right in with everything I've seen about the new Left. They will try to shout you down when they know they are wrong. They will broach a subject knowing their position cannot be logically supported.
This fight has nothing to do with them thinking they are right.
They have decided the greater good of collectivism trumps sideline considerations like truth, justice and the American way.
Posted by: Meremortal at May 18, 2017 06:54 PM (3myMJ)
190
Trump counted on them doing something like this, and he's going to use
their momentum against them. He's known for a year this would happen.
He even knew what the trigger would be, firing Comey. Why did he wait?
To get his people into place to set up a pocket for them to advance
into and a pincer movement to cut them off.
their momentum against them. He's known for a year this would happen.
He even knew what the trigger would be, firing Comey. Why did he wait?
To get his people into place to set up a pocket for them to advance
into and a pincer movement to cut them off.
Posted by: akelm88 at May 18, 2017 06:54 PM (km/D2)
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'the American people have wizened up the media corruption'
I think that is true to a large extent.
There is also the fatigue factor--after being at full eleven level of rapid hysteria for months, sensory adaptation kicks in and people just start to tune it all out.
They are desperate, and that will not serve them well.
I think that is true to a large extent.
There is also the fatigue factor--after being at full eleven level of rapid hysteria for months, sensory adaptation kicks in and people just start to tune it all out.
They are desperate, and that will not serve them well.
Posted by: phineas gage at May 18, 2017 06:54 PM (XsVWn)
192
180
How long have they been planning to try to tie Trump to Russia... Is
this a dirty campaign trick that went unused because they thought they
were so far ahead, or something to play if Trump started getting
traction on Uranium deals
Posted by: phreshone at May 18, 2017 06:51 PM (DpOmP)
I think it was hatched before, but I think they started seriously considering using it after Trump beat down pussygate. And they looked in their play book at what they had left, and thought, "why the hell not?".
Of course, after election night, what did they have to lose?
How long have they been planning to try to tie Trump to Russia... Is
this a dirty campaign trick that went unused because they thought they
were so far ahead, or something to play if Trump started getting
traction on Uranium deals
Posted by: phreshone at May 18, 2017 06:51 PM (DpOmP)
I think it was hatched before, but I think they started seriously considering using it after Trump beat down pussygate. And they looked in their play book at what they had left, and thought, "why the hell not?".
Of course, after election night, what did they have to lose?
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at May 18, 2017 06:54 PM (tbOMB)
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There is SO MUCH more evidence of Hillary's collusion and favors trading hands with her and Russia then there is of Trump and Russia.
I'm still floored by how they MADE FUN of Romney for saying Russia was our primary rival and exactly one Predidential campaign later they're leading a full out Red Scare.
I'm still floored by how they MADE FUN of Romney for saying Russia was our primary rival and exactly one Predidential campaign later they're leading a full out Red Scare.
Posted by: Tommy V at May 18, 2017 06:54 PM (Ef1FF)
194
But Shindler is convinced that The Donald is GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY. And he's a former intel puke.
He couldn't possibly be wrong.
He couldn't possibly be wrong.
Posted by: Hurricane LaFawnduh at May 18, 2017 06:54 PM (/H/cm)
195
OF WHAT?
Posted by: wth at May 18, 2017 06:55 PM (HgMAr)
196
THIS!!!
Posted by: wth at May 18, 2017 06:55 PM (HgMAr)
197
they cast a wide net investigating every detail of trump's life, businesses, personal and financial relationships ostensibly to find connections to russia.
who knows what they'll find?
Posted by: musical jolly chimp
"If you give me six lines written by the hand of the most honest of men, I will find something in them which will hang him." supposedly Cardinal Richelieu
they cast a wide net investigating every detail of trump's life, businesses, personal and financial relationships ostensibly to find connections to russia.
who knows what they'll find?
Posted by: musical jolly chimp
"If you give me six lines written by the hand of the most honest of men, I will find something in them which will hang him." supposedly Cardinal Richelieu
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 18, 2017 06:55 PM (udajc)
Posted by: Hurricane LaFawnduh at May 18, 2017 06:55 PM (/H/cm)
199
Okay, I admit it. I was going to vote for Sanders, then Hillary, but then the Russians came to my house and I had no choice but to vote for Trump. I denounce myself.
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:55 PM (EgOr3)
200
It would be nice if they had to define "links," "The Russian Government" and "Individuals associated with the Trump campaign."
These are incredibly broad terms. What is a "link"?
That Manafort had prior business dealings? That Russian bank leases space in a trump business?
Sheesh.
These are incredibly broad terms. What is a "link"?
That Manafort had prior business dealings? That Russian bank leases space in a trump business?
Sheesh.
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 06:56 PM (CLKfs)
201
I especially like the part in the announcement about the special whatsit (council, investigator, prosecutor) where they said that 'no one is above the law', and 'the laws will be applied equally to everyone.'
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 06:56 PM (kBd14)
202
My favorite is "Russia hacked the election."
First they "hacked" it.
Then they "tampered" with it.
Then they "interfered" with it.
Then they "influenced" it.
It's in flux you see. A moving target. Sorta like Global Warming.
First they "hacked" it.
Then they "tampered" with it.
Then they "interfered" with it.
Then they "influenced" it.
It's in flux you see. A moving target. Sorta like Global Warming.
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 06:56 PM (Uxokn)
203
" he delegated them the power to prosecute anything at all they come across in the course of their investigation. "
I don't think this is correct. If you read through the authorization order and the relevant CFR provisions, Mueller is on a leash.
Why I also think Mueller will be done in a year.
Which fits with my belief that the Trumpsters weren't totally forced into this
I don't think this is correct. If you read through the authorization order and the relevant CFR provisions, Mueller is on a leash.
Why I also think Mueller will be done in a year.
Which fits with my belief that the Trumpsters weren't totally forced into this
Posted by: Ignoramus at May 18, 2017 06:56 PM (+7/1f)
204
'Trump counted on them doing something like this, and he's going to use their momentum against them. He's known for a year this would happen. He even knew what the trigger would be, firing Comey. Why did he wait? To get his people into place to set up a pocket for them to advance into and a pincer movement to cut them off.'
I like Trump a great deal, but even I don't believe that.
Maybe my sarcasm detector is out of order.
I like Trump a great deal, but even I don't believe that.
Maybe my sarcasm detector is out of order.
Posted by: phineas gage at May 18, 2017 06:56 PM (XsVWn)
205
Why do people f*** with him like they do? They better have good life insurance policies for their children.
Posted by: E at May 18, 2017 06:54 PM (WiPBb)
Seattle Mayor Murray was riding high in the fighting-Trump euphoria, until his 30 year old skeletons came knocking. That is no coincidence, IMO.
Posted by: E at May 18, 2017 06:54 PM (WiPBb)
Seattle Mayor Murray was riding high in the fighting-Trump euphoria, until his 30 year old skeletons came knocking. That is no coincidence, IMO.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at May 18, 2017 06:57 PM (tbOMB)
Posted by: Golfman at May 18, 2017 06:57 PM (ipcVK)
207
Ace's system needs some GAINZZZ. Ace, how much memory does your system have? Better, what is the make & model? I'll throw in some shekels for mor memory for the moron fund drive.
Posted by: WinLinBSDAdmin at May 18, 2017 06:57 PM (B11vO)
208
Message to the NYT and the rest of the media scum:
If you shoot for the king, you better not miss.
If you shoot for the king, you better not miss.
Posted by: phineas gage at May 18, 2017 06:58 PM (XsVWn)
209
The computer always needs more memory.
Posted by: akelm88 at May 18, 2017 06:58 PM (km/D2)
210
First thing to do with any overheating computer: clean out the fans and check to see that they are all functioning.
In more rare cases it can be another component failing, lack or excess of thermal compound between a chip and a heatsink, or a design flaw. Most of the time it's just the fans.
In more rare cases it can be another component failing, lack or excess of thermal compound between a chip and a heatsink, or a design flaw. Most of the time it's just the fans.
Posted by: Sjg at May 18, 2017 06:58 PM (gDSJf)
Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 18, 2017 06:58 PM (HTdUD)
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The specific crime alleged is that the Russians blackmailed Trump into making Podesta click on their phishing email. By tele-kinesis.
Posted by: Hurricane LaFawnduh at May 18, 2017 06:58 PM (/H/cm)
213
Cleanup @197?
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at May 18, 2017 06:59 PM (tbOMB)
Posted by: random lurker commenter at May 18, 2017 06:59 PM (WF5ei)
215
If you shoot for the king, you better not miss.
Posted by: phineas gage at May 18, 2017 06:58 PM (XsVWn)
'Zackly. It reminds me of election night, when some weeping shitbag started to see the light and he said "the problem with Trump is, once he starts winning, he doesn't lose."
Posted by: phineas gage at May 18, 2017 06:58 PM (XsVWn)
'Zackly. It reminds me of election night, when some weeping shitbag started to see the light and he said "the problem with Trump is, once he starts winning, he doesn't lose."
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:59 PM (EgOr3)
216
Good points. Since there isn't any actual crime, why is there a Special Counsel in the first place? Mueller, recipient of widespread praises from the Deep State police apparatus, was brought on board to create a "crime" or a "there" so there's a there there.
My gut is the Deep State and its Keystone Gestapo have been rattled. Sen. McCaskill, who likely will lose her re-election bid, was evasive as hell today and looked like someone told her she could identify as an owl.
Trump's shitcanning of Comey was a ballsy, necessary kick to the junta's nads. If he slips through a contrived crime or impeachment for reckless vulgarianism, the shitcanning of Comey will be seen as brilliant. I'm leaning toward brilliant this afternoon, probably due to two beers.
My gut is the Deep State and its Keystone Gestapo have been rattled. Sen. McCaskill, who likely will lose her re-election bid, was evasive as hell today and looked like someone told her she could identify as an owl.
Trump's shitcanning of Comey was a ballsy, necessary kick to the junta's nads. If he slips through a contrived crime or impeachment for reckless vulgarianism, the shitcanning of Comey will be seen as brilliant. I'm leaning toward brilliant this afternoon, probably due to two beers.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at May 18, 2017 06:59 PM (dYyZw)
217
Yes, someone please nuke 197.
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 07:00 PM (EgOr3)
218
If this Mueller person had credibility he would call it what it is, a medium intensity coup orchestrated by the left and their media buddies.
In a perfect world, jail time and firing squads.
In a really perfect world, the bullet ridden corpses get beat on like a piñata.
In a perfect world, jail time and firing squads.
In a really perfect world, the bullet ridden corpses get beat on like a piñata.
Posted by: Berserker- Dragonheads Division at May 18, 2017 07:00 PM (aMlLZ)
Posted by: Meremortal at May 18, 2017 07:00 PM (3myMJ)
220
206 Seattle Mayor
Murray was riding high in the fighting-Trump euphoria, until his 30 year
old skeletons came knocking. That is no coincidence, IMO.
BRUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ... sez Boris Badonov
Murray was riding high in the fighting-Trump euphoria, until his 30 year
old skeletons came knocking. That is no coincidence, IMO.
BRUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ... sez Boris Badonov
Posted by: E at May 18, 2017 07:00 PM (WiPBb)
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Posted by: Ignoramus at May 18, 2017 06:47 PM (+7/1f)
----------
This language: "any matters that ... may arise directly from the investigation"
and this
"If the Special Counsel believes it is necessary and appropriate, the Special Counsel is authorized to prosecute federal crimes arising from the investigation of these matters."
The grant of jurisidiction is to "any matters arising directly from the investigation" NOT to "any matters directly related to the matter identified above."
So evidence of ANY CRIME that is directly from their investigation may be prosecuted by them.
And if this is how Mueller interprets the grant of jurisdiction, there is really no way to rein him in, because you would have to fire him.
Politically, you can't fire a special counsel, or at least a Republican cannot.
----------
This language: "any matters that ... may arise directly from the investigation"
and this
"If the Special Counsel believes it is necessary and appropriate, the Special Counsel is authorized to prosecute federal crimes arising from the investigation of these matters."
The grant of jurisidiction is to "any matters arising directly from the investigation" NOT to "any matters directly related to the matter identified above."
So evidence of ANY CRIME that is directly from their investigation may be prosecuted by them.
And if this is how Mueller interprets the grant of jurisdiction, there is really no way to rein him in, because you would have to fire him.
Politically, you can't fire a special counsel, or at least a Republican cannot.
Posted by: Scalia's Ghost at May 18, 2017 07:01 PM (m5dkR)
222
#197 - That's some mighty fine gibberish sir!
Posted by: Puddleglum at May 18, 2017 07:01 PM (pY+s4)
223
Sidebar:
Another Large-Scale Cyberattack Underway
So two days after the largest crypto-malware attack in history the electronic currency system used by the attackers to obtain untraceable ransom is itself under attack.
Hmmmm...
Another Large-Scale Cyberattack Underway
So two days after the largest crypto-malware attack in history the electronic currency system used by the attackers to obtain untraceable ransom is itself under attack.
Hmmmm...
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 07:02 PM (Uxokn)
224
Sure - all this special investigator business is troubling, but I just realized I'm probably going to miss the Pet Thread this weekend.
Posted by: Weasel at May 18, 2017 07:02 PM (RsQ62)
225
You know there is no f'in way Leftists are going to wait years and take no for a answer
Posted by: Skip
YOU'LL GET NOTHING AND LIKE IT!!!
Posted by: Skip
YOU'LL GET NOTHING AND LIKE IT!!!
Posted by: Judge Smails at May 18, 2017 07:03 PM (S6Pax)
226
That's some mighty fine gibberish sir!
Posted by: Puddleglum at May 18, 2017 07:01 PM (pY+s4)
It can't answer right now. It got so excited it peed its undies.
Posted by: Puddleglum at May 18, 2017 07:01 PM (pY+s4)
It can't answer right now. It got so excited it peed its undies.
Posted by: Meremortal at May 18, 2017 07:03 PM (3myMJ)
227
So Trump knew that Podesta's assistant would tell him an obvious phishing email was "legitimate" instead of "illegitimate" and Podesta's password was password and that Seth Rich was a disgruntled Bernie-ite?
And Obama, who we know was listening in, knew nothing.
And Obama, who we know was listening in, knew nothing.
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 07:03 PM (CLKfs)
228
Ace, blow out the fans with canned air. Another moron recommended it and it is the first thing I would check if I was servicing it (many, many, many moons ago I had to work on laptops/desktops).
Posted by: WinLinBSDAdmin at May 18, 2017 07:04 PM (B11vO)
229
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at May 18, 2017 06:59 PM (dYyZw)
I don't know. My impression is that Trump shoots from the hip and is too vain and incompetent to see or care about the messes he makes (and the hardships it imposes on his loyal staff to explain what the hell the boss has done--again). I don't believe that he is playing 8-dimensional Mah-Jong.
This is not to say that Trump's awfulness is mutually exclusive with the lefty traitorous scumbag Dems and media (but that's redundant). It's not. Both can be true at the same time (as Ben Shapiro likes to point out).
I don't know. My impression is that Trump shoots from the hip and is too vain and incompetent to see or care about the messes he makes (and the hardships it imposes on his loyal staff to explain what the hell the boss has done--again). I don't believe that he is playing 8-dimensional Mah-Jong.
This is not to say that Trump's awfulness is mutually exclusive with the lefty traitorous scumbag Dems and media (but that's redundant). It's not. Both can be true at the same time (as Ben Shapiro likes to point out).
Posted by: Hurricane LaFawnduh at May 18, 2017 07:05 PM (/H/cm)
230
Trump had to fire Comey. He was going to keep the Russian BS thing going. More importantly, he was purposefully not going after leakers.
We're going to get an FBI head who will work with Sessions to go after leakers.
Meanwhile the Russian thing has been contained. In a year Trump will be vindicated, and use that vindication to discredit MSM royally.
And Rice will be fried.
We're going to get an FBI head who will work with Sessions to go after leakers.
Meanwhile the Russian thing has been contained. In a year Trump will be vindicated, and use that vindication to discredit MSM royally.
And Rice will be fried.
Posted by: Ignoramus at May 18, 2017 07:05 PM (+7/1f)
231
blow out with canned air, use a flashlight to see if the cpu fan is still turning, barring that buy a laptop cpu cooler.
Posted by: akelm88 at May 18, 2017 07:05 PM (km/D2)
232
Special Prosecutors are like hookers: they don't give you what you thought you wanted, and leave you feeling a little dirty afterward.
Mueller won't find the big evidence the Left is hoping for ('cuz there ain't any) but he will inevitably snag some lower level schmuck in a minor process "crime" (remember Scooter Libby) that will justify his paycheck and taint Trump for the duration.
Bad deal all around.
Mueller won't find the big evidence the Left is hoping for ('cuz there ain't any) but he will inevitably snag some lower level schmuck in a minor process "crime" (remember Scooter Libby) that will justify his paycheck and taint Trump for the duration.
Bad deal all around.
Posted by: Jeff Powell at May 18, 2017 07:05 PM (y5/+7)
233
*Okay, I admit it. I was going to vote for Sanders, then Hillary, but then the Russians came to my house and I had no choice but to vote for Trump. I denounce myself.
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:55 PM (EgOr3)*
It was the vodka, wasn't it?
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:55 PM (EgOr3)*
It was the vodka, wasn't it?
Posted by: tbodie at May 18, 2017 07:05 PM (+bodw)
Posted by: Shep Smith at May 18, 2017 07:06 PM (Uxokn)
235
It's going to be a long eight years.
Posted by: TrivialPursuer at May 18, 2017 06:14 PM (riF5p)
I never expected anything but.
I used to fantasize about "a Donald" taking on the establishment before "The Donald" actually came along. While I figured it would be an epic crapstorm where at least the first 2 years would be spent fighting the swamp, and hopefully moving beyond that after a supportive midterms. I never imagined this specific scenario. I always figured it would be more open GOPe revolt and more subdued MSM attacks at least trying to protect their image a bit.
I never really expected such an individual to actually make it to the office though. Such thoughts were like playing the lotto and imaging the new Porsche that will actually never arrive. Trump, warts and all, is a miracle, actually.
Posted by: TrivialPursuer at May 18, 2017 06:14 PM (riF5p)
I never expected anything but.
I used to fantasize about "a Donald" taking on the establishment before "The Donald" actually came along. While I figured it would be an epic crapstorm where at least the first 2 years would be spent fighting the swamp, and hopefully moving beyond that after a supportive midterms. I never imagined this specific scenario. I always figured it would be more open GOPe revolt and more subdued MSM attacks at least trying to protect their image a bit.
I never really expected such an individual to actually make it to the office though. Such thoughts were like playing the lotto and imaging the new Porsche that will actually never arrive. Trump, warts and all, is a miracle, actually.
Posted by: Keith at May 18, 2017 07:06 PM (USf3s)
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted! at May 18, 2017 07:06 PM (CLKfs)
Posted by: Meremortal at May 18, 2017 07:06 PM (3myMJ)
238
206 Cleanup at 197.
Posted by: Golfman
Put the hash not the comment number in your flagpole type notes.
Posted by: Golfman
Put the hash not the comment number in your flagpole type notes.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 18, 2017 07:07 PM (udajc)
239
Collusion is an illusion.
Collusion is a delusion.
I collude in the nude.
There are four inches of white wet snow on my truck. Coming back from up a little north today, after lunch, all the traffic lights had a white coating of snow on all the lenses, enough to cover the lights so no one could see. Look up and out, and the lights all looked white.
Collusion is a delusion.
I collude in the nude.
There are four inches of white wet snow on my truck. Coming back from up a little north today, after lunch, all the traffic lights had a white coating of snow on all the lenses, enough to cover the lights so no one could see. Look up and out, and the lights all looked white.
Posted by: Les Kinetic at May 18, 2017 07:07 PM (U6f54)
240
>>This is kinda like asking Anthony Wiener to print
out Hillary's classified emails. Does it make him an accessory of a
larger crime or just a Tool?
Posted by: Fritz
Did someone mention my tool?
out Hillary's classified emails. Does it make him an accessory of a
larger crime or just a Tool?
Posted by: Fritz
Did someone mention my tool?
Posted by: Anthony Weiner at May 18, 2017 07:08 PM (/Nite)
241
How much will it cost and how long will the headlines roll out until this farce is over? I still say he'll stay in his special super powerful bottomless pockets position until he gets a scalp, any scalp.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 18, 2017 07:08 PM (39g3+)
242
I never thought the goalpost moving would be so immediate.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at May 18, 2017 07:08 PM (oVJmc)
Posted by: Golfman at May 18, 2017 07:08 PM (ipcVK)
244
Okay, I admit it. I was going to vote for Sanders, then Hillary, but then the Russians came to my house and I had no choice but to vote for Trump. I denounce myself.
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:55 PM (EgOr3)
...........
They came to my house too, and promised to quit controlling my gophers if I voted for Trump.
I'm waiting.
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 06:55 PM (EgOr3)
...........
They came to my house too, and promised to quit controlling my gophers if I voted for Trump.
I'm waiting.
Posted by: wth at May 18, 2017 07:09 PM (HgMAr)
245
Collusion is an illusion.
Collusion is a delusion.
I collude in the nude.
===
Tension, apprehension and dissension have begun.
Collusion is a delusion.
I collude in the nude.
===
Tension, apprehension and dissension have begun.
Posted by: Shep Smith at May 18, 2017 07:09 PM (Uxokn)
246
a reprieve that it will almost certainly squander, but a reprieve nonetheless.
--
Almost certainly squander? I'm perplexed by this sentiment.
--
Almost certainly squander? I'm perplexed by this sentiment.
Posted by: Lady in Black - Death to the Man Bun at May 18, 2017 07:09 PM (mQ0Mc)
247
It was the vodka, wasn't it?
Posted by: tbodie at May 18, 2017 07:05 PM (+bodw)
You give me too much credit. It was a 12 pack of coors light.
Posted by: tbodie at May 18, 2017 07:05 PM (+bodw)
You give me too much credit. It was a 12 pack of coors light.
Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 07:09 PM (EgOr3)
248
eww...get off me , ejaculator!
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 07:10 PM (Uxokn)
249
I'd like a neat quid pro quo guide to Hillary's stint at State. Country --> Contribution --> Result.
In the category of collusion.
In the category of collusion.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at May 18, 2017 07:10 PM (VdICR)
250
Consent of the Governed. The Left do not believe in Consent, only control of slaves.
Plan your actions accordingly.
Plan your actions accordingly.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 18, 2017 07:10 PM (u82oZ)
251
"236 Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at May 18, 2017 06:59 PM (dYyZw)
What did McCaskill do today?"
McCaskill was asked about impeachment. She looked like someone found her kiddie porn stash, and stuttered something about her past as a prosecutor and such talk being premature. The woman was ready to piss herself. She and the rest likely know this is bullshit. I don't discount Mueller will manufacture something so the Deep State will feather his nest a bit more, but he's also painfully aware even a small percentage of Trump's 63 million voters going jihad would topple the federal government.
What did McCaskill do today?"
McCaskill was asked about impeachment. She looked like someone found her kiddie porn stash, and stuttered something about her past as a prosecutor and such talk being premature. The woman was ready to piss herself. She and the rest likely know this is bullshit. I don't discount Mueller will manufacture something so the Deep State will feather his nest a bit more, but he's also painfully aware even a small percentage of Trump's 63 million voters going jihad would topple the federal government.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at May 18, 2017 07:11 PM (dYyZw)
252
Ace - something else.
Consider some cheap laptop running Ubuntu. Not many hackers going after that operating system.
Consider some cheap laptop running Ubuntu. Not many hackers going after that operating system.
Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 18, 2017 07:11 PM (HTdUD)
253
248
eww...get off me , ejaculator!
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 07:10 PM (Uxokn)
wtf did I miss?
eww...get off me , ejaculator!
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 07:10 PM (Uxokn)
wtf did I miss?Posted by: Peaches at May 18, 2017 07:11 PM (EgOr3)
254
What did McCaskill do today?
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted!
Well, for one thing, she's still breathing.
Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I should be indicted!
Well, for one thing, she's still breathing.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative....unfrozen caveman moron at May 18, 2017 07:11 PM (S6Pax)
255
I takeh total credit for President Trump, I knew you would all thank me later.
Posted by: Peter Petrovich Konovnitsyn at May 18, 2017 07:12 PM (Ot7+c)
256
Trump Live Press Conference With Colombian President
-Ace
Earlier, Shep Smith nearly ejaculated over himself when Claire
McCaskill revealed what we knew last week, that Trump had already
decided to fire Comey before Rod Rosenstein wrote his memo that such a
firing would be justified.
Trump Live Press Conference With Colombian President
-Ace
Earlier, Shep Smith nearly ejaculated over himself when Claire
McCaskill revealed what we knew last week, that Trump had already
decided to fire Comey before Rod Rosenstein wrote his memo that such a
firing would be justified.
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 07:12 PM (Uxokn)
257
Willowed from 2 threads ago but I really want to share.
I gave myself the day off today'
I go to the grocery store and find myself in a check out behind an obvious illegal. She is armed with a WIC and a SNAP card and a handful of coupons. She also has a cell phone. Her groceries are already bagged so I think how bad can this be.
15 minutes and two managers later they finally get her out of line.
Yes, I could have moved to another line but being a Moron , I'm working on my snark.
Checkout girl says "I'm sorry about that"
I smile pleasantly and say "No problem, I enjoy watching my tax dollars at work.
She got it.
I gave myself the day off today'
I go to the grocery store and find myself in a check out behind an obvious illegal. She is armed with a WIC and a SNAP card and a handful of coupons. She also has a cell phone. Her groceries are already bagged so I think how bad can this be.
15 minutes and two managers later they finally get her out of line.
Yes, I could have moved to another line but being a Moron , I'm working on my snark.
Checkout girl says "I'm sorry about that"
I smile pleasantly and say "No problem, I enjoy watching my tax dollars at work.
She got it.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 18, 2017 07:12 PM (TOP0R)
258
I think they are worried that this....
"Mueller's purview will include all FBI investigation into:
(i) any links and/or coordination between the Russian
government and individuals associated with the campaign of President
Donald Trump; and
(ii) any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation; and
(iii) any other matters within the scope of 28 C.F.R. 600.4(a).
Regulation 28 C.F.R. 600.4(a) is part of the federal regulations
authorizing special counsels. It expands a special counsel's
jurisdiction to all crimes, such as perjury or obstruction of justice,
that interfere with his original named responsibility."
http://tinyurl.com/mxssnqx
Will lead to investigations into the leaking of classified information and other crimes that happened in the Clinton and Obama camps without the fingerprints of a Trump reprisal that they can use to beat him up with. Those last two parts give the ability to go after them.
"Mueller's purview will include all FBI investigation into:
(i) any links and/or coordination between the Russian
government and individuals associated with the campaign of President
Donald Trump; and
(ii) any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation; and
(iii) any other matters within the scope of 28 C.F.R. 600.4(a).
Regulation 28 C.F.R. 600.4(a) is part of the federal regulations
authorizing special counsels. It expands a special counsel's
jurisdiction to all crimes, such as perjury or obstruction of justice,
that interfere with his original named responsibility."
http://tinyurl.com/mxssnqx
Will lead to investigations into the leaking of classified information and other crimes that happened in the Clinton and Obama camps without the fingerprints of a Trump reprisal that they can use to beat him up with. Those last two parts give the ability to go after them.
Posted by: geoffb5 at May 18, 2017 07:13 PM (d3wbb)
259
Clinton has a money-laundering foundation during her time as SoS.
Massive violations of security, numerous conspicuous failures. Tampering in other countries. Toppling governments.
But Trump's the one that needs to be investigated.
Massive violations of security, numerous conspicuous failures. Tampering in other countries. Toppling governments.
But Trump's the one that needs to be investigated.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at May 18, 2017 07:14 PM (oVJmc)
260
I voted for Hillary. Although I did think it a little odd that the old lady poll workers at my polling place were all replaced by grim young men with funny accents.
Posted by: rickl at May 18, 2017 07:14 PM (sdi6R)
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"246 a reprieve that it will almost certainly squander, but a reprieve nonetheless.
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Almost certainly squander? I'm perplexed by this sentiment."
Right? Trump has kept on plugging along, with the frequent tweet. Karen Tumulty was on Fox and suggested Trump likely couldn't compartmentalize like Clinton did. Total bullshit. If anyone were even half awake during the campaign, they realize Trump truly is a master of compartmentalization, maybe better than Clinton. Exhibit A was his constant stumping during Grab-'Em Palooza.
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Almost certainly squander? I'm perplexed by this sentiment."
Right? Trump has kept on plugging along, with the frequent tweet. Karen Tumulty was on Fox and suggested Trump likely couldn't compartmentalize like Clinton did. Total bullshit. If anyone were even half awake during the campaign, they realize Trump truly is a master of compartmentalization, maybe better than Clinton. Exhibit A was his constant stumping during Grab-'Em Palooza.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at May 18, 2017 07:15 PM (dYyZw)
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Indeed. One question I keep asking -- and which I encourage people to ask of these assholes -- is this: "What specific crime, including what specific acts, are you accusing Trump of?"
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They also use the very vague word "collusion" to mask the fact they have no idea what Trump and Putin "colluded" about, or how. What quid pro quo are they alleging? How was this contract formed? Who negotiated this contract?
This is exactly what I keep bringing up. If you press a leftist long enough they google Talking Points Memo or Matt Yglecias until they find some stuff to say, but even that is never criminal just at its worse kind of unsavory. And there's no evidence of any of it.
They know its all BS. They know it. They don't care because its leverage, its a way of toppling the hated Republican in office at any and all costs. They do not give a damn about the truth, logic, or consequences. They do not care what happens to the country. They want their wubbie back. They were so close to utopia with Hillary in charge to punish the evil right wing and destroy white men. They were sooo close.
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They also use the very vague word "collusion" to mask the fact they have no idea what Trump and Putin "colluded" about, or how. What quid pro quo are they alleging? How was this contract formed? Who negotiated this contract?
This is exactly what I keep bringing up. If you press a leftist long enough they google Talking Points Memo or Matt Yglecias until they find some stuff to say, but even that is never criminal just at its worse kind of unsavory. And there's no evidence of any of it.
They know its all BS. They know it. They don't care because its leverage, its a way of toppling the hated Republican in office at any and all costs. They do not give a damn about the truth, logic, or consequences. They do not care what happens to the country. They want their wubbie back. They were so close to utopia with Hillary in charge to punish the evil right wing and destroy white men. They were sooo close.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 18, 2017 07:15 PM (39g3+)
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"So evidence of ANY CRIME that is directly from their investigation may be prosecuted by them."
Not sure about this. It's under 28 CFR 600 et seq., which got adopted after Whitewater and appears to put a leash on a Special Counsel:
"in order to fully investigate and resolve the matters assigned, or to investigate new matters that come to light in the course of his or her investigation, he or she shall consult with the Attorney General, who will determine whether to include the additional matters within the Special Counsel's jurisdiction or assign them elsewhere."
There's specific mention that the Special Counsel can go after things like perjury, evidence destruction that come up in his investigation. Nothing more.
e.g., Fitzgerald went after Scooter for alleged lying in the course of Fitzgerald's investigation.
Not sure about this. It's under 28 CFR 600 et seq., which got adopted after Whitewater and appears to put a leash on a Special Counsel:
"in order to fully investigate and resolve the matters assigned, or to investigate new matters that come to light in the course of his or her investigation, he or she shall consult with the Attorney General, who will determine whether to include the additional matters within the Special Counsel's jurisdiction or assign them elsewhere."
There's specific mention that the Special Counsel can go after things like perjury, evidence destruction that come up in his investigation. Nothing more.
e.g., Fitzgerald went after Scooter for alleged lying in the course of Fitzgerald's investigation.
Posted by: Ignoramus at May 18, 2017 07:16 PM (+7/1f)
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Special Prosecutor's have a lot of latitude. If Mueller is straight up there may indeed be some serious crimes found. Crimes like leaking classified information to the WP and spying domestically. The Democrats and Nevertrumpers got what they asked for and now I hope they get it good and hard in the ass.
Not that there is anything...ah...never mind.
Not that there is anything...ah...never mind.
Posted by: Mr. Feverhead at May 18, 2017 07:16 PM (j1Wvr)
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I'd laugh myself sick if the first person Mueller pulled in was Susan Rice to grill her over the unmasking shit.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at May 18, 2017 07:17 PM (oVJmc)
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Nood,
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 18, 2017 07:18 PM (udajc)
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252 Ace - something else.
Consider some cheap laptop running Ubuntu. Not many hackers going after that operating system.
Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 18, 2017 07:11 PM (HTdUD)
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There are some exploits that target Ubuntu Linux and such but yeah, a lot smaller target area.
I'd go with Linux Mint MATE version(if you have an older laptop and Cinnamon if your system is five years old or newer.)
Link in nic.
Consider some cheap laptop running Ubuntu. Not many hackers going after that operating system.
Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 18, 2017 07:11 PM (HTdUD)
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There are some exploits that target Ubuntu Linux and such but yeah, a lot smaller target area.
I'd go with Linux Mint MATE version(if you have an older laptop and Cinnamon if your system is five years old or newer.)
Link in nic.
Posted by: WinLinBSDAdmin at May 18, 2017 07:18 PM (B11vO)
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The Dems and media are like someone waking up after an all-night party bender, wondering what the f*ck did I do?
The hangover for them will be immense.
The hangover for them will be immense.
Posted by: phineas gage at May 18, 2017 07:18 PM (XsVWn)
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I don't see this special whatsit going after anyone but Trump, and Trump associates who lie to the investigators.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at May 18, 2017 07:19 PM (kBd14)
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We don't have enough media outlets to make up random, vague, slanderous bullshit about the Dems, which sucks. Closest we came was Iowahawk starting the Harry Reid pedophile meme in response to him slandering Romney about his taxes.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at May 18, 2017 07:19 PM (vRcUp)
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I am 10 oz into my last 60 oz of what can only be described as a Belgian quadruple. I made it myself. It was excellent to start. Now a year and a half later it is a symphony in a bottle. And my face is completely numb.
Posted by: Simplemind at May 18, 2017 07:20 PM (ZuGkg)
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By the way, a security researcher took a risk and stopped the Wannacry attack in it's tracks last week by spending 10 bucks and registering and sinkholing the malicious domain. The guy singlehandedly saved the world from an even worse infection.
22 year old. Works from his parents house. Wants to remain anonymous.
Cool story.
By the way, a security researcher took a risk and stopped the Wannacry attack in it's tracks last week by spending 10 bucks and registering and sinkholing the malicious domain. The guy singlehandedly saved the world from an even worse infection.
22 year old. Works from his parents house. Wants to remain anonymous.
Cool story.
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 18, 2017 07:21 PM (Uxokn)
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I voted for Hillary. Although I did think it a little odd that the old lady poll workers at my polling place were all replaced by grim young men with funny accents.
Posted by: rickl
OMG! You too?
But.. they helped me vote, over and over and over again for Trump. I'm not sure how many times I voted, but I needed a couple of cigarettes when I was done.
Posted by: rickl
OMG! You too?
But.. they helped me vote, over and over and over again for Trump. I'm not sure how many times I voted, but I needed a couple of cigarettes when I was done.
Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 18, 2017 07:22 PM (HTdUD)
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"Special Prosecutor's have a lot of latitude."
Many keep saying this, but under the new rules put in in 1999 I don't think this is true.
The only one after 1999, is the Plame thing, and Scooter was only convicted of things related to the investigation.
Many keep saying this, but under the new rules put in in 1999 I don't think this is true.
The only one after 1999, is the Plame thing, and Scooter was only convicted of things related to the investigation.
Posted by: Ignoramus at May 18, 2017 07:22 PM (+7/1f)
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197 may be correct. Mueller is a deepstate man, a Bush man; it's being said here that he's Johnny Hairshirt, I hope he is because there's a lot to find but not on Trump; However I think he's been sicked on Trump. I hope I'm wrong.
Posted by: gNewt at May 18, 2017 07:24 PM (HnB/8)
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Posted by: Ignoramus at May 18, 2017 07:16 PM (+7/1f)
Yeah, but Rosenstein explicitly gave them jurisdiction into any crimes they directly come across during their investigation, which is in addition to the matters in 600.4(a).
Statement of Special Counsel Mueller, February 12, 2018:
"In the course of our investigation into possible financial or other relationships between President Trump and Russia, our investigation into the business dealings of the The Trump Organization has uncovered probable cause to believe that members of The Trump Organization gave something of value to County Zoning Board member Joe Bumfuk in order to obtain a zoning variance for a Trump golf course.
"We offered immunity to such person in exchange for evidence in the form of testimony that Donald Trump personally knew and participated in a conspiracy to obtain a zoning variance.
"Nothing can be more important in our nation of laws than the confidence that decisions of government officials, even at the level of a zoning board, remain free of criminal conspiracy and corruption.
"Speaker Paul Ryan was saddened and disappointed to learn of the evidence of these crimes, and my office has provided this evidence to him for use by the Impeachment Managers in the US House of Representatives."
Yeah, but Rosenstein explicitly gave them jurisdiction into any crimes they directly come across during their investigation, which is in addition to the matters in 600.4(a).
Statement of Special Counsel Mueller, February 12, 2018:
"In the course of our investigation into possible financial or other relationships between President Trump and Russia, our investigation into the business dealings of the The Trump Organization has uncovered probable cause to believe that members of The Trump Organization gave something of value to County Zoning Board member Joe Bumfuk in order to obtain a zoning variance for a Trump golf course.
"We offered immunity to such person in exchange for evidence in the form of testimony that Donald Trump personally knew and participated in a conspiracy to obtain a zoning variance.
"Nothing can be more important in our nation of laws than the confidence that decisions of government officials, even at the level of a zoning board, remain free of criminal conspiracy and corruption.
"Speaker Paul Ryan was saddened and disappointed to learn of the evidence of these crimes, and my office has provided this evidence to him for use by the Impeachment Managers in the US House of Representatives."
Posted by: Scalia's Ghost at May 18, 2017 07:25 PM (m5dkR)
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" into any crimes they directly come across during their investigation,"
This is actually a big fucking deal. And I'm not 100% sure I'm right, but the more I look at it, the more sure I am.
Mueller can only go after things in his mandate, else he has to go back to the AG (now the #2, because of Sessions' recusal).
It's not "crimes they directly come across" (which was the Watergate standard). It's crimes directly arising from the investigation.
Which is a big difference.
I don't think Mueller can go after the leakers, because it's not in his mandate. That's for Sessions and the new FBI head.
That part gives me a woodie. Someday, hopefully a Schadenboner
This is actually a big fucking deal. And I'm not 100% sure I'm right, but the more I look at it, the more sure I am.
Mueller can only go after things in his mandate, else he has to go back to the AG (now the #2, because of Sessions' recusal).
It's not "crimes they directly come across" (which was the Watergate standard). It's crimes directly arising from the investigation.
Which is a big difference.
I don't think Mueller can go after the leakers, because it's not in his mandate. That's for Sessions and the new FBI head.
That part gives me a woodie. Someday, hopefully a Schadenboner
Posted by: Ignoramus at May 18, 2017 07:33 PM (+7/1f)
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This f'ing irony from the buffoons at ABC news, who are too stupid to recognize the irony.
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"This is the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American
history!" tweeted Trump, who went on to note in an additional post that a
special counsel was not appointed to investigate "the illegal acts that
took place in the Clinton campaign Obama Administration."
The president did not provide evidence of such acts' existence.
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"This is the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American
history!" tweeted Trump, who went on to note in an additional post that a
special counsel was not appointed to investigate "the illegal acts that
took place in the Clinton campaign Obama Administration."
The president did not provide evidence of such acts' existence.
Posted by: E at May 18, 2017 07:33 PM (WiPBb)
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The problem is that as a technical reading the term "the matters assigned" includes evidence of any crimes directly arising in the investigation. Those would not be "new matters" as opposed to "matters assigned."
And it matter little how you or I come out on this. Mueller gets the last word on how he interprets his jurisdiction, and neither Sessions nor Rosenstein will get involved in any second-guessing for fear of being accused of obstruction of justice.
And it matter little how you or I come out on this. Mueller gets the last word on how he interprets his jurisdiction, and neither Sessions nor Rosenstein will get involved in any second-guessing for fear of being accused of obstruction of justice.
Posted by: Scalia's Ghost at May 18, 2017 07:38 PM (m5dkR)
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Now that I'm convinced Mueller is on a leash, I'm more firmly of the belief that this has been war-gamed by the likes of Trump and Bannon.
Casualty in the near-term is Trump's legislative agenda.
But in a year he's going to shove it up Schumer and Nancy's asses. The collapse of OCare will be on them.
He'll take a flamethrower to MSM
Casualty in the near-term is Trump's legislative agenda.
But in a year he's going to shove it up Schumer and Nancy's asses. The collapse of OCare will be on them.
He'll take a flamethrower to MSM
Posted by: Ignoramus at May 18, 2017 07:41 PM (+7/1f)
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Memo to everyone citing the United States Code:
Disregard that swill. It's to be used by and against the rubes. Deep State's Double Secret Probation Book of Crime and Punishment and Shit contains the statutes to be applied here, and you can't see them.
Disregard that swill. It's to be used by and against the rubes. Deep State's Double Secret Probation Book of Crime and Punishment and Shit contains the statutes to be applied here, and you can't see them.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at May 18, 2017 07:41 PM (dYyZw)
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I metaphorically cold-cocked a couple of liberals today. They were on about how they only get their news from reputable sources like NYT and NPR. I pointed out that I use those too, but I also get things from other sources that they leave out. Ended up taking a bet for $20 that I could show them that their gold-standard sources filter out essential facts.
I simply asked them how many stories they had read or heard about the Republicans' refusal to conduct hearings on Eric Garner. Multo. Then I asked them to tell me all the justifications the Democrats had used to claim this was wrong. Multo again.
THEN I asked them what were the counter arguments the R's made. Just tell me one. Take your time. They tried lame shit like "because they wanted to thwart Obama", to which I responded that is not an argument, that's like me saying I want a pony, and my parents saying we can't care for one, and my counter-argument is WAAAAAAA!!
So finally they couldn't come up with one. I asked them if they really thought no Republican even made a counter argument. At this point they began getting nervous. To make a long story short, I finally told them about the Biden Rule. They first refused to believe it existed. After a quick Google, they then refused that it had been mentioned only once on NPR, and that by Orrin Hatch interjecting it into an interview where the host promptly changed the subject. An NPR search confirmed that. They they started bullshitting about how the BR was probably not applicable, but I reminded them that the bet was that they HAD NEVER EVEN FUCKING HEARD ABOUT EVEN ONE REPUBLICAN ARGUMENT, not what they thought of it now that a conservative had told them about it!
I have their two twenties in my pocket. Try it, it's fun!
I simply asked them how many stories they had read or heard about the Republicans' refusal to conduct hearings on Eric Garner. Multo. Then I asked them to tell me all the justifications the Democrats had used to claim this was wrong. Multo again.
THEN I asked them what were the counter arguments the R's made. Just tell me one. Take your time. They tried lame shit like "because they wanted to thwart Obama", to which I responded that is not an argument, that's like me saying I want a pony, and my parents saying we can't care for one, and my counter-argument is WAAAAAAA!!
So finally they couldn't come up with one. I asked them if they really thought no Republican even made a counter argument. At this point they began getting nervous. To make a long story short, I finally told them about the Biden Rule. They first refused to believe it existed. After a quick Google, they then refused that it had been mentioned only once on NPR, and that by Orrin Hatch interjecting it into an interview where the host promptly changed the subject. An NPR search confirmed that. They they started bullshitting about how the BR was probably not applicable, but I reminded them that the bet was that they HAD NEVER EVEN FUCKING HEARD ABOUT EVEN ONE REPUBLICAN ARGUMENT, not what they thought of it now that a conservative had told them about it!
I have their two twenties in my pocket. Try it, it's fun!
Posted by: Ray Van Dune at May 18, 2017 07:42 PM (LeUrG)
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Tucker Carlson asks this question of every guest he has on to discuss this. What exactly are you accusing him of? Cause he legitimately, like the rest of us, does not know.
Posted by: Gman at May 18, 2017 07:57 PM (VXoTW)
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Darn.... late to thread.... but its all about...
Hillary did not commit a crime because while what she did was illegal, there was no intent...
Trump is guilty, because while he did nothing wrong or illegal, he HAD intent...
Hillary did not commit a crime because while what she did was illegal, there was no intent...
Trump is guilty, because while he did nothing wrong or illegal, he HAD intent...
Posted by: Don Q. at May 18, 2017 07:57 PM (NgKpN)
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I'm more firmly of the belief that this has been war-gamed by the likes of Trump and Bannon.
Casualty in the near-term is Trump's legislative agenda
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I come out the opposite on both points. The only person who decides how much of a leash Mueller has is Mueller. I would bet anything that Trump and Bannon consider the appointment of SC Mueller as a disaster.
And I think this helps Trump's legislative agenda in the short-term, as he can try to push away attempts to distract Congress onto Russian conspiracy by pointing to the Special Counsel. But it is a potentially mortal problem in the longer term for his presidency.
And I neglected the statement of Vice President Mike Pence, February 12, 2018: "I am fully convinced of the innocence of President Donald J. Trump in these allegations of corruption of government officials. President Trump is a good man. But in the unfortunate circumstance that I am called upon to exercise the duties of the highest office, I am fully prepared to meet those responsibilities and to unify our country, and will seek to heal our differences through a new period of prosperity based on America as a land of immigrants and the goal of worldwide free trade."
Casualty in the near-term is Trump's legislative agenda
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I come out the opposite on both points. The only person who decides how much of a leash Mueller has is Mueller. I would bet anything that Trump and Bannon consider the appointment of SC Mueller as a disaster.
And I think this helps Trump's legislative agenda in the short-term, as he can try to push away attempts to distract Congress onto Russian conspiracy by pointing to the Special Counsel. But it is a potentially mortal problem in the longer term for his presidency.
And I neglected the statement of Vice President Mike Pence, February 12, 2018: "I am fully convinced of the innocence of President Donald J. Trump in these allegations of corruption of government officials. President Trump is a good man. But in the unfortunate circumstance that I am called upon to exercise the duties of the highest office, I am fully prepared to meet those responsibilities and to unify our country, and will seek to heal our differences through a new period of prosperity based on America as a land of immigrants and the goal of worldwide free trade."
Posted by: Scalia's Ghost at May 18, 2017 07:59 PM (m5dkR)
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Doesn't this give cover for Trump's DOJ to appoint another special prosecutor (or 4 of them) to investigate Hillary?
If Michael Flynn gets sacrificed to bring down the Beast, that's a good trade off. (Especially if he's as crooked as some people are reporting...)
If Michael Flynn gets sacrificed to bring down the Beast, that's a good trade off. (Especially if he's as crooked as some people are reporting...)
Posted by: Daryl Herbert at May 18, 2017 08:00 PM (BHpB+)
Posted by: E at May 18, 2017 08:01 PM (WiPBb)
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the creep on Tucker now needs to be dealt with---severely, IYKWIMAITYD
Posted by: name, rank, cereal # at May 18, 2017 08:02 PM (ihtYN)
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If you want some specifics, three specific crimes committed by Hillary Clinton:
1. Perjury - swore on oath before a federal judge in relation to an FOI suit that she had released all relevant emails. We know that this is untrue thanks to partial recoveries from the server by the FBI;
2. Obstruction of Justice - Congressional subpoena for emails issued 3 March 2016, 33,000 or so of such emails were deliberately deleted on 25 March 2016.
3. As noted above, security violations where "intent" is not a requirement.
1. Perjury - swore on oath before a federal judge in relation to an FOI suit that she had released all relevant emails. We know that this is untrue thanks to partial recoveries from the server by the FBI;
2. Obstruction of Justice - Congressional subpoena for emails issued 3 March 2016, 33,000 or so of such emails were deliberately deleted on 25 March 2016.
3. As noted above, security violations where "intent" is not a requirement.
Posted by: Ed Snack at May 18, 2017 08:02 PM (xdWix)
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"287 My, oh my.
Democratic Leaders Try to Slow Calls to Impeach Trump
NY Times"
The internal polls must be horrible. Again, Sen. McCaskill today looked like someone told her to come into the office to discuss the blood test results.
Democratic Leaders Try to Slow Calls to Impeach Trump
NY Times"
The internal polls must be horrible. Again, Sen. McCaskill today looked like someone told her to come into the office to discuss the blood test results.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at May 18, 2017 08:08 PM (dYyZw)
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I do worry that Mueller and Comey have such a long history, if Comey is determined to see Trump Impeached as revenge, it won't take much evidence to do that.
The downside of the outsider is that people tend to believe those they know over the outsider.
But already the investigation has morphed. It seems that the Russian part of it is forgotten entirely. Flynn is accused of lobbying for Turkey... not Russia. And the obstruction is a sideline of that.... not Russia.
Are they even considering collusion with Russia at all, not a peep about any criminal activity directly involving Russia.
Trump needs space to make errors. He didn't get even a break between the election and taking office. He's right that no President has had to deal with that.
The downside of the outsider is that people tend to believe those they know over the outsider.
But already the investigation has morphed. It seems that the Russian part of it is forgotten entirely. Flynn is accused of lobbying for Turkey... not Russia. And the obstruction is a sideline of that.... not Russia.
Are they even considering collusion with Russia at all, not a peep about any criminal activity directly involving Russia.
Trump needs space to make errors. He didn't get even a break between the election and taking office. He's right that no President has had to deal with that.
Posted by: petunia at May 18, 2017 08:12 PM (VoCyE)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at May 18, 2017 08:15 PM (8iiMU)
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The HRC/Uranium to Russia/donation to the Clinton Family Crime Foundation is going to come up in the Muller investigation. Illegal campaign contributions to HRC from overseas is going to come up. Hopefully they will put the foul Cankles in prison for at least 10 years, which would be a life sentence. It will probably ensnare Slick Willie and Chelsea Hubble Clinton as well.
Posted by: Bonecrusher at May 18, 2017 08:29 PM (r+mGZ)
Posted by: #OccupyResoluteDeskLivesMatter at May 18, 2017 08:45 PM (pKDDW)
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"I don't know if that last one is a crime, but I can definitely make that specific description of the bad conduct I'm alleging."
Somewhat ironically, what you're describing would fall under the umbrella of "obstruction of justice."
Somewhat ironically, what you're describing would fall under the umbrella of "obstruction of justice."
Posted by: Sayyid at May 18, 2017 08:50 PM (mvsyv)
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"293 The HRC/Uranium to Russia/donation to the Clinton Family Crime Foundation is going to come up in the Muller investigation. Illegal campaign contributions to HRC from overseas is going to come up. Hopefully they will put the foul Cankles in prison for at least 10 years, which would be a life sentence. It will probably ensnare Slick Willie and Chelsea Hubble Clinton as well."
Mueller was sent by the Deep State either to get Trump or neuter him (I suspect the latter due to nervousness). He's corrupt or he wouldn't have participated in this charade, and he sure as shit ain't going nowhere near the Clintons or Obama.
Not that I don't hope I'm wrong, of course.
Mueller was sent by the Deep State either to get Trump or neuter him (I suspect the latter due to nervousness). He's corrupt or he wouldn't have participated in this charade, and he sure as shit ain't going nowhere near the Clintons or Obama.
Not that I don't hope I'm wrong, of course.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at May 18, 2017 08:53 PM (dYyZw)
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Tucker's monologue was awesome, explaining Leftist tribal coercion and their abandonment of politics for brute force.
Victor Davis Hanson then explained this entire Horse-shit Coup as a Big Lie Psychological Black Op conducted against the American people, a death-by-a-thousand-cuts plot. There doesn't even need to be impeachment if Trump is neutered in place.
"Make no mistake about it, this is an evil force. Don't be deceived because you are not hearing the sound of gunfire, because even so you are fighting for your lives. And you're fighting against the best organized and the most capable enemy of freedom and of right and decency that has ever been abroad in the world."--You Know Who
Victor Davis Hanson then explained this entire Horse-shit Coup as a Big Lie Psychological Black Op conducted against the American people, a death-by-a-thousand-cuts plot. There doesn't even need to be impeachment if Trump is neutered in place.
"Make no mistake about it, this is an evil force. Don't be deceived because you are not hearing the sound of gunfire, because even so you are fighting for your lives. And you're fighting against the best organized and the most capable enemy of freedom and of right and decency that has ever been abroad in the world."--You Know Who
Posted by: The Gipper Lives at May 18, 2017 09:33 PM (Ndje9)
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If Mr Mueller find some collusion between Hillary's uranium contacts from her State Dept days, Foundation donors, will we hear about them?
Posted by: Joe Mack at May 18, 2017 09:42 PM (SEFXb)
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Playing defense is bullshit. Their punches are wide and slow, all for show. Time to counter-punch with power. Throw a well-timed blockbuster and check this bitch's chin.
Trump should exercise the full extent of his discretion as executive, fearlessly. That's right: don't be afraid. There's no reason to be afraid.
The press, the real opposition... they're the boys who cried wolf. They called Trump "hitler" before he even put his hand on the good book and swore his oath. They're like a hospital patient who always says his pain level "10", no matter what. Their word is shit. Their collective credibility rating is lower than... well, anyone's. TAKE ADVANTAGE.
The "damage" (HA!) from the comey (dem shill) dismissal is done; FUCK IT. Move forward imperiously. Choose a new fbi director who is willing to talk about reopening the investigation into hrc for mishandling classified info. Use it as a scare card. Gauge the opposition's reaction. If they won't relent on the russia bs, then plow forward, let the chips fall where they may.
Hire new people and open a fresh investigation into the clinton initiative and anyone else who took commie/islamist/ugly foreigner money, all the way back to gore and the buddhist temple contributions if necessary. Let a thousand special prosecutions bloom!
Mirror the dem-media complex and push your agenda with a message drum-beat, harness peoples' natural fascination with and desire to punish the hubris of the elite class in order to drag down opposition targets.
Declassify damaging info on any motherf***er who says boo, dem or con. Its ugly and petty but not blatently illegal. Information wants to be free, the people have a right to know lol...
Support primaries against recalcitrant cons who refuse to support the administration. Apple core, baltimore mothetf***er.
Do not avoid causing pain to those who cross you, accept the regrettable necessity and proceed with what must be done. And make a show of it. Let them know you like to fight, that you enjoy the shit out of it, that you're in your element.
Or bend over and show that ass like a bitch.
Trump should exercise the full extent of his discretion as executive, fearlessly. That's right: don't be afraid. There's no reason to be afraid.
The press, the real opposition... they're the boys who cried wolf. They called Trump "hitler" before he even put his hand on the good book and swore his oath. They're like a hospital patient who always says his pain level "10", no matter what. Their word is shit. Their collective credibility rating is lower than... well, anyone's. TAKE ADVANTAGE.
The "damage" (HA!) from the comey (dem shill) dismissal is done; FUCK IT. Move forward imperiously. Choose a new fbi director who is willing to talk about reopening the investigation into hrc for mishandling classified info. Use it as a scare card. Gauge the opposition's reaction. If they won't relent on the russia bs, then plow forward, let the chips fall where they may.
Hire new people and open a fresh investigation into the clinton initiative and anyone else who took commie/islamist/ugly foreigner money, all the way back to gore and the buddhist temple contributions if necessary. Let a thousand special prosecutions bloom!
Mirror the dem-media complex and push your agenda with a message drum-beat, harness peoples' natural fascination with and desire to punish the hubris of the elite class in order to drag down opposition targets.
Declassify damaging info on any motherf***er who says boo, dem or con. Its ugly and petty but not blatently illegal. Information wants to be free, the people have a right to know lol...
Support primaries against recalcitrant cons who refuse to support the administration. Apple core, baltimore mothetf***er.
Do not avoid causing pain to those who cross you, accept the regrettable necessity and proceed with what must be done. And make a show of it. Let them know you like to fight, that you enjoy the shit out of it, that you're in your element.
Or bend over and show that ass like a bitch.
Posted by: Mentus at May 18, 2017 10:14 PM (Wa2YB)
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Evil is not an inappropriate word.
Posted by: RM at May 18, 2017 11:44 PM (TEpOb)
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Something something Impeach Trump something something complete
Something something Mike Pence something something handmaiden's tale
Something something Mike Pence something something handmaiden's tale
Posted by: Emperor Palpatine at May 19, 2017 12:08 AM (Wa2YB)
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What if Democrats and Never Trumpers weren't morons. Much better question.
Posted by: Bruce1369 at May 19, 2017 06:40 AM (xG7CS)
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