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Overheard by German reporter? Or overheard a German reporter?
(Sorry-sorry! Not the point, I know. But it’s driving me nuts).
(Sorry-sorry! Not the point, I know. But it’s driving me nuts).
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I'm pretty sure that it means that the German reporter was overheard saying that, even though the grammar is off.
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Among all the things I hope I'm wrong about, it's gratifying to be right about which part of that quote the hallofirians would focus on.
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'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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This tweet is a good summary of why the raids on Cohen are a BFD:
Josh Campbell, a former FBI special agent and now a CNN contributor, tweeted thison Monday night from one of his former colleagues: "I've been an FBI special agent for 20 years and have only seen a handful of searches executed on attorneys. All of those attorneys went to prison."
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Josh Campbell, a former FBI special agent and now a CNN contributor, tweeted thison Monday night from one of his former colleagues: "I've been an FBI special agent for 20 years and have only seen a handful of searches executed on attorneys. All of those attorneys went to prison."
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I get the impression (as I believe many do) that Cohen wasn't so much an attorney in the traditional sense, but a 'fixer'.. someone who knows enough that they can hide shady/illegal deals. Hide income. Cheat on taxes. An enforcer. A thug. Part of the intimidation/strong arm for (basically) a mob boss.
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It feels like you say this every other day these days but somehow nothing seems like an actual big deal anymore.Voronwë the Faithful wrote:This tweet is a good summary of why the raids on Cohen are a BFD...
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So, what is up with Nunes? His behavior is just so.. odd. Anyone have any clues what he's up to?
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I hear you, yov, but I still try to look at things from a broader perspective. These things may not be surprising in the age of Trump, but they are shocking when considered in a normal universe.
ETA: Rose, are you referring to his (completely unhinged) threat to impeach Rosenstein and FBI director Christopher Wray? If we are really lucky, the Democratic wave will be sufficient to wash him away (unlikely but not impossible). He is almost as scary as Trump himself.
ETA: Rose, are you referring to his (completely unhinged) threat to impeach Rosenstein and FBI director Christopher Wray? If we are really lucky, the Democratic wave will be sufficient to wash him away (unlikely but not impossible). He is almost as scary as Trump himself.
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Yes. His behavior is over-the-top paranoid. Like someone who is afraid they will be exposed or implicated. Isn't he supposed to be recused? I think his behavior appears guilty and strange as all heck. It seems he runs to the WH with any tidbit he gleans from proceedings, which isn't the way I think things are supposed to work. Perhaps he is one of the 'Deep State' conspiracy theorists. In my opinion, what some call the 'Deep State' is another way of saying 'rule of law' or 'checks and balances'.Voronwë the Faithful wrote: ETA: Rose, are you referring to his (completely unhinged) threat to impeach Rosenstein and FBI director Christopher Wray? If we are really lucky, the Democratic wave will be sufficient to wash him away (unlikely but not impossible). He is almost as scary as Trump himself.
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Hard to imagine Cohen flipping on Trump, but some of the quotes in this article are intriguing.
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.nymag.co ... trump.html
If Cohen did turn on Trump, he is going down.
ETA: Meanwhile, multiple outlets are reporting that one of the things the agents were looking for is any information about the Access Hollywood tape.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/11/politics ... index.html
Hmmm?
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.nymag.co ... trump.html
If Cohen did turn on Trump, he is going down.
ETA: Meanwhile, multiple outlets are reporting that one of the things the agents were looking for is any information about the Access Hollywood tape.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/11/politics ... index.html
Hmmm?
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I guess Stormy's lawyer was going to release an artists rendering of the man who threatened her & her daughter, but it appears that may not be released now because it appears they may have identified the person & will not be releasing it because he will now be part of the investigation.
I am guessing the reason the Access Hollywood tapes is important is that there is presumably a link between that and the release of the Wikileaks diversion, things done shortly before the election to affect the outcome.
I am guessing the reason the Access Hollywood tapes is important is that there is presumably a link between that and the release of the Wikileaks diversion, things done shortly before the election to affect the outcome.
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Maybe, but I suspect if it were that closely connected to the Russia investigation Mueller's team would have done it themselves. I suspect it is more likely to be related to efforts by Cohen to keep the tape buried. But who knows? Perhaps we will learn at some point.RoseMorninStar wrote:I am guessing the reason the Access Hollywood tapes is important is that there is presumably a link between that and the release of the Wikileaks diversion, things done shortly before the election to affect the outcome.
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I had heard today that perhaps if they find what they suspect, it could come back to Mueller. Or perhaps it's reassurance that investigations will go forward in an area Trump does not have control over.
And now it seems Bannon is back in the mix.
And now it seems Bannon is back in the mix.
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I've seen speculation that the Trump - Cohen emails were searched for the evidence of encouraging the WikiLeaks, which was within half an hour of the Hollywood tape thing.
Bannon, as always, is trying to create maximum chaos.
My guess is that Trump will do what he can to get rid of Mueller, hoping that the GOP Congress will let it slide, because it's less risky for him than letting the investigation continue on its course.
Bannon, as always, is trying to create maximum chaos.
My guess is that Trump will do what he can to get rid of Mueller, hoping that the GOP Congress will let it slide, because it's less risky for him than letting the investigation continue on its course.
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Yeah, maximum chaos.
What Mueller appears to be doing is shoring up his bets. It seems the tentacles on this case are massive. Mueller seems to be shoring up his case in tidy little packages. Should he be fired/the investigation stopped at the Federal level, it will continue at the State level. Should his case continue, perhaps he can use the state filings as leverage against the likes of Cohen.
What Mueller appears to be doing is shoring up his bets. It seems the tentacles on this case are massive. Mueller seems to be shoring up his case in tidy little packages. Should he be fired/the investigation stopped at the Federal level, it will continue at the State level. Should his case continue, perhaps he can use the state filings as leverage against the likes of Cohen.
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Hmmmm?
http://thehill.com/homenews/administrat ... hite-house
Hmmmm?
http://thehill.com/homenews/administrat ... hite-house
Who ever heard of the president meeting with the Deputy Attorney General to discuss routine Justice Department business?President Trump met with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Thursday amid speculation his job could be in jeopardy. The White House said the meeting was arranged to discuss “routine [Justice] Department business.”
Hmmmm?
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Wow. Trump met with someone in person? He didn't just issue a public decree, I mean, Tweet? The breakdown and denigration of our nations law enforcement/justice departments is extremely upsetting and worrying. Governance via early morning Toilet Tweets is a disgrace. Name calling and lack of decorum, the lack of a spine in Congress. The 'GOP' is attacking Comey. The GOP is no more, there are Trumpers and there are those who still consider themselves Republicans. They will leave or be forced out.
Checks & balances? The rule of law? Who/what will put an end to the madness?
Checks & balances? The rule of law? Who/what will put an end to the madness?
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I will!
Well, probably not, but it sounded good!
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One would think that all but the most hardcore delusional would see that the wheels have come off the bus. This man (Trump) is not fit to lead a clown brigade.
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