TrumPutinGate

[Velo Vol]

Over/under on how long Nunes remains part of the House Russia investigation?

House Intelligence Committee meeting cancelled this week.

This is normal.

 

[lawgator1]

http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/28/politics/house-intelligence-committee-devin-nunes/index.html

WH is refusing to say who had Nunes come in and "find" the alleged surveillance of the administration, only to turn around the next day and tell it to Trump, and then try to make it look like a big deal to the press. My money is on Conway or Bannon.

Also, Nunes cancelled hearings this week.

Also, WH tried to block Yates, the one that was fired by Trump, from testifying to the committee. That is still in limbo.

It is clear now that the administration is in full fledged disarray over the Russian interference issue. They are trying everything they can, including using Nunes, a transition official, to try to block further evidence from coming to light.

I am increasingly skeptical at this point that Trump's presidency will survive this. The only people really loyal to him are the people that he promised jobs to, and even they are starting to run for cover. See e.g. Nunes. He has so pizzed off the establishment that, if push comes to shove, I think the mainstream GOP is likely to side against him in any real fight.

The good news is that we will save a ton on protecting Trump Towers.

 

[OuterBanksVol]

Per WashPost:

Trump administration sought to block Sally Yates from testifying to Congress on Russia

The Trump administration sought to block former acting attorney general Sally Yates from testifying to Congress in the House investigation of links between Russian officials and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, The Washington Post has learned, a position that is likely to further anger Democrats who have accused Republicans of trying to damage the inquiry.

According to letters The Post reviewed, the Justice Department notified Yates earlier this month that the administration considers a great deal of her possible testimony to be barred from discussion in a congressional hearing because the topics are covered by the presidential communication privilege.

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So, the Donald is now trying to block his former AG that he fired from testifying. Just to state the obvious question, why? What would she possibly say that is problematic to the White House? To state the obvious answer, the prospect that the Trump campaign team / administration is heading down Watergate street is becoming a real possibility. The smoke is billowing thicker and thicker.

 

[hog88]

Per WashPost:

Trump administration sought to block Sally Yates from testifying to Congress on Russia

The Trump administration sought to block former acting attorney general Sally Yates from testifying to Congress in the House investigation of links between Russian officials and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, The Washington Post has learned, a position that is likely to further anger Democrats who have accused Republicans of trying to damage the inquiry.

According to letters The Post reviewed, the Justice Department notified Yates earlier this month that the administration considers a great deal of her possible testimony to be barred from discussion in a congressional hearing because the topics are covered by the presidential communication privilege.

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So, the Donald is now trying to block his former AG that he fired from testifying. Just to state the obvious question, why? What would she possibly say that is problematic to the White House? To state the obvious answer, the prospect that the Trump campaign team / administration is heading down Watergate street is becoming a real possibility. The smoke is billowing thicker and thicker.

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Point me to your post denouncing when Obama used executive privilege to keep people from testifying in the Benghazi, IRS, Fast and Furious and other investigations.

 

[golfballs]

CrowdStrike Walks Back Key Parts of Disputed Russian Hacking Report

 

[carlos86]

House Intelligence Committee meeting cancelled this week.

This is normal.

Nunes canceled the house meeting because former assistant attorney general Sally Yates was going to testify, Trump attempted to claim executive privilege to prevent her testimony. Yates lawyer informed the White House that Trump waived executive privilege when they went public with information and she would still testify. Nunes then canceled the hearings.

 

[carlos86]

Point me to your post denouncing when Obama used executive privilege to keep people from testifying in the Benghazi, IRS, Fast and Furious and other investigations.

So since Obama did it it's ok for Trump to do it?? I thought Trump was elected to do the opposite of Obama.

 

[hog88]

So since Obama did it it's ok for Trump to do it?? I thought Trump was elected to dobthe opposite of Obama.

No it's not ok, I'm pointing out the unmitigated hypocrisy of people like you who kept their pie holes closed through 8 years of the most corrupt administration since Kennedy. All of a sudden you people give a ****, why is that?

 

[MT LeConte]

http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/28/politics/house-intelligence-committee-devin-nunes/index.html

WH is refusing to say who had Nunes come in and "find" the alleged surveillance of the administration, only to turn around the next day and tell it to Trump, and then try to make it look like a big deal to the press. My money is on Conway or Bannon.

Also, Nunes cancelled hearings this week.

Also, WH tried to block Yates, the one that was fired by Trump, from testifying to the committee. That is still in limbo.

It is clear now that the administration is in full fledged disarray over the Russian interference issue. They are trying everything they can, including using Nunes, a transition official, to try to block further evidence from coming to light.

I am increasingly skeptical at this point that Trump's presidency will survive this. The only people really loyal to him are the people that he promised jobs to, and even they are starting to run for cover. See e.g. Nunes. He has so pizzed off the establishment that, if push comes to shove, I think the mainstream GOP is likely to side against him in any real fight.

The good news is that we will save a ton on protecting Trump Towers.

Trump supporters don't want to believe it but this investigation has only just begun. The real fun will begin when some of Trump's team is looking at jail time and flips on him and others.

 

[Septic]

Like I said, your standards are extremely low. Not surprised though, especially given some of the things you actually believe in.

What are the "things I actually believe in," specifically?

Are you referring to my belief that Thor is the best God? Cause he is. I'll fight anyone who says different.

 

[carlos86]

No it's not ok, I'm pointing out the unmitigated hypocrisy of people like you who kept their pie holes closed through 8 years of the most corrupt administration since Kennedy. All of a sudden you people give a ****, why is that?

Actually I didn't keep my mouth shut. I was pretty outspoken against Obamas policys.

 

[hog88]

Actually I didn't keep my mouth shut. I was pretty outspoken against Obamas policys.

His policies but not his use of executive privilege. The two are not the same.

 

[Grand Vol]

Trump supporters don't want to believe it but this investigation has only just begun. The real fun will begin when some of Trump's team is looking at jail time and flips on him and others.

Septic, please don't call Trump supporters delusional anymore after seeing things like this.

Thanks.

 

[golfballs]

Uh oh... looks like the Russians have gotten to Ben Smith. Who isn't a Russian operative these days?

 

[AirVol]

Trump supporters don't want to believe it but this investigation has only just begun. The real fun will begin when some of Trump's team is looking at jail time and flips on him and others.

lol:lol:lol: ok LeKooK.

 

[OuterBanksVol]

The Russians seem to be getting more desperate to quash the whole Trumpgate narrative. Funny part is the billionaire who wrote the following only forked out for a quarter-page ad in the WSJ and WaPo. You cheap SOB!

 

[OuterBanksVol]

Point me to your post denouncing when Obama used executive privilege to keep people from testifying in the Benghazi, IRS, Fast and Furious and other investigations.

Dude. You're comparing apples and oranges.

Would you really equate any of these investigations to the possibility that our President committed treason and our election process was manipulated by Russia? Give me a break.

 

[hog88]

Dude. You're comparing apples and oranges.

Would you really equate any of these investigations to the possibility that our President committed treason and our election process was manipulated by Russia? Give me a break.

You need to bone up the definition of treason. Even IF his campaign or he personally colluded with the Russians on the email leaks, IT'S NOT TREASON.

Oh, and how many people died because of alleged collusion? So yes I guess it is apples to oranges, Obama's scandals were 100x worse.

 

[Grand Vol]

Dude. You're comparing apples and oranges.

Would you really equate any of these investigations to the possibility that our President committed treason and our election process was manipulated by Russia? Give me a break.

Yeah, it's so much better if we manipulated our elections from the inside and used executive departments to limit political opposition...

 

[lawgator1]

I can't wait for the Trump defenders to say we ought to take the word of a Russian oligarch or spy to just accept that it's all nonsense.

What a World we find ourselves in.

 

[lawgator1]

Yeah, it's so much better if we manipulated our elections from the inside and used executive departments to limit political opposition...

Like GOP gerrymandering at the state legislative level?

 

[OuterBanksVol]

You need to bone up the definition of treason. Even IF his campaign or he personally colluded with the Russians on the email leaks, IT'S NOT TREASON.

Oh, and how many people died because of alleged collusion? So yes I guess it is apples to oranges, Obama's scandals were 100x worse.

Dude. Defending Trump here if this is actually true is just silly. If it is true, our country is in a world of hurt.

treason
noun | trea·son |\ˈtrē-zən\
Definition of treason

1

:
the betrayal of a trust
:
treachery


2

:
the offense of attempting by overt acts to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance or to kill or personally injure the sovereign or the sovereign's family

 

[hog88]

I can't wait for the Trump defenders to say we ought to take the word of a Russian oligarch or spy to just accept that it's all nonsense.

What a World we find ourselves in.

You expect everyone to take the word of a private security firm, hired by the Democrats and Democrat operatives. What's the difference?

 

[hog88]

Dude. Defending Trump here if this is actually true is just silly. If it is true, our country is in a world of hurt.

treason
noun | trea·son |\ˈtrē-zən\
Definition of treason

1

:
the betrayal of a trust
:
treachery


2

:
the offense of attempting by overt acts to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance or to kill or personally injure the sovereign or the sovereign's family

lol:

If the allegations are true, what government did he attempt to overthrow, who's trust did he betray and treachery, please.

There may be crimes committed but treason isn't one of them you rube.

 

[Grand Vol]

Like GOP gerrymandering at the state legislative level?

Don't act like it doesn't happen on both sides of the political spectrum.