ImTheCaptain
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so non-credible that more people voted for them
Trump fires Comey
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TexasDeac10
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So, I have some conservative-ish views sometimes (I swear!), but these days "conservatives" don't have any coherent set of views. All they care about is liberal hypocrisy. So even when Democrats are calling for the rule of law--a conservative cause of years past--they'd rather depict it as hypocrisy.
Congrats again on that popular vote win. We simply can't say it enough.
It is possible to disapprove of Comey's job performance and still find the timing of his dismissal highly suspicious.
ImTheCaptain
I disagree with you
didn't say anything about the EC or popular vote, just that your premise is wrong
Furthermore, the Democrats are calling for anything outrageous in the aftermath of Comey's dismissal. They are calling for an independent prosecutor, that's it. There is nothing outrageous about calling for an independent prosecutor.
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look at all these dumb dems:
Richard Burr (R-N.C.), chairman of the Intelligence Committee: “I am troubled by the timing and reasoning of Director Comey’s termination. I have found Director Comey to be a public servant of the highest order, and his dismissal further confuses an already difficult investigation by the Committee.”
James Lankford (R-Okla.), a member of the Intelligence and Homeland Security committees: “The issues that our law enforcement, intelligence community and congressional committees deal with each day are very sensitive and have life or death implications. Director Comey has been the public face representing thousands of committed law enforcement officers and civil servants within the intelligence community. In the days ahead, the American people need clarity and deserve an explanation for his immediate firing.”
Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), chairman of the Judiciary Oversight Subcommittee: “Regardless of how you think Director Comey handled the unprecedented complexities of the 2016 election cycle, the timing of this firing is very troubling. Jim Comey is an honorable public servant, and in the midst of a crisis of public trust that goes well beyond who you voted for in the presidential election, the loss of an honorable public servant is a loss for the nation. … I have reached out to the Deputy Attorney General for clarity on his rationale for recommending this action."
Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, said Comey’s firing will “raise questions”: “While the case for removal … was thorough, his removal at this particular time will raise questions. It is essential that ongoing investigations are fulsome and free of political interference until their completion, and it is imperative that President Trump nominate a well-respected and qualified individual to lead the bureau at this critical time.”
John McCain (R-Ariz), chairman of the Armed Services Committee, said he was “disappointed” in Trump’s decision and repeated his call for a special congressional committee to probe the matter.
@JeffFlake
I've spent the last several hours trying to find an acceptable rationale for the timing of Comey's firing. I just can't do it.
Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-Va.), another vulnerable incumbent in the D.C. suburbs, called for an independent investigation: “Both Democrats and Republicans attacked the FBI Director at various times for various reasons and called for his ouster. However, I can’t defend or explain tonight’s actions or timing … The FBI investigation into the Russian impact on the 2016 election must continue. There must be an independent investigation that the American people can trust.”
Columnist Charles Krauthammer: “To fire him summarily with no warning in the middle of May because of something that happened in July is almost inexplicable.”
Former George W. Bush speechwriter David Frum in The Atlantic: “This Is Not a Drill. The firing of Comey poses a question: Will the law answer to the president, or the president to the law?”
Joe Scarborough
Republicans trying to whitewash this gross abuse of power, stop. The President is trying to kill the investigation into his ties w/ Russia.
General Michael Hayden, GWB CIA director. "It's beginning to feel a little bit like Nicaragua around here."
Richard Burr (R-N.C.), chairman of the Intelligence Committee: “I am troubled by the timing and reasoning of Director Comey’s termination. I have found Director Comey to be a public servant of the highest order, and his dismissal further confuses an already difficult investigation by the Committee.”
James Lankford (R-Okla.), a member of the Intelligence and Homeland Security committees: “The issues that our law enforcement, intelligence community and congressional committees deal with each day are very sensitive and have life or death implications. Director Comey has been the public face representing thousands of committed law enforcement officers and civil servants within the intelligence community. In the days ahead, the American people need clarity and deserve an explanation for his immediate firing.”
Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), chairman of the Judiciary Oversight Subcommittee: “Regardless of how you think Director Comey handled the unprecedented complexities of the 2016 election cycle, the timing of this firing is very troubling. Jim Comey is an honorable public servant, and in the midst of a crisis of public trust that goes well beyond who you voted for in the presidential election, the loss of an honorable public servant is a loss for the nation. … I have reached out to the Deputy Attorney General for clarity on his rationale for recommending this action."
Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, said Comey’s firing will “raise questions”: “While the case for removal … was thorough, his removal at this particular time will raise questions. It is essential that ongoing investigations are fulsome and free of political interference until their completion, and it is imperative that President Trump nominate a well-respected and qualified individual to lead the bureau at this critical time.”
John McCain (R-Ariz), chairman of the Armed Services Committee, said he was “disappointed” in Trump’s decision and repeated his call for a special congressional committee to probe the matter.
@JeffFlake
I've spent the last several hours trying to find an acceptable rationale for the timing of Comey's firing. I just can't do it.
Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-Va.), another vulnerable incumbent in the D.C. suburbs, called for an independent investigation: “Both Democrats and Republicans attacked the FBI Director at various times for various reasons and called for his ouster. However, I can’t defend or explain tonight’s actions or timing … The FBI investigation into the Russian impact on the 2016 election must continue. There must be an independent investigation that the American people can trust.”
Columnist Charles Krauthammer: “To fire him summarily with no warning in the middle of May because of something that happened in July is almost inexplicable.”
Former George W. Bush speechwriter David Frum in The Atlantic: “This Is Not a Drill. The firing of Comey poses a question: Will the law answer to the president, or the president to the law?”
Joe Scarborough
Republicans trying to whitewash this gross abuse of power, stop. The President is trying to kill the investigation into his ties w/ Russia.
General Michael Hayden, GWB CIA director. "It's beginning to feel a little bit like Nicaragua around here."
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What I don't get is why people thought these two were awful candidates in the first place. Apparently it wasn't because no matter which one won, they were going to be mired in investigations, conflicts of interest, and an uncooperative opposing party. That must not have been it, because otherwise people would not be so shocked at how much of a mess this is, and the right would not be in complete denial.
So if it wasn't that, what was it? Because I sure heard A LOT of people saying "Both candidates suck" but now that Trump is president, suddenly the right has backed off that stance despite everything that made both candidates suck is coming to fruition. More so than people even originally thought.
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sailordeac
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you are one of the best at deliberately missing the point, keep up the good work, er ... pretense
You think the Right is the one in denial? Not the party blaming the Russian boogeyman for their political malpractice?
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RJ I thought everyone would applaud this. Comey is the guy who cost Hllary the election...boom Trump Fires him. Putin is the other reason Hillary lost...boom he fires some missiles at his boy while Putin is standing next to him. This all goes to the accusation / conspiracy / hot take 340 when the prognosticators were saying Trump doesn't want to win. I bet hes pissed and paying everyone back for making him President
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Considering it has been 5 months and we have already lost a national security adviser and the director of the FBI over this "boogeyman", I'd say it's time to start taking the matter seriously.
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Not all. Several haven't been around since the election.
sailor, you're so far offbase that I consider that a complement.
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Reuters news agency quotes a White House official as giving four possible names for the interim FBI director:
Current acting director, Andrew McCabe
Assistant director, Paul Abbate
Chicago special agent in charge, Michael J Anderson
Richmond, VA, special agent in charge, Adam Lee
All four are senior FBI officials and the interview process is being run by the justice department, the news agency said.
From BBC live feed on responses to the sacking
Current acting director, Andrew McCabe
Assistant director, Paul Abbate
Chicago special agent in charge, Michael J Anderson
Richmond, VA, special agent in charge, Adam Lee
All four are senior FBI officials and the interview process is being run by the justice department, the news agency said.
From BBC live feed on responses to the sacking
dot com
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When do we consider why Dems have lost control of every branch of government?
marquee moon
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BarcaDeac
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When elections near. This shit, meanwhile, is happening now. At least you didn't vote for him, though, right?