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Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:00 am
by The Optimist
I buy bigly groceries. The best groceries. Tremendous -- am I right? -- tremendous groceries. The world has never seen such groceries.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:08 am
by Dubh01
Oceanbreeze wrote:
Ted. wrote:
Seneca of the Night wrote:
Flockwitt wrote:
Ted. wrote:Not sure if this has been mentioned, but there is talk that Mueller is unlikely to indict Trump even if he does find anything indictable as he does not believe that a sitting predetermine can be indicted.

So, if that is correct, it will come down to who wins the PR war. As per 4071's post above, it will come down to belief which is largely down to Trump's and his legal team's PR with the oft repeated witch-hunt, no collusion, it's da dirty Dems, etc, etc, is quite likely the carry the day.
Indictment is very unlikely I'd agree unless there is something more that is outright criminal in Trump's business activities. But an open and shut case of lying about collusion like that phone call in the Trump tower proven to be a discussion about Russia and evidence of associated obstruction of justice charges could see an impeachment even if the Dems don't get control of Congress.

But given the nature of the wedge politics being played it's likely to leave a very embittered and divided public. Much better if Trump gets his at the ballot box.
I'm not sure where Mueller thinks he's going with this. He is an intelligent and measured man. He must realise that the thing has gone politically right off the rails. A third of the electorate is so far in the tank for Trump that he's untouchable without serious consequences. Someone has got to find a way to call this to a delicate close with as little harm done as possible.

Maybe throw Manafort in prison for 500 years, close up shop, retire to the pub. All sides could probably live with that.
Mueller simply can not, must not, take the political rhetoric and climate into account. He is there to investigate and report the investigations findings, no more, no less.
This was political from the get go! Infact It's the only reason why it's still going. If it was based on investigations finding alone it would have been binned a long time ago.

They haven't found any conclusive evidence whatsoever now for nearly 2 years. And worse now it's being reported that there's actually no crime in the first place. They've literally been digging for dirts everywhere and anywhere and every time they have come up short.

In the meantime Trump has continued to fulfil his campaign promises or attempt to in the face of overwhelming resistance.

These libtards haven't learnt anything. Trump says that there's alot of fake news rhetoric from the MSM and Dems. And when they continue to push the Russian narrative without any concrete evidence they're basically proving Trump right.

The Trump train is headed towards second term ville without even breaking a sweat!
It's great that we here on the bored have a man on the inside with Mueller. It's obvious from this post that OB is being given insider information none of us have seen or heard of...

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod:

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:09 am
by Taranaki Snapper
Wait, OB is Q?
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Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 7:31 am
by Flockwitt
Ted. wrote:
Seneca of the Night wrote:
Flockwitt wrote:
Ted. wrote:Not sure if this has been mentioned, but there is talk that Mueller is unlikely to indict Trump even if he does find anything indictable as he does not believe that a sitting predetermine can be indicted.

So, if that is correct, it will come down to who wins the PR war. As per 4071's post above, it will come down to belief which is largely down to Trump's and his legal team's PR with the oft repeated witch-hunt, no collusion, it's da dirty Dems, etc, etc, is quite likely the carry the day.
Indictment is very unlikely I'd agree unless there is something more that is outright criminal in Trump's business activities. But an open and shut case of lying about collusion like that phone call in the Trump tower proven to be a discussion about Russia and evidence of associated obstruction of justice charges could see an impeachment even if the Dems don't get control of Congress.

But given the nature of the wedge politics being played it's likely to leave a very embittered and divided public. Much better if Trump gets his at the ballot box.
I'm not sure where Mueller thinks he's going with this. He is an intelligent and measured man. He must realise that the thing has gone politically right off the rails. A third of the electorate is so far in the tank for Trump that he's untouchable without serious consequences. Someone has got to find a way to call this to a delicate close with as little harm done as possible.

Maybe throw Manafort in prison for 500 years, close up shop, retire to the pub. All sides could probably live with that.
Mueller simply can not, must not, take the political rhetoric and climate into account. He is there to investigate and report the investigations findings, no more, no less.
:) Seneca's point is exactly the scenario and attitude that Trump and his cronies have attempted to create. It is as fictional as the commander in chief's tweets. How much of the reality comes home to roost we'll just have to wait and see.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 7:53 am
by Oceanbreeze
Dubh01 wrote:
It's great that we here on the bored have a man on the inside with Mueller. It's obvious from this post that OB is being given insider information none of us have seen or heard of...

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod:
You don't need insider information. Infact you don't even need a college degree. All you need is a little bit of common sense. Unfortunately in the present World of libtards chaos, that's not so common!

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:00 am
by Oceanbreeze
Flockwitt wrote:
Ted. wrote:
Seneca of the Night wrote:
Flockwitt wrote:
Ted. wrote:Not sure if this has been mentioned, but there is talk that Mueller is unlikely to indict Trump even if he does find anything indictable as he does not believe that a sitting predetermine can be indicted.

So, if that is correct, it will come down to who wins the PR war. As per 4071's post above, it will come down to belief which is largely down to Trump's and his legal team's PR with the oft repeated witch-hunt, no collusion, it's da dirty Dems, etc, etc, is quite likely the carry the day.
Indictment is very unlikely I'd agree unless there is something more that is outright criminal in Trump's business activities. But an open and shut case of lying about collusion like that phone call in the Trump tower proven to be a discussion about Russia and evidence of associated obstruction of justice charges could see an impeachment even if the Dems don't get control of Congress.

But given the nature of the wedge politics being played it's likely to leave a very embittered and divided public. Much better if Trump gets his at the ballot box.
I'm not sure where Mueller thinks he's going with this. He is an intelligent and measured man. He must realise that the thing has gone politically right off the rails. A third of the electorate is so far in the tank for Trump that he's untouchable without serious consequences. Someone has got to find a way to call this to a delicate close with as little harm done as possible.

Maybe throw Manafort in prison for 500 years, close up shop, retire to the pub. All sides could probably live with that.
Mueller simply can not, must not, take the political rhetoric and climate into account. He is there to investigate and report the investigations findings, no more, no less.
:) Seneca's point is exactly the scenario and attitude that Trump and his cronies have attempted to create. It is as fictional as the commander in chief's tweets. How much of the reality comes home to roost we'll just have to wait and see.
Unfortunately the only one attempting to create a fictional scenario are the anti Trump idiots with their Russian collusion narrative based on no concrete evidence but insinuation and slander!

And the reality of that has already come home to roost. One only has to watch the Senate hearings to realise the clutching at straws and desperation are sign of a fictional scenario constantly being replayed and each time hoping for a different outcome!

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:02 am
by Saint
For the benefit of those on here who seem to not understand the Mueller investigation
The reference for the investigation is to examine Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections, including exploring any links or coordination between Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and the Russian government, "and any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation", and any other matters within the scope of 28 CFR 600.4 – Jurisdiction
So far he's uncovered plenty of evidence suggesting that Russia attempted to interfere, some evidence that might indicate attempts to co-ordinate with the Trump campaign, and plenty of evidence in the "any matters that arose" category.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:08 am
by 4071
Oceanbreeze wrote:
Flockwitt wrote:
Ted. wrote:
Seneca of the Night wrote:
I'm not sure where Mueller thinks he's going with this. He is an intelligent and measured man. He must realise that the thing has gone politically right off the rails. A third of the electorate is so far in the tank for Trump that he's untouchable without serious consequences. Someone has got to find a way to call this to a delicate close with as little harm done as possible.

Maybe throw Manafort in prison for 500 years, close up shop, retire to the pub. All sides could probably live with that.
Mueller simply can not, must not, take the political rhetoric and climate into account. He is there to investigate and report the investigations findings, no more, no less.
:) Seneca's point is exactly the scenario and attitude that Trump and his cronies have attempted to create. It is as fictional as the commander in chief's tweets. How much of the reality comes home to roost we'll just have to wait and see.
Unfortunately the only one attempting to create a fictional scenario are the anti Trump idiots with their Russian collusion narrative based on no concrete evidence but insinuation and slander!

And the reality of that has already come home to roost. One only has to watch the Senate hearings to realise the clutching at straws and desperation are sign of a fictional scenario constantly being replayed and each time hoping for a different outcome!
Meanwhile, in the real world, four Americans have been charged and the trial of one of the man just started. Two more pleaded guilty to other offences. And 13 Russian nationals and 12 Russian intelligence officers have been indicted.

Collusion or no collusion, the investigation is uncovering a fair number of crimes and evidence of attacks on America. Surely that's a good thing?

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:08 am
by Slim 293
Oceanbreeze wrote: Unfortunately the only one attempting to create a fictional scenario are the anti Trump idiots with their Russian collusion narrative based on no concrete evidence but insinuation and slander!

And the reality of that has already come home to roost. One only has to watch the Senate hearings to realise the clutching at straws and desperation are sign of a fictional scenario constantly being replayed and each time hoping for a different outcome!

Needs more caps...

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:08 am
by Wilson's Toffee
Former GOP politician under GWB, EPA administrator, current Hillary supporter, calling on The Don to step down.

Sore that he did not grab her by the pussy ? Silly bitch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KcvtpRVwdg

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:09 am
by Kiwias
Saint wrote:For the benefit of those on here who seem to not understand the Mueller investigation
The reference for the investigation is to examine Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections, including exploring any links or coordination between Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and the Russian government, "and any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation", and any other matters within the scope of 28 CFR 600.4 – Jurisdiction
So far he's uncovered plenty of evidence suggesting that Russia attempted to interfere, some evidence that might indicate attempts to co-ordinate with the Trump campaign, and plenty of evidence in the "any matters that arose" category.
OB and WT's response

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Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:12 am
by 4071
Wilson's Toffee wrote:Former GOP politician under GWB, EPA administrator, current Hillary supporter, calling on The Don to step down.

Sore that he did not grab her by the pussy ? Silly bitch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KcvtpRVwdg
You have issues with women.

What was your relationship with your mother like?

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:13 am
by Big Nipper
4071 wrote:
Wilson's Toffee wrote:Former GOP politician under GWB, EPA administrator, current Hillary supporter, calling on The Don to step down.

Sore that he did not grab her by the pussy ? Silly bitch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KcvtpRVwdg
You have issues with women.

What was your relationship with your mother like?
That was a truly despicable post by WT, but sadly expected

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:14 am
by Wilson's Toffee
Saint wrote:For the benefit of those on here who seem to not understand the Mueller investigation
The reference for the investigation is to examine Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections, including exploring any links or coordination between Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and the Russian government, "and any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation", and any other matters within the scope of 28 CFR 600.4 – Jurisdiction
So far he's uncovered plenty of evidence suggesting that Russia attempted to interfere, some evidence that might indicate attempts to co-ordinate with the Trump campaign, and plenty of evidence in the "any matters that arose" category.

Terms of reference for a witch hunt.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:15 am
by Wilson's Toffee
4071 wrote:
Wilson's Toffee wrote:Former GOP politician under GWB, EPA administrator, current Hillary supporter, calling on The Don to step down.

Sore that he did not grab her by the pussy ? Silly bitch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KcvtpRVwdg
You have issues with women.

What was your relationship with your mother like?

I like women - and they like me. Mutual thing.
Do not really think you would understand, though.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:16 am
by Wilson's Toffee
This post was made by Big Nipper who is currently on your ignore list. Display this post.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:19 am
by Wilson's Toffee
guy smiley wrote:Look at the right wing loonies frothing.

Nipper is right wing ?

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:19 am
by Saint
Wilson's Toffee wrote:
Saint wrote:For the benefit of those on here who seem to not understand the Mueller investigation
The reference for the investigation is to examine Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections, including exploring any links or coordination between Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and the Russian government, "and any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation", and any other matters within the scope of 28 CFR 600.4 – Jurisdiction
So far he's uncovered plenty of evidence suggesting that Russia attempted to interfere, some evidence that might indicate attempts to co-ordinate with the Trump campaign, and plenty of evidence in the "any matters that arose" category.

Terms of reference for a witch hunt.
terms of reference drawn up by a Trump nominated Deputy Attorney General.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:19 am
by Big Nipper
guy smiley wrote:Look at the right wing loonies frothing.
I seem to have triggered the old racist so much that he has me on ignore.

Score 1-0 to the good guys?

:P

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:29 am
by Wilson's Toffee
Saint wrote:
Wilson's Toffee wrote:
Saint wrote:For the benefit of those on here who seem to not understand the Mueller investigation
The reference for the investigation is to examine Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections, including exploring any links or coordination between Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and the Russian government, "and any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation", and any other matters within the scope of 28 CFR 600.4 – Jurisdiction
So far he's uncovered plenty of evidence suggesting that Russia attempted to interfere, some evidence that might indicate attempts to co-ordinate with the Trump campaign, and plenty of evidence in the "any matters that arose" category.

Terms of reference for a witch hunt.
terms of reference drawn up by a Trump nominated Deputy Attorney General.
Figures - deep state runs deep.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:33 am
by Oceanbreeze
4071 wrote:
Oceanbreeze wrote:
Flockwitt wrote:
Ted. wrote:
Seneca of the Night wrote:
I'm not sure where Mueller thinks he's going with this. He is an intelligent and measured man. He must realise that the thing has gone politically right off the rails. A third of the electorate is so far in the tank for Trump that he's untouchable without serious consequences. Someone has got to find a way to call this to a delicate close with as little harm done as possible.

Maybe throw Manafort in prison for 500 years, close up shop, retire to the pub. All sides could probably live with that.
Mueller simply can not, must not, take the political rhetoric and climate into account. He is there to investigate and report the investigations findings, no more, no less.
:) Seneca's point is exactly the scenario and attitude that Trump and his cronies have attempted to create. It is as fictional as the commander in chief's tweets. How much of the reality comes home to roost we'll just have to wait and see.
Unfortunately the only one attempting to create a fictional scenario are the anti Trump idiots with their Russian collusion narrative based on no concrete evidence but insinuation and slander!

And the reality of that has already come home to roost. One only has to watch the Senate hearings to realise the clutching at straws and desperation are sign of a fictional scenario constantly being replayed and each time hoping for a different outcome!
Meanwhile, in the real world, four Americans have been charged and the trial of one of the man just started. Two more pleaded guilty to other offences. And 13 Russian nationals and 12 Russian intelligence officers have been indicted.

Collusion or no collusion, the investigation is uncovering a fair number of crimes and evidence of attacks on America. Surely that's a good thing?
Foreign agents guilty of attacks on America is not newsflash. That is literally in their job description just like the American agents who do similar things across the globe on foreign countries.

The only things that matters is that there's no evidence to prove that Trump colluded with the Kremlin. After all that was the allegation based on the dossier.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:35 am
by Wilson's Toffee
The grass roots expressing themselves.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc_BbluvRNE


:lol:

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:43 am
by Turbogoat
Big Nipper wrote:
guy smiley wrote:Look at the right wing loonies frothing.
I seem to have triggered the old racist so much that he has me on ignore.

Score 1-0 to the good guys?

:P
Congratulations are certainly in order.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:43 am
by 4071
Oceanbreeze wrote:
4071 wrote:
Oceanbreeze wrote:
Flockwitt wrote:
Ted. wrote:
Mueller simply can not, must not, take the political rhetoric and climate into account. He is there to investigate and report the investigations findings, no more, no less.
:) Seneca's point is exactly the scenario and attitude that Trump and his cronies have attempted to create. It is as fictional as the commander in chief's tweets. How much of the reality comes home to roost we'll just have to wait and see.
Unfortunately the only one attempting to create a fictional scenario are the anti Trump idiots with their Russian collusion narrative based on no concrete evidence but insinuation and slander!

And the reality of that has already come home to roost. One only has to watch the Senate hearings to realise the clutching at straws and desperation are sign of a fictional scenario constantly being replayed and each time hoping for a different outcome!
Meanwhile, in the real world, four Americans have been charged and the trial of one of the man just started. Two more pleaded guilty to other offences. And 13 Russian nationals and 12 Russian intelligence officers have been indicted.

Collusion or no collusion, the investigation is uncovering a fair number of crimes and evidence of attacks on America. Surely that's a good thing?
Foreign agents guilty of attacks on America is not newsflash. That is literally in their job description just like the American agents who do similar things across the globe on foreign countries.

The only things that matters is that there's no evidence to prove that Trump colluded with the Kremlin. After all that was the allegation based on the dossier.
Once again:
The reference for the investigation is to examine Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections, including exploring any links or coordination between Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and the Russian government, "and any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation", and any other matters within the scope of 28 CFR 600.4 – Jurisdiction

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:44 am
by Turbogoat
Oceanbreeze wrote: Foreign agents guilty of attacks on America is not newsflash. That is literally in their job description just like the American agents who do similar things across the globe on foreign countries.

The only things that matters is that there's no evidence to prove that Trump colluded with the Kremlin. After all that was the allegation based on the dossier.
Insert "You are literally too stupid to insult" gif here.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:48 am
by Hong Kong
Turbogoat wrote:
Oceanbreeze wrote: Foreign agents guilty of attacks on America is not newsflash. That is literally in their job description just like the American agents who do similar things across the globe on foreign countries.

The only things that matters is that there's no evidence to prove that Trump colluded with the Kremlin. After all that was the allegation based on the dossier.
Insert "You are literally too stupid to insult" gif here.
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Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:50 am
by Kiwias
guy smiley wrote:
Hong Kong wrote:
Turbogoat wrote:
Oceanbreeze wrote: Foreign agents guilty of attacks on America is not newsflash. That is literally in their job description just like the American agents who do similar things across the globe on foreign countries.

The only things that matters is that there's no evidence to prove that Trump colluded with the Kremlin. After all that was the allegation based on the dossier.
Insert "You are literally too stupid to insult" gif here.
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Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:52 am
by Slim 293
Kiwias wrote:
guy smiley wrote:
Hong Kong wrote:
Turbogoat wrote:
Oceanbreeze wrote: Foreign agents guilty of attacks on America is not newsflash. That is literally in their job description just like the American agents who do similar things across the globe on foreign countries.

The only things that matters is that there's no evidence to prove that Trump colluded with the Kremlin. After all that was the allegation based on the dossier.
Insert "You are literally too stupid to insult" gif here.
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Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:01 am
by Laurent
Slim 293 wrote:
Kiwias wrote:
guy smiley wrote:
Hong Kong wrote:
Turbogoat wrote:

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Foreign agents guilty of attacks on America is not newsflash. That is literally in their job description just like the American agents who do similar things across the globe on foreign countries. 

The only  things that matters is that there's no evidence to prove that Trump colluded with the Kremlin. After all that was the allegation based on the dossier.[/quote]

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Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:12 am
by shanky
Aural breeze wrote: Unfortunately the only one attempting to create a fictional scenario are the anti Trump idiots with their Russian collusion narrative based on no concrete evidence but insinuation and slander!

And the reality of that has already come home to roost. One only has to watch the Senate hearings to realise the clutching at straws and desperation are sign of a fictional scenario constantly being replayed and each time hoping for a different outcome!
Oh my. What a nice display of Huffy Puffery.

Let’s have a look at a well balanced piece from everybody’s favourite conservative lawyer, Andrew McCarthy

https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/07/ ... -bad-idea/

TLDR?

No worries. The summary is that Trump himself is the only one with the power to compel the DoJ to reveal all the dirty secrets contained in the FISA application.

The fact that he hasn’t done it and (more to the point) the GOP committee men haven’t officially asked him to - is one of the more enduring questions, as to who is the party actually running the ‘fictional scenarios’ here.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:18 am
by redderneck
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Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:55 am
by penguin
Seneca of the Night wrote:-7
Trump's rating of Ruth Bader Ginsberg?

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:33 am
by piquant
I'm still not convinced it's a good idea to approve an investigation on one basis and add a rider it can expand to any other matters arising. I'm also not convinced it's not a good idea so many crimes can attract such draconian charges that so compel cooperation with prosecutors, and Trump has had time to get to work updating that process, but oddly hasn't got around to any detailed reform of a hugely complex issue with a lot of political downside.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:50 am
by Yer Man
piquant wrote:I'm still not convinced it's a good idea to approve an investigation on one basis and add a rider it can expand to any other matters arising. I'm also not convinced it's not a good idea so many crimes can attract such draconian charges that so compel cooperation with prosecutors, and Trump has had time to get to work updating that process, but oddly hasn't got around to any detailed reform of a hugely complex issue with a lot of political downside.
So, you stop a car for a broken tail-light and then notice a dead body in the back seat - but can't investigate that because... her emails?

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:50 am
by Flockwitt
piquant wrote:I'm still not convinced it's a good idea to approve an investigation on one basis and add a rider it can expand to any other matters arising. I'm also not convinced it's not a good idea so many crimes can attract such draconian charges that so compel cooperation with prosecutors, and Trump has had time to get to work updating that process, but oddly hasn't got around to any detailed reform of a hugely complex issue with a lot of political downside.
In this case it seems to have been the right thing to do though. You don't know what you'll find until you start looking and it seems Mueller's investigation is doing a lot of good, forcing crooked foreign influence money to become kosher in a hurry.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:08 am
by Rinkals
penguin wrote:
Seneca of the Night wrote:-7
Trump's rating of Ruth Bader Ginsberg?
I don't think Seneca understands how it works.

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Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:09 am
by Turbogoat
piquant wrote:I'm still not convinced it's a good idea to approve an investigation on one basis and add a rider it can expand to any other matters arising. I'm also not convinced it's not a good idea so many crimes can attract such draconian charges that so compel cooperation with prosecutors, and Trump has had time to get to work updating that process, but oddly hasn't got around to any detailed reform of a hugely complex issue with a lot of political downside.
It's a pretty tall order to ask an law enforcement bod to ignore other crimes while investigating one line, but it certainly was a very broad form that Mueller was provided with. They've farmed out other unrelated crimes out to other areas of law enforcement as appropriate... that we know of. It'll be interesting to look back on the investigation in a few years time and be able to see how it actually transpired from within the investigation itself.

Some people have been having a moan about Manafort, about how his crimes that he currently in court for a for periods well before his time as the Campaign manager for Trump. How could his involvement with rabidly pro-Russian Ukrainian politicians possibly affect his dealings with a US political campaign years later? The press have had a field day using the term 'Kompromat' but it's completely appropriate to use it here. A guy with many debts, suddenly earning megabucks from a foreign power that he doesn't bother to tell Uncle Sam about suddenly rocks up and volunteers to work for Trump... for free. If you aren't paying for the product - you ARE the product. Manafort knew the power of access to a candidate, and who could he give access to? Gee, his erstwhile pals? I doubt it will come out in this first trial, they're going for an easy win with the specific charges against Manafort that they've used, but he is facing yet further charges (ones he can't be pardoned for) after this initial trial... could get juicy.
Mueller is playing this very, very strategically.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:18 am
by Fat Old Git
Will they be able to get a court slot to hold the trial? I understand they're all pretty busy with treason trials at the moment.

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:18 am
by piquant
Yer Man wrote:
piquant wrote:I'm still not convinced it's a good idea to approve an investigation on one basis and add a rider it can expand to any other matters arising. I'm also not convinced it's not a good idea so many crimes can attract such draconian charges that so compel cooperation with prosecutors, and Trump has had time to get to work updating that process, but oddly hasn't got around to any detailed reform of a hugely complex issue with a lot of political downside.
So, you stop a car for a broken tail-light and then notice a dead body in the back seat - but can't investigate that because... her emails?
Then you'd have evidence of a crime, digging around in areas beyond the scope of a stated special investigation on the basis you may find further crimes seems a little different

You can still go after those other areas if wanted but not via that same special investigator and not without demonstrating cause

I might like it seems to be working in this instance but that doesn't entirely validate the process, there could easily be times I wouldn't like a witch hunt. and it can't be right that justice equates to my bias, it needs rather more consistency than that

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:46 pm
by houtkabouter
Oceanbreeze wrote:
Dubh01 wrote:
It's great that we here on the bored have a man on the inside with Mueller. It's obvious from this post that OB is being given insider information none of us have seen or heard of...

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod:
You don't need insider information. Infact you don't even need a college degree. All you need is a little bit of common sense. Unfortunately in the present World of libtards chaos, that's not so common!
Congrats on disqualifying yourself. Cool moves bro, very 4D.