Trump's Russian Collusion

[Trinity]

There sure are a lot of loopholes and rules that keep us from knowing what our public employees have done. Additionally, Mike Flynn’s partner was just convicted without Flynn’s testimony. A Mueller referral that lead to conviction. So that move backfired.

[Trinity]

“For everyone who hasn’t read the Report & who won’t watch tomorrow, here’s what we know:

1. Trump & his team welcomed & encouraged Russian interference.

2. Trump lied repeatedly & ordered those around him to lie.

3. Trump tried to obstruct the investigation at every step.

Ok?”

Joe Walsh—conservative radio host.

[CU88]

If I was doing the questioning tomorrow, my top topic would be to ask about the interplay between Barr and Mueller over the now famous OLC opinion.

It seems beyond fishy that Barr comes out (but only after Mueller has wrapped up his investigation and report) and says that Mueller didn't understand the OLC opinion; that Mueller was wrong to not make a prosecutorial conclusion on OOJ; that Barr was disappointed that Mueller didn't make a conclusion. Really?

When did you tell Barr about your view of the OLC opinion?
So Barr knew of your view for at least ____ weeks before your report was finalized?
Did Barr ever tell you he disagreed with that view?
Did Barr ever tell you he was disappointed in your view?
Did Barr ever instruct you to make a prosecutorial conclusion?
If Barr had so instructed, would you have followed that instruction?
If Barr had so instructed, could/would you have been able to reach such a conclusion?
The OLC opinion is just an internal DOJ policy. It isn't a law.
As the Attorney General, does Barr have the power to modify or interpret internal DOJ policies?
Did Barr ever attempt to clarify or interpret the OLC opinion in order to provide guidance to your work?

I think Mueller might actually answer those questions, especially in light of Barr's public comments. Made, conveniently, after the horse had long since left the barn.

+1

[Bandito]

If the hapless, hopeless Democrats had a collective brain among them they’d stop this embarrassing fiasco now. The #MuellerHearings are blowing up in their faces. Mueller’s credibility is completely decimated.

#Mueller just destroyed the crumb of credibility he had left when he claimed ignorance on what Fusion GPS was and did.

[DMac]

....and if you had half a brain you'd wait til there's a lot less time on the clock before you call the outcome of the game.....but you don't, so carry on.

[nomofogo]

Mueller's credibility just sky rocketed..... he played lacrosse: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics ... ar-AAENslL

[admin]

Reconvening...

[LandM]

Is Adam Schiff ever going to now cough up the Crown Jewels of collusion? He is getting as bad as Avenatti. If you look at so far what has transpired, what new things were learned? The right will say he has been vindicated and the left he obstructed. So did the ball move on the field? MD this is why 90% of the population did not read the the report, why waste the precious time

[CU88]

This is what the r's hear:

"I admit now, that Paul Manafort did nothing wrong and is in fact a patriot and a hero" - Robert Mueller

[RedFromMI]

But it is interesting that Republican Ken Buck (fixed) asks Mueller if he thought if charges could be brought against Trump for obstruction after he leaves office and the answer is a simple "Yes" from Mueller...

[Bandito]

....and if you had half a brain you'd wait til there's a lot less time on the clock before you call the outcome of the game.....but you don't, so carry on.

Don’t get your panties in a wad! Mueller is a coward and Dems know there was no collusion. This hearing is embarrassing for the Dems. 2020 KAG landslide is coming

[DMac]

Whether you like Mueller or not, you have no business calling him a coward....but coming from your shallow brain and blurred vision it comes as no surprise.

For his service in and during the Vietnam War, his military decorations and awards include: the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V", Purple Heart Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals with Combat "V", Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four service stars, ..

In case you're wondering, the V stands for valor (but you knew that, right? ).

[Bandito]

The Mueller investigation will forever be a dark chapter in our nation’s history but in the end @realDonaldTrump triumphed over the anti-democratic forces seeking to frame him, overturn the results of the 2016 election, and deny the will of the American people.

[runrussellrun]

....and if you had half a brain you'd wait til there's a lot less time on the clock before you call the outcome of the game.....but you don't, so carry on.

Don’t get your panties in a wad! Mueller is a coward and Dems know there was no collusion. This hearing is embarrassing for the Dems. 2020 KAG landslide is coming

What's really embarrassing.....again....is your hero tRump rolling over like the mutt that he is, with Nancy P. issuing the commands.

Bandito, tRump lied about "never again" when talking about signing super , really really super large spending bills. WHat say YOU, bandito. TRUMP IS A RINO. Come on, it's ok. He is. Repeat after me. Trump is a RINO.

Or, do you only roll over when Nancy sayz so

[Matnum PI]

Dems know there was no collusion. This hearing is embarrassing for the Dems.

The issue being focused on is obstruction of justice.

[ggait]

If I was doing the questioning tomorrow, my top topic would be to ask about the interplay between Barr and Mueller over the now famous OLC opinion.

It seems beyond fishy that Barr comes out (but only after Mueller has wrapped up his investigation and report) and says that Mueller didn't understand the OLC opinion; that Mueller was wrong to not make a prosecutorial conclusion on OOJ; that Barr was disappointed that Mueller didn't make a conclusion. Really?

When did you tell Barr about your view of the OLC opinion?
So Barr knew of your view for at least ____ weeks before your report was finalized?
Did Barr ever tell you he disagreed with that view?
Did Barr ever tell you he was disappointed in your view?
Did Barr ever instruct you to make a prosecutorial conclusion?
If Barr had so instructed, would you have followed that instruction?
If Barr had so instructed, could/would you have been able to reach such a conclusion?
The OLC opinion is just an internal DOJ policy. It isn't a law.
As the Attorney General, does Barr have the power to modify or interpret internal DOJ policies?
Did Barr ever attempt to clarify or interpret the OLC opinion in order to provide guidance to your work?

I think Mueller might actually answer those questions, especially in light of Barr's public comments. Made, conveniently, after the horse had long since left the barn.

+1

This line of questions was asked right before the end. Mueller declined to answer specifically -- he just cited to his letter to Barr criticizing Barr's PR.

[admin]

Intelligence Committee starting...

[cradleandshoot]

Whether you like Mueller or not, you have no business calling him a coward....but coming from your shallow brain and blurred vision it comes as no surprise.

For his service in and during the Vietnam War, his military decorations and awards include: the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V", Purple Heart Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals with Combat "V", Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four service stars, ..

In case you're wondering, the V stands for valor (but you knew that, right? ).

For what it's worth Dmac... those are almost exactly the same awards given to Oliver North. North also was awarded a silver star. It only goes to show that bravery on the battlefield does not guarantee that people will only judge your mistakes and not your acts of valor. Heroes are just as flawed as the next person at times.

[Bandito]

....and if you had half a brain you'd wait til there's a lot less time on the clock before you call the outcome of the game.....but you don't, so carry on.

Don’t get your panties in a wad! Mueller is a coward and Dems know there was no collusion. This hearing is embarrassing for the Dems. 2020 KAG landslide is coming

What's really embarrassing.....again....is your hero tRump rolling over like the mutt that he is, with Nancy P. issuing the commands.

Bandito, tRump lied about "never again" when talking about signing super , really really super large spending bills. WHat say YOU, bandito. TRUMP IS A RINO. Come on, it's ok. He is. Repeat after me. Trump is a RINO.

Or, do you only roll over when Nancy sayz so

He’s a populist. Nice try though. So it’s obvious Mueller didn’t write his own report. So the question is who else was in on trying to start a coup to remove a duly elected president? They should be tried for treason

AnywYs. Dems have lost it. You all can’t handle it. Repeat after me:
There was no collision!!!

Trump landslide 2020

[Bandito]

Republicans in the House Judiciary did a superb job today. I can't feel more proud. Democrats had everybody believing Mueller was some type of wizard, but instead he was exposed to be a partisan hack and a mumbling fool. The Dems should be embarrassed and ashamed of themselves.