Special Counsel Robert Mueller is facing a fresh round of calls from conservative critics for his resignation from the Russia collusion probe, amid revelations that have called into question the FBI’s own actions and potentially Mueller’s independence.
This week’s bombshell that a controversial anti-Trump dossier was funded by the Democratic National Committee and Clinton campaign has Republicans asking to what extent the FBI – which received some of the findings and briefly agreed to pay the same researcher to gather intelligence on Trump and Russia – used the politically connected material.
Hill investigators also are looking into a Russian firm’s uranium deal that was approved by the Obama administration in 2010 despite reports that the FBI – then led by Mueller – had evidence of bribery involving a subsidiary of that firm.
Critics question whether Mueller’s own ties to the bureau as well as fired FBI director James Comey now render him compromised as he investigates allegations of Russian meddling and collusion with Trump officials in the 2016 race.
I really think this is less about the newly surfaced revelations that a Clinton attorney and the DNC helped finance Christopher Steele's investigation, and more about the fact that Mueller and his team are ready to start the indictments.
Things are getting much too hot, so of course Trump supporters are going to be going after Robert Mueller, Christopher Steele, Fusion GPS, Hillary Clinton, and anybody else associated with these investigations to deflect blame and distract from the indictments.
And the Republicans in Congress appear to be going along as well:
President Trump and Republicans in Congress are demanding new scrutiny of Hillary Clinton’s actions as secretary of state, potentially jeopardizing investigations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election just as the probes are closing in on Trump’s inner circle.
In the span of a week, House and Senate Republican leaders announced two investigations into Obama-era decisions involving a uranium deal that increased Russia’s share of the U.S. nuclear market — and another into how the FBI handled Clinton’s use of a private email server while she was secretary of state.
Trump has cheered on the new Republican-driven investigations, which have resurrected some of the president’s most- favored jabs against Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein has seen all of this before.
In the 70's the Republicans refused to allow the president to sabotage the investigation.Carl Bernstein: Trump ‘Trying to Sabotage’ Mueller Investigation https://t.co/EDncGpAINd (VIDEO) pic.twitter.com/8zDU61etGH— Mediaite (@Mediaite) October 28, 2017
Do they still have that courage today?
Since Trumpists starting bleating about uranium so much- giving everybody a heads up that Mueller was about to strike- we all knew to expect this shit.
ReplyDeleteI'm betting that Trump is so shit-scared that he will indeed fire Mueller. Trump is a coward- that's about the only thing we're really sure of with him- but his base will think he's the lion fucking king for doing it.
And he is only president of his base.
Donald Trump is not my president.
DJT is not my president either. And nearly every Republican in Congress, House & Senate, are spineless, phonies that put the Republican party over their country.
DeleteVote as many Republicans out of office as you can in the upcoming 2018 and 2020 elections. Especially those running for reelection in the United States Congress and The Alaska Legislature!
DeleteAnd he is only president of his base.
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Yes, everyone seems to forgot the moron was elected by less than 50% of the electorate. 30some percent..
he represents the minority of imbeciles in this country.
The uranium thing is a joke. 9 different departments had to sign off on it and it can't be exported. It's sad that a political party would launch another fake scandal to cover up a real threat to democracy.
ReplyDeleteI hope they all end up in jail.
Isn’t it interesting that republicans that are always going on about how patriotic they are could care less that our enemy influenced and meddled in our election?
ReplyDeleteThey are all traitors as far as I am concerned; their only priority is getting tax breaks for the rich, which includes themselves.
It is time for Democrats to start chanting: IMPEACHMENT
It's time Americans across the land start screaming 'impeachment' as to The Donald! He's unfit to do anything, much less supposedly run our country!
DeleteEveryone remember - Trump cannot directly fire Mueller - not legally!!! Check the facts! They are fear mongering AGAIN! Republicans are assholes!
ReplyDeleteSince when does Trump or his congress enables care about legality?!?
DeleteConservatives (or the GOP) in today's world are interested in money, power, and control by any means possible. Treason and the rule of law apply only to everyone else. It is the 'party' of greedy amoral sociopaths (and in the case of the non wealthy ones who are used for votes)stupidity and ignorance. There is nothing subtle about it. They don't care if Trump is a treasonous bastard as long as they can get what they want and lord over the non powerful.
ReplyDeleteAnd, some, I bet are deflecting to keep DJT off balance. Most of them know it's over, and they're self-serving enough to try to save whatever they can.
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Perhaps, but you have a lot more faith in proven @ssholes than I do.
DeleteSelf-serving people mostly are assholes.
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ReplyDeleteRoger Stone is suspended from twitter. Hope it's permanent. Disgusting POS.
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/28/roger-stone-suspended-twitter-244274
Yes! I read what that sob was tweeting last night and I hoped he would be indicted first. He is a low life piece of scum and should have been in prison long ago.
DeleteIt's Mueller Time. But party responsibly. Don't Tweet while Stoned. Roger and out ....
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/RWPUSA/status/924400954853687298
Republicans lash out when they think they are about to be exposed.
ReplyDeleteT is now more dangerous than ever...cornered animal.
DeleteNOW>Like a Cornered Ra'T' "After annexing CRIMEa and fomenting unrest in eastern Ukraine, stamping out domestic opposition, deploying his military to Syria"<Putty
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No wonder Trump and his buddies can't stand Mueller; the honest man is always a threat.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, Mr. Mueller; we need you.
Way off topic...but check out dumkota's instagram where he reveals Bristol is drinking Cayman Jack Magaritas in the car while watching Tripp's soccer game. Unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteTake it to s blog that cares.
DeleteGood LORD, Gryph, when will you stop letting this through?
Thanks. People here care. Texas is scary because you can have drinks in your vehicle. Guns too. What could go wrong? It is acceptable behavior in Texas. I am sure many of their fans across the country will see this as being a cool Mom.
DeleteA few weeks ago Bristol started going to a church near their house. She has probably learned from other cool Texas Moms.
Is Dakota still using that electrical ear thing to stay sober (wine only)?
It's illegal in TX. I'm really surprised Dakota would post something like that. He's not the brightest!
DeleteOpen Container Violations in Texas
Since Texas is in compliance with the federal TEA-21 standards regarding open containers, passengers may not consume alcohol in a moving vehicle. An open container violation is a Class C misdemeanor, resulting in a fine of up to $500. However, if you are charged with a DWI and an open alcohol container is found in your vehicle, you could be facing a longer jail sentence.
In fact, your car does not even need to be moving for the Texas statute to apply. Only buses, taxis, limos, and motor homes may have open containers in them while stationary.
Surprised??? They’re trashy!
Delete3:/8 PM - TMZ or Daily Mail is your friend. How old are you???
DeleteDown here we have drive thru margarita bars,you pull up to the window and get a margarita in a cup,they hand you a straw,and they place a tiny piece of scotch tape over the opening that makes it perfectly legal.
DeleteWhat gripes my ass is how she judges everyone who doesn't have her "conservative values" yet she's sitting there in a car, watching her child's soccer game while drinking. And her husband has admitted drinking issues. Really, she can't watch an hour of soccer without a drink? Sarah Palin raised such exlemplary kids....
DeleteDakota has admitted problems with alcohol. He has a need to be surrounded by other drunks. That's the best 'trial daddy' Sarah could find? Is Bristol keeping Tripp from his real father in retaliation for Sarah's meddling?
DeleteSo why hasn’t trump been suspended?
ReplyDeleteHe harasses and abuses people on an hourly basis
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Roger Stone is suspended from Twitter
.....Stone lashed out at CNN anchor Don Lemon and others on Friday night, seemingly responding to reports that an indictment from special prosecutor Robert Mueller was imminent in the ongoing probe into the Trump election campaign's alleged ties to Russia.
Stone tweeted that Lemon was "dumber than dog ----" and deserved to be mocked and punished.
Stone did not respond to a request for comment. A Twitter spokesperson highlighted the social media site's policies against harassment and abuse, and incitement for others to harass.
Under Twitter's current guidelines, Stone could face a permanent suspension......
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/28/roger-stone-suspended-twitter-244274
Roger Stone is just as bad as Trump and should be suspended forever from Twitter if he hasn't been already. What a jerk!
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ReplyDelete"Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans told county commissioners Friday that Obama has been summoned for jury duty next month in Illinois"
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/10/28/politics/obama-jury-duty/index.html