Submitted by UnBlinkingEye on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 9:12pm
Said today that the investigation into Hillary's email server is not a 'Security Inquiry' and that he didn't know what that term meant. Paraphrasing here, he said the FBI does investigations, as the name implies. Also said no special treatment for Hillary and her employees.
Are terms used by Hillary and her campaign to avoid the term investigation. Pretty sure FBI investigations involve crimes, no need to investigate doing good...
Plus some pretty aggressive questioning from one of the agents who went "off script" by asking "unapproved" questions. I don't think the FBI is inclined to be giving Hillary a break on any of this, and this is Comey's way of saying he's not putting up with shit from her camp.
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And Obama's DOJ isn't exactly known for its prosecutions of Gold Club members.
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The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?
You can bet that Comey is pissed that he can't indict. But you can also bet that the AG will never. let. it. happen.
At least, that's what I've been suspecting for awhile and these obvious little planted tidbits of Dire Problems Because FBI is Coming For Her!!!!! in the press almost like clockwork aren't helping me to stop suspecting it, either...
It shouldn't matter, but I don't think the Clintons and Obamas hang out together. At least I hope not. I want the Clinton Foundation investigated too, Sidney Blumenthal may inadvertently help.
there are three prongs to this investigation: the emails and server, the foundation and obstruction of justice. While she may escape the heavier charges, e.g. violations of the Espionage act, i do not think she will escape all. And if the DOJ refuses to indict, I fully expect there will be leaks. My thinking about why it is taking so long is that the FBI wants a solid, mistake-proof, fully chargeable case(s)...they are crossing their Ts and dotting their Is.
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My thinking about why it is taking so long is that the FBI wants a solid, mistake-proof, fully chargeable case(s)...they are crossing their Ts and dotting their Is.
And this too:
...there are three prongs to this investigation: the emails and server, the foundation and obstruction of justice.
My prediction is that she will be indicted on EVERYTHING. I predict that the FBI (Comey) and the DoJ (Lynch) will go for blood on ALL counts. I don't think Obama will do ANYTHING to stop them, in fact, it is my firm belief that Obama is actually in full support and encouragement of prosecuting Hillary to the full extent of the law. Having said that, I also think Obama will Pardon her, but only AFTER she is indicted and withdraws from the election.
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There's a film coming out on May 16 about it.
The people who made it are from Breibart news, but I have done a lot of research into the foundation and have read numerous articles that back up what is said in the trailer.
On top of the emails that overlap with the foundation, the many, many pay to play deals between foreign governments, the foundation and then the paid speeches for Bill before or after the deals are closed, there's plenty of evidence that the Clintons should be rotting in prison.
The FBI may want to go after them, but they also wanted to go after Petrayous and look at the deal he got. And how he got off being charged under the espionage act.
mostly used during Hillary's time at State as a way to funnel kickbacks on shady arms deals - and all tax free.
Think about it - all those millions she raked in in just four years as SoS.
Now just imagine how badly she would sell us out as President.
Bet she's thought about it, huh?
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The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?
It's also been called a money laundering scheme for their friends to get access to foreign governments and other high ranking friends of the Clintons so that they can get lucrative contracts.
The stink of corruption coming from the Clintons should be enough for people who are going to vote for her to pull their heads out of their butts and see how horrible a choice for president she is.
Especially when there's Bernie who has been fighting for the little people his whole career.
Did you watch the video?
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The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?
And thank you for sharing the link with your sister. I appreciate that.
Please share it with as many people you feel comfortable with.
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Breitbart? Really? I can't stand $hillary, but Brietbart is right-wing bullshit.
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of the way it's being handled, in general. And even if the FBI is not compromised, like NHK said, I'm very doubtful that this Justice Department would prosecute.
(Remember, there were classified emails passing between PBO and FSC. It's not like he shouldn't have realized that she had a private server, considering her email address.)
Anyway, at this late date, there's little time left to carry out a thorough investigation, even if you look at the Presidential Elections as the drop-dead date.
In some ways, the real work begins after they interview FSC the first time--if there's any there, there.
Of course, I'm still hoping against hope, that the investigation is on the level. But, I'm increasingly doubtful.
Mollie
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the Special-Agent-In-Charge of the CID at an Army Installation in the Alaska Command. Basically, the Agents were all honorable folks, as far as I could tell. (My agency worked closely with the CID, providing the mental health records for the 'subjects' of their probes.)
What I'm puzzled about, though, is that this investigation is still (seemingly) lagging. We are only months away from the Presidential Election. As I recall, CID investigations often lasted years, not weeks or months; so, I find it peculiar that this investigation has not advanced further [than is reported].
Anyhoo, I could very well be mistaken that the compressed timeframe will have an adverse effect on the investigation. But, I would imagine that once FSC is interviewed (unless they immediately clear her of any culpability), the FBI will probably need to conduct another round of field investigations, to check out her claims/testimony. And, that takes time. Unless things have changed greatly since I retired from federal service, believe me--nothing happens with great speed!
And, it would aggravate me to no end, if this investigation was not wrapped up before the November election.
And really, don't take this as I'm being a big meany, that's not my intent--but this post and its comments are giving me whiplash! One minute you're all "There will be no indictment" and the next it's, "I have faith in the FBI!" Hope you don't mind me asking which it is, because there seems some real conflict there....
But leaks will ultimately be just more fuel for Hilary's VRWC victimhood pyre.
An indictment means game over.
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The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?
Your employees are attorneys, and when the boss is investigated by the FBI, when the employee is questioned, they can always claim attorney - client privilege.
regarding going off script and unapproved questions. Your statement indicates that some more leaking may be occurring--which I think would be a good thing. Self-righteous Hillaryites, which you most definitely are NOT--are only in favor of leaks (manufactured or real) which favor Medusa.
I have a hard time trusting that an indictment will happen. Hillary is one of the rich and powerful and the anointed one for the Presidency. There might be slaps on the wrist or a toadie will take the fall.
The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?
Said today that the investigation into Hillary's email server is not a 'Security Inquiry' and that he didn't know what that term meant. Paraphrasing here, he said the FBI does investigations, as the name implies. Also said no special treatment for Hillary and her employees.
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Hillary and her campaign sure seem to think that everyone is an idiot. Just b/c your own followers aren't the sharpest tools in the shed doesn't mean that everyone else is, too.
when they talk about how stupid the Trump supporters are! Seems to me that anyone wholeheartedly supporting either one of the two candidates with the highest unfavorable ratings in presidential history, can't be considered the brightest bulbs in the chandelier!!
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The Feds had plenty of ammo to arrest the Wall Street banksters also, but Obama pulled them back. I don't know if any FBI agent will go rogue either, no matter how honorable, if in doing so they'll jeopardize their retirement, health care, kid's tuition, and may end up in jail and their family homeless.
How in the hell did Hill get away with running State the way she did, filling it with her cronies, the pay-to-play schemes, the private server, the failed FOIA attempts under Obama's watch? Unless he's in on the scheme and got paid off as well. Maybe Bill promised to fix him up with lucrative speaking gigs when he leaves the White House. Bill's got a lot of friends in high places.
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Security Inquiry - Security Review
Are terms used by Hillary and her campaign to avoid the term investigation. Pretty sure FBI investigations involve crimes, no need to investigate doing good...
Plus some pretty aggressive
Plus some pretty aggressive questioning from one of the agents who went "off script" by asking "unapproved" questions. I don't think the FBI is inclined to be giving Hillary a break on any of this, and this is Comey's way of saying he's not putting up with shit from her camp.
"Polls don't tell us how well a candidate is doing; Polls tell us how well the media is doing." ~ Me
The FBI
Has high standards and a reputation for being honest in their investigations.
Won't matter how badly the FBI wants her...
if the AG doesn't indict.
And Obama's DOJ isn't exactly known for its prosecutions of Gold Club members.
The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?
You know it.
You can bet that Comey is pissed that he can't indict. But you can also bet that the AG will never. let. it. happen.
At least, that's what I've been suspecting for awhile and these obvious little planted tidbits of Dire Problems Because FBI is Coming For Her!!!!! in the press almost like clockwork aren't helping me to stop suspecting it, either...
I'm not sure
It shouldn't matter, but I don't think the Clintons and Obamas hang out together. At least I hope not. I want the Clinton Foundation investigated too, Sidney Blumenthal may inadvertently help.
As far as I can tell,
there are three prongs to this investigation: the emails and server, the foundation and obstruction of justice. While she may escape the heavier charges, e.g. violations of the Espionage act, i do not think she will escape all. And if the DOJ refuses to indict, I fully expect there will be leaks. My thinking about why it is taking so long is that the FBI wants a solid, mistake-proof, fully chargeable case(s)...they are crossing their Ts and dotting their Is.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.--Aristotle
If there is no struggle there is no progress.--Frederick Douglass
No indictment
Comey will resign and so will many other FBI agents involved in the investigation. And the leaks will become a torrent.
My thinking exactly...
And this too:
My prediction is that she will be indicted on EVERYTHING. I predict that the FBI (Comey) and the DoJ (Lynch) will go for blood on ALL counts. I don't think Obama will do ANYTHING to stop them, in fact, it is my firm belief that Obama is actually in full support and encouragement of prosecuting Hillary to the full extent of the law. Having said that, I also think Obama will Pardon her, but only AFTER she is indicted and withdraws from the election.
“I never did give them hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it was hell.”
― Harry Truman
Speaking of the Clinton foundation
There's a film coming out on May 16 about it.
The people who made it are from Breibart news, but I have done a lot of research into the foundation and have read numerous articles that back up what is said in the trailer.
On top of the emails that overlap with the foundation, the many, many pay to play deals between foreign governments, the foundation and then the paid speeches for Bill before or after the deals are closed, there's plenty of evidence that the Clintons should be rotting in prison.
The FBI may want to go after them, but they also wanted to go after Petrayous and look at the deal he got. And how he got off being charged under the espionage act.
Link to the article
http://www.salon.com/2016/05/11/devastating_documentary_probing_clintons...
Which AIPAC/MIC/pharma/bank bought politician are you going to vote for? Don’t be surprised when nothing changes.
It's a giant slush fund...
mostly used during Hillary's time at State as a way to funnel kickbacks on shady arms deals - and all tax free.
Think about it - all those millions she raked in in just four years as SoS.
Now just imagine how badly she would sell us out as President.
Bet she's thought about it, huh?
The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?
Yes I agree
It's also been called a money laundering scheme for their friends to get access to foreign governments and other high ranking friends of the Clintons so that they can get lucrative contracts.
The stink of corruption coming from the Clintons should be enough for people who are going to vote for her to pull their heads out of their butts and see how horrible a choice for president she is.
Especially when there's Bernie who has been fighting for the little people his whole career.
Did you watch the video?
Which AIPAC/MIC/pharma/bank bought politician are you going to vote for? Don’t be surprised when nothing changes.
"I gotta pay the bills"
Those two are cartoon creepy.
The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?
That's what they said at SMU,
Before their football program got the death penalty.
Your Photos Are Lovely, Snoopydawg
I'll share them with my sister who has money to buy art an then we'll have to start compromising on favorites...
Thank you, EI for the compliment
And thank you for sharing the link with your sister. I appreciate that.
Please share it with as many people you feel comfortable with.
I was getting a lot of orders from top when we had siglines there, but when the god awful dk5 rolled out and they went away, so did my orders. Which has put my financial situation in dire straits. Again.
Which AIPAC/MIC/pharma/bank bought politician are you going to vote for? Don’t be surprised when nothing changes.
Aw, c'mon,
Breitbart? Really? I can't stand $hillary, but Brietbart is right-wing bullshit.
“Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.” - John Steinbeck
Funny. That was the same reaction that
Nixon's White House had about Woodward and Bernstein.
That they were
right wing bullshit? I don't think so...
“Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.” - John Steinbeck
Bingo! I'm leery of
of the way it's being handled, in general. And even if the FBI is not compromised, like NHK said, I'm very doubtful that this Justice Department would prosecute.
(Remember, there were classified emails passing between PBO and FSC. It's not like he shouldn't have realized that she had a private server, considering her email address.)
Anyway, at this late date, there's little time left to carry out a thorough investigation, even if you look at the Presidential Elections as the drop-dead date.
In some ways, the real work begins after they interview FSC the first time--if there's any there, there.
Of course, I'm still hoping against hope, that the investigation is on the level. But, I'm increasingly doubtful.
Mollie
Chris Hedges, Journalist/Author/Activist, Truthdig, 9/20/2015
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I have faith in the FBI
My father was a Special Agent long ago and at least at that time, they had a reputation for being incorruptible.
And you may be right, UE! I knew
the Special-Agent-In-Charge of the CID at an Army Installation in the Alaska Command. Basically, the Agents were all honorable folks, as far as I could tell. (My agency worked closely with the CID, providing the mental health records for the 'subjects' of their probes.)
What I'm puzzled about, though, is that this investigation is still (seemingly) lagging. We are only months away from the Presidential Election. As I recall, CID investigations often lasted years, not weeks or months; so, I find it peculiar that this investigation has not advanced further [than is reported].
Anyhoo, I could very well be mistaken that the compressed timeframe will have an adverse effect on the investigation. But, I would imagine that once FSC is interviewed (unless they immediately clear her of any culpability), the FBI will probably need to conduct another round of field investigations, to check out her claims/testimony. And, that takes time. Unless things have changed greatly since I retired from federal service, believe me--nothing happens with great speed!
And, it would aggravate me to no end, if this investigation was not wrapped up before the November election.
Hey, thanks for your post!
Mollie
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The pace of the investigation
Is very slow, maybe because of who she is, perhaps because of the scope increasing as evidence emerges.
Things were different, "long ago", as we all know
And really, don't take this as I'm being a big meany, that's not my intent--but this post and its comments are giving me whiplash! One minute you're all "There will be no indictment" and the next it's, "I have faith in the FBI!" Hope you don't mind me asking which it is, because there seems some real conflict there....
Indictment
I have faith in the FBI, but as others have pointed out, the Justice Department does the indicting. The FBI just recommends.
Indict isn't the only game
If they get anywhere close enough to recommend indictment, someone will leak it out and the effect on Clinton will be significant.
True.
But leaks will ultimately be just more fuel for Hilary's VRWC victimhood pyre.
An indictment means game over.
The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?
Good gig don't you think.
Your employees are attorneys, and when the boss is investigated by the FBI, when the employee is questioned, they can always claim attorney - client privilege.
Please give a source for your comment
regarding going off script and unapproved questions. Your statement indicates that some more leaking may be occurring--which I think would be a good thing. Self-righteous Hillaryites, which you most definitely are NOT--are only in favor of leaks (manufactured or real) which favor Medusa.
It's the WaPost
Article on Cheryl mills walking out of her interview. Was published Monday or Tuesday.
I have a hard time trusting
I have a hard time trusting that an indictment will happen. Hillary is one of the rich and powerful and the anointed one for the Presidency. There might be slaps on the wrist or a toadie will take the fall.
Indictment and conviction
For the Clintons is well deserved! Profiteering warmongers just scrapes the surface.
Huma Abedin!
a toadie will take the fall.
Scooter Libby on line one!
The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?
Obama could pardon her as he goes out the door.
Oh, now I just imagined Hillary having the power to pardon — ugh.
Expect a whole lot more cases like Marc Rich.
FBSI ?
yes we will see,if Obama protects her that will be his legacy.
Please provide a link for this:
“I never did give them hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it was hell.”
― Harry Truman
Links
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/james-comey-clinton-email-fbi_us_572...
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/fbi-director-questions-hillary-clintons-d...
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/05/11/comey-rebuffs-clinton-claim-f...
Many more available on your favorite search engine.
Yes. I did find them right after posting my comment.
You should include those links in your essay.
“I never did give them hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it was hell.”
― Harry Truman
Guess you're right
I thought everyone would just believe me.
Security inquiry, my ass.
Hillary and her campaign sure seem to think that everyone is an idiot. Just b/c your own followers aren't the sharpest tools in the shed doesn't mean that everyone else is, too.
The Hillary supporters miss the irony...
when they talk about how stupid the Trump supporters are! Seems to me that anyone wholeheartedly supporting either one of the two candidates with the highest unfavorable ratings in presidential history, can't be considered the brightest bulbs in the chandelier!!
“Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.”
George W. Bush
The FBI and Comey
The Feds had plenty of ammo to arrest the Wall Street banksters also, but Obama pulled them back. I don't know if any FBI agent will go rogue either, no matter how honorable, if in doing so they'll jeopardize their retirement, health care, kid's tuition, and may end up in jail and their family homeless.
How in the hell did Hill get away with running State the way she did, filling it with her cronies, the pay-to-play schemes, the private server, the failed FOIA attempts under Obama's watch? Unless he's in on the scheme and got paid off as well. Maybe Bill promised to fix him up with lucrative speaking gigs when he leaves the White House. Bill's got a lot of friends in high places.
Yeah, to that second paragraph
will be really interesting to see where Mr Obama ends up, won't it?
Only a fool lets someone else tell him who his enemy is. Assata Shakur
Obama's legacy to be determined
By the Clintons? May be too late, but I hope not. He could make some great moves now. Wonder if he is afraid of them?