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Yo Bill Barr -- how's that investigation into the FBI coming along? (Original Post) CatWoman May 2019 OP
I'm not clear on exactly who MontanaMama May 2019 #1
CT US Attorney is, if I remember correctly, with coaching from Barr of course. Thomas Hurt May 2019 #2
William Barr Delivers Chilling Message to FBI for Trump CatWoman May 2019 #5
Bill Barr Catherine Vincent May 2019 #3
You know I'm trying to figure out how Mueller pulled this off today malaise May 2019 #4
LOL CatWoman May 2019 #6
Literally malaise May 2019 #8
I haven't seen any response from twitter boy either. Kingofalldems May 2019 #7
He spewed some crap earlier today and Smokey eyes malaise May 2019 #9
he's singing an "altered/edited" tune now CatWoman May 2019 #10
Notice change from True Blue American May 2019 #11
LOL CatWoman May 2019 #12

CatWoman

(79,301 posts)
5. William Barr Delivers Chilling Message to FBI for Trump
Wed May 29, 2019, 05:04 PM
May 2019

If you come at the king, you best not miss.

That’s the message Attorney General William Barr is sending to FBI agents, whether intentionally or not. Barr has authorized yet another investigation into the FBI’s conduct probing links between Russian election interference and the Trump campaign. Even though two other entities are already investigating the same matter, reports indicate that Barr has appointed Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham to investigate the origins of the Russia probe.
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In doing so, Barr is playing into the hands of President Donald Trump, who has already characterized Durham’s assignment as an investigation into “how that whole hoax got started.”

The most charitable interpretation of Barr’s behavior in defense of Trump is that he believes strongly in a “unitary executive,” where the president can order any investigation he wants. But in his quest to protect the presidency, Barr is damaging our national security. His complicity in Trump’s efforts to disparage the FBI will make it more difficult for agents to do their jobs and could discourage investigations of those in power.

Certainly, the FBI, like any other government agency, should be subject to scrutiny. If you were to ask most FBI agents about internal investigations, they would tell you that they welcome such probes when done in good faith because they ensure not only accountability but also public trust.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/william-barr-assignment-of-john-durham-to-look-at-russia-probe-sends-chilling-message-to-fbi-for-trump

malaise

(268,976 posts)
4. You know I'm trying to figure out how Mueller pulled this off today
Wed May 29, 2019, 05:00 PM
May 2019

I heard Barr is in Alaska.
Looks like the WH and the rest of goons were totally unprepared for this press briefing.
What I loved most was that there was such short notice.

Now everyone must watch this
https://www.cnbc.com/.../robert-mueller-press-conference-on-russia-investigation.html

versus

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/04/18/watch_live_attorney_general_bill_barr_holds_press_conference_on_final_mueller_report.html

Mueller pulled off a stunning farewell announcement.

malaise

(268,976 posts)
8. Literally
Wed May 29, 2019, 05:09 PM
May 2019


https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2019/05/28/attorney-general-william-barr-to-attend-alaska-native-justice-meeting-in-anchorage/
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U.S. Attorney General William Barr will participate in an Alaska Native Justice roundtable in Anchorage on Wednesday as part of an Alaska trip to learn more about the state’s law-enforcement challenges and high rates of domestic violence and sexual assault

The roundtable, with Alaska Native leaders from around the state, will be open to news media and will be one of several meetings on Wednesday addressing public safety in the state, said U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska.

Barr is expected to travel outside Anchorage on Thursday to learn more about Alaska justice issues as his trip in the state continues, Sullivan’s office said. Details of that trip hadn’t been disclosed Tuesday.

Sullivan and U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, will “tag-team” the hosting of Barr, Sullivan said. Sullivan is expected to handle hosting duties on Wednesday.
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