Breaking News: GOP Senate Candidate Tells FBI He Has Evidence Michael Flynn Is Working

[triron]

With Foreign Intelligence As Part of Treasonous Plot to Overthrow Federal Government

https://sethabramson.substack.com/p/breaking-news-gop-senate-candidate

[Irish_Dem]

1. Our common day reality consists of plots too ridiculous to be made into a book or movie.

[Mme. Defarge]

3. A fiction writer's

worst nightmare.

[TheBlackAdder]

29. Not Mikhal Flynn. Perhaps Putin, but my money is on the Muslim leadership of Turkey.

.

How ironic would that be if Michael Flynn was in cahoots with the GOP hated Muslims?




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[Celerity]

44. The first time it was Israel, perhaps still is.

The bestselling Proof Trilogy exhaustively detailed Flynn’s clandestine contacts with Israeli intelligence, with these contacts being specifically on the subject of illegal election interference.

[peppertree]

83. +1

They've been aiding far-right movements in a number of western countries - on the understanding that, if elected, they would coddle any and all Isreali abuses over occupied territories.

And like Trump, those they've managed to get elected certainly have (if only symbolically).

[calimary]

75. WTF was Jill Stein doing there in the first place?

[llashram]

80. well...2016

the turning of American RW politics and ideology into the 21st-century quest for a fascist America. 1/6 was a violent culmination of their ongoing attempt(s).

[Justice matters.]

82. She was invited and probably offered a big campaign contribution...

maybe through opaque shell companies based in a fiscal paradise created by the British Empire...

Since she had ZERO chance to win, she was used there to steal votes from Hillary Clinton.

[llashram]

79. ++

[texasfiddler]

2. Treason to the level of execution ... if guilty.

[Irish_Dem]

4. He's white, Republican, rich. They have stacks of get out of jail free cards.

[Escurumbele]

12. That is one of those things that needs to end fast, otherwise say goodbye to Democracy

We are slowly becoming a banana republic.

[Dave says]

20. Slowly?

[sop]

23. Becoming?

[Irish_Dem]

33. I was thinking the same thing earlier today. We are well on our way to becoming a banana republic.

[onecaliberal]

37. Train left the station.

[whathehell]

30. Nah..There's been a number of white traitors sent to prison

He only got pardoned the last time because of Trump.

[malaise]

5. It is time to lock up the Slobfather and his goons

to be locked up!
That is all.

[Mike Nelson]

7. I think...

... the Trumpsters would be happy. They read this as: "Michael Flynn Is Working to Overthrow Treasonous Biden Government."

[Irish_Dem]

9. Yep. A big chunk of the population will be just fine with what Flynn is doing.

[Evolve Dammit]

14. That is the amazing part. Coalescing around a convicted traitor. Un-precedented in my lifetime.

[Irish_Dem]

16. Every day feels unprecedented. The country has gone crazy bad.

[Evolve Dammit]

17. Yeah. It's just "burn it down" but they have zero idea what they are doing besides or after that.

[Irish_Dem]

22. The plan is to amass as much wealth and power as possible, like Putin.

And run the US like Russia which is basically ruled by mob bosses.
Russia is not really a country any more in the typical sense.

[Evolve Dammit]

47. So how do the poor MAGATs think they fit into that? Most are not at all wealthy.

[Ohioboy]

56. They fit in as useful idiots.

They do the grunt work- echoing propaganda, showing up at rallies, storming Capitols etc. A lot of times their motive is just sticking it to the other side.

[Evolve Dammit]

60. But what's the real reward in terms of anything that actually helps them, or their families?

[Irish_Dem]

72. They get a white supremacist, racist society which is what they want.

[Evolve Dammit]

84. It could be that simple/ basic.

[Irish_Dem]

85. Yes I think it is.

[Ohioboy]

87. It's a total lack of understanding, plus they are conditioned to hate Progressives and Democrats

I worked with anti-democrat types who didn't understand the reason they are paid time -and- a- half for overtime was because of laws put forth by democrats. These same fellow workers would parrot what they heard from Glenn Beck- that FDR was a bad president.

I know people who are retired on Social Security that will tell you democrats have never done anything good for them.

Many of the democrat ideas are so good, the republicans can't decide whether to reject them or steal them. Remember Trump's mysterious healthcare plan that was always two weeks away from being announced?


MAGATs, along with everyone else in this country, have benefited greatly from democrat policies. They just don't understand how.

[Evolve Dammit]

89. Dayum, that is really ignorant. I think you are right though. Indoctrination.

[Irish_Dem]

61. Yes they are the racist, white supremacist base which does the dirty work for the GOP.

[pandr32]

68. It seems so

I guess they have a plan to divvy up the spoils amongst themselves as they exploit everything they can.

[Irish_Dem]

73. The divvying up consists of a lot of bribes, kickbacks, corruption.

[pandr32]

78. Not to mention threats

I'm convinced this is how many are kept in line.

[hadEnuf]

27. The Trumpsters are a lost cause. They are litterally out of their minds.

I mean we always knew they were, but now all the masks have come off (no pun intended) and they are basically wild-eyed lunatics who screech that good is bad and black is white, etc., etc., etc.

They are violent and dangerous criminals and should be treated as such, but anything other than that is an absolute waste of time with them.

[Justice matters.]

62. Talking Points Memo Russian TV Host Features Trump Fans' 'I'd Rather Be A Russian Than A Democrat'

They really have no idea how much Russian citizens wish they were born in democratic countries.

[hadEnuf]

81. There is no "rather" about it. They are Russians through Trump.

Open treason from worthless scum who should have their citizenship revoked and be exiled.

[Ohioboy]

88. These idiots think they're patriots while wearing crap like that

That's a lot of stupid!

[OMGWTF]

8. He needs to be stripped of all military benefits at the very least.

I knew he was a traitor and he got his son involved in his crimes. Hanging is too good for him.

[Escurumbele]

13. You make a good point, but there is an option that I read of.

The military can recall him and then put him under court martial, and if found guilty of treason, which should happen, well then...

[CrispyQ]

69. It would send a message & take some wind out of the Q-anon sails.

We won't do it, though. It might appear partisan. And even if it isn't partisan, the right will accuse us of that, so we won't do it. Just like Bannon is still enjoying his life, as usual.

[Irish_Dem]

24. This guy has been supported by the US taxpayer since he entered college as a kid.

Salary, benefits, retirement, the whole nine yards.

[Progressive Jones]

34. There are more efficient ways than that. nt

[Escurumbele]

10. Beyond reason why Flynn traitor is not behind bars...What will it take?

This is unforgivable, I am so disappointed at Garland, I don't see anything positive coming from there...the jail time to insurrects are laughable, trump is still running around spewing hate, Flynn working diligently against the USA, Stone, Bannon, etc. and so many republicans who should at least be fired from their positions in office.

People, I am an optimist, or maybe I was an optimist...this is getting very ugly, I don't see a good future for us unless things change fast.

[BlueIdaho]

11. Flynn has committed the GQPs unforgiveable sin

Failure to draw a crowd at GQP outdoor rallies. That means negative fascist cash flow. They will let him hang for that. His foreign treasonous activities are the gallows they will hang him from.

[dchill]

15. Sic semper tyrannis.

[NightWatcher]

18. Yeah so, it's a day that ends in "y". Nothing will come of it

[left-of-center2012]

19. There is no way Trump can be 'reinstalled'

His four year term expired.
How legitimate is the source for this OP?

[wnylib]

40. That's one of the questions that occurred to me, too.

Another question is in regard to the article's claim that Flynn's clandestine foreign contact for overthrowing the US government is with Israeli intelligence. Why would our ally, Israel, engage in clandestine activities aimed at overthrowing the US?

The article and its claims are dubious.

[Mr.Bill]

86. Apparently about 25% of the country thinks he can. n/t

[ffr]

21. SEVERE

[TlalocW]

36. BLACKWATCH PLAID!

TlalocW

[mountain grammy]

25. Wow, a republican senate candidate

putting his country over party? That's the real story here. Flynn will probably have him killed.

[albacore]

26. Can we trust this guy....? The Repub, that is. I hate to take anything they say seriously. nt

[triron]

28. We need a confirmation of this story as well.

[berni_mccoy]

49. Salon broke this story on Oct 31

https://www.salon.com/2021/10/31/candidate-michael-flynn-trying-to-run-extortion-scheme-on-us-officials-to-reinstall/

[triron]

57. Why doesnn't Salon go so far as to at least suggest treason?

Extortion is serious but compared to treason, meh.

[Qutzupalotl]

43. The candidate (Everett Stern) uncovered money laundering at HSBC

back in 2012, to the tune of billions of dollars. His actions and testimony led to a successful prosecution of the company, which had to pay a $1.9 billion fine.

[nycbos]

31. Don't get me wrong I think Flynn should be in Leavenworth...

... but is this is a reliable source?

[wnylib]

41. Very questionable source, IMO.

The article implies that Israeli intel is in cahoots with Flynn.

[empedocles]

53. Is it possible that Israeli intel has some agents working other sides?

Or, FBI, CIA, NSA, etc.?

[wnylib]

63. Maybe it's possible, but if

that's what Abramson thinks, then why not give more info on it or try to explain how it could be instead of just throwing it out there as an inuendo?

[empedocles]

67. Sometimes thats how cases develop. May not want to put all his cards out on the

table. Many out there have a more 'direct' interest than we do.

[Hortensis]

58. :) No, of course. Strictly tabloid/social media "news" at this point.

As for the Republican candidate, he's both a Republican and an outlier, fringe candidate who needs attention badly. If there's anything to this, genuine news sources will be reporting.

[nycbos]

65. Thanks. I thought I should treat it with some skepticism.

[Hortensis]

70. :) Of course, these days smart people don't read the NYT

without skepticm. For good reason. But at least its reputation is propped up by world-class investigative journalism, and loyalty juiced with crossword puzzles.

[triron]

71. See post 48 below.

[Hortensis]

74. Thanks, Triron. That's likely where the blogger got it. Though

Salon's generally a factually reliable source, this basically also reports that this candidate is alleging this. Salon's story is full of "alleges" and "claims."

I googled this morning looking for investigative media with editorial processes that might have finished checking this out, but none then. But note that media known for responsible journalism didn't publish this RW politician's claim as an allegation because, even if it didn't violate their ethics, it would confer unearned importance and credibility coming from them.

I like these intriguing things, I really do, but too often they just don't pan out.

[SouthernDem4ever]

32. See that happens when you pardon a traitor

they get worse.

[uponit7771]

35. +1

[Deminpenn]

38. Seth Abramson isn't a real credible

source. He tends to make mountains out of mole hills. I'd take any information from him with a huge grain of salt.

[triron]

39. And you know this because?

[wnylib]

42. Check out the Wikipedia article on him,

particularly the section under "Reception" where a Washington Post journalist refers to Abramson as a conspiracy theorist.

[romana]

46. I'm old enough to remember

When he posted an editorial about how Bernie being behind in delegates in 2016 really meant he was winning, then claimed it was all “experimental journalism.”

[Deminpenn]

50. He used to be cited quite a bit

here at DU, but his analysis and conclusions are always based on assumptions that don't add up when one looks at them with a critical eye. He tends to find conspiracies where there aren't any.

[Elessar Zappa]

51. He's kind of a conspiracy monger.

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I like a lot of his work but I don’t necessarily buy his conclusions on a lot of stuff.

[Champp]

45. Republican-Russian scumbucket traitors deserve justice

lock him up

[berni_mccoy]

48. Salon broke this story on Oct 31

https://www.salon.com/2021/10/31/candidate-michael-flynn-trying-to-run-extortion-scheme-on-us-officials-to-reinstall/

[triron]

59. Thanks.

[Roisin Ni Fiachra]

52. Can't help but wonder if Putin turned TFG as well.

The shoe surely fits.

[Hotler]

55. kicking nt

[BlueJac]

64. Merrick Garland seems to have passed on alot troubling issues

I don't think he will touch this either! Just my opinion. Hell, they won't even release the info about JFK assassination, and that's been 49 years ago, Probably, just more of the same. Losing faith in our system.

[Silent3]

66. Yeah, yeah... but gas prices are high and dems are in disarray

Get with the news cycle!

[UCmeNdc]

76. There is something not right with the man. Micheal Flynn conducts himself in a very strange manner.

To be an ex General he keeps some very close russian espionage friends. if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it must be a duck.

[BannonsLiver]

77. Nothing will come of it.

We lack the fortitude to arrest a man who has been found in contempt of Congress. So the Flynn thing, like the Bannon thing, will amount to nothing.