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saltpoint

(50,986 posts)
1. I hope this continues to draw attention
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 10:16 AM
Oct 2016

to Comey. Let's hear about his intent and motivation.

Because right now the impression is that Comey acted out of cheap political spite and/or CYA expediency.


DLCWIdem

(1,580 posts)
2. Exactly. I also noticed there was a kernel in there about Trump being investigated
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 10:19 AM
Oct 2016

By the FBI in regards to the Russians.

saltpoint

(50,986 posts)
3. Republicans generally and Trump lately
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 10:25 AM
Oct 2016

seem to get away with nearly anything they want (It's ok if you're a Republican, etc.)

There have been some reports that Comey had not even seen the emails before he sent the letter to the GOP chairs. If true, I consider the letter completely political.

I also regret that Comey's action undergirds 11 more days of false equivalencies by the gutless media.

saltpoint

(50,986 posts)
7. Feel the same, C_U_L8R. This guy is
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 10:39 AM
Oct 2016

supposed to be running the FBI. It looks to me like really sloppy work, any way it's sliced.

awake

(3,226 posts)
5. We are also starting to hear questions asked about the FBI's investigation into Trump & ..
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 10:31 AM
Oct 2016

...his advisers possible ties to Russia, and why the FBI has not informed Congress of that inquiry.

DLCWIdem

(1,580 posts)
6. Yeah that's what I was alluding to with my post above
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 10:38 AM
Oct 2016

No one knows that Trump was being investigated. So they pointed out the double standard where his investigation gets to be secret while Hills is not. I think the bombshell that says he is being investigated too may help.

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