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MGKrebs

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4. This is a variation of the classic conspiracy theory strategy.

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Thu Jun 14, 2018, 05:01 PM

Jun 2018

You set up extreme expectations, and then when reality doesn't meet those expectations it's a conspiracy.
In this case, his expectation is that Comey would be led off in handcuffs somewhere so anything less than that is bias.

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Why is Trump saying the IG report showed bias on behalf of Comey when it shows the opposite ? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2018 OP

Do you really have to ask? lame54 Jun 2018 #1

I loathe FOX NEWs DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2018 #3

Because this is the bizarro presidency. Zoonart Jun 2018 #2

This is a variation of the classic conspiracy theory strategy. MGKrebs Jun 2018 #4

Isn't it obvious PoorMonger Jun 2018 #5

Ask the management at LA Fitness. Sophia4 Jun 2018 #6

If you show up at the front desk with a couple of like minded Wellstone ruled Jun 2018 #8

Right. Sophia4 Jun 2018 #9

I did here in Vegas. Wellstone ruled Jun 2018 #10

Doesn't He Owe A Thank You To Comey?..... global1 Jun 2018 #7