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54. Weak or not, he interfered in a presidential election in a wild abuse of his position. There is no

Sat Oct 29, 2016, 03:43 PM

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reason to "warn" about new emails one week before the election. The vague language allows republicans to run with the story and could easily lead to the election of a dangerously unstable, entirely inexperienced "candidate" who listens to no one but himself and has ties to Russia. That is precisely the reason that FBI folks are supposed to be silent about investigations until a determination is made. Comey's letter is an obvious curveball.

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FBI Director James B. Comey under fire for his controversial decision on the Clinton email inquiry [View all] molova Oct 2016 OP

Hes plain incompetent at his job Foggyhill Oct 2016 #1

Comey is a political hack, and he is very competent at his job GreydeeThos Oct 2016 #2

Exactly. nt SunSeeker Oct 2016 #42

Yup. I truly think there is something much more malicious than simple incompetence on display here. WIProgressive88 Oct 2016 #44

He should be removed immediately mwrguy Oct 2016 #3

You don't think that wouldn't cause an even bigger shit storm? Upin Oct 2016 #14

Removed by who? former9thward Oct 2016 #43

Reports I've heard say that they don't even know for sure what they have and that it's possible Arkansas Granny Oct 2016 #4

I don't think it matters if the emails were already investigated forthemiddle Oct 2016 #8

Who said any emails had any classified information? LisaL Oct 2016 #12

Isn't that what was the FBI said during the intial press conference? Upin Oct 2016 #15

You seem to be confused as to what we are talking about. LisaL Oct 2016 #16

I was referring to the initial conference... Upin Oct 2016 #17

I am talking about these supposedly new emails Comey told the congress about. LisaL Oct 2016 #20

I think Comey went out of his way to say nothing either way... Upin Oct 2016 #21

He claims he doesn't know anything either way. LisaL Oct 2016 #22

That's not on him though... Upin Oct 2016 #23

How is it not on him? LisaL Oct 2016 #31

If he doesn't it comes out via Trump instead... Upin Oct 2016 #33

How would have Trump known about any of it? LisaL Oct 2016 #36

They do maintain public records of the status of the investigation (even if not in gritty detail)... Upin Oct 2016 #38

frickin FBI should investigate Trump's ties to Pooty-poot and how the emails wordpix Oct 2016 #47

Your allegations, while creative, are not supported by evidence. LanternWaste Nov 2016 #60

Which part do you find to be incorrect? Upin Nov 2016 #61

No, the FBI is supposed to wait until they know the emails matter! A rumor from Trump campaign anneboleyn Oct 2016 #55

Exactly, he was in a no-win situation. Ka hrnt Oct 2016 #35

What was going to leak? LisaL Oct 2016 #37

That they'd found a device/email would have leaked... Ka hrnt Oct 2016 #40

Seriously? LisaL Oct 2016 #41

What press conference? The last one by the FBI on any emails was back in July. George II Oct 2016 #26

That's what I was referring to... Upin Oct 2016 #27

That's speculation. yardwork Oct 2016 #30

obama should demand his resignation and an immediate investigation into Comey beachbum bob Oct 2016 #5

Yes, but that would reek of political payback groundloop Oct 2016 #25

Neither Obama (who appointed him) or Clinton can get rid of him. former9thward Oct 2016 #45

The director in 1993 was fired, so yes they can be fired. This is gross abuse by Comey (imho) anneboleyn Oct 2016 #56

Sesisions in 1993 was fired for cause. former9thward Oct 2016 #57

well Comey has sealed his fate, I think Hillary will be looking for a new FBI director wordpix Oct 2016 #48

She'll have to wait a while. Sand Rat Expat Oct 2016 #59

Comey's explanation to FBI employees: "...there is significant risk of being misunderstood." riversedge Oct 2016 #6

He thinks it's the middle of the election season? LisaL Oct 2016 #11

"I don't want to create a misleading impression"---well, Comey, you did just that wordpix Oct 2016 #49

In the past Comey donated to John McCain’s campaign in the 2008 presidential election and to... FreeStateDemocrat Oct 2016 #7

If this "may be" important and may not, safeinOhio Oct 2016 #9

What you are suggesting would break the law. former9thward Oct 2016 #46

Crooked Comey is a sniveling servant of the GOP nt geek tragedy Oct 2016 #10

While this is not great... Upin Oct 2016 #13

This is what happens when you play nice and hire Republicans. sarcasmo Oct 2016 #18

Sure does. LisaL Oct 2016 #24

So what wanderingcat Oct 2016 #19

Director Comey needs to put up or shut up. dubyadiprecession Oct 2016 #28

He doesn't need to do anything unless the Attorney General kicks his ass to do it!!! FreeStateDemocrat Oct 2016 #29

He doesn't even have the emails. LisaL Oct 2016 #32

It is as speculative as saying, there might be a link between Director Comey and Beastiality. dubyadiprecession Oct 2016 #34

I don't see Comey as the mastermind here. briv1016 Oct 2016 #39

re: "following orders:" DOJ told him not to do it, but I get your drift about RNC wordpix Oct 2016 #50

This is an unpopular view (donning flame-retardant suit) but moonscape Oct 2016 #51

Weak or not, he interfered in a presidential election in a wild abuse of his position. There is no anneboleyn Oct 2016 #54

story quickly morphing from Clinton to Comey DeminPennswoods Oct 2016 #52

As he should be! This is unprecedented and political motivated. Jnew28 Oct 2016 #58