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Robert Mueller, Former F.B.I. Director, Is Named Special Counsel for Russia Investigation

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by KingCheetah, May 17, 2017.

  1. A_3PO

    A_3PO Member

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    This. This. This.

    We've got to get the piece of trash out of the White House ASAP! It would be great if Republicans had the courage to turn on him, but...things aren't great.
     
  2. Newlin

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    Well, he is a high quality person.
     
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  3. JuanValdez

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    I can understand the argument.

    I think you also might be able to argue that Trump finishing his term is the healthiest thing for our country. An impeachment will likely make 25% of the country feel like Trump was undermined by political enemies in the Deep State that used made up charges to unseat him from power. Trump's martyrdom will encourage them to make more irresponsible decisions. If instead Trump is defeated in a Republican primary, the legitimacy of his message will be shown to be unpopular among conservatives themselves. Of course, you're counting on Trump being primaried in this scenario, which is far from certain.

    I actually hope so. While I generally try to act with integrity, I'll use any dirty trick I can think of to keep my son out of prison. I would somehow think even less of Trump than I already do if he's not willing to go all-in to protect his own son.
     
  4. Amiga

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    This preference... Why?
     
  5. Brando2101

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    He's absolutely going to end up pardoning the crew. It's going to be like Opera giving away free **** to her studio audience. What's the downside? He's still not going to get impeached by the massive majority GOP House. He wouldn't be breaking any law either. What I'm not sure about is if Muller's investigation can continue if everyone that is a part of it has been pardoned.

    It's really interesting if the reports about him being irate about inquires into the trump deals with the russians in the last few years is true. Oh man, there is no evidence to suggest this but how crazy would it be if this plan went back years. They are investigating if a member of the campaign and far right websites were directly connected to the russian computer sweat shops where people just saw and write fake Hilary Clinton stories.

    Juicy stuff.
     
  6. Rashmon

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    It's not even a question if it was a coordinated plan that went back years...Trump is a useful idiot. Compromised.

    What goes back years is the business ties, contacts, and money laundering that could make Trump beholden to Russian special interests and demands. Sanctions, anyone? Stop funding Syrian rebels?

    There is no telling what kind of dirt the Russians have on the covfefe family from the years of (non) business.
     
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    I lol'd. I couldn't get the video to load. In russian voice, "Maybe they go to toilet, hold hands."
     
  8. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"
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    Mueller could easily be tapping into existing files that strongly link organized crime in the two nations. Two Scoop's been linked to Russian business-people, to put it politely, but also, in America, out-and-out mob figures.

    http://www.newsweek.com/trump-sater-mafia-mob-bayrock-russia-court-brooklyn-fraud-behar-627408

    I mean, he decided to work w' Slater after it was publicly known that Slater was involved in a mob scam. Kind of unbelievable, but that was before he thought of running for Prez.
     
  9. Amiga

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    The way he has operated, I would be surprise if they don't find something incriminating in his past dealings.
     
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  11. Brando2101

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    So I do think this is a ridiculous thing to write about but... cameras caught Trump making what looks like a "you and me are strong" type gesture toward Putin. It could have been toward Milena who was next to Putin but he never seems to be that considerate with her in public.


    The only reason I'm posting this is because of what it reminded me of:
     
  12. NewRoxFan

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    LOL... great start to the new legal and communications teams

    Trump lawyer (Sekulow) denies pardons were discussed AND ARE NOT ON THE TABLE:
    Trump lawyer denies Russia probe pardons being discussed
    http://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-lawyer-jay-sekulow-denies-pardons-being-discussed/

    Trump spokeswoman (Sanders) did not rule out pardons...

    http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/343186-white-house-wont-rule-out-pardons-on-russia
     
  13. pirc1

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    Anyone believe anything coming out of white house these days other than his base?
     
  14. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"
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    Do you mean like Opera Windfree?
     
  15. Rashmon

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    We know what the signal was...
    [​IMG]
     
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    Putin flashed back the golden shower signal...
     
  17. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    It's time to stop pretending. The Donald made a deal. He got Russia's help and his team worked with Russia to organized a campaign to spread fake news and hack into the DNC and release emails to win the election. They thought they could stop anyone from finding out, but now that it's all coming undone, they are panicking and asking about pardons to save their asses. Trump saw the presidency as a way to enrich himself and his family, and Putin saw Trump as a way to gain a geopolitical advantage for a long-time.

    The question now is - what is going to happen to Trump. In other words, wtf will the GOP congress do to him?
     
  18. CometsWin

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    In my neighborhood that's a "do you want a handjob" type gesture.
     
  19. Invisible Fan

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    Putin boasts Russia has best prostitutes.

    It's up to Donald to Make America Great Again.
     
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  20. No Worries

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    One Russian prostitute at a time?
     

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