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Former FBI Director Mueller appointed special counsel for Trump-Russia investigation
- Thread starter Nazgul_Hunter
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Vestal
Junior Member
They have no other play.. Muller cannot be fired by anyone but the AG that assigned him which is Rosenstein and there has to be cause for the firing.
I have legitimately thought about mocking up a calling-card poster and sticking it up all over Austin, especially where Texas lawmakers can see it.
GameAddict411
Member
If you go back a few days ago, people dreamed if having an independent investigator in the Russian probe, but not only we got that, he is one of the best with years of experience.
This is fucking huge.
PhoenixDawn
Member
Seriously, it would be political suicide to even hint that you were anything but happy with this announcement publicly.
You mean the dude who had no urgency to do anything about this and now needs to save shell?
This stuff is moving fast and trump keeps getting the benefit of the doubt about making moves.
that's such a nothingburger statement. he doesn't say whether or not that he approves, just that the investigation will continue.
TestOfTide
Banned
Muellers is either Tyrion or Beric Dondarion
his statement might as well read "water is wet, clouds are in the sky, i have single handedly ruined yertle the turtle"
GoldenEye 007
Member
McConnell's statement wasn't in favor of him, though. He just stated a fact that the DOJ decided to appoint a special counsel. And therefore, Congress doesn't need to do anything extra.
Elwood Blues
Member
Turns out when you elect a reality tv star president, he never stops being a reality tv star. At least Regan had the decency to stop making terrible movies once he was president.
Poor GRIMES
Banned
High Sparrow
serenewarfare
Banned
CNN noted that McConnell is pretty much the only official whose statement doesn't directly compliment Mueller and talk about how they trust him. So I wouldn't say he's really for it.
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Deleted member 80556
Unconfirmed Member
This week has been giving me life.
WH Statement
A thorough investigation he has worked tirelessly to block at every turn. Sure Don.
Soldiussnaku
Member
And what a godamn poor play that would be. Not only has this past week kinda set the trump white house on fire, albeit a small one, doing what you said would also salt the earth they stand on. They fire him they nail themselves to the fucking wall with all of the world watching, IC and all. It would all but be an admission of guilt to this sordid affair.
Whilst I have no doubt this idea is rolling around in trump's mind, I willing to believe others at the WH won't recommend this course of action at all.
Tremendous
Elwood Blues
Member
He did fast-track it by firing Comey though.
serenewarfare
Banned
It can cover literally anything Mueller wants it to cover now. He has the power to charge the President with anything he finds.
TheTylerDurden
Member
Mueller to Trump: "Don't leave town, sir."
lol
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The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
So what gave Rosenstein the power of the AG over Sessions, in order to do this?
Monocle
Member
I for one feel completely reassured by this personal statement that totally came from the firm and handsome tweetstrong fingers of our lord and president Donald J. Trump, who most assuredly aced an online course in strategic communications as soon as last night!Trump played himself SO BAD firing Comey. It's totally a let's do it and be legends moment.
The only way it concludes quickly is if you resign or your cabinet pulls the 25th Amendment on you.
AdmiralSnackbar
Member
"I'm throwing money at him but nothing is happening! Vlad? Hello?"
Know the feeling.
when sessions recused himself
Sessions recused himself. So the Deputy became in charge of this.
Velcro Fly
Member
Sessions recused himself on the Russia stuff.
serenewarfare
Banned
Sessions had to recuse himself from the investigation, so Rosenstein as the Deputy AG takes over.
mightynine
Member
Sessions recusing himself from the Russia investigation.
Nazgul_Hunter
Member
With that "Putin Pays Trump" tape coming out, everyone needs to realize...
This isn't just about Trump. If Trump goes down cause of Russia there's no telling how many people he can drag down with him. I feel like there's a high chance GOP leadership knew about all this and was either complicit or said nothing.
Mueller can go after them.
I hope to god Trump winning brings down the entire GOP. Let them burn.
This isn't just about Trump. If Trump goes down cause of Russia there's no telling how many people he can drag down with him. I feel like there's a high chance GOP leadership knew about all this and was either complicit or said nothing.
Mueller can go after them.
I hope to god Trump winning brings down the entire GOP. Let them burn.
Snkfanatic
Banned
Why did this make me laugh so hard lol
Netherscourge
Banned
How long before Donald summons him to the White House and asks him to drop the investigation?
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
See that's what I thought but then the other day someone pointed out that Sessions only said he "would recuse himself" if a Russian investigation was warranted, so I figured there would have to be something before Rosenstein just...gets to do it
EDIT: Person seems to be misinformed, Sessions does say he "has recused himself", nvm
Alex Jones is already spouting that shit on Twitter
PhantomThief
Banned
Hmm interesting. Thanks for that. Liking the Mueller move alot more now.
Monocle
Member
He will DM him on Twitter but accidently the whole thing. In public!
ArkhamFantasy
Member
After he asks him for his loyalty 3 times over a piece of beautiful chocolate cake.