GrizzleBoy
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Probably senior cops too.
The ones who oversee all the corrupt policies in the police departments in the first place.
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Guardian: 'The FBI is Trumpland': anti-Clinton atmosphere spurred leaks, sources say
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Probably senior cops too.
The ones who oversee all the corrupt policies in the police departments in the first place.
DragonSworne
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This explains why Republicans can get away with so much shit, constantly breaking laws and nothing happens to them.
The FBI is Republican land
The FBI is Republican land
If that were actually the case, why wouldn't they leak the real incriminating evidence instead of a bunch of bullshit that's only tangetially related to Clinton and an old FOIA request on Twitter? There's nothing indictment worthy that has become public thanks to the FBI's latest moves, just FUD.
The FBI is far more useful and competent than the CIA.
broncobuster
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Kind of amazing to have them working against Hillary's presidency yet the best they can produce are mostly innocuous emails.
Something's out there...something's going on...Believe me.
Elaugaufein
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I'd be very surprised if the CiA and NSA weren't filled with partisans too. You should remember that it was the CIA that went along rather enthusiastically with enhanced interrogation. These are agencies where extreme authoritarianism / ends justify the means philosophy is basically a requirement to be able to deal with doing some of the things they have to do.
Hippo_PRIME
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This election is going to cause serious and lasting damage to the US. Comey and the FBI are showing that government just can't be trusted to govern impartially. I shouldn't be surprised due to the level of support Trump has among law enforcement, but here I am appalled all the same.
I can't even really articulate how I feel anymore. How does a voter move forward with this? Do I just have to embrace the partisan mess that is US democracy? I hate that I feel that's my only option.
I can't even really articulate how I feel anymore. How does a voter move forward with this? Do I just have to embrace the partisan mess that is US democracy? I hate that I feel that's my only option.
TestOfTide
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what was that new phrase Trump likes? #DrainTheSwamp?
How about we do that to the FBI, because this is unacceptable corruption. Fire anyone that pushed for an investigation into the Clinton Foundation based on shitty sources.
Then as a test for new FBI people, assign them to deal with the deplorables that are breaking federal laws or doing violent acts.
How about we do that to the FBI, because this is unacceptable corruption. Fire anyone that pushed for an investigation into the Clinton Foundation based on shitty sources.
Then as a test for new FBI people, assign them to deal with the deplorables that are breaking federal laws or doing violent acts.
StopMakingSense
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Except the CIA and NSA are too invested in the status quo of US foreign policy that Trump wants to run a bulldozer through.
Everything left is bad. Everything democrat is bad. It must be destroyed at all costs. This is how the Republicans and the right have chosen to function.
They have hammered away at Hillary through the years. But now they have made her out to be both the worst and most powerful person in the world. She has her hands in everything. She is involved in every conspiracy.
Get ready for way more crazy shit after she wins. They are going to obstruct and attack at every moment. And many Americans will eat that shit up while those Republicans they voted for do jack shit to help them or the country out.
SlimySnake
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actually there were no sources, just hearsay. lol
EatinOlives
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Looks like the FBI is overdue for some deep cleaning. This partisan hackery and "controlled leaks" solely designed to influence elections is exactly the kind of thing that the FBI should absolutely not become.
I would hope that Obama would address this but sadly I think he fears he's walking on a tightrope and will remain mum on it. It's really disheartening seeing the FBI try to throw their weight around this hard.
I would hope that Obama would address this but sadly I think he fears he's walking on a tightrope and will remain mum on it. It's really disheartening seeing the FBI try to throw their weight around this hard.
KurtSloane
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"Sources"
So a left leaning paper says "sources" claim the FBI is full of Trump supporters because they dared to carry on doing their job?
If the FBI held back the report / announcement until after the election then that would be a political move also ....... but as it would be in Hilarys favour, the Guardian wouldnt have any "sources" for that one.
So a left leaning paper says "sources" claim the FBI is full of Trump supporters because they dared to carry on doing their job?
If the FBI held back the report / announcement until after the election then that would be a political move also ....... but as it would be in Hilarys favour, the Guardian wouldnt have any "sources" for that one.
And the investigation was started on the basis of a book by a rightwing nutjob.
RustyNails
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At least it's not a leaky boat full of shit every where. FBI is far gone. Its wild west, and Comey is quietly sitting with thumb up his ass. What the fuck.
QuantumZebra
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Because there isn't a bomba on Hillary... just a bunch of political BS
They're throwing anything they can at her
Nah, neither of those organizations are up to handling the job that the FBI does. Especially the CIA, who are sometimes pants-on-heads stupid; they don't even have the jurisdiction to operate on American soil.
The CIA is a lot more wild west than the FBI, and a number of different Presidents have been unsuccessful at reigning them in. That'd be the first agency to outright eliminate.
Those sources are FBI agents.
FinaruDensetsu
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Hmmm hypocritical of them calling Hillary corrupt considering they are leaking left and right to affect the election.
Omegasquash
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Yeah...my fear is that this campaign has been nothing more than a build up. Makes me worried for 2018/2020 election cycles.
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This is some banana republic bullshit. Comey - or somebody else, if he doesn't have the guts - needs to clean house.
KurtSloane
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Yep ...... "sources".
When Trump cried conspiracy, people laughed and mocked the idea.
Now ..... there is a conspiracy!
Both sides in this election are pathetic, as is American "politics".
Brian_FETO
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You're assuming that people will read in the future
TestOfTide
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You seem to not get that ONE of those two options involves doing nothing while the other involves actively doing something that would affect the election.
Also, we know it's a partisan issue because they feel so compelled to sweep the Russia stuff under the rug.
The post you were quoting was talking about the Clinton Foundation investigation. Congrats on revealing your own biases.
ZombiePlatypus
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Well that's terrifying.
With Obama, it was constant obstructionist tactics. It seems like if Hillary wins, it'll be continuous efforts to impeach her.
With Obama, it was constant obstructionist tactics. It seems like if Hillary wins, it'll be continuous efforts to impeach her.
Elaugaufein
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Yeah, so their partisan-ness isn't a drawback to Clinton this election. Doesn't mean they are even remotely impartial in an objective sense. I do feel kind of bad for them in some ways, everything about these agencies is more or less manufactured to lead to partisanship and then people get annoyed at them for it. And no one is willing to do anything to change that because the potential political ramifications are too great. They need to epically screw up on a massive scale to get more than a bit of finger rapping and rearranging of the furniture done.
Lot of my dad's old coworkers still in the State Department are pro-Trump. Granted she was Secretary of State. But most of the people we know in the Department don't hold Benghazi on her, it felt very much like the bombing in Kenya. Shit happens and you keep going.
But albeit this is anecdotal most of my dad's former coworkers are constantly arguing with my dad any time he brings up the crap Trump does or says. My dad doesn't know how to not engage with them
The really left leaning WSJ reported the same thing.
LOL.
Hey this guy figured it out! BOTH ARE THE SAME!!!
Dude, you are so much above all of it. Thank God for people like you.
KurtSloane
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As a non american, the whole thing is a comedy act.
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"Anytime you see a story about me or my campaign saying "sources said," DO NOT believe it. There are no sources, they are just made up lies!"
- @realDonaldTrump
You aren't paying attention.
TestOfTide
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He didn't even understand what the post he quoted was saying.
Man you "Both sides" type deplorables sure do seem to need to make a point to not being American.
DAMN LIBERAL MEDIA!
Sounds like a lot of people in the military. Tons of people think Clinton "got away" with leaking national secrets and if it was anyone else they'd be in prison no questions asked.
Someone at work shared a picture of Clinton that read "If Hillary is president does that mean Air Force One will be renamed Con Air?" He thought it was funny, but as I told him it wouldn't make any sense since Clinton hasn't been convicted of a crime. His response was an adamant "she broke the law, she should be convicted". That's fine and all dude, but "should" and "are" are two totally different things.
Someone at work shared a picture of Clinton that read "If Hillary is president does that mean Air Force One will be renamed Con Air?" He thought it was funny, but as I told him it wouldn't make any sense since Clinton hasn't been convicted of a crime. His response was an adamant "she broke the law, she should be convicted". That's fine and all dude, but "should" and "are" are two totally different things.
Elaugaufein
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And while the Guardian is left wing, it ain't known for making shit up. It's not a tabloid paper. They weren't exactly quite about criticizing Jeremy Corbyn either.
GeordieMark
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"Did you witness it?"
"No, but we are reporting it"
There's no conclusive evidence here, just sources that don't even agree on whether or not the FBI is 'Trumplandia'. No conclusions can be drawn from this really.
EatinOlives
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You should probably educate yourself better on this election before coming in and rambling about nonsense.
You sound exactly like Trump whining about "Sources", as if you truly don't know how they work.
I know that. The other poster was essentially using left wing to tar the validity of the report.
I said there are multiple sources saying the same thing.
Pai Pai Master
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There's nothing more aggravating than an uninformed non-American coming in these threads with the "both sides" bullshit.
KurtSloane
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I was just talking about "sources" ...... non attributable but taking as gospel depending on what side wants to believe it.
I have no biases, I dont care ..... all politicians are suspect.
Dubbedinenglish
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The FBI didn't even have a warrant to look at the emails when Comey penned his letter. Which basically was "we think we may possibly have something that may or may not be relevant."
The correct play would've been to wait until they investigated the contents and then notified Congress. Comey acted in a partisan way based on innuendo.
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