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You know the thing to actually bring him down would be the least offensive thing he's ever done tho
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Reports on Russian connections to Trump [Summaries in OP] #GoldenShowers
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They uploaded it at 56k, so of course it's old.
Especially considering how the FISA court is basically just a rubber stamp. Only .03% of requests were rejected as of 2013 (although it has at least gotten higher from what I've heard).
I really don't think they TRIED to go after Trump. Personally Trump is a fucking idiot and they probably had shit on him and were close in ties. Then he ran for president and they started helping him because why the fuck not, obviously Trump would fuck things up. When he won the nomination is when they really put the foot on the gas pedal it seems.
On another thought, remember during election season when the pussy grabbing scandal happened and anonymous sources swore that that was just the tip of the iceberg on what would come out about Trump? And news agencies were sitting on the proper moment to reveal the rest?
They never revealed it during election season. Could this be what they meant? Better late than never, I suppose.
I'm ignorant. Is that somehow tried differently? Do you not get a lawyer or jury or defense?
They never revealed it during election season. Could this be what they meant? Better late than never, I suppose.
I'm ignorant. Is that somehow tried differently? Do you not get a lawyer or jury or defense?
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Originally Posted by godofcookery
QUOTE He says they had a briefing, but the DNI wasn't specific about what they briefed him on, the statement is designed to be read in many ways. The fact that the statement and phone call was made is important, but the statement is not really saying that he was briefed on this document specifically. Lord knows what the actual conversation was like tonight. QUOTE
This is actually true.
Clapper letter does not confirm what exactly was covered at Friday's briefing.
But it does confirm that IC has at least briefed Trump on the dossier as of today, and seems to confirm that they are looking into the dossier and it's allegations.
It really doesn't completely vindicate CNN's original reporting that Trump was briefed on the 2 page synopsis last Friday. Doesn't debunk CNN's reporting either though.
Originally Posted by godofcookery
QUOTE He says they had a briefing, but the DNI wasn't specific about what they briefed him on, the statement is designed to be read in many ways. The fact that the statement and phone call was made is important, but the statement is not really saying that he was briefed on this document specifically. Lord knows what the actual conversation was like tonight. QUOTE
This is actually true.
Clapper letter does not confirm what exactly was covered at Friday's briefing.
But it does confirm that IC has at least briefed Trump on the dossier as of today, and seems to confirm that they are looking into the dossier and it's allegations.
It really doesn't completely vindicate CNN's original reporting that Trump was briefed on the 2 page synopsis last Friday. Doesn't debunk CNN's reporting either though.
Puppet Shadow
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Russia cares far more about breaking up NATO , getting the US to look the other way while it 'adjusts' its borders, and having sanctions on it lifted.
Having Americans lose faith in their government is just the icing on the cake.
nintendoman58
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The best lawyers. Really?
Also the evidence is still piling up at this point. Eventually things will get to a breaking point.
I'll say what I always say whenever I see posts like yours.
No man is invincible.
They didn't reveal it because they thought for sure that Hillary would win at that point and just thought it was extra baggage, or so I remember.
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That list doesnt include secret meetings with russia or exchange of money.
Thats what gets someone treason charges.
rokkerkory
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Ohhhh man tomorrow will be amazing
Almost everyone has admitted to having this already, but that they couldn't verify any of it so they couldn't print it. Even now, outside of BuzzFeed all anyone is saying is that Trump got briefed on the memo they all have. Well, and the BBC talking about tapes.
They need to find that fucking tape
NVM I'm getting bleary-eyed from all the reports, so they have the tape but no evidence to support it?
godofcookery
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RIght. CNN seems very high on this statement, but they should pull it back a bit.
UberTag
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Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars this year.
That said, Hollywood will undoubtedly appreciate having a pedestal with lots of eyes to decry Trump and his administration.
It'll give us something to look forward to while La La Land sweeps all of the awards.
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This honestly has me kind of actually scared. Like fuck. None of this is good and I'm not sure we're going to be able to weather the storm all that well...
KernelPanic
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Seems like they were trying to find money transfers between Russian banks and the US(ie. Trump).
Probably because they don't want to feel like a fool for voting for such a shitbag.
It's essentially the highest crime you could commit. If evidence is found that proves he committed treason, he is done. Like, no question.
You can't "locker room talk" treason.
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I would buy a "Locker Room Treason" hat.
Is this guy legit?
This is the craziest fucking week in politics ever. If more shit drops tomorrow we've gone beyond pussygate.
Felix Lighter
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In a dream scenario, strengthen NATO, increase sanctions and let their economy suffer until at some point the Russian people realize that Putin fucked them.
ThoseDeafMutes
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The KGB and its related intelligence services inside the USSR enjoyed an enormous degree of success during the cold war, with an alarming number of agents in important places, sometimes for decades. Many never got caught before the end of the cold war.
Although the USSR dissolved and most of their overseas assets were neutralized in one way or another throughout the 1990's (it's initial dissolution, the release of sensitive archive material, the Mitrokhin archive etc), the FSB, inheriting the resources and in many cases even personnel of the KGB, was certainly capable of rebuilding itself as a potent force. Having dirt on a POTUS would be a first, but I would not recommend underestimating Russian intelligence services. Even during times of major economic turmoil in the 20th century, the KGB significantly outperformed western intelligence services.
CNN says they have multiple sources that say this was part of the briefing to Obama and Trump last week though, so I guess I believe them as of now.
Clapper's statement does indirectly confirm in the sense that "Media reports covering last Friday's briefing," you can safely draw a conclusion that the media reports covering the briefing, the substance of those reports were the synopsis and the dossier, so you would assume that Clapper even bringing up last Friday's briefing would mean that this was part of that briefing, either written or oral.
Former NSA.
Probably most definitely knows shit, or has friends that know shit.
Hahaha I need to monetize this...
Shogmaster
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Holy shit, the law firm that did the dog and pony show at the press event won "Russia Law Firm Of The Year"!
https://www.morganlewis.com/news/chambers-partners-names-morgan-lewis-as-russia-law-firm-of-the-year
IS THIS REAL LIFE?!?
https://www.morganlewis.com/news/chambers-partners-names-morgan-lewis-as-russia-law-firm-of-the-year
IS THIS REAL LIFE?!?
Admittedly, I'm pretty much like that right now. This just seems so crazy to me that I'm waiting for some report to come out and debunk this entire thing. I have literally never witnessed this kind of scandal before.
And Putin is former KGB, as well.
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I'm Australian
I see, lol
CreeperBlocks
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Seriously? Are you kidding me?
This is really just a funny coincidence. They are a huge firm.
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It's funny, but it's a big firm.
Kai Dracon
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Trump and Russia is like a comedy skit where a horse wearing glasses clomps around town, goes to work, pubs, and rides the subway, all while wearing a sign around its neck that reads "I AM NOT A HORSE."
[And yes, I know it's a big law firm, etc. But it's like Trump can't escape Russia no matter where he goes, all while denying he knows what this "Russia" thing is.]
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AuthenticM
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The movies that will be made on this issue are going to be fucking bananas.
rokkerkory
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Trump n conway basically confirmed lied thanks to clapper!
Imagine trump start to take questions from cnn? What will ppl say then? He is weak? Lol
Pure craziness.
Imagine trump start to take questions from cnn? What will ppl say then? He is weak? Lol
Pure craziness.
There's an investigation going, and intelligence agencies are taking this very seriously.
Lol it's not just amounting to jokes, like at all.
I think Penthouse gets dibs
bob_arctor
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Patience, grasshoppa. Enjoy the laughs now, and Trump meltdowns and tears later.
Already Torn
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Donald Trump: Failing Fake News
Part one in the "Donald Trump defeats his enemies who lose so very badly" saga.
This is going to go into overdrive when the hacking reports become unclassified for the House along with the briefing on Friday
If you don't want to believe it, you won't until it gets to the point you can't really deny it. "Shrug, knew it was fake, and if it wasn't I'll hear about it eventually". Politics are boring to, I would argue, most of America and that's why we have PEEOTUS Trump.
That's why I'm glad the piss came a long with the story, it actually made people notice it.
Tump 0045: Goldenpussy
Yes. This looked shocking at first as a tweet but is no big deal.
Eta- I hope he's working out an escape plan when hes by himself at night.
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