Fenderputty
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Can you fill me in cause I haven't a clue
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Trump Fires James Comey
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Can you fill me in cause I haven't a clue
The Attorney General (or possibly Deputy Attorney General in this case, given that Sessions is "recused") appoints a special prosecutor. Congress could pass a new law giving them the power to appoint a special prosecutor again, but that'd require veto-proof majorities since Trump would certainly never sign that into law.
Oh, my bad. Didn't get the reference.
nephilimdj
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At least McCain is on of the few republicans putting up a front against the firing of Comey.
Do you think thats all Trump knows? I mean Comey was also part of the IRS scandal coverup. Only a idiot would believe congress conclusion that IRS targetted the tea party because a few employees didnt like them
Megatron
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You're talking about the FBI investigation? Maybe Trump can't officially shut down the investigation, but if he can fire the guy who's investigating him and replace him with whomever he chooses, what's the difference?
In the Kevin Liptak article on CNN he's saying that the Whitehouse wants the FBI to stop prioritizing the Russia Election rigging and instead investigate who in the whitehouse is leaking things to the media.
Dark fucking days right now.
McCain will say whatever he wants, he later will continue serving Trump. Don't believe that spineless man.
Lord Frieza
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He wouldn't have to be impeached for that. He could easily be impeached for his vast conflicts of interest that he's used to line his own pockets. He'll, a very easy case could be made that he's simply unfit to service. He can be impeached for basically anything
sunshine and gasoline
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At least McCain is on of the few republicans putting up a front against the firing of Comey.
There is point in paying attention to McCain. He'll do nothing as usual.
GoldenEye 007
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It's amazing that reporters appear to refuse to ask this direct question. These "journalists" are trash.
Because he's a spineless asshole. Don't fall for their schtick. Until there is tangible action by republicans to stop this they are all complicit.
RPGCrazied
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He is all talk, no action. He won't do anything. This is what they do when they just want it to blow over. Act like they care, then do shit about it.
Heh. I have no doubt that there is a room somewhere in the white house where Trump used that wee brain he has to think about whether or not having Commey assassinated would look worse than just firing him.
Thanks! I was looking for this after hearing about it
Hari Seldon
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I always thought that the Senate had special investigatory powers over the legislative branch. Is that not true?
It would have to be the deputy. But they can not just pick someone random right? It's from a list of investigators?
Their argument and reasoning just looks completely idiotic and I can't believe so many people watch and be influenced by this trash.
Ryan could form an independent team today.
As could McConnell.
Buuuuuut we all know that's not going to happen.
Megatron
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They have to want to do it though.
McCain has made a career out of saying he's playing both sides of the field, but actually he just sits on the bench and yells at the floor.
Impeach = indict. Which then only leads to the Senate having a trial and needing a 2/3 supermajority to actually remove Trump IF they even find grounds for it. There are 24 Dem seats and 8 republican seats up in 2018, Dems could run the table and they still wouldn't have the votes. So unless Trump's heart is stolen, he aint going anywhere until 2020.
Elections matter, not emails.
Lightning_Roller
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McCain ain't nothing but a little bitch. Scared to go against trump.
RPGCrazied
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Not a big fan of his books, but I like this guy.
Yeah, reporters need to stop playing nice and start openly calling them out on their bullshit
At least McCain is on of the few republicans putting up a front against the firing of Comey.
I'm sure he'll do something about it right after his hourly diaper change.
He's a feckless old nobody at this point. Hope he's gone soon.
Because he's a piece of shit with no spine who tries to talk tough/rational but falls in line with all other Repubs when its actually time to vote
benjipwns
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This kind of thing is exactly what I'd expect a Kremlin stooge to say.
OriginofHysteria
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Lol I can see the interviews now.
'Did you work on the Russian investigation?'
'Yes'
'Okay you're fired'
Republican turnout has been consistently better than Democrat during midterms since 1984.
Darkstorne
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I said "The President cannot summarily shut down the investigation" and someone responded by saying "But Spicer said they should!"
Okay, but the President cannot summarily shut down the investigation. That remains true.
Sorry I'm not losing my mind over this and so no longer am pure in my liberalism
Trump: "Congratulations on the promotion, New FBI Director!"
New FBI Director: "Thanks, but this investigation must continue."
Trump: "Congratulations on the promotion, NEW New FBI Director!"
NEW New FBI Director: "Thanks... I think I'm going to drop the investigation?"
Trump: "That's good work. The best work. It's fantastic."
Thats... real!? Jesus we are in bad shape
Gaddamn! Hope Keith doesn't get in trouble for this.
Lord Frieza
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Baron von Loathsome
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This is the writer, not the politician, correct?
Yes. This is his last term.
Which makes his inaction even more embarrassing. Fuck McCain.
Karsticles
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He's a good soldier that falls in line.
shadow_shogun
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Unlike Lindsay Graham, he's calling for an independent counsel but we'll see how long that'll last.
Yeah it is. Link to his tweet is embedded in the picture.
Lord Frieza
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Pretty sure this isn't totally true. Even if it is, there have been plenty of years in between 84 and 14 that Dems have gained ground, sometimes significantly
No kidding, that people give a shit what Keith Olbermann says really says alot for the state of the country.
RPGCrazied
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The writer. Not that king.
That politician guy would drink Trump's dirty bath water if asked.
Trump: "Congratulations on the promotion, New FBI Director!"
New FBI Director: "Thanks, but this investigation must continue."
Trump: "Congratulations on the promotion, NEW New FBI Director!"
NEW New FBI Director: "Thanks... I think I'm going to drop the investigation?"
Trump: "That's good work. The best work. It's fantastic."
Do you know how the confirmation process of an FBI director works?
FF Seraphim
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I am trying to figure out how he honestly thought that... Its like he is willfully not paying attention to the political landscape around him. It boggles my mind that he can be so detached from reality.
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