David Bowdich, promoted by then FBI Dir Mueller, replaces McCabe

[Wwcd]

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The guy who gave David Bowdich, SWAT operator and sniper, counterterrorism expert, his LAST promotion was one Robert Mueller III - then Mueller was FBI Dir.

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[cilla4progress]

1. So...

sounds like a good thing?

[Wwcd]

3. Yes a good thing. Bowdich worked under Mueller when he was FBI Director

Mueller promoted him.

[Blue_true]

20. He is also a career FBI agent.

Good that he has no involvement with the Trump campaign. He was third in command under Comey.

[Wwcd]

24. That is a big credit. I wouldn't want him staring me down!

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Me: (in a hoarse whisper)
"Yes sir, I did it"

[Blue_true]

29. He was the lead official for the San Bernadino terror investigation. nt

[Wwcd]

32. Good man to have on our side.

[JI7]

2. What I'm hoping is that since Mccabe was going to leave anyways

This was just about starting someone one a job that he would do anyways earlier on.

But the original reason for mccabe leaving was pressure from the admin and that should not be forgotten.

[Wwcd]

5. Yes, that is what I'm reading ..Wray is building his dept staff

McCabe's retiring gave Wray the opportunity to build his dept & he wasted no time in doing so.

Also it sounds like Repubs are NOT happy with Bowdich's sudden appt.
It sounds like they were caught offguard & Wray had had Bowdich in place when McCabe made his announcement today.

I guess Repubs were hoping for someone more to their liking.

This is what I'm reading as news is flying by quickly right now.

Guess we'll know more as the dust settles.

[Me.]

28. Now That McCabe Is Leaving

I'm hoping he starts spilling the beans

[pnwmom]

33. If I were McCabe, and I didn't want to spook DT, I would let it leak out that I was quitting

because Wray was pressuring me to.

Wray would then look good to Trump. Meanwhile, Wray is surrounding himself with people like Dana Boente and David Bowditch.

[JI7]

34. the fact that he is technically still on the job so he can get his retirement benefits

point to this.

i hope this is true.

[peggysue2]

4. So, Wray made sure . . .

he quickly got one of his own guys in there as a replacement, someone who just so happens to have worked under Mueller when he was FBI director.

Sounds about as good as we can expect at the moment.

[Wwcd]

6. Yup. As far as I can tell that is what went down.

This is a good thing for us.
I am sure we'll hear calls of "Bias!" because of Bowdich's association to Mueller.

[C_U_L8R]

7. The thing is...

Everybody in the FBI worked for Bob Mueller at some time unless they are a newbie. Republicans have their heads stuck up their own butts on this.

[Wwcd]

8. Yup. The Repubs will not checkmate Robert Mueller

With Nunes announcement today, to release his handcrafted for-ultimate-impact memo,
I have absolute faith that nothing the Repubs throw at Mueller at this point will prevent the destruction of the Kremlin coup.

Mueller is many steps ahead of them.

He sees Nunes' tantrum threat today for what it is.

[TheRealistRealist]

10. I hope you're right..

Because right now I'm very worried about our country's future

[Wwcd]

11. Oh yes, I am terrified too. But my faith is in Mueller in the coming days.

This country will not fall to fascism

[TheRealistRealist]

18. Thank you...

[Wwcd]

25. Mueller's holding a Royal Flush. Nunes has a pair of 3's

Nunes' bullshit memo is a bluff.

I'm calling that one right now.
He's got nothin but bluster & threats.

We will be ok.

[Blue_true]

21. Maybe that is why they are pushing to investigate the FBI.

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If they do, my guess is they screw up. Why aggravate a pit bull?

[Mister Ed]

30. Dang spell-check!

I agree that there's simply no need to aggregate a pit bull. To aggravate one, though, is not only needless but downright dangerous.

[Blue_true]

31. Yeah. nt

[Cha]

9. Sounds good.. Mahalo, Wwcd!

[Wwcd]

13. Mueller needs to plant his big foot up Devin's ass

Push has come to shove

We'll be ok

[Cha]

17. I hope so, Wwcd!

[Wwcd]

19. Love to you Cha 🍃

[Cha]

26. ***********

[UTUSN]

12. A cautious kick

[Wwcd]

14. Thanks. Its all we have for now 😞

*

[HappyBeing]

15. David Bowdich is part of the senior leadership team

with whom Director Comey had discussed his awkward interactions with Trump according to The Rachel Maddow Show's 1/23/18 broadcast.

Apparently he was mentioned by Comey as number three at the F.B.I.

[Wwcd]

16. Ahhh, I didn't know this. Well then, that makes his appt all the more significant.

Thank you for this.

It gives one a bit more faith, but holee crap this is serious af.

I have to go find a distraction for the evening.
Oye!

[milestogo]

22. Is his wife a Democrat? Who did he vote for in 2016?

Will he be loyal to the Asshole-in-Chief?

[GulfCoast66]

23. The republicans have poked a hornets nest by demeaning the reputation of the FBI

And other American law enforcement agencies.

The hornets are about to respond.

They will not attempt to bring down the republicans. That is a political job. But they will defend their turf.

[Me.]

27. Sizzling!

[pnwmom]

35. He's a very experienced FBI guy, including heading LA's joint terrorism task force --

Mueller's top priority when he was at the FBI.

And Mueller gave him at least one of his promotions.

In the long run I don't think Trump will be happy with this appointment.

[lamp_shade]

36. Kick for visibility.