Deplorables are fine with the firing

[DemocratSinceBirth]

If any of them were being investigated for a crime they wouldn't hesitate for a minute to fire the person investigating him or her. Beneath every Deplorable lies the soul of a sociopath.

[WellDarn]

1. If only it were that simple or benign

With a huge segment of our party wed to the "Trump's election is 100% Comey's fault. He needs to be fired," and a substantial percentage of that segment wed to "Comey did it on purpose," the door was left wide open for Trump to turn to his base and say "I fired him for not seeking an indictment against Hillary," THE F'ING BATTLE CRY OF THE DEPLORABLES, and then fend off any REAL consequences by pointing directly at us and saying "How can you criticize me? I just did exactly what you demanded."

Maybe we should have thought twice before turning the guy who was actively investigating the Russia-Trump connection into a villain.

[L. Coyote]

2. The #TrumpTrolls were promoting this for weeks, which indicated it was coming.

Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice. Comey investigating Trump/co-conspirators for Hatch Act violations.

Truth-suppressing acts by co-conspirators Sessions, Flynn, Kushner create liable for Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice. 18 U.S.C. §§ 1621 to 1623 -- Given perjury, subornation of perjury, false declarations, the assertion of a false affirmative statement by an individual testifying under oath accompanied by other obstructive, evasive testimony, such as a false denial of knowledge or memory, an offense may exist. 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 372--conspiracies to commit any offense against the United States, or to prevent or retaliate in response to the lawful discharge of the duties of Federal officers ...

18 U.S. Code § 1505 - Obstruction of proceedings before departments, agencies, and committees

..... Whoever corruptly, or by threats or force, or by any threatening letter or communication influences, obstructs, or impedes or endeavors to influence, obstruct, or impede the due and proper administration of the law under which any pending proceeding is being had before any department or agency of the United States, or the due and proper exercise of the power of inquiry under which any inquiry or investigation is being had by either House, or any committee of either House or any joint committee of the Congress—

Shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both.