What was the raid on Deripaska's home all about?

Why, at this time?

He was supposed to be prohibited from coming to the US, per previous sanctions. But. like they did in the Olympics when they simply changed their name, they simply changed the status of Deripaska to diplomat, so he would have immunity.

Today, the FBI raided his home.

Is it connected to anything else except the sanctions and sticking it to Putin? Is it connected in any way to Trump and Bannon and the ongoing investigation?

We have heard that nothing happens by coincidence in Washington.

Once a criminal referral is received from the Congress, can the DOJ appoint a Special Counsel?

Would that be politically advantageous for the Democrats.

After all, per John Durham example, the Special Counsel investigation would continue even if the Republicans were to win the House in 2022.

Why wouldn't the AG appoint a Special Counsel in this case?

Is the Trump case about "executive privilege" going to the Supreme Court?

Or will it be thrown out and rejected before it gets there?

If it goes to the Court, does anyone know how Alito, Thomas, Kavanaugh, Gorsuch, Coney Barrett, or John Roberts might vote?

If it made it all the way to the Supreme Court, it would be very unpredictable.

It seems so clear cut. Why would the Court even get involved with it?

But, as others have noted, the lawsuit by Trump is not about merit, it is about delaying and obstructing the justice system.

Lone Star Rag - Bob Wills

If we had a workable justice system, the judge(s) would throw out Trump's case immediately.

He has no "executive privilege".

Why play games?

He appeals to the Appeals Court, they should dismiss it immediately, also.

He has no case and they know it.

If they prolong it, it is on them.

Why did Trump respond to a deposition ?

Why didn't he just ignore it? As some people think he would do if he was subpoenaed for the Select Committee of Congress? What is the difference?

And he will be under oath.

He must be under a lot of pressure nowadays?

Walking Contradictions

Thanks to JHB !

Truckin'

"Every storm runs out of rain." Maya Angelou

I saw this quote on FB.

It seemed appropriate.

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