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34. He spoke to the world of something that had no basis of such urgency.

Tue Apr 24, 2018, 09:22 AM

Apr 2018

Borrowing from post 27 by stillone.

still_one
27. Two different issues. His involement in demonstrating Trump's obstruction of justice and other
associated illegal activities is one issue, and inappropriately disobeying the AG's orders not to release a letter 11 days before a National Election, and probably a violation of the Hatch Act is something else.

They are mutually exclusive events, and there is NO disconnect in being supportive of one, and not the other.

Unfortunately, some in our illustrious press try to present that view as "hypocritical", which only demonstrates why much of the press lacks critical thinking
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Comey is a hero in his own mind. He's been spinning noble tales about himself for at least 10 years [View all] ProfessorPlum Apr 2018 OP

Hey, that's a great idea!!!! Adrahil Apr 2018 #1

Agree ... Horizens Apr 2018 #2

Same motive as any other DU troll YessirAtsaFact Apr 2018 #54

+1. I will side with Comey vs. Drumpf. However, should he have the misfortune to rzemanfl Apr 2018 #4

Does acknowledging who Comey is make it less likely that he will be a witness? Nope. Not at all. Squinch Apr 2018 #7

This isn't complicated.... Adrahil Apr 2018 #9

Remembering facts is not going to undermine his testimony. Squinch Apr 2018 #11

Very well. If you insist. Adrahil Apr 2018 #16

That analogy makes no sense whatsoever. One thing has no resemblance to the other. Squinch Apr 2018 #20

Therein lies the problem. You can't see it. Adrahil Apr 2018 #22

Oh, dear. Squinch Apr 2018 #24

The problem sems to be mikeysnot Apr 2018 #29

Thank YOU! smirkymonkey Apr 2018 #44

Do you really believe they are reading DU brer cat Apr 2018 #13

It's not just here.... it's all over the left-of-center media. NT Adrahil Apr 2018 #15

You are quite mistaken brer cat, I Remember when the GREAT Helen Thomas personally............ Old Vet Apr 2018 #25

If they are "smart people" brer cat Apr 2018 #35

Excellent post. Very well said. Tipperary Apr 2018 #46

If you follow the principles Comey says he follows, this kind of thinking is destructive. enough Apr 2018 #18

It's not about editing truth.... Adrahil Apr 2018 #23

Thank you. I will not support an asshole just because he hates another asshole. Tipperary Apr 2018 #28

No kidding! smirkymonkey Apr 2018 #42

There was only reason to step in front of the cameras, .. Wwcd Apr 2018 #3

It would require H2O Man Apr 2018 #31

He spoke to the world of something that had no basis of such urgency. Wwcd Apr 2018 #34

I have no problem H2O Man Apr 2018 #36

He spoke to the public. MSM covered the big lead up to the moment & the follow up Wwcd Apr 2018 #37

In the summer, H2O Man Apr 2018 #38

He handed the loaded weapon to every adversary including the press. Wwcd Apr 2018 #39

Wrong again. H2O Man Apr 2018 #40

Good god. I'm pretty sure I sat here & watched the "breaking" Comey On Air urgent statement that Wwcd Apr 2018 #43

Nope. H2O Man Apr 2018 #45

Well then me & millions of viewers must also be wrong..in your opinion Wwcd Apr 2018 #47

Ha! H2O Man Apr 2018 #48

Bye Wwcd Apr 2018 #49

I stand with Comey AND all of his stuff will be instrumental in removing democratisphere Apr 2018 #5

Me too lindalou65 Apr 2018 #14

Two different issues. His involement in demonstrating Trump's obstruction of justice and other still_one Apr 2018 #27

An important point H2O Man Apr 2018 #32

Has anyone allegedly involved denied Comey's story? DonViejo Apr 2018 #6

Of course not. H2O Man Apr 2018 #33

This is irrelevant, but I need help for another DU'er. srey704 Apr 2018 #57

I suspect that the Bush era story was real karynnj Apr 2018 #8

"He seems to be a rigid rule follower" ProfessorPlum Apr 2018 #12

Thank you. The obvious is SO obvious. He gets no pass from me. Wwcd Apr 2018 #41

His decision not to say anything could not have been legitimately questioned. StevieM Apr 2018 #17

Yes he did. And the consequesces of his actions will be felt lunamagica Apr 2018 #10

What the fuck ever. Give it a rest. kwassa Apr 2018 #19

Yep, CYA, bigtime. ucrdem Apr 2018 #21

I believe him bigtree Apr 2018 #26

All I'm saying is that in his own account of things ProfessorPlum Apr 2018 #50

he's never boasted about any of that bigtree Apr 2018 #56

"he's never boasted about any of that" ProfessorPlum Apr 2018 #58

I guess I'll have to take your word for that bigtree Apr 2018 #61

Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Apr 2018 #30

Comey and Trump both can't be telling th truth. no_hypocrisy Apr 2018 #51

But they COULD both be lying FiveGoodMen Apr 2018 #60

Comey may have a MFM008 Apr 2018 #52

Comey is not a hero and I will never forgive or forget Gothmog Apr 2018 #53

Mueller (then Director of FBI) has corroborated the story LanternWaste Apr 2018 #55

I believe you are right rock Apr 2018 #59

Jesus Christ. We know about '16 & Hillary. Comey's notes etc. are part of what will take down trump themaguffin Apr 2018 #62

he's welcome to do all the damage to Orange Foolius that he wants to ProfessorPlum Apr 2018 #63

I don't think that he's a bad guy, but he did make bad decisions. themaguffin Apr 2018 #64

he doesn't think he's a bad guy either ProfessorPlum Apr 2018 #65

Oh great, juvenile comments. Thanks! themaguffin Apr 2018 #66