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mudstump

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84. Trump has proven...

Wed Aug 24, 2022, 03:44 PM

Aug 2022

just how vulnerable our government is to a wannabe dictator like him. It sure seems like the system needs tightening. There should be stricter rules around security clearances and classified materials should be kept track of all the time. Top secret docs should have an agent assigned to them when they are out of safe keeping and more people should be able to over rule the president on these and other important matters.

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Frank Figliuzzi on MSNBC: Finally someone backs up what I have been saying. [View all] fightforfreedom Aug 2022 OP

Also Figluizzi: Classified for Capital aeromanKC Aug 2022 #1

Commonsense says, Hell yes. fightforfreedom Aug 2022 #4

Finally! He and A.B. Stoddard stopped walking on eggshells and went there. oregonjen Aug 2022 #7

+1000 aeromanKC Aug 2022 #8

And a big who cares. Going after a former president is not the same thing as going after the Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #59

On January 20, 2021, at 12:00, he returned to ordinary citizen status. Justice matters. Aug 2022 #81

It should be exactly the same. No person is above the law. I will comfortable in your ignore pile. Handler Aug 2022 #88

Remarkable quote from former FBI guy. Kid Berwyn Aug 2022 #24

He wants to use them to make money. calimary Aug 2022 #28

+1. Excellent comments. Where have they been indeed. yonder Aug 2022 #31

One thing DENVERPOPS Aug 2022 #85

They weren't shy about "clouds and shadows" over Hillary Clinton Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2022 #32

Or as negotiable get out of jail free cards. I'm tired of the theatre. A Dem would have been in jail Evolve Dammit Aug 2022 #34

Here he is, in 2017, revealing secrets to the Russians in the Oval. CrispyQ Aug 2022 #79

Right you are. I think he will also use them to leverage power. Which would equal money I suppose. Handler Aug 2022 #89

Can we stop being patient now? FoxNewsSucks Aug 2022 #2

Let's wait and see. Ask again later. dchill Aug 2022 #15

...and remember They_Live Aug 2022 #16

Dryer than a popcorn fart! dchill Aug 2022 #40

Eh, nobody gets to tell us whether to be patient or not. ShazzieB Aug 2022 #30

Well put, Shazzie RussBLib Aug 2022 #39

Reality Winner. One fucking document. Four years. nt Autumn Aug 2022 #57

What was the classification of that one document? DBoon Aug 2022 #61

And, the most they could do was suggest a better padlock? Frustratedlady Aug 2022 #3

Exactly, Can you please put on a better padlock. fightforfreedom Aug 2022 #5

That was Kash Patel's job assignment,... magicarpet Aug 2022 #12

precisely tishaLA Aug 2022 #38

That was Kash Patel's job assignment,... magicarpet Aug 2022 #13

+1, uponit7771 Aug 2022 #82

I wish Frank had been asked if he thought other Trump properties should be searched. If Vinca Aug 2022 #6

I think Rebl2 Aug 2022 #11

Did Figliuzzi criticize DOJ for waiting 15 mos to indict Joshua Schulte for espionage? Nt Fiendish Thingy Aug 2022 #9

We'd all be dancing in the streets if they took action 15 months after the theft of the documents. Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #46

That is a good point. Hi how are you? Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #58

The timeline: onenote Aug 2022 #10

Excellent timeline Alice Kramden Aug 2022 #18

Thank you! Thoughtfully laid out important information. . . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2022 #19

I have no doubt the DOJ was investigating the stolen documents. fightforfreedom Aug 2022 #23

And what would have happened if they searched his residence and came up empty? tinrobot Aug 2022 #27

Totally agree. Saboburns Aug 2022 #41

Once again: WHY did NARA not know the documents were missing for a year? HOW did Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #48

How would NARA know? onenote Aug 2022 #50

You're missing a major point. It is important. Saboburns Aug 2022 #64

Those most secure documents are supposed to be moved only under rigorous security conditions and Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #71

You're still not getting it. Saboburns Aug 2022 #76

So you're thinking it was a sting and for some reason Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #80

You're right. The DOJ/FBI was too lenient with the crooked... brush Aug 2022 #14

Dig Her Up!! FB47243 Aug 2022 #17

+1000 Goodheart Aug 2022 #20

Might Trump have been the subject of a wire tap or other surveillance during the lag period? Mr. Ected Aug 2022 #21

I've been thinking the same thing. wnylib Aug 2022 #43

Me too! Saboburns Aug 2022 #63

It's the only scenario in which the presence of those documents in a hotel basement for 18 months is Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #45

At least that's the way it's being reported Mr. Ected Aug 2022 #47

We have to disagree. The very presence of these documents at Log O' Merde says he was not Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #49

Like I said, a boy can dream Mr. Ected Aug 2022 #52

Me too. Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #54

His Whole Administration RobinA Aug 2022 #70

Exactly this. And I didn't want to have my eyes opened to that! Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #86

Again, I'll point out Saboburns Aug 2022 #68

And again, I'll point out: Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #72

Ask Wray, A Trump Appointee DallasNE Aug 2022 #22

DOJ/FBI don't want to move on Trump. Starfury Aug 2022 #25

So they have a grand jury just to pass the time of day? wnylib Aug 2022 #44

Obviously not Starfury Aug 2022 #90

Is he being given opportunities, or wnylib Aug 2022 #91

If You Give Someone Enough Rope Aviation91 Aug 2022 #26

Here's the video for those who missed it: Rhiannon12866 Aug 2022 #29

Welcome Aboard fff, gab13by13 Aug 2022 #33

There we go again. It's DOJ that failed. Wasn't it the National Archive that was Beastly Boy Aug 2022 #35

I think this whole thread is hogwash William769 Aug 2022 #36

So, will DOJ go silent now that we are within 90 days of the election? gab13by13 Aug 2022 #37

I share your frustration, but there is a process that must be followed totodeinhere Aug 2022 #42

I heard that segment. He said that was his criticism of the FBI. Not that they did the warrant but.. CousinIT Aug 2022 #51

Seen this post? BSdetect Aug 2022 #53

She was arrested days after the CREATION of the document she leaked. I don't know Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #55

big difference: she did not have power to classify treestar Aug 2022 #75

We must remember that there quite a few Trumpian embed within the DOJ, still. Samrob Aug 2022 #56

I just called my Senators randr Aug 2022 #60

This: calimary Aug 2022 #62

Top Secret Docs at the highest level..... mudstump Aug 2022 #65

The Trump White House was a free for all. fightforfreedom Aug 2022 #66

This Is Trump's Superpower RobinA Aug 2022 #73

Trump has proven... mudstump Aug 2022 #84

SOP is tippy-toeing around TFG. He's such a crook, but they're all scared of him Cozmo Aug 2022 #67

I totally agree! WestCoastDem42 Aug 2022 #69

What deadline exists? treestar Aug 2022 #74

It would be good to recover the documents before foreign agents take pictures of them. JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2022 #77

Not only slow, but too narrowly focused. JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2022 #78

+1, uponit7771 Aug 2022 #83

And sheepishly asked him to put a lock on the door. louis-t Aug 2022 #87

The DOJ/FBI were slow to crack down on TFG LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #92