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In reply to the discussion: Re: James Comey [View all]

H2O Man

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17. Thank you.
Thu Oct 9, 2025, 05:00 PM
Oct 2025

I appreciate the information on McGonigle information. I can say for certain that Comey was aware of the NYC nest, and knew they would leak the information if he failed to inform Congress that the case had been -- however briefly -- to review what was found on Weiner's laptop.

My father was a "first generation" Americans, his father having immigrated in 1879, and one of 14 siblings. Thus, I had relatives in the State Police, BCI Senior Investigators, FBI, and military intelligence. I got along fine with them as an adult, though as a teen they seemed to know all the nonsense I engaged in. Ha! From their experiences, I learned that there were individuals who were as corrupt as McGonigle, that bureaucracy often protected -- be it intentional of not. Systems are complicated.

I'm not suggesting that everyone should like Comey. But I do think that everyone should be aware that those forces at play in the 2016 election placed him in uncomfortable situations, where twice he had to pick what he sincerely thought he was taking the less bad choice when there were only two bad options. The comments that the current legal case against him is "karma" strike me as being as shallow as it was when the felon claimed he fired Comey due to his first press conference when he said no charges would be filed against Clinton ...... actually, more shallow, since it is likely the felon had desired such charges being filed.

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Re: James Comey [View all] H2O Man Oct 2025 OP
I too am equivocal about Comey. But, I am convinced if ANYONE CAN defend against & expose Trump's vendetta-only hlthe2b Oct 2025 #1
Thank you! H2O Man Oct 2025 #5
Agree 100% malaise Oct 2025 #6
Agreed. Right now he is on Team Rule of Law. yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #11
The Republican Party always has an October surprise. PurgedVoter Oct 2025 #2
I agree. H2O Man Oct 2025 #7
Thanks for that. yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #15
Thank you thank you thank you Nictuku Oct 2025 #3
Right. H2O Man Oct 2025 #8
It is very similar with those against Garland, minds are made up regardless of facts. Bev54 Oct 2025 #12
Absolutely! H2O Man Oct 2025 #20
I still think... Chemical Bill Oct 2025 #4
Exactly! H2O Man Oct 2025 #9
Thanks for the well thought out analysis. yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #10
Thank you. H2O Man Oct 2025 #17
Early in 2017 canetoad Oct 2025 #13
I found this. yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #16
Not the same article canetoad Oct 2025 #23
Ah. Thanks. yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #24
Yes, I remember. H2O Man Oct 2025 #19
Correction: Comey OVERRULED the black woman that was his superior. W_HAMILTON Oct 2025 #14
Wrong. H2O Man Oct 2025 #18
NOT wrong -- and I have the receipts. W_HAMILTON Oct 2025 #21
Because I like and respect you, H2O Man Oct 2025 #22
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