We should ban speculation from the forum?

[McCamy Taylor]

16. Naw. Even if the "speculation" turns out to be a hoax, we learn from it.

Remember how "Pelosi Knew" fever gripped this board back in the Bush/Cheney administration for about 48 hours as the White House attempted to deflect attention from its own crimes---I think it was some illegally destroyed CIA files, but they committed so many crimes I lose track---and then people came to their senses? Or how some Tribune reporter claimed that he had proof that Clinton hacked the vote in the New Hampshire primary in 2008 and everyone was treating it like gospel--and then the "proof" never materialized? Those were learning experiences.

News consumers have to be just as savvy as any other consumers. Or, here's a better metaphor---you can't learn to ride a bike if you are not willing to fall off a few times.

What's the worst that can happen if the FBI has not issued any sealed indictments against Trump? All the excitement the rumor is generating may encourage someone at the FBI to issue a sealed indictment.