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Eyeball_Kid

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91. This will perhaps be the most dangerous week yet.
Sun Jun 4, 2017, 05:48 PM
Jun 2017

Trump is encouraging another terrorist attack. (Chatter in the twitter/IC is speculating that Putin is funding the attacks.)

Trumpy may be bucking for a crisis to divert from Comey's killer testimony. Trumpy is shifting into panic mode. It's do or die for him.

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Be prepared. It could be a big disappointment. mucifer Jun 2017 #1
Totally agree. DURHAM D Jun 2017 #2
Totally agree with Totally agree :'I am unable to comment due to the on going investigation' California_Republic Jun 2017 #70
Sure. PLUS, 30%? Let's get real. Trumpsters are IN for him. Hortensis Jun 2017 #81
and only after years of unjust wars, trillions of dollars spent lapfog_1 Jun 2017 #82
YES, but all blamed on US. OUR fault, not theirs. Hortensis Jun 2017 #84
He was the first one to confirm Chump was under investigation DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #4
He could have talked about both investigations before the election mucifer Jun 2017 #8
It was a grievous lapse in judgement. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #12
It was totally unethical mucifer Jun 2017 #16
"Mildly nauseous." yallerdawg Jun 2017 #40
Comey is going to defend Chump after Chump said he fired him because he's a clown? DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #50
We'll see, won't we? yallerdawg Jun 2017 #51
Benjamin Wittes, Comey friend and explainer, prepared us for what to expect. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #53
I am not reassured at all. yallerdawg Jun 2017 #56
It doesn't seem likely Comey is going to say Trump fired me because I'm a "nut case." DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #60
He had a reason for refusing to testify behind closed doors. He wants to ensure that GOP shills tblue37 Jun 2017 #57
Same reason Hillary wanted all her testimony to be public. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #65
Behind closed doors he won't be able to say... yallerdawg Jun 2017 #68
Did you see Comey acted based on a Russian spy plant letter? sharedvalues Jun 2017 #77
Yes, I did. yallerdawg Jun 2017 #78
I think Comey's going to be proven to be net positive for America. we will see sharedvalues Jun 2017 #97
If past performance is ANY indicator... yallerdawg Jun 2017 #98
tRump enid602 Jun 2017 #52
There was nothing about the letter that was confidential. yallerdawg Jun 2017 #63
Chaffetz put a differnet spin on it. The media took off with it. enid602 Jun 2017 #96
I'm worried about that too, however, I also believe he cares about his reputation onecaliberal Jun 2017 #6
Occam's Razor or "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar." DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #9
sometimes a banana is just a banana, Anna........SNL 70's...... samnsara Jun 2017 #29
Highly doubt Comey will say Trump didn't tell him to shut down Flynn investigation emulatorloo Jun 2017 #7
I'll be curious to learn where Chump's DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #20
I think you meant to say "not under investigation." nt tblue37 Jun 2017 #54
Trump fired him. He hates Trump with a passion! Quixote1818 Jun 2017 #24
From what I read, Comey will most likely cover the obstruction of justice stuff emulatorloo Jun 2017 #43
Trump clowned him. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #55
Yep, I think Comey is out for blood. nt Quixote1818 Jun 2017 #89
Ding Ding Ding: We have a winner right out of the gate! Chasstev365 Jun 2017 #34
Uh-huh. "Conservatives torch Comeys credibility ahead of Senate hearing" emulatorloo Jun 2017 #59
Smh Iplayoneontv Jun 2017 #72
I agree DUgosh Jun 2017 #38
yeap, not expecting too much YCHDT Jun 2017 #61
100% agree berksdem Jun 2017 #71
Yeah, I feel the same way. I don't trust him at all. lunamagica Jun 2017 #73
Can't wait for when the first number of the double digits is a 2. Madam45for2923 Jun 2017 #3
Isn't Trump thinking of going to England on the day Comey testifies, and near their election? TheBlackAdder Jun 2017 #5
I had to check that out. The trip was put off until October: Raine1967 Jun 2017 #11
Just today, isn't Trump thinking about heading to London to show "support?" TheBlackAdder Jun 2017 #14
I had not heard that. eom Raine1967 Jun 2017 #79
If he states that Twitler did indeed pressure him to drop Phoenix61 Jun 2017 #10
The Deplorables are going to argue Chump's non compos mentis. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #15
Agreed but can you plead insanity defense for president TEB Jun 2017 #31
Maybe "non compos mentis" is a bit hyperbolic. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #41
I agree but stupid and ignorance is not a defense TEB Jun 2017 #46
The Repugs on the committee are going to try to destroy Comey. They have to. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #47
Surely my friend he will be TEB Jun 2017 #48
I loved when Sally Yates handed them there bull GOP repug crap back to them in her hearing TEB Jun 2017 #49
Then 25th Amendment? Adrahil Jun 2017 #32
And NPR will run another story... Orrex Jun 2017 #13
Three flaws with that disingenuous argument DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #17
Yes, yes, and yes (nt) Orrex Jun 2017 #18
Here's the link Orrex Jun 2017 #19
Holy Shit, that's some serious spin njhoneybadger Jun 2017 #21
Right? Orrex Jun 2017 #23
I saw that. See what they did there? NYC Liberal Jun 2017 #74
Exactly! (nt) Orrex Jun 2017 #87
I'm scheduling my whole week around Thursday. Hope he doesn't disappoint. Vinca Jun 2017 #22
Will be canceled. sarcasmo Jun 2017 #25
By who? The political fallout would be of a nuclear level. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #26
Even if he revealed Trump,threatened to kill him.... Adrahil Jun 2017 #27
It's at 37% now. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #30
I hope to sweet bany Jeebus you are right. Adrahil Jun 2017 #33
Yeap, even if Trump was filmed on camera threatening Comey's kids winger media would under report it YCHDT Jun 2017 #62
30% would crack the mindless stupid deplorable barrier. democratisphere Jun 2017 #28
I wonder what the mid terms will look like if Chump is mired in the thirties. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #37
Makes it even more important for ALL DEMS to get on the same page democratisphere Jun 2017 #42
I can't recollect when we went into a midterm with a president's approval rating that low. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #45
I think Comey knows Trump is a treacherous scumbag, and will do what is right for the country. Doodley Jun 2017 #35
Comey know a hell of a lot more about Chump than we do. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #39
I am no Comey fan, but I sincerely hope that he guts that stinking fish. nt Blue_true Jun 2017 #36
I suspect the fix may be in. But won't know until he starts talking. beachbum bob Jun 2017 #44
Zero chance of that happening oberliner Jun 2017 #58
Why will his approval go up as a result of Comey's testimony? DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #67
I think it will go up slightly oberliner Jun 2017 #69
He's one point off his all time low. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #92
Comey to Trump: "You're fired." gulliver Jun 2017 #64
His job is merely to tell the truth. He's not personally in a battle. Honeycombe8 Jun 2017 #66
At 30% republicans will go silent. MyNameGoesHere Jun 2017 #75
I hope Big Jim has given an envelope with all his info to someone, to be opened.....J/S. WinkyDink Jun 2017 #76
As usual by one of trumpy statements he was going to blame Democrats for the firing. Thinkingabout Jun 2017 #80
Be prepared H2O Man Jun 2017 #83
What a time for Sen Kamala Harris to shine Hawaii Hiker Jun 2017 #85
I doubt he'll get that low on account of Comey. There is a hard base of support The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2017 #86
He's at 36 now. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #93
That's great. Let's hope it keeps going lower. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2017 #95
Maybe Trump will reappoint him! redstateblues Jun 2017 #88
Don't bet on it, news will travel rather slowly Warpy Jun 2017 #90
This will perhaps be the most dangerous week yet. Eyeball_Kid Jun 2017 #91
No chance Awsi Dooger Jun 2017 #94
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