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NightWatcher

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4. If he does this, he'd be entering a strange new area that we've never seen before.

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Mon Jun 12, 2017, 07:56 PM

Jun 2017

and I cannot guarantee that we wouldn't seek extra-Constitutional measures after that point. He might see challenges coming from outside of the typical political channels and he might also respond in extra-Constitutional activities, like suspension of civil liberties or dissolution of Congress.

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I think it is very possible that he orders Muellers firing. [View all] boston bean Jun 2017 OP

Sessions will have one strong talking point that will morph into "Dump Mueller! " bettyellen Jun 2017 #1

He won't be hung marylandblue Jun 2017 #2

I had not really thought about it that way. MuseRider Jun 2017 #3

Do you really think the Dear Leader crap did it? murielm99 Jun 2017 #7

Oh no, sorry I did not mean that that was what brought them here MuseRider Jun 2017 #23

If he does this, he'd be entering a strange new area that we've never seen before. NightWatcher Jun 2017 #4

Would Trump Firing Mueller Precipitate a Special Prosecutor? dlk Jun 2017 #5

An impeachment won't stop the investigations. procon Jun 2017 #6

This mans choice s are few. His best bet is impeachment for OOJ then boston bean Jun 2017 #14

I think it's possible the whole FBI turns on him then Thrill Jun 2017 #8

What can the FBI do legally? still_one Jun 2017 #12

If it gets to that point Phoenix61 Jun 2017 #18

I hear you, but will his appointment for FBI director actually continue the investigation still_one Jun 2017 #21

Nothing about Trump has been predictable to me. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #9

Every day is a fresh hell. smirkymonkey Jun 2017 #24

I am anticipating the two Attorney Generals suing Trump. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #25

I really hope so. I keep hoping every day that something will be the final death knell to this smirkymonkey Jun 2017 #27

But you know, I have been considering how little Republicans have been able to pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #28

He'll do it by order his AG or Deputy AG to do it, and if they refuse, he will fire them still_one Jun 2017 #10

I just don't believe the Buffoon will do that, it won't do him any good. Hoyt Jun 2017 #11

That'll be a great way for him to declare his guilt unambiguously Orrex Jun 2017 #13

i think it would precipitate the mother of all leaks. mopinko Jun 2017 #15

That's my prediction. Mme. Defarge Jun 2017 #16

I think he just likes stirring up shit. Drahthaardogs Jun 2017 #17

i agree 100% and bluestarone Jun 2017 #20

trump is trolling the world..... spanone Jun 2017 #19

The country would explode. The_jackalope Jun 2017 #22

I think he'll fire him. Yes I think he'll do it. He thinks he's untouchable. luvMIdog Jun 2017 #26