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99th_Monkey

(19,326 posts)
138. FBI Director Comey's statement was in direct response to Hillary's claim
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 10:31 PM
Jun 2016

that the FBI was merely conducing a "security inquiry" ... and Comey's response is
very clear to everyone with basic reading comprehension skills. But I'll lay it out for
you, here:

Even though Hillary Clinton has repeatedly described the FBI probe over her use of a private email server as a "security inquiry," FBI Director James Comey today questioned the use of that phrase.

“I don’t know what that means," Comey told reporters today in Washington, D.C "We’re conducting an investigation. That’s the bureau’s business. That’s what we do."

One reporter noted that former Secretary of State Clinton often refers to it as a "security inquiry."

The word "investigation" -- "it’s in our name,” Comey responded. “And I’m not familiar with the term ‘security inquiry.’”

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OMGGGG BENGHAZI! CurtEastPoint Jun 2016 #1
"her use of a private homebrew email server, the State Department confirmed Thursday...." L. Coyote Jun 2016 #76
do you know why it's referred to as a homebrew server? NWCorona Jun 2016 #115
The AP has been very kind to Clinton this cycle. Ash_F Jun 2016 #146
OMGGG AGAIN! busterbrown Jun 2016 #105
ALL CAPS SCantiGOP Jun 2016 #154
What does Benghazi have to do with whether Hillary turned over all her emails? InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2016 #135
.The fact that she had one was discovered almost by accident libdem4life Jun 2016 #153
Those who keep focusing on Hillary's past are doomed to a future of President Con-artist tRump. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2016 #159
Yes by all means go crawl under a rock libdem4life Jun 2016 #165
oh good god.... chillfactor Jun 2016 #2
CALL THE POLICE NOW!!! The number is 911!!!111! Kingofalldems Jun 2016 #3
LOL Grassy Knoll Jun 2016 #38
I love how they get around the civility rules by using CAPS LOCK The Second Stone Jun 2016 #145
I thought posts like this were supposed to end. DemFromPittsburgh Jun 2016 #4
This. This is not legitimate news. scscholar Jun 2016 #15
The AP is tabloid trash? B2G Jun 2016 #20
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Would you care to explain "Hillaryland"? Loki Jun 2016 #65
It's self-explanatory. John Poet Jun 2016 #67
There has been an on going investigation for over a year-who knew SouthernDemLinda Jun 2016 #114
It certainly can be. L. Coyote Jun 2016 #151
Oh really? SusanLarson Jun 2016 #35
"no one else in the government, has ever said there's even an investigation. " <-- that's bs 99th_Monkey Jun 2016 #40
No, he was speaking in general... scscholar Jun 2016 #77
That's true, but, whether there's an investigation or not, we've hitched our wagon to Hillary... not gonna change horses mid-stream. So why bother with this crap now? InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2016 #136
FBI Director Comey's statement was in direct response to Hillary's claim 99th_Monkey Jun 2016 #138
No investigation? Then what are those FBI agents doing? Goofing off? 7962 Jun 2016 #117
Agreed: this post is a violation of the DU rules: its a primary thing: and it lewebley3 Jun 2016 #25
Do you think this is NOT going to be an issue in the GE? 99th_Monkey Jun 2016 #46
It is very relevant. Duval Jun 2016 #124
Rules are no primary issues,and this is not factual news: it's bashing lewebley3 Jun 2016 #155
No, posting it isnt a violation in and of itself since you can be sure some will probably try to use cstanleytech Jun 2016 #53
It is a a violation: the emails was a political attack on Hillary nothing lewebley3 Jun 2016 #156
Of course the investigation is purely an attempt to attack her but that doesn't mean cstanleytech Jun 2016 #157
So alert on it. B2G Jun 2016 #74
Wow, they don't show the hidden post anymore? Reter Jun 2016 #116
I was wondering why I haven't seen any hidden posts lately. NWCorona Jun 2016 #123
They're hidden, that's why :) alfredo Jun 2016 #139
Because it's after the 20th. NT cstanleytech Jun 2016 #158
Did you get the letter too from these people.... I'm supposed to "shut my mouth". Pauldg47 Jun 2016 #31
She as with others has the right to delete personal emails. What is the Thinkingabout Jun 2016 #5
'Because.' elleng Jun 2016 #11
Because ... JoePhilly Jun 2016 #41
Yes, it shows. Thinkingabout Jun 2016 #47
Any idiot who takes on a high profile position knows better loyalsister Jun 2016 #86
She had the right to delete personal emails, has been allowed to others and it should Thinkingabout Jun 2016 #107
It shouldn't have been an issue loyalsister Jun 2016 #122
I disagree, emails could have consisted of discussing personal matters between Hillary and Thinkingabout Jun 2016 #132
could have is the key loyalsister Jun 2016 #141
30,000 emails is one heck of a social libdem4life Jun 2016 #166
What if she was mixing official business with personal business? Octafish Jun 2016 #167
OH, NOOOOO! Laurian Jun 2016 #6
Nevertheless compelled to make a comment... Human101948 Jun 2016 #12
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ... Suburban Warrior Jun 2016 #7
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How does this help her get elected? missingthebigdog Jun 2016 #23
If she did get elected, could she be impeached? Pauldg47 Jun 2016 #39
Doubtful, as this isn't related to her duties as President. missingthebigdog Jun 2016 #44
Does that matter to Rethuglicans? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2016 #133
They tried to impeach bill. Pauldg47 Jun 2016 #140
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And here we go. missingthebigdog Jun 2016 #48
You should try using your bold button more carefully anigbrowl Jun 2016 #59
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not.at.all. tk2kewl Jun 2016 #13
Right, and it should be, cali. elleng Jun 2016 #14
If it were President Bush, we'd all be flipping the fuck out right now. AtheistCrusader Jun 2016 #18
Agreed on all points. Well put. eom guillaumeb Jun 2016 #30
Oh Really? Bush & Rove ran 3 Mm emails farmbo Jun 2016 #52
Pretty sure we were all pissed about the deleted e-mails, actually. AtheistCrusader Jun 2016 #62
Two points are relevant. Igel Jun 2016 #80
Speak for yourself anigbrowl Jun 2016 #63
+1 fleabiscuit Jun 2016 #81
Change Clinton to Bush OnyxCollie Jun 2016 #97
Many of the same people also are all for killing off Due Process, and unlawful searches. Ikonoklast Jun 2016 #106
I always use my "Bush filter"; what would I say if W was doing the same thing? 7962 Jun 2016 #118
so why are the mercuryblues Jun 2016 #119
Because republicans do double standards. It's kind of their thing. AtheistCrusader Jun 2016 #152
How does behaving insultingly towards Clinton supporters help matters? cstanleytech Jun 2016 #27
It's possible, especially if you read the entire article OKNancy Jun 2016 #29
It might hurt but will it be enough to derail her vs Trump who has his own baggage? cstanleytech Jun 2016 #36
WOO WEE WOO WEE WOO WEE Grassy Knoll Jun 2016 #10
Yeah! Human101948 Jun 2016 #17
lol nt BootinUp Jun 2016 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #75
Hillary -- Failures are not an option! n/t Herman4747 Jun 2016 #16
Simple question Haliburton... 63splitwindow Jun 2016 #19
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I just wonder if Haliburton believes... 63splitwindow Jun 2016 #50
I dont think its relevant atm who they support. cstanleytech Jun 2016 #68
It never ends, does it. What is the point of posting this on DEMOCRATIC Underground? George II Jun 2016 #21
Thankfully it is Nutty busy news day....this story will be on page 22'tomorrow 4139 Jun 2016 #24
I was under the impression that posting right wing generated crap wasn't allowed here anymore. n/t NNadir Jun 2016 #26
You think Associated Press articles are going to be banned from DU? n/t PoliticAverse Jun 2016 #34
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6) KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DemFromPittsburgh Jun 2016 #55
She knew that when she sent email to staffers with .gov accounts it was being pnwmom Jun 2016 #32
right swhisper1 Jun 2016 #130
Don't care n/t broadcaster75201 Jun 2016 #33
NOBODY cares. tavernier Jun 2016 #49
Then why are there so many replies to this story? mindwalker_i Jun 2016 #66
Zounds! mcar Jun 2016 #42
And EGAD! Squinch Jun 2016 #54
WHAT? DesertRat Jun 2016 #51
Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #56
When she becomes President. Not if. This is another pile of you know what. Why is this here? Laser102 Jun 2016 #85
WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING yardwork Jun 2016 #57
Because nobody cares. JoePhilly Jun 2016 #60
In his or her defense, The headline linked to missingthebigdog Jun 2016 #64
Yup its the headline and we arent allowed to modify headlines. nt cstanleytech Jun 2016 #71
The AP is right wing? The AP that preemptively declared the nomination for Hillary??? JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #83
Did you mean to reply to me?? missingthebigdog Jun 2016 #84
Oh I thought your comment that it was 'red' was snark about it being RW. apologies. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #87
LOL missingthebigdog Jun 2016 #102
Ah, Judicial Watch Loki Jun 2016 #61
I come to DU for answers alc Jun 2016 #69
It's the same Judicial Watch nonsense. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #82
You make a most valid and reasonable point Pluvious Jun 2016 #160
I don't give a shit. (nt) Paladin Jun 2016 #70
House launches yet another investigation SansACause Jun 2016 #72
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #73
BECAUSE THIS IS SO FUCKING IMPORTANT! NO IT'S NOT! I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! randome Jun 2016 #88
OP cut n pasted AP headline, I always decap manually, many dont AntiBank Jun 2016 #89
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #90
yep AntiBank Jun 2016 #92
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #93
Thank you for decapping. n/t PoliticAverse Jun 2016 #94
Screen name Halliburton. Erik Prince, is that you? sarcasmo Jun 2016 #78
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #79
IMHO fleabiscuit Jun 2016 #95
This is the Onion. byronius Jun 2016 #91
why are you yelling? Evergreen Emerald Jun 2016 #96
Copy and paste of the headline B2G Jun 2016 #98
Leaving it all caps is not required. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #128
Let's get nitpicky instead. Nt B2G Jun 2016 #129
Hillary Clinton couldn't touch the level of evil set by Dick Cheney in a million years. tenderfoot Jun 2016 #99
+1 liberalnarb Jun 2016 #113
What exactly is the horrible state secret in this obviously encrypted message? passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #100
This sounds like something related to personal issues. DCBob Jun 2016 #101
LOL JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #109
OLO DCBob Jun 2016 #112
In order to impeach her, we HAVE to elect her! TheDebbieDee Jun 2016 #103
I like cupcakes. johnp3907 Jun 2016 #104
WHY IS THIS HEADING IN ALL CAPS WHEN OTHER HEADINGS ARE NOT CAPATILIZED? Frances Jun 2016 #108
BECAUSE ALL HEADLINES ABOUT HILLARY'S EMAILS ARE IN ALL CAPS Kingofalldems Jun 2016 #110
BECAUSE BENGHAZI!!!! Adrahil Jun 2016 #111
I got called out above for referencing Benghazi. Someone doesn't see the sarcasm. CurtEastPoint Jun 2016 #148
The State Department videohead5 Jun 2016 #120
You know there's more than one server right? NWCorona Jun 2016 #125
What Other Server? videohead5 Jun 2016 #127
There's at least two servers. NWCorona Jun 2016 #137
Ohhhh NO,,, EMAILS,,,,, Oh the horror of it all!,,Drink! Cryptoad Jun 2016 #121
You want fries with that ... GeorgeGist Jun 2016 #126
IF SHE WAS REALLY TRYING TO HIDE SOMETHING videohead5 Jun 2016 #131
Welcome to DU, videohead5. Always nice to meet someone with common sense. n/t pnwmom Jun 2016 #134
It could be argued that it just got lost due to the sheer volume of emails cstanleytech Jun 2016 #143
Perjury? transatlantica Jun 2016 #142
You might want to reread it because based on that quote I dont see a hope in hell of a perjury cstanleytech Jun 2016 #144
It May Have Not Been on Her Server videohead5 Jun 2016 #147
That is not the "out" -" I directed" is karynnj Jun 2016 #150
Exactly, so unless they have Carnac the Magnificent on call to read her mind they cstanleytech Jun 2016 #161
As long as we're doing it that's fine. ileus Jun 2016 #149
Desperate hope dies hard. Walk away Jun 2016 #162
THANK YOU HALLIBURTON!!111!!!1111!!!!!! XRubicon Jun 2016 #163
I just don't care leftyladyfrommo Jun 2016 #164
Oh thank God coyote Jun 2016 #168
"there is absolutely nothing in Clinton's emails that merits indictment" MisterP Jul 2016 #169
She had 65,000 e-mails. leftyladyfrommo Jul 2016 #171
some people get to attached to their BlackBerries!, even Obama didn't want to change off his :P Sunlei Jul 2016 #170
Any political wounds are self-inflicted NoodleyAppendage Jul 2016 #172
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