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getagrip_already

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22. Don't overlook "The Russian agents who interfered with the 2016".....
Sun May 20, 2018, 09:41 PM
May 2018

No equivocation in that statement. No "possible" or "alleged".

It's stated as fact.

What a shame the FBI/DOJ felt the need to play along with this farce Freethinker65 May 2018 #1
I don't think they really have a choice FBaggins May 2018 #7
And when they reach that conclusion, Orange Man will dismiss all involved as NYC Liberal May 2018 #24
Which wouldn't change their reported findings FBaggins May 2018 #29
Notice mention of the Russian agents who tried to undermine the election jberryhill May 2018 #27
I don't think there's anyone of consequence who still doubts it FBaggins May 2018 #30
+1 yonder May 2018 #31
I don't think it's a shame... forgotmylogin May 2018 #42
I think it is a shame that the FBI/DOJ must waste time, and manpower to respond to the demand Freethinker65 May 2018 #44
It's outrageous... sounds like more obstruction of justice to me! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #51
DOJ is not "playing along." They are required by the law to follow certain procedures when requested Nitram May 2018 #47
Point taken. Playing along was not the best choice of words. Freethinker65 May 2018 #49
Thanks! Nitram May 2018 #50
I just saw the clip from fox saying Clinton or Obama were behind the whole fbi going after Teump MattP May 2018 #2
and their moronic deplorables will believe this. Ligyron May 2018 #8
Unsurprising TimeSnowDemos May 2018 #3
Actually, that's a good answer. Turbineguy May 2018 #4
I Agree DallasNE May 2018 #17
They'll be drilling the tunnel Turbineguy May 2018 #32
Correct harun May 2018 #46
Sorry for those that dont do twitter Clarity2 May 2018 #5
Shaub is experienced and knows his shit. BigmanPigman May 2018 #18
My reaction, too. MBS May 2018 #20
Please forgive my ignorance, but does this move by the DoJ undermine Trump's threat fierywoman May 2018 #6
By capitulating, and toughing it to the bureaucracy, it is harder to justify firing them. StTimofEdenRoc May 2018 #11
I'm envisioning jR and Nunez in cuffs. That would shut trump up for awhile. notdarkyet May 2018 #41
They were on a digging expedition Clarity2 May 2018 #15
FBI to Trump: LudwigPastorius May 2018 #9
Love this! Delphinus May 2018 #14
I see nothing wrong with this reply. ananda May 2018 #10
GOOD fountainofyouth May 2018 #12
And when it is determined that no laws were broken and that the FBI Arkansas Granny May 2018 #13
It's a good answer Sam McGee May 2018 #16
Yep. Professional. That's what they're supposed to be. calimary May 2018 #23
And Russians, don't forget Scarsdale May 2018 #39
Which certain Jews would that be? Cold War Spook May 2018 #52
Walter Shaub's response (OP) was especially reassuring. n/t MBS May 2018 #19
My first thought: SCantiGOP May 2018 #21
Don't overlook "The Russian agents who interfered with the 2016"..... getagrip_already May 2018 #22
Yes- This is the statement that jumped out at me- conclusive and declaratory. NBachers May 2018 #25
You got the real nugget in all of this jberryhill May 2018 #26
"...of persons suspected of involvement..." Duppers May 2018 #36
US persons are still 'suspected', Russian persons WERE involved ... (nt) mr_lebowski May 2018 #37
He'll need an independent agency to perform the inquisition JohnnyRingo May 2018 #28
The President's tweet! murielm99 May 2018 #33
Filthy Don is running out of ways rplcmint67 May 2018 #34
Yeah...I said at the outset that a DOJ head that meets w/Russians & lies about it, wouldn't have a Honeycombe8 May 2018 #35
Paul Butler DeminPennswoods May 2018 #38
Ah, I love the caveat, it's perfect. lark May 2018 #40
"a presidential campaign" bucolic_frolic May 2018 #43
I'm guessing money laundering and collusion with foreign powers is an appropriate reason. FSogol May 2018 #45
What a joke... dajoki May 2018 #48
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