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17. Read on Lawfare a few days ago

Tue Sep 24, 2019, 10:03 PM

Sep 2019

That by law the DNI shall provide the complaint to Congress (as we know) OR the DNI shall advise the whistleblower on how to contact the appropriate committee directly.

The whistleblower, his lawyers, the IG and the Democrats all want to do this by the book, so it makes sense in this context.

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White House Seeks Deal for Whistle-Blower to Speak to Congress [View all] Kablooie Sep 2019 OP

the 18 minutes of blank tape nt msongs Sep 2019 #1

Yup, it's Watergate all over again... tRump's goose is cooked!! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2019 #33

Since when are criminals allowed to provide redacted evidence democratisphere Sep 2019 #2

Really! Newest Reality Sep 2019 #5

They'll make a "Mad-lib" word salad out of it. calimary Sep 2019 #32

Time for negotiations must be over, time for democrats to do their duty beachbumbob Sep 2019 #3

I think they'll come through this time with Nancy now out in front supporting a impeachment inquiry. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2019 #34

I think she was forced into this position and still wonder why no accoutnabilty has been beachbumbob Sep 2019 #37

Oh, it's comin... no way the Democrats blow this golden opportunity to be rid of that POS. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2019 #38

highly unlikey he will be "rid of" except for not being re-elected beachbumbob Sep 2019 #40

Senate repubs will impeach orangecrush Sep 2019 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2019 #4

What the HELL are they hiding? Scarsdale Sep 2019 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2019 #28

It does make you wonder. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2019 #35

NO REDACTIONS! Remember Watergate tapes redactions? NO WAY THIS IS OKAY! tableturner Sep 2019 #6

This may be a dumb question, but... silverweb Sep 2019 #7

Read on Lawfare a few days ago canetoad Sep 2019 #17

Clarification appreciated. silverweb Sep 2019 #18

Reported last night: Whistle blower lawyer wrote to Acting DNI asking for that guidance. CincyDem Sep 2019 #27

Good to know. silverweb Sep 2019 #30

Yes, do it all by the book, but.... DrToast Sep 2019 #21

YESSSSS!!! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2019 #39

Fuck this shit bluestarone Sep 2019 #8

No. No deals. Criminals do not select the evidence. bucolic_frolic Sep 2019 #9

+1 K&R onetexan Sep 2019 #44

playing the redacted game again. nt yaesu Sep 2019 #10

Back tracking already. sinkingfeeling Sep 2019 #11

They already said they would not convict him in the Senate so I doubt that he is spooked over that. cstanleytech Sep 2019 #12

By backing him, the gop Scarsdale Sep 2019 #26

One can hope it paves the way for that. calimary Sep 2019 #41

The "transcript' will not be a verbatim recording of the words spoken by both sides. erronis Sep 2019 #13

Heh heh heh. truthisfreedom Sep 2019 #14

Deal?!? The Liberal Lion Sep 2019 #15

Consider the Source.... LovingA2andMI Sep 2019 #16

No. No. And NO. NO TERMS ON ANYTHING FROM THE WH. (not yelling, just EMphasizing) ancianita Sep 2019 #19

F U C K T H A T! nt Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2019 #20

They don't dictate anything about a "whistle blower deal", that's the point behind the WB law!!! George II Sep 2019 #22

No, Trump, you get no deal. You get nothing! You LOSE! SunSeeker Sep 2019 #23

JUST SAY NO! regnaD kciN Sep 2019 #24

Since when is a credible and serious complaint turned over to the person that the complaint is about Farmer-Rick Sep 2019 #29

A plea deal? If Trump and Pence admit guilt, they won't get prosecuted after resigning? muriel_volestrangler Sep 2019 #31

Fuck with the deals... turn over the evidence or just add an obstruction charge InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2019 #36

A DEAL? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? LiberalLovinLug Sep 2019 #43