The [Current Year] General Political/Salma Hayek discussion thread, part 4!!!

[Phase2]

Rep. Doug Collins: "At any time with the investigation, was your investigation curtailed, stopped, or hindered?"
Robert Mueller: "No."

No obstruction.

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[link]

Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH): “When you talk about the firm that produced the Steele [dossier], the name of the firm that produced that was Fusion GPS. Is that correct?”

Robert Mueller: “I’m not familiar ... with that”

Chabot: “It’s not a trick question. It was Fusion GPS”

 

[BugI02]

There is absolutely one source for this story... an FBI agent that allegedly investigated Clinton Foundation "suicided"

Not linking the story, because it seems like bull**** made up from a single right-wing site.

Just checked, his obit is out there but no reputable news org from either side of the divide has picked up the story

 

[printcraft]

No, I don't see it that way at all. This hearing isn't for neither the Anti-Trumpers, nor the Pro-Trumpers. This is for the fence sitters. They are waging a battle for the undecideds. Depending on who ultimately is the more believable (D's or R's), it should be a good thing for whichever side. And partisans aren't the ones who would know who wins and who loses, so this entire forum wouldn't have a clue. lol

We'll wait until you had a chance to get [STRIKE]the programming[/STRIKE] the scoop elsewhere and report back here on how we should perceive this current theatrical episode.
I for one can't wait!

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Exhibit A: THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING EVER LISTEN TO ME RIGHT NOW SPREAD THIS FAR AND WIDE WE GOT HIM

Exhibit B: It's actually nothing I knew he would do this because i have big brain

 

[Alpo]

If it had anything to do with documents and their veracity or his own bravery and heroism, I'd rate Rather far below Trump

Waiting for the story any day now about how two Proud Boys attacked him in an elevator; demanding to know the password

President bone spurs? Really. Bravery? Since when is putting yourself at risk of getting a dose of VD a patriotic move?

 

[two70]

Guy Reschenthaler did a very good job summing up this dog and pony show during his questioning of Mueller.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Rep. Doug Collins: "At any time with the investigation, was your investigation curtailed, stopped, or hindered?"
Robert Mueller: "No."

No obstruction.

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[link]

Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH): “When you talk about the firm that produced the Steele [dossier], the name of the firm that produced that was Fusion GPS. Is that correct?”

Robert Mueller: “I’m not familiar ... with that”

Chabot: “It’s not a trick question. It was Fusion GPS”

There might not be obstruction, but the attempt to do so is still a crime. At least from my understanding. I'll allow the legal eagles to correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Phase2]

Charged with "wanting to obstruct a partisan hit-job investigation of a conspiracy theory supported by fraudulent evidence"? Yeah, try to impeach a president based that basis. Good luck with that crock.

Jim Jordan

 

[printcraft]

There might not be obstruction, but the attempt to do so is still a crime. At least from my understanding. I'll allow the legal eagles to correct me if I'm wrong.

Next up: Trump is so inept that he couldn't even obstruct successfully.

 

[HoughMade]

There might not be obstruction, but the attempt to do so is still a crime. At least from my understanding. I'll allow the legal eagles to correct me if I'm wrong.

Well, someone can attempt to obstruct justice...and I think it's a crime...

...but you would have to prove that there was an underlying crime that you are trying to keep from being investigated (according to the Justice Dept.).

In other words, if I try to thwart an investigation into my attempts to get Julie Newmar's e-mail address, I'm only obstructing justice if it's a crime to get Julie Newmar's e-mail address.

 

[jamil]

How would you rate Dan Rather vs Trump on the scale of veracity?

Trump mostly lies to boost his ego. Dan Rather reported a forged document knowingly to affect an election.

 

[printcraft]

I wasn't sure if I should put this here or the fake news thread...

Iranian bots are taking over now from the russian bots trying to influence the 2020 election.

We better check to see if Trump has any hotels in Iran.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/07/25/its-not-just-russians-anymore-iranians-others-turn-up-disinformation-efforts-ahead-vote/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.dde879a0faa8

 

[ArcadiaGP]

I guess Omar and her husband have decided to see other siblings.

(Link to post in Omar thread)

Ilhan Omar SPLITS with her husband as she heads for SECOND divorce with father of her three children

 

[printcraft]

I guess Omar and her husband have decided to see other siblings.

(Link to post in Omar thread)

Ilhan Omar SPLITS with her husband as she heads for SECOND divorce with father of her three children

Damn, hope her cousin hasen't called dibs yet.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Japan military spending.

1996: $40.5 billion
2016: $41.5 billion

India military spending.

1996: $19.7 billion
2016: $55.6 billion

China military spending.

1996: $27.8 billion
2016: $225 billion

 

[KG1]

Japan military spending.

1996: $40.5 billion
2016: $41.5 billion

India military spending.

1996: $19.7 billion
2016: $55.6 billion

China military spending.

1996: $27.8 billion
2016: $225 billion

China seems to by investing quite nicely in their quest for world dominance.

Raising the red flag.

 

[Jludo]

China seems to by investing quite nicely in their quest for world dominance.

Raising the red flag.

Honestly let them have it, let someone else bankrupt themselves on empire.

 

[Kutnupe14]

The start of Bailout 2.0?

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. government will pay American farmers hurt by the trade war with China between $15 and $150 per acre in an aid package totaling $16 billion, officials said on Thursday, with farmers in the South poised to see higher rates than in the Midwest.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...ZwFC5qbe9BlEiEsFbRyas9RAQQt4GBbFSQkNHkUpQIg-Y

 

[Kutnupe14]

Coats is out.

I am pleased to announce that highly respected Congressman John Ratcliffe of Texas will be nominated by me to be the Director of National Intelligence. A former U.S. Attorney, John will lead and inspire greatness for the Country he loves. Dan Coats, the current Director, will be leaving office on August 15th. I would like to thank Dan for his great service to our Country. The Acting Director will be named shortly.

-DJT

Is it time to have that talk about why people seem to not last in this administration?

 

[Phase2]

In Coats case, it was due to his public disagreements and contradictions of Trump. He already has Coats' replacement lined up.

Dan Coats Out As Top Intelligence Chief After Series Of Public Clashes With Trump