tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post3743940396376628265..comments2023-10-19T21:48:56.560-05:00Comments on meaning in history: UPDATED: Call For The Deadmark wauckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-29742816695064459242018-11-17T18:14:42.314-06:002018-11-17T18:14:42.314-06:00Couldn't agree more.Couldn't agree more.mark wauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-34168207628463408892018-11-17T15:48:56.491-06:002018-11-17T15:48:56.491-06:00I intended no criticism of Nunes, and in fact, reg...I intended no criticism of Nunes, and in fact, regard him as being one of the very few truly honorable men in politics today. He is also the only individual holding some measure of power that can actually make a difference against the wave of corruption currently engulfing DC. It actually can be a simple as one open hearing and one witness giving testimony.<br /><br />There exist several federal Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621133960646283334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-30345076832697280162018-11-17T12:50:46.604-06:002018-11-17T12:50:46.604-06:00Unknown, I disagree somewhat with your first parag...Unknown, I disagree somewhat with your first paragraph--in this sense. I don't believe that Nunes is participating in a public disinformation campaign. OTOH, I agree that the results of these hearings will be disappointing for the simple reason that no effective pressure can be brought to bear upon these witnesses within the time constraints imposed by the beginning of a new Democrat Congressmark wauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-36791793143742274392018-11-17T10:45:31.089-06:002018-11-17T10:45:31.089-06:00This strategy won't work for the same reason i...This strategy won't work for the same reason it hasn't worked previously. These witnesses are all very likely guilty of committing numerous Class I felony criminal acts and hence will behave with the desperation that befits that status. That means their lawyers will use every possible means to delay and deflect, and then only allow an appearance after being well rehearsed on what to say Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621133960646283334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-74222065530859547612018-11-16T20:28:03.880-06:002018-11-16T20:28:03.880-06:00More plans for testimony:
"Goodlatte said he...More plans for testimony:<br /><br />"Goodlatte said he is scheduling the interview of people like former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, former FBI director James Comey, former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, Nellie Ohr, Glenn Simpson and others.<br /><br />"Goodlatte said if they don't appear voluntarily he would subpoena them."mark wauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-76746249683821396802018-11-16T17:04:16.211-06:002018-11-16T17:04:16.211-06:00Nunes has subpoenaed--not requested--Comey and Lyn...Nunes has subpoenaed--not requested--Comey and Lynch to testify. I presume they'll want to take the Fifth, but since they've already testified before the Intelligence Committee in Russia Hoax related matters they may not be able to do that. Nunes has some time, and may have some support from DoJ with Rosenstein presumably out of the Russia Hoax supervision role. Come the new Congress, mark wauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-31445861292101328372018-11-16T16:31:16.313-06:002018-11-16T16:31:16.313-06:00I know this is a trite analogy, but I will use it ...I know this is a trite analogy, but I will use it anyway. There is a chess match playing out in DC between those who believe coverup is the lesser evil and those who believe no effective remedy can occur absent transparency. The game plan for the former is to delay and obfuscate indefinitely until public interest is fully dissipated and a charade of token gestures can be offered as closure. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621133960646283334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-78889592265722644832018-11-16T14:37:49.660-06:002018-11-16T14:37:49.660-06:00I totally agree, Mike. I've wondered who's...I totally agree, Mike. I've wondered who's calling the shots on this. Certainly this coverup stuff can't be helping Wray's credibility with rank and file at the FBI--and that does make a difference. He's either stupid or following Rosenstein's directions. If the latter, it'll be interesting to see if Whitaker will demand more transparency.mark wauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-28453752447113026872018-11-16T10:10:29.521-06:002018-11-16T10:10:29.521-06:00The DOJ/FBI should issue a frank report telling ho...The DOJ/FBI should issue a frank report telling how its own role in starting and developing the RussiaGate hoax. Tell the true story, punish the guilty officials and improve policies and procedures. <br /><br />The public would accept that conclusion of the matter. In particular, the Republicans -- who have been the most loyal supporter of the DOJ/FBI for decades -- would accept it. Instead, the Mike Sylwesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987402330015664312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-1468175733592937892018-11-15T22:19:57.536-06:002018-11-15T22:19:57.536-06:00Unknown, I'm afraid that that is the game--kee...Unknown, I'm afraid that that is the game--keep the clock running on the Mueller hoax investigation to prevent the truth from surfacing. To the degree possible.mark wauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-441157133179149482018-11-15T20:21:13.402-06:002018-11-15T20:21:13.402-06:00The common denominator of the Spygate OP has been ...The common denominator of the Spygate OP has been the repeated use of attempted entrapment ploys in order to compromise various members of the Trump Campaign. Papadopoulos was on the receiving end of many such stings; executed by Maltese, British, Ausy, and Israeli agents. Also targeted were Carter Page, Sam Clovis, and (shockingly) going after Trump's son in the famous June 9th meeting. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621133960646283334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-4247589210796213562018-11-15T07:16:48.288-06:002018-11-15T07:16:48.288-06:00I'm with ya, Yancey. I doubt they ever wanted ...I'm with ya, Yancey. I doubt they ever wanted to ask "tough" questions--they simply wanted him out of the country and beyond the reach of inquisitive legislators/investigators/reporters.mark wauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-81639836719281702392018-11-15T00:26:35.976-06:002018-11-15T00:26:35.976-06:00Well, my theory almost from the start was that Mif...Well, my theory almost from the start was that Mifsud was a spy for the FBI/CIA sent to Papadopoulos intentionally to dirty him up. Indeed, the story told by Mueller's team in the charging of Papadopoulos makes no sense if one believes the narrative about how the Operation Crossfire Hurricane got its start- if you believe <i>that</i> story, then there is no way Papadopoulos' "lies&Yancey Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427042729449397357noreply@blogger.com