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[Bam Bam Baklava]

So here's the thing that continues to bother me: can we get these fucking intelligence agency intercepts OUT into the public? It's like we keep hearing "US intelligence agencies intercepted this and that" but it's never released publicly so people never believe it because they figure it's just rumor.

It's classified material.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

Spoiler

Can't wait for when we get to the "shit's self on purpose" phase of this leak.

 

[linkboy]

So here's the thing that continues to bother me: can we get these fucking intelligence agency intercepts OUT into the public? It's like we keep hearing "US intelligence agencies intercepted this and that" but it's never released publicly so people never believe it because they figure it's just rumor.

There's an active investigation going on, they're not going to release any evidence until the investigation is over.

That's a surefire way to kill your investigation.

 

[robochimp]

Is this based off of info by the Russian ambassador? Why are we acting like this means anything if so?

Intercepted communications of the Russian ambassador phoning home.

 

[JettDash]

So here's the thing that continues to bother me: can we get these fucking intelligence agency intercepts OUT into the public? It's like we keep hearing "US intelligence agencies intercepted this and that" but it's never released publicly so people never believe it because they figure it's just rumor.

They can't release the info themselves, it is obviously classified.

So they just leaked them. Anybody who thinks that the Washington Post just made this up probably can't be convinced anyway.

 

[PlayALLtheGames]

There's an active investigation going on, they're not going to release any evidence until the investigation is over.

That's a surefire way to kill your investigation.

Fair enough but if we're already hearing that the agencies have the info and the details are essentially being released, how is it sensical to keep it under wraps?

 

[ayeorkean]

 

[JettDash]

Fair enough but if we're already hearing that the agencies have the info and the details are essentially being released, how is it sensical to keep it under wraps?

They are classified documents. They can't officially release them. Whoever leaked this committed a felony.

 

[skullmuffins]

Fair enough but if we're already hearing that the agencies have the info and the details are essentially being released, how is it sensical to keep it under wraps?

could be less risky to the sources to relay details instead of sending over documents or transcripts

 

[Fergie]

I guess people still think the Trump WH is capable of 4D chess. 💀

 

[Magwik]

Jesus lol
But he did just make a comment on sessions, so they could be trying to toss him and Jr under the bus in one last hail Mary.

 

[mjc]

Jesus lol
But he did just make a comment on sessions, so they could be trying to toss him and Jr under the bus in one last hail Mary.

Tossing your son under the bus is a hell of a play.

 

[ivajz]

Tossing your son under the bus is a hell of a play.

It is something he would do though, he only cares about himself.

 

[Lo-Volt]

Trump has always had a vindictive streak that hurt him in the end. That’s what it’s always about, no matter how much he does things that get him sued. He’s like Khan on the bridge of the U.S.S. Reliant: “Full power, DAMN YOU!”

 

[Iolo]

Blanche, her eyes wide

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Tossing your son under the bus is a hell of a play.

Media:He's throwing his son under the bus?
WH: Trump did not throw his son under the bus
Trump: Yes I did it

 

[Evil Monkey DTT]

Well thats 50 demenitional chess.

 

[JettDash]

Tossing your son under the bus is a hell of a play.

Trump would throw his son under the bus if he believed it would benefit him.

 

[Gleethor]

I guess people still think the Trump WH is capable of 4D chess. 💀

You don't get it. He intentionally leaked this story about Sessions talking to Russia so that he can fire Sessions and appoint a new AG who can fire Mueller so that Trump will finally....look....guilty...? Shit, wait.

 

[TAJ]

It's such a burden to always be right.

 

[androvsky]

Jesus lol
But he did just make a comment on sessions, so they could be trying to toss him and Jr under the bus in one last hail Mary.

WaPo likely could have been asking the WH for comment early enough in the week for Trump's interview to be a reaction. Classic sour grapes, easily within Trump's capacity.

 

[Xe4]

It'd weed out the leakers too, if they were smart to do it carefully.

 

[SlimySnake]

This is too convenient for trump. Sessions will resign and trump will pick a puppet who will now oversee the Special Council Investigation and fire Mueller. Bypass Rodenstein.

 

[Autodidact]

Trump would throw his son under the bus if he believed it would benefit him.

Especially if he knew he could pardon him.

Sessions will be up shit creek without a paddle, though. Whoever mentioned Trump's vindictive streak got it right.

 

[Gleethor]

It'd weed out the leakers too, if they were smart to do it carefully.

Considering the general competency of this administration, that's a massive fucking if

 

[theWB27]

It'd weed out the leakers too, if they were smart to do it carefully.

Yea... what ever happened to that big firm hired to get these leaks under control?

 

[Kusagari]

Yeah, the elf might be fucked beyond belief now.

Trump totally would not pardon him just because of pettiness.

 

[Fantastical]

Err.... I imagine Sessions knows some shit...

 

[Joeku]

Media:He's throwing his son under the bus?
WH: Trump did not throw his son under the bus
Trump: I threw him from 20 feet away. Very strong!

FTFY

 

[greatgeek]

It would be on Republicans partnering up with Dems to set up a independent special counsel?

Then again Republicans can just ignore everything and let this die.

In a nutshell, heavily reliant on Republicans doing the right thing. 🙃

I expect that they won't. They'll probably cite Scalia's dissent in Morrison v. Olson and argue that, because the Constitution vests the president with the executive power, Congress can't abridge that power by prohibiting the president from firing an independent prosecutor, an executive officer.

 

[Surfinn]

I want NYT to come in and say they discussed damaging Hillary info

 

[mjc]

Media:He's throwing his son under the bus?
WH: Trump did not throw his son under the bus
Trump: Yes I did it

Shits the bed then pulls the sheets off and wears em.

 

[JettDash]

You see, instead of accepting Sessions's resignation a long time ago when it was offered Trump decided to leak a story in the fake news WaPo that shows high level collusion, something he has always vehemently denied.

13D chess.

 

[Ithil]

This is too convenient for trump. Sessions will resign and trump will pick a puppet who will now oversee the Special Council Investigation and fire Mueller. Bypass Rodenstein.

They don't just show up. They have to go through Senate confirmation, during will they will be grilled nonstop about how they will approach Mueller.

 

[Rival]

That's a bold strategy Cotton.

 

[Gutek]

You see, instead of accepting Sessions's resignation a long time ago when it was offered Trump decided to leak a story in the fake news WaPo that shows high level collusion, something he has always vehemently denied.

13D chess.

You never know with morons with Trump. Might be somebody feeding him these dumb ideas, he might've gotten more angry with Sessions over time. We don't know.

 

[Widdle Puppy]

would elf keep quiet or turn on trump though for doing this?

 

[Surfinn]

WaPo dude on CNN just said this is something they've been working on for a while, not something in last 24 hours.

I think people are giving Trump too much credit again

 

[Xe4]

Considering the general competency of this administration, that's a massive fucking if

No doubt. If I was in control, an actual story placed in specific hands would be the first thing I did. With this administration?
Who knows.

 

[Azure Dream]

Well thats 50 demenitional chess.

More like 71 Dementia Chess.

 

[Gutek]

More like 71 Dementia Chess.

LMAO

 

[Surfinn]

More like 71 Dementia Chess.

Lol

 

[kess]

Yeah, imagine if Trump leaked this and it results in a felony conviction

E.L. Fudged

 

[TAJ]

Also, that Gutek comparison was low.
I've been practically giddy about how fucked Trump is lately.
I just don't think this is something we should be celebrating.
And people who are basically saying. "Fire Mueller. I dare you." are sniffing glue.

 

[Travo]

More like 71 Dementia Chess.

Well done.

 

[theWB27]

Also, that Gutek comparison was low.
I've been practically giddy about how fucked Trump is lately.
I just don't think this is something we should be celebrating.
And people who are basically saying. "Fire Mueller. I dare you." are sniffing glue.

I was ribbing... no hard feelings 😀

 

[Robdraggoo]

Yeah, imagine if Trump leaked this and it results in a felony conviction

E.L. Fudged

Sessions would sing like a canary. Can trump be THAAAAAAT dumb?

 

[Travo]

WaPo and NYT have been a Godsend.

 

[Daria]

Trump is playing 4D Chess. He authorized these intelligence leaks on Sessions to force him to resign. Boom.

ding ding ding

 

[Fergie]

I expect that they won't. They'll probably cite Scalia's dissent in Morrison v. Olson and argue that, because the Constitution vests the president with the executive power, Congress can't abridge that power by prohibiting the president from firing an independent prosecutor, an executive officer.

This whole thing is stunting their agenda so I wouldn't be surprised.