McCabe: You can not stop the FBI from doing the right thing

[Coyote]

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

 

[Aries]

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

For the last year I've thought that his handling of the "reopening" of the Clinton investigation speaks to his inability to separate from partisan politics.
He was aware of two investigations. One into Trump and one into Hillary.
He kept the Trump investigation tightly under wraps. While simoltanioulsy he wrote a vague letter bringing an already closed case back up for the media sharks. Coverage was non stop.
I was already well into researching the Russian connection but most of the country was not.
These investigations were not handled equally, one side was obviously being protected while the other was alligator bait.
He forced our country to vote with only half of the information they should have had.
I was astonished at such an overtly political move. He should have been fired in November. I didn't trust him to lead this investigation anyways, when he has already show us who's corner he is in (not ours).
Good riddance to him.
This move just makes Trump look guilty and unstable as usual and the investigation will continue with one less obstacle. Whoever replaces him will not be able to stop this avalanche anyways.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

Palease... Comey was a bumbling fool. McCabe has to go next. The investigations will continue.

 

[Tom Horn]

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

McCabe is keeping the seat warm. I noticed you didn't mention his wife getting $700k for a state campaign from Terry McAuliff, the Clinton money-man. And Comey allowed him to stay on as Asst. Director. Bringing up McCabe doesn't bolster your case against Trump. Comey's weak-kneed "mildly nauseous" comment was the most rehearsed line I've ever heard... nobody says things like that off the top of their head.

 

[bodecea]

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

Palease... Comey was a bumbling fool. McCabe has to go next. The investigations will continue.

Oh, this would be choice.....keep firing those in charge.

 

[depotoo]

He also lead the Clinton investigation and his team is the one that also recommended not to charge her to Comey.

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

McCabe is keeping the seat warm. I noticed you didn't mention his wife getting $700k for a state campaign from Terry McAuliff, the Clinton money-man. And Comey allowed him to stay on as Asst. Director. Bringing up McCabe doesn't bolster your case against Trump. Comey's weak-kneed "mildly nauseous" comment was the most rehearsed line I've ever heard... nobody says things like that off the top of their head.

 

[federalist50]

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

McCabe is keeping the seat warm. I noticed you didn't mention his wife getting $700k for a state campaign from Terry McAuliff, the Clinton money-man. And Comey allowed him to stay on as Asst. Director. Bringing up McCabe doesn't bolster your case against Trump. Comey's weak-kneed "mildly nauseous" comment was the most rehearsed line I've ever heard... nobody says things like that off the top of their head.

For all the moronic political hacks who would protect Hillary Clinton or any other democrat from prosecution of real crimes, let me enlighten them as to the facts regarding federal law and the handling of classified information: The statutes do not require "intent," someone either mishandled classified information, or they did not! Comey should never have held a news conference where he laid out the facts and evidence for 13 felony counts and then excused Hillary because he claimed he could not find intent! He violated FBI protocol by not forwarding the FBI's findings to the Justice Department and allowing the Attorney General to make the decision on whether or not to seek an indictment! Granted, everybody knows Loretta Lynch wasn't going to prosecute Hillary, but it was her decision, not Comey's.

 

[Marion Morrison]

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

FICTION: Janet Reno was a good and honest Attorney General.

FICTION: William Jefferson Clinton was a good and honest president.

 

[easyt65]

"McCabe: You can not stop the FBI from doing the right thing"

...yeah, except Comey did stop the FBI from doing the right thing by refusing to have Hillary indicted even though he testified she did break laws.

 

[Coyote]

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

For the last year I've thought that his handling of the "reopening" of the Clinton investigation speaks to his inability to separate from partisan politics.
He was aware of two investigations. One into Trump and one into Hillary.
He kept the Trump investigation tightly under wraps. While simoltanioulsy he wrote a vague letter bringing an already closed case back up for the media sharks. Coverage was non stop.
I was already well into researching the Russian connection but most of the country was not.
These investigations were not handled equally, one side was obviously being protected while the other was alligator bait.
He forced our country to vote with only half of the information they should have had.
I was astonished at such an overtly political move. He should have been fired in November. I didn't trust him to lead this investigation anyways, when he has already show us who's corner he is in (not ours).
Good riddance to him.
This move just makes Trump look guilty and unstable as usual and the investigation will continue with one less obstacle. Whoever replaces him will not be able to stop this avalanche anyways.

That's a good point. I had real issues with that as well, but when he explained his rational - he didn't come off as overly partisan to me.

 

[Coyote]

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

Palease... Comey was a bumbling fool. McCabe has to go next. The investigations will continue.

Of course McCabe "has to go" - he contradicted Trump.

 

[Coyote]

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

FICTION: Janet Reno was a good and honest Attorney General.

FICTION: William Jefferson Clinton was a good and honest president.

(....scratching my head....damn fleas....)....and this has what to do with anything?

 

[Marion Morrison]

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

FICTION: Janet Reno was a good and honest Attorney General.

FICTION: William Jefferson Clinton was a good and honest president.

(....scratching my head....damn fleas....)....and this has what to do with anything?

Probably not much, I just hear Janet Reno and see red.

Bad bad bad.

 

[Coyote]

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

FICTION: Janet Reno was a good and honest Attorney General.

FICTION: William Jefferson Clinton was a good and honest president.

(....scratching my head....damn fleas....)....and this has what to do with anything?

Probably not much, I just hear Janet Reno and see red.

Bad bad bad.

 

[Marion Morrison]

That article is horribly slanted.

"What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director."

"I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler."

What the link to the original article? Too many to fish through.

Or is it a Coyote original?

 

[Coyote]

That article is horribly slanted.

"What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director."

"I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler."

What the link to the original article? Too many to fish through.

Those parts are my comments - but I linked to each article I posted from at the beginning of the copied sections (and indented them) so yes my comments are horribly slanted cause I don't like the man

 

[Marion Morrison]

That article is horribly slanted.

"What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director."

"I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler."

What the link to the original article? Too many to fish through.

Those parts are my comments - but I linked to each article I posted from at the beginning of the copied sections (and indented them) so yes my comments are horribly slanted cause I don't like the man

Well, it's well written. Almost daily I read articles with more typos and grammar mistakes than that in national publications.

 

[Coyote]

I really think it's important to note that in all of our history - only ONCE before was an FBI director fired. ONCE. And it was for criminal acts on his part, and he had refused an offer to resign.

Firing Comey - for no good reason (because it's been shown the reasons were fabricated) - is really not good at this time.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

The director of the FBI is first and formost supposed to be independent from partisan politics - he must be in order to function in his role. One of the reasons for making it a ten year term is do enforce that becuase his term crosses administrations.

The President has the right to hire and fire his Director. No argument there, but a caution. It is extremely rare for this to occur, precisely because it can be seen as politically motivated. The last time was 24 years ago when Clinton fired William Sessions. in fact - the ONLY other time. The reasons for this were criminal:

"The Justice Department report found, among other things, that Sessions had engaged in a sham transaction to avoid paying taxes on his use of an FBI limousine to take him to and from work, that he had billed the government for a security fence around his home that provided no security and that he had arranged business trips to places where he could meet with relatives."

Sessions dismissed the findings and refused to resign.

Clinton, at the recommendation of his attorney general, Janet Reno, dismissed Sessions.​

There is nothing comparable with Comey. The fact that he managed to piss off both sides of the partisan divide in different investigations speaks to his independence from partisan politics.

What's dangerous, really dangerous is firing him in the middle of a high profile active investigation into his boss - President Trump's campaign. You can see how that looks - really bad timing. Made worse by the multitude of lies used to support it. For example...

FICTION - Clapper said there was no evidence of collusion.
Sanders wrongly claimed that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said there was “no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.” Clapper said he was not aware of any evidence, but added that he was not privy to the FBI’s ongoing investigation.

FICTION - claims that Comey had lost the support of the rank and file in the FBI and that the probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections was insignificant

The absence of former FBI Director James Comey loomed large over the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing with top U.S. intelligence leaders, but his temporary replacement, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, assured lawmakers he would not bend to pressure from the White House.

"You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution," McCabe said.

McCabe directly contradicted White House assertions that one of the reasons Comey was fired by President Trump on Tuesday was because he had lost respect and support of the FBI rank-and-file.

"Director Comey enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe said, saying he holds Comey in the "absolute highest regard."

McCabe also said that the FBI's ongoing probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and possible collusion with the Trump campaign was "highly significant," disputing a White House characterization that the investigation "was one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

"It is my opinion and belief that the FBI will continue to pursue this investigation vigorously and completely," McCabe also said.​

In fact, his agents were stunned to hear of Comey's firing.

They privately described a day afterward spent processing the news, swapping praise about their former boss, and grappling with angst that Comey wasn't given a chance to notify employees. Many saw him as a strong and supportive leader even if some believed he at times set the bureau on the wrong path. And many did not want to see him go, especially in the midst of the bureau's investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that "countless" FBI employees had lost faith in Comey's leadership. But the president of the FBI Agents Association, Thomas O'Connor, said he was known to be responsive to their concerns, and he called the firing a "gut punch."​

I certainly disagreed with Comey's actions on the eve of the election - but Trump and team commended it. Either way - it is not a reason to fire him. Nor is his focus on the Russian tampering.

Trump's real reason's for abruptly firing Comey now, of all times? Maybe this article has the man's measure.

After President Trump accused his predecessor in March of wiretapping him, James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, was flabbergasted. The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”

For his part, Mr. Trump fumed when Mr. Comey publicly dismissed the sensational wiretapping claim. In the weeks that followed, he grew angrier and began talking about firing Mr. Comey. After stewing last weekend while watching Sunday talk shows at his New Jersey golf resort, Mr. Trump decided it was time. There was “something wrong with” Mr. Comey, he told aides.

The collision between president and F.B.I. director that culminated with Mr. Comey’s stunning dismissal on Tuesday had been a long time coming. To a president obsessed with loyalty, Mr. Comey was a rogue operator who could not be trusted as the F.B.I. investigated Russian ties to Mr. Trump’s campaign. To a lawman obsessed with independence, Mr. Trump was the ultimate loose cannon, making irresponsible claims on Twitter and jeopardizing the bureau’s credibility.​

What is disturbing is that Trump is a weak, vindictive and petty man in charge of a dangerous assortment of tools upon which our country depends upon for information, for advice and for security and one of those tools is the FBI and it's director.

And now, despite widespread concern and evidence of Russian interference - Trump supporters want the investigation ended. Trump wants his claims of being "wire tapped" to be taken seriously, despite lack of any evidence. And to further muddy the waters - squirrel! Reopen Hillary's email investigation! Forget Russia!

I can't decide if we have a clown in the White House or a toddler. But it doesn't bode well for us as a nation.

Palease... Comey was a bumbling fool. McCabe has to go next. The investigations will continue.

Oh, this would be choice.....keep firing those in charge.

When they are incompetent, yes. McCabe has strong ties to the Clintons. Hey, looka, I have no problem with the investigations.. but please, let's get the politics out of things. McCabe's wife received funds from the DNC in 2015 for her Virginia Senate bid for God's sake!

 

[Lakhota]

I will also mention that Comey was a Republican for most of his adult life - and switched to Independent in 2016.

"I have been registered Republican for most of my adult life. Not registered any longer."

James Comey - Wikipedia