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« on: April 06, 2017, 08:41:28 AM »
« edited: April 06, 2017, 08:43:56 AM by Gass3268 »
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« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2017, 08:50:35 AM »
About goddamn time.
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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2017, 08:53:15 AM »
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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2017, 08:53:52 AM »
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« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2017, 08:55:34 AM »
Makes sense.
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« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2017, 08:57:05 AM »
With Trey Gowdy on the case now, that really just shows how much of a nothingburger this is.
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« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2017, 08:59:01 AM »
Nunes attracted a high profile challenger over the weekend (actor George Takei) and his district was 56-41 Trump. So I assume this move was to not take further fire and to avoid being a high profile liberal target as much as he could.
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« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2017, 09:02:13 AM »
Quote from: TD on April 06, 2017, 08:59:01 AM
Nunes attracted a high profile challenger over the weekend (actor George Takei) and his district was 56-41 Trump. So I assume this move was to not take further fire and to avoid being a high profile liberal target as much as he could.

FYI as you might have missed it, but George Takei entering the race was an April Fool's joke.
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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2017, 09:17:05 AM »
Great, now can Adam "alu hat" Schiff step down too given that he is hysterically biased and can't be trusted?
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« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2017, 09:31:39 AM »
Quote from: Sprouts Farmers Market ✘ on April 06, 2017, 08:57:05 AM
With Trey Gowdy on the case now, that really just shows how much of a nothingburger this is.

Dems: "Russia/Trump"
Nunes: "No, evidence says no collusion"
Dems: "You can't reveal evidence! Step down"

See how this game is played?
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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2017, 10:03:17 AM »
It was likely to expose connections between associates of businessman Donald Trump and foreign agents and even mobsters. If you have no desire to be exposed for connections with them, then there is one sure way to avoid the consequences of such scrutiny: avoid the crooks and foreign agents. If they were staying at Trump hotels -- then tough luck. If they had been staying at Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, or Wyndham hotels -- or for that matter, Motel 6 or Super 8  --  then they might have drawn the attention of law enforcement. The Obama Administration was tough on crime.

Aren't we all told from childhood to stay clear of criminals and spies?

We have a monstrously-corrupt President and both Houses of Congress basically run by corporate lobbyists. With this President, any investigation can proceed only so long as it does not expose you-know-who.
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« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2017, 10:25:21 AM »
Quote from: TD on April 06, 2017, 08:59:01 AM
Nunes attracted a high profile challenger over the weekend (actor George Takei) and his district was 56-41 Trump. So I assume this move was to not take further fire and to avoid being a high profile liberal target as much as he could.

Lmao I hate to break it to you, TD, but...
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« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2017, 10:25:48 AM »
Dogsweat from all the usual suspects I see.
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« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2017, 10:36:12 AM »
Now he is under investigation https://mobile.twitter.com/BraddJaffy/status/849988813891960833/photo/1
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« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2017, 10:37:36 AM »

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« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2017, 10:42:56 AM »

LOL
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« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2017, 10:51:52 AM »
Quote from: brucejoel99 on April 06, 2017, 10:25:21 AM
Quote from: TD on April 06, 2017, 08:59:01 AM
Nunes attracted a high profile challenger over the weekend (actor George Takei) and his district was 56-41 Trump. So I assume this move was to not take further fire and to avoid being a high profile liberal target as much as he could.

Lmao I hate to break it to you, TD, but...

Oh whoops my bad. Lol.
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« Reply #17 on: April 06, 2017, 10:56:00 AM »
Reminds me of when Sarah Palin resigned. "Ethics" complaints are often partisan, but Palin had no real reason to stand down. I think Nunes can't stand the heat. Fortunately the President is able to walk through hell with a gas can, to borrow a quote from The Colonel.
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« Reply #18 on: April 06, 2017, 11:16:17 AM »
Quote from: We're never gonna have it so good! on April 06, 2017, 10:56:00 AM
Reminds me of when Sarah Palin resigned. "Ethics" complaints are often partisan, but Palin had no real reason to stand down. I think Nunes can't stand the heat. Fortunately the President is able to walk through hell with a gas can, to borrow a quote from The Colonel.
It's okay to admit that you were wrong.
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« Reply #19 on: April 06, 2017, 03:15:51 PM »
Was the timing intended to get this buried by the filibuster nuke?
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« Reply #20 on: April 06, 2017, 03:18:09 PM »
Quote from: Angel of Death on April 06, 2017, 03:15:51 PM
Was the timing intended to get this buried by the filibuster nuke?
Probably. Everything is timed in Washington.
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« Reply #21 on: April 06, 2017, 03:38:04 PM »
Some interesting suggestions as to what might be the real reasons behind this stepping down by Nunes

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« Reply #22 on: April 06, 2017, 03:46:14 PM »
i guess Nunes worked hard to prevent Yates' testimony so that she wouldn't spill the beans on the conspiracy against Trump...or something like that.
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« Reply #23 on: April 06, 2017, 07:00:47 PM »
Nunes lost all credibility when he saw classified material in a White House SCIF, came out and did a huge media circus and ran back to the White House next day to "brief" the President on information which was shown to him by an administration appointee.

While the NSC could have officially handed over this information to the Intelligence committee and then Nunes could have made a statement to the same effect. Amateur Hour at the White House
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