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murder
Member
Sun Mar 24 14:46:12
BREAKING: Summary of Mueller report to be submitted < 45 minutes

AG Barr's summary of Mueller report has been sent to Congress

The conclusions of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on President Donald Trump has been sent to Congress at approximately 3:45 p.m. ET, a Department of Justice official says.

Attorney General William Barr transmitted his summary findings to lawmakers and they are expected to be made public a short time after.

http://www...y-general-william-barr-n986611

Rugian
Member
Sun Mar 24 14:46:57
Time to get popcorn.
murder
Member
Sun Mar 24 14:53:22

Here's the letter Barr sent to Congress ...

http://twitter.com/tictoc/status/1109905643115290625

tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Mar 24 14:54:04
it's here in not a great format (4 images)
http://twitter.com/ktbenner/status/1109902543843409921

no determination of collusion, Mueller didn't lay out an opinion on obstruction... supposedly just laid out the information... the AG has decided not enough for obstruction

so a 'win' for Trump

his fans & propaganda channel will ignore that he called it a hoax... it was not... & that he tried to smear all involved... & that there was detailed info on what Russia did which was important (except to Trump)

& i'm sure we'll hear how all the other investigations need shut down as if he didn't commit this crime he can't possibly have committed any other
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Mar 24 14:54:43
murder's link is better quality
murder
Member
Sun Mar 24 15:00:55

"No collusion!"

Everyone expecting Mueller to determine otherwise or indict the President or anyone in his family are going to have a very bad day.

Paramount
Member
Sun Mar 24 15:03:27
”no determination of collusion”

They are obviously afraid there will be a CIVIL WAR if they come to the conclusion that there was a collusion, so they are covering it up and burying the truth.
Rugian
Member
Sun Mar 24 15:05:13
So, in other words...

http://www...3fba43c9426ba282d93c900@1x.jpg
Paramount
Member
Sun Mar 24 15:06:17
An empty burger?
hood
Member
Sun Mar 24 15:11:07
All of the criminals arrested = nothing, apparently?
murder
Member
Sun Mar 24 15:17:32

It's the House of Representatives investigation now.

Paramount
Member
Sun Mar 24 15:17:56
”So, in other words...

http://www...3fba43c9426ba282d93c900@1x.jpg”


I think they would get farther and find collusion if they investigated Trump and his administration’s connection to Israel.
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Mar 24 15:30:41
hopefully we will see the obstruction info... obviously substantial as Mueller unwilling to clear Trump (& AG is working on a 'beyond reasonable doubt' standard plus he was anti the idea from the start & why he was hired)

i said from the start i didn't think Trump colluded personally as he would provide nothing of value... he doesn't know what voter rolls are, he wouldn't know how to send or receive electronic info, he thought he'd win New York... he's an idiot :p

but a shame none other nailed though... they were clearly -willing- to collude given the 'the Russian gov't wants to help you win' -> 'I love it' email exchange (+ meeting the top people as first step)
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Mar 24 15:50:07
"This was an illegal takedown that failed"
~unfit President


but I'm sure he'll be really tough on Putin on that part of the report...
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Mar 24 15:55:52
and lie from Sarah Sanders:

"The Special Counsel did not find any collusion and did not find any obstruction. "


he obviously DID find arguable obstruction as that's why he specifically says he can't exonerate Trump on that issue
jergul
large member
Sun Mar 24 16:02:30
TW
Since there was no provable collusion, there could be no obstruction?

Is that not the AG main argument for dropping obstruction charges?

Practically though...two years left.

The world should survive.
Average Ameriacn
Member
Sun Mar 24 16:05:37
Fake Muller Fake!

MAGA
Rugian
Member
Sun Mar 24 16:21:07
jergul

Six years.

Fixed.
Sam Adams
Member
Sun Mar 24 16:26:15
No collusion.

Oh man theres gonna be some seriously depressed lefties.
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Mar 24 16:31:51
you don't need an underlying crime for obstruction

they cited it as evidence of no corrupt intent if there was no underlying crime... but he -did- have corrupt intent, he lives in a constant state of corrupt intent... plus he wouldn't know if there were crimes by others (& he would happily try to cover up crimes by his people)

also, there WERE underlying crimes... he interfered in Flynn & Cohen & Manafort... all convicted criminals
patom
Member
Sun Mar 24 17:28:00
The question I have is, has Mueller stated any conclusions or opinions on what has been found from the investigation or is he just going to walk away.
I can't recall him ever making any press conferences or public statements during his whole investigation.
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Mar 24 17:30:46
congress will subpoena him... not sure if it will be public


i wonder how many Republicans will push back against Trump's claim this was an illegal investigation... i'll guess none
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Mar 24 17:33:26
i'm battling w/ a moron on Twitter who thinks the dossier was funded by Hillary so must be false info, that Comey leaked it to the press, and that it was key to the investigation

so Fox News is doing its job...
jergul
large member
Sun Mar 24 17:59:42
Ruggy
lulz. No.

http://en....ts_of_the_United_States_by_age

kargen
Member
Sun Mar 24 18:00:06
"All of the criminals arrested = nothing, apparently?"

No that was/is something and the ones found guilty should face the consequences. They were unrelated to the collusion investigation and that is why Mueller passed them off to others.
kargen
Member
Sun Mar 24 18:00:06
"All of the criminals arrested = nothing, apparently?"

No that was/is something and the ones found guilty should face the consequences. They were unrelated to the collusion investigation and that is why Mueller passed them off to others.
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Mar 24 18:42:48
so you'll have a problem if Trump pardons them? (the non-rats)
kargen
Member
Sun Mar 24 20:41:46
First I don't think he can pardon most of them?

But yeah he should let them serve their time. The power to pardon should rarely be used by a president and in my opinion these cases don't warrant a pardon.
obaminated
Member
Sun Mar 24 20:57:15
crack open the bottle boys, we are never going to stop winning

http://youtu.be/HcEc8zeNYxI
obaminated
Member
Sun Mar 24 21:29:08
also, some proper jacking off video for the noncucks on this forum

http://youtu.be/THxCNE4zZ3k
Rugian
Member
Mon Mar 25 06:52:46
MT,

I see you are a man of culture and refined tastes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vx3_2ks5qQ
murder
Member
Mon Mar 25 10:51:36

Literally the only good thing to come out of Barr's letter to Congress and summary of the Mueller report is watching all of Louise Mensch's followers try to rationalize how she could have been so wrong, and still be right.

Among her greatest hits was that "according to her sources" Steve Bannon could potentially face the death penalty.

Just a bit outside!

murder
Member
Mon Mar 25 10:53:17

"First I don't think he can pardon most of them?"

Trump can pardon anyone convicted of a federal crime.

swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Mon Mar 25 10:57:36
Louise Mensch is gift from god.
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Mon Mar 25 10:57:49
a
murder
Member
Mon Mar 25 11:03:20

Actually she's a gift from Satan (Putin).

I still find it amazing that an idiot right wing Brit managed to race to the head of the anti-Trump parade and declare herself queen ... and people bough it! :o)

murder
Member
Mon Mar 25 11:03:59
And some even bought* it!
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Mon Mar 25 11:47:55
Trump is claiming many evil people caused this, that many lied to congress (that we know who, so he doesn't need to say) and also claiming treasonous

So a bunch of suspicious behavior, contacts and lies by the Trump campaign leading to an investigation was completely evil and corrupt

He also claimed few could've handled it as well as he did...

A great day for America...
Pillz
Member
Mon Mar 25 12:27:27
Most presidents would have resigned.

Most world leaders would have resigned.

He handled it like a champion. Because he is the God emperor of mankind
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Mon Mar 25 12:33:47
or... he could've come out at the start saying in a normal tone: 'I did not collude with Russia and am not aware of anyone on my campaign doing so, but I'll let the investigation proceed' then say NOTHING until over

instead of 'There was no kah-loooo-shun! A total hoax my the Dems!" 1000+ times, & smearing Mueller, his team, multiple people in DOJ... plus lying repeatedly about it as he claimed no contacts w/ Russia (when obviously there were many)
Forwyn
Member
Mon Mar 25 13:27:15
"then say NOTHING until over"

While incessantly smeared by media heads that insinuate for months that he and his team are going to jail. lulz
hood
Member
Mon Mar 25 13:29:03
"Most presidents would have resigned."

This is what happens when you're an idiot. You say asinine things like this.
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Mon Mar 25 13:43:34
if they hadn't lied repeatedly there would've been a lot fewer shocking reveals
kargen
Member
Mon Mar 25 15:56:51
"Trump can pardon anyone convicted of a federal crime."
Yes he can. My statement still stands.
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Mon Mar 25 16:03:46
http://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2g0VhbXcAAbE5B.jpg
kargen
Member
Mon Mar 25 18:03:35
http://pic...tin-california-dv6-6647915.png

swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Mon Mar 25 18:13:49
Rachel Maddow Reacts To Collapse Of Russiagate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qe7A58TEms

tumbleweed
the wanderer
Mon Mar 25 21:23:06
everyone should be concerned by Trumps reaction... that it was all illegal and claiming everyone involved in the origin is a criminal who should be investigated

...but barely anyone noticing the craziness
kargen
Member
Mon Mar 25 21:35:37
President Trump gets to gloat for a while. The people he is talking about have been saying he should be in jail for over two years now.
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Mon Mar 25 21:51:28
yes, dismissing as gloating is exactly the problem

and which person involved in starting the investigation said he should be in jail?
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Mon Mar 25 22:25:19
the dictator's team has also sent a letter to media outlets requesting they no longer have guests on who've made 'outrageous and false' claims and cites a number of Dems who said there was evidence of collusion

well, there WAS evidence of collusion... see Don Jr emails for starters

and the fountain of outrageous and false claims is Trump
obaminated
Member
Mon Mar 25 23:30:08
lets point that TW refuses to accept reality.
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Tue Mar 26 00:20:11
so your reality is there was no evidence of collusion & the whole investigation was an illegal hoax?
kargen
Member
Tue Mar 26 02:30:15
Makes more sense than your reality where Mueller spent two years playing pinochle with big foot instead of conducting the investigation.

I told you more than six months ago when the report finally came out you would be disappointed.

I was wrong. You are not disappointed you are delusional.

The evidence was looked at and a conclusion has been reached. No collusion. Sometimes the evidence isn't want you think it is or want it to be.

The investigation wasn't a hoax. Some of the "evidence" might have been.
Cherub Cow
Member
Tue Mar 26 03:53:48
"Rachel Maddow Reacts To Collapse Of Russiagate"

That was pretty funny :D
Especially when Dore made fun of Maté for having a heart for Maddow's behind-the-scenes idealistic journalists.
"They're fucking gaslighting the country — you feel sorry for those fucks? Fuck you! I don't feel sorry for them! They're horrible fucking people. Go do something with your life. You'd be better off getting drunk every day. If you went to a fucking bar and got drunk and went home to your wife at 5 o'clock you'd be doing more for the country than producing Rachel Maddow's fucking shit show."
lol...
murder
Member
Tue Mar 26 06:17:06

"The evidence was looked at and a conclusion has been reached. No collusion. Sometimes the evidence isn't want you think it is or want it to be."

I'm sorry, are you asserting that Don Jr didn't set up a meeting in Trump Tower with a Russian national for the express purpose of gathering dirt on Hillary?

Because I'm pretty sure that there are emails that prove otherwise.

It'd be far more accurate to say that Mueller chose to overlook certain evidence.

Mueller was never going to indict Trump or anyone in his family for fear of setting off a constitutional crisis and destabilizing the country.

http://www...hread=83963&time=1548076466740

swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Tue Mar 26 07:03:47
"It'd be far more accurate to say that Mueller chose to overlook certain evidence."

even the pee pee tape and the steele dossier ?
murder
Member
Tue Mar 26 07:37:49

I'm not sure why you think Mueller would be interested in a pee pee tape ... or that he'd have access to it.

tumbleweed
the wanderer
Tue Mar 26 11:21:19
this is Sarah Sanders comment (& the what they are pushing to claim anyone involved in starting it was evil/traitor/criminal):

"The Special Counsel did not find any collusion and did not find any obstruction. "


the Special Counsel is Mueller

all we have so far from Mueller on collusion is:
“[T]he investigation did not establish that members of the Trump campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government in its election interference activities.”

^which is good for Trump... however, that "[T]" means there was something before it... such as 'Although numerous people suspiciously interacted w/ Russians,'... who knows what it is.

Regardless it is NOT saying they found ZERO indication of collusion as team Trump pushing. In footnote, it says for conspiracy they needed proof of a tacit or express agreement between Russia & the campaign to interfere. A pretty high bar.

In any case, the point is it's not 'no evidence' of collusion... which is their basis to claim that all Dems lied & the investigation should never have happened, yadda yadda... it absolutely should have.


And the much bigger lie is Mueller "did not find any obstruction" said by garbage pile Sanders (& the talking point of the whole Trump/Fox operation)

Mueller on obstruction:
“while this report does not conclude the president committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.”

and the report laid out incidents & discussion on them which we haven't seen

that makes it CLEAR he found obstruction, and it was so close to chargeable he didn't want to decide on his own (which is a bit odd)... or maybe he would charge but not noting it as the Prez can't be indicted... or as he knew Barr already didn't agree, as Barr wrote there's no obstruction before he was hired & almost certainly the reason he was hired as the investigation is the entire role of the AG in Trump's mind

in any case, clearly SOMETHING there... team Trump are liars, even w/ a generally good report
(obviously they are totally ignoring the half of report saying Russia interfered as Trump hates acknowledging it for whatever mentally unfit or puppet reasons)


those are the facts


(& at kargen, if you don't think it was an illegal hoax, you should have a problem w/ the president repeatedly saying it... words actually matter... i assure you his zealot hordes are believing & repeating his nonsense)
jergul
large member
Tue Mar 26 12:25:30
We all realize how incredibly unconvincing it is that a investigation of the administration by the administration led by someone who the administration can fire, right?

Lets reframe.

Putin exonerated by FSB investigation! What a vibrant democracy and strong rule by law system Russia has!
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Tue Mar 26 12:28:43
"What a vibrant democracy and strong rule by law system Russia has!"

it's getting there
jergul
large member
Tue Mar 26 12:31:34
ST
One comparative step at a time?
kargen
Member
Tue Mar 26 12:39:00
"& at kargen, if you don't think it was an illegal hoax, you should have a problem w/ the president repeatedly saying it... words actually matter..."

we've been over this.

Actions are what matters. He can claim it is a hoax all he wants. If he tried to get the investigation shut down then there is a problem.

And the zealot hordes on both sides are free to believe what they wish. You know like how you still believe President Trump has done something that warrants his being impeached.
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Tue Mar 26 12:46:31
jergul
sure
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Tue Mar 26 12:50:19
how can you say millions of people being filled with misinformation doesn't matter?

you can argue both sides if you want but it's still wrong... plus Trumps lies are clear and deliberate... the media isn't just making up shit, it's based on something, maybe presented in biased ways

but not just made-up false bullshit... and if a bad apple slips thru and does that, he is fired and corrections made

With Trump, you're lucky if he merely stops spreading a lie after it's exposed... he certainly never corrects his lies
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Tue Mar 26 12:51:18
and he still hasn't called putin any nasty names!!!!!!!!!!!!
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Tue Mar 26 13:02:44
true... and not meaningless as you probably think given he calls allies nasty names, why not someone who attacks us

but more importantly he has successfully politicized the FBI in the minds of millions who believe it was a corrupt and politically motivated investigation when there is actually nothing to show that

a fake stain that will last... it matters
murder
Member
Tue Mar 26 13:08:45

"Actions are what matters. He can claim it is a hoax all he wants. If he tried to get the investigation shut down then there is a problem."

You mean actions like discouraging witnesses from cooperating with a federal investigation?

kargen
Member
Tue Mar 26 14:45:30
"the media isn't just making up shit, it's based on something, maybe presented in biased ways"

yeah a lot of them are.
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Tue Mar 26 15:20:58
yeah, all of Fox News for example


but Trump is worse, he requires no basis for claims
kargen
Member
Tue Mar 26 18:38:07
yeah Shepard Smith did jump to some conclusions. And Hannity is still bordering on bat shit crazy. He fits in well with the MSNBC CNN crowd just on the other side of the spectrum.

And we do need to be clear there was no basis for what a lot of the press was shouting about for two years now.
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Tue Mar 26 19:07:20
what percentage are you implying by "a lot"?

there was indeed basis for nearly everything (and acknowledgement of errors for the rest)
kargen
Member
Tue Mar 26 19:47:02
ball park figure several to most.

Slipping in "if true" once every other week doesn't count for shit.
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Tue Mar 26 20:36:48
"We Are Not Investigators": CNN's Jeff Zucker Unapologetic For Perpetual Russia-Hoax Coverage

http://www...ologetic-perpetual-russia-hoax
kargen
Member
Tue Mar 26 21:56:42
to clear up my statement several is referring to the talking heads/reporters and most if referring to the gibberish they were spewing.
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