And the probe is expanding to include others. Interesting that Clapper testified yesterday, and suddenly the committees have delayed Susan Rice's testimony. (She was supposed to testify today) Ruh Roh.
The number of people thought to be involved in the alleged “unmasking” of American citizens under the Obama administration could be expanding, according to a source close to the House Intelligence Committee’s review.
Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., issued subpoenas in May to the CIA, FBI and NSA for records about the identification of American citizens in intelligence reports, also known as “unmasking.”
The subpoenas covered 2016 and were issued after allegations Rice and others unmasked associates of now-President Trump. Fox News is told the agencies have now “fully complied.”
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/...probe.html
By the time the Russia nothing Burger completely plays out----it will be obvious the real story was always the illegal unmaking and widespread use of the US intelligence agencies as a domestic political weapon.
(07-18-2017 09:25 AM)Attackcoog Wrote: [ -> ]By the time the Russia nothing Burger completely plays out----it will be obvious the real story was always the illegal unmaking and widespread use of the US intelligence agencies as a domestic political weapon.
Bingo.
That administration weaponized the IRS, the EPA, the DOJ....now we are seeing the intelligence agencies we also tuned up against folks whose views the administration did not agree with.
Weaponizing Executive Branch 101 taken pass/fail.
I want to know why these meetings are behind closed doors, where at least even Comey was out in the public. (i'll give him that much).
Comey also did one behind closed doors.
(07-18-2017 10:38 AM)DaSaintFan Wrote: [ -> ]I want to know why these meetings are behind closed doors, where at least even Comey was out in the public. (i'll give him that much).
They are talking about intelligence procedures. A lot of what they say will be classified.
(07-18-2017 10:38 AM)DaSaintFan Wrote: [ -> ]I want to know why these meetings are behind closed doors, where at least even Comey was out in the public. (i'll give him that much).
Comey did public meetings because he thought he was God, and because he wanted to wink and nod at the public, then tell the truth under the guise of classified info.
ie:
Congressman to Comey: Is Donald Trump Under FBI Investigation?
Comey: I can not discuss that matter due to the sensitivity of the nature of the question.
Congressman to Comey: Will you answer that question in a classified setting?
Comey: Yes, in a classified setting, I can give you the details you need.
The next day, in the classified non-public hearing:
Congressman to Comey: Is Donald Trump Under FBI Investigation?
Comey: No
(07-18-2017 10:41 AM)bullet Wrote: [ -> ] (07-18-2017 10:38 AM)DaSaintFan Wrote: [ -> ]I want to know why these meetings are behind closed doors, where at least even Comey was out in the public. (i'll give him that much).
They are talking about intelligence procedures. A lot of what they say will be classified.
Right. Unmasking is not a crime whatsoever. Only authorized people can request it and then the intelligence agencies approve them if warranted. Therefore, these people still are protected from public disclosure.
Leaking is the crime.
(07-18-2017 11:56 AM)Redwingtom Wrote: [ -> ] (07-18-2017 10:41 AM)bullet Wrote: [ -> ] (07-18-2017 10:38 AM)DaSaintFan Wrote: [ -> ]I want to know why these meetings are behind closed doors, where at least even Comey was out in the public. (i'll give him that much).
They are talking about intelligence procedures. A lot of what they say will be classified.
Right. Unmasking is not a crime whatsoever. Only authorized people can request it and then the intelligence agencies approve them if warranted. Therefore, these people still are protected from public disclosure.
Leaking is the crime.
And leaking an unmasked civilians name is multiple crimes. And was committed under the Obama administration.