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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
The same guy that made the sweetheart plea deal that got tossed out of court. Wow, what a bold move.
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
(08-11-2023 12:27 PM)Redwingtom Wrote: If we don't have a Justice department, we don't have a country.
I agree with this sentiment
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
(08-11-2023 12:43 PM)BigTigerMike Wrote: Does Weiss even qualify for Special Counsel status, because doesn’t an appointment for Special counsel has to be outside the agency?
Exactly. What changed other than a title? How is an employee of Garland "Independent"? According to the code, a "Special Counsel SHALL be chosen from outside the government". I don't think Garland is very good at Law.
Qualifications of a Special Counsel
Quote:§ 600.3 Qualifications of the Special Counsel.
(a) An individual named as Special Counsel shall be a lawyer with a reputation for integrity and impartial decisionmaking, and with appropriate experience to ensure both that the investigation will be conducted ably, expeditiously and thoroughly, and that investigative and prosecutorial decisions will be supported by an informed understanding of the criminal law and Department of Justice policies. The Special Counsel shall be selected from outside the United States Government. Special Counsels shall agree that their responsibilities as Special Counsel shall take first precedence in their professional lives, and that it may be necessary to devote their full time to the investigation, depending on its complexity and the stage of the investigation.
(b) The Attorney General shall consult with the Assistant Attorney General for Administration to ensure an appropriate method of appointment, and to ensure that a Special Counsel undergoes an appropriate background investigation and a detailed review of ethics and conflicts of interest issues. A Special Counsel shall be appointed as a “confidential employee” as defined in 5 U.S.C. 7511(b)(2)©.
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
It's up to the press. There's a whole career to be made here if someone can do it.
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
(08-11-2023 01:20 PM)Claw Wrote: It's up to the press. There's a whole career to be made here if someone can do it.
I'm 100% sure there are people working for every news outlet that would do just that....
their bosses on the other hand won't allow it and while the big three are not as important as they use to be. Its still not true till they cover it for 35 to 40% of Americans. Add in another 15 to 20% that might believe something but till the Big Three airs it they won't 100% believe it
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
Umm, the fox guarding the hen house. You see folks, even fairy tales come true.
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
It's all a dog and pony show. Why would Weiss need to be a "Special Counsel", which he can not be anyway? What exactly does that mean?
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
Schiff, those Demons sure know how to play these stupid Republicans. It's like a Double A team playing a Major League Team. I've got to hand it to these Demons they sure know how to play the rules...and they have all the cards.
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
(08-11-2023 01:53 PM)olliebaba Wrote: Schiff, those Demons sure know how to play these stupid Republicans. It's like a Double A team playing a Major League Team. I've got to hand it to these Demons they sure know how to play the rules...and they have all the cards.
Republicans are not stupid. Most are just part of the same team but they have a role to play and ……boy do they play it
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
(08-11-2023 01:53 PM)olliebaba Wrote: Schiff, those Demons sure know how to play these stupid Republicans. It's like a Double A team playing a Major League Team. I've got to hand it to these Demons they sure know how to play the rules...and they have all the cards.
Pretty easy when one team doesn't have to play by any rules. What exactly can "The Republicans" do about Garland appointing a Federal Prosecutor that has been "investigating" Hunter Biden for over 4 years to "Special Counsel"? Who is supposed to tell Garland a "Special Counsel" has to be Independent and not part of government? Hunter still hasn't been indicted. Clock is ticking on the crimes he committed. He already got off on the money he made from Burisma because Weiss sat on his hands and never indicted him over not claiming the income.
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
Called it!   
Obstruction. Plain and simple. I’m sure Clarence will chuckle his way to explaining this is how the justice system works to perfection.
They are sticking a finger in our eye and we are supposed to ask “can I have another?”
Tommie Boi having a breakdown and talking points aren’t scoring. We are official third world.
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
(08-11-2023 01:49 PM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote: It's all a dog and pony show. Why would Weiss need to be a "Special Counsel", which he can not be anyway? What exactly does that mean?
What it means:
“I can’t answer. It is an ongoing investigation.”
“We will find what’s out there and immediately report it to the White House and DOJ so it can be covered up.”
“Sorry but that witness cannot testify in front of congress. He is currently an asset of the SC.”
“Call material witnesses in and intimidate them.”
“Run out the statute of limitations.”
“Find evidence that it’s all Trumps fault.”
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
(08-11-2023 02:00 PM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote: (08-11-2023 01:53 PM)olliebaba Wrote: Schiff, those Demons sure know how to play these stupid Republicans. It's like a Double A team playing a Major League Team. I've got to hand it to these Demons they sure know how to play the rules...and they have all the cards.
Pretty easy when one team doesn't have to play by any rules. What exactly can "The Republicans" do about Garland appointing a Federal Prosecutor that has been "investigating" Hunter Biden for over 4 years to "Special Counsel"? Who is supposed to tell Garland a "Special Counsel" has to be Independent and not part of government? Hunter still hasn't been indicted. Clock is ticking on the crimes he committed. He already got off on the money he made from Burisma because Weiss sat on his hands and never indicted him over not claiming the income.
If they charge him and a few others with conspiracy as long as the last overt act is with in the statute of limitation they can still be charges. I dont think they will do it but conspiracy rules gives you the ability to go back in time.
conspiracy is the government catchall and its put most people doing time in prison . I would guess 75% or more are in federal prison based on a conspiracy to commit "____"
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
(08-11-2023 11:30 AM)MileHighBronco Wrote: Hope he is wearing gloves when he probes him.
I'll be here all weekend.
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
The same bunch Gin Breath says is purer than the driven snow.
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RE: Special Counsel Appointed to Probe Hunter
Watch the documentary Painkiller on Netflix
Perdue Pharma got a sweetheart deal in the Oxy ordeal
Same thing happening to Hunter
They aren't going to let some do gooder judge screw it up
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