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It’s the right time for John Durham Origins of Russia investigation must be known
Boston Herald ^

Posted on 05/16/2019 7:18:38 AM PDT by outpostinmass2

It is crucial that the origins of the Russia investigation involving members of the Trump campaign be known. What was the impetus of the two-year probe into those in Trump’s sphere? Why were Trump associates spied on? Why was a document paid for by Democrats, using Russian resources, used in a FISA court to justify surveillance of Trump’s team? To answer these questions and more, Attorney General William Barr has appointed U.S. Attorney John Durham to conduct an inquiry.

As the Associated Press reported, the inquiry will focus on whether the government’s methods to collect intelligence relating to the Trump campaign were lawful and appropriate.

Durham is a career prosecutor and has a reputation for being non-partisan. He has a history of rooting out corruption in law enforcement including at the CIA and the Boston office of the FBI.

The Mueller report did not find a criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin to influence the 2016 presidential election. It’s time we find what this was really all about.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Editorial; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: barr; durham; fbidojspygate; obamaspygate; spygate; spying
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We'll see if this pans out but at the very least it should put the Democrats on the defensive while this investigation takes place.
1 posted on 05/16/2019 7:18:38 AM PDT by outpostinmass2
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The investigators will find this “FISA ABUSE” was a cover up for Obama & Co. unrestricted spying w/o FISA warrants throughout his Presidency. Hillary was not supposed to lose.


2 posted on 05/16/2019 7:22:01 AM PDT by Broker (Hillary lost.)
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To: outpostinmass2

The Mueller report did not find a criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin to influence the 2016 presidential election. It’s time we find what this was really all about.


3 posted on 05/16/2019 7:24:38 AM PDT by Grampa Dave ( You can't normalize the type of behavior the left is trying to normalize, when, it isn't normal!)
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Well, that was a short article.


4 posted on 05/16/2019 7:27:01 AM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Grampa Dave

We already know what it was all about. There is already more than enough information in the public domain to practically hand any honest, competent prosecutor everything needed to file numerous charges. But this thing will drag out for many months, if not years, and I doubt anything will come of it.


5 posted on 05/16/2019 7:39:40 AM PDT by Avalon Memories (This Deplorable is not fooled by the Marxist-Stalinist totalitarians infesting the Dem Party.)
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To: outpostinmass2

Declassify and release the FISA docs and all information associated with illegal unmasking by Obama officials. The American people have waited long enough.


6 posted on 05/16/2019 7:42:43 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: Avalon Memories

The current state of justice in America today justifies your concerns.


7 posted on 05/16/2019 7:44:06 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: Broker

Recall that the IRS was weaponized early on so its highly likely that the spying goes back further and deeper than anyone has yet to see. This abuse became an expansive operation that evolved over time. I definitely agree with you.


8 posted on 05/16/2019 7:46:55 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: outpostinmass2

I know it’s being picky, but who writes these headlines?


9 posted on 05/16/2019 7:52:40 AM PDT by Mastador1 (I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
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To: Avalon Memories
Unfortunately, they don't hang corrupt players because of a public outcry nowadays.

Because the bad guys involved in this failed public takedown of the president and their treasonous shenanigans are known to us here on FR, doesn't mean they are going straight to jail.

However, I suspect you're correct on your last assumption. Formal investigations, indictments, arrests, trials, sentencings and appeals will drag out for months and years before this whole mess is resolved. Some bad guys will get off through legal wranglings. Some will get a slap on the wrist. Only a few will go to jail...maybe.

But you are most correct in saying that you doubt anything will come of it. The longer the process takes, the more that it true.

At least we can revel in the fact that the tables are now turned and it is Trump's turn to get back at those who sabotaged him and his administration for the last several years.

He needs full vindication.

10 posted on 05/16/2019 7:57:25 AM PDT by HotHunt (Been there. Done that.)
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Where are the Leaders of those “17 Intelligence agencies” that Swore up and Down all over the Place that this was all FACT??


11 posted on 05/16/2019 8:18:47 AM PDT by eyeamok
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They never existed. It was fiction from the LSM.


12 posted on 05/16/2019 8:19:49 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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Where are the Leaders of those “17 Intelligence agencies” that Swore up and Down all over the Place that this was all FACT??


I think that was a statement made by CNN. It then became 3 which really became Brennan, Clapper and Comey.


13 posted on 05/16/2019 8:20:41 AM PDT by outpostinmass2
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Yeah, IDK if this the right time.

I'd rather see really juicy stuff come out during the Presidential campaign, leaving the Dems with the deer-in-the-headlights looks.

14 posted on 05/16/2019 8:20:59 AM PDT by jeffc (The U.S. media are our enemy)
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Yeah, IDK if this the right time.
I’d rather see really juicy stuff come out during the Presidential campaign, leaving the Dems with the deer-in-the-headlights looks.


I think Dems will try impeachment before that.


15 posted on 05/16/2019 8:23:58 AM PDT by outpostinmass2
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To: Avalon Memories
...and I doubt anything will come of it.

In order for the house of cards to begin falling, someone will need to start talking. The threat of a long prison sentence will usually loosen tongues. Watch for people to try and cut deals.

16 posted on 05/16/2019 8:32:18 AM PDT by Kharis13
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To: outpostinmass2

question Comey, Brennan, Clapper and many others under oath. Many in the media and I can think of numerous “republican” I’d like to see questioned about their roles in promoting, and spreading the hoax.


17 posted on 05/16/2019 9:00:30 AM PDT by euram (is)
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To: outpostinmass2

Link to hangings video is where??

otherwise, more fake news.


18 posted on 05/16/2019 9:11:12 AM PDT by TheNext (Democrats Gun Control Kills)
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To: outpostinmass2

Wow, a rather decent commentary by the Boston Herald.


19 posted on 05/16/2019 9:19:44 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (Can I get a shout out for the person(s) who donated $2,000.00 from France? Thanks so much! Wow!)
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To: Broker
The investigators will find this “FISA ABUSE” was a cover up for Obama & Co. unrestricted spying w/o FISA warrants throughout his Presidency. Hillary was not supposed to lose.

The investigators are only tasked to investigate through November 7, 2016.

20 posted on 05/16/2019 9:19:54 AM PDT by FreeReign
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