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Why Did the FBI Spy on Trump and/or Lie to Congress?
Townhall.com ^ | May 13, 2018 | Kevin McCullough

Posted on 05/13/2018 6:35:45 AM PDT by Kaslin

Now that revelations have come to light that at worst have the Federal Bureau of Investigation placing a spy within the ranks of the Trump 2016 campaign, and at best have the FBI hiding evidence from congressional oversight it is clear that the Department of Justice, and specifically the FBI, even now have top brass making decisions that must be outed, removed, and if necessary—charged.

I admit you may not have heard anything about these revelations because, aside from the dedicated work of Kimberly Strassel at the Wall Street Journal, few outlets have dedicated almost any coverage to the matter.

But pause just a second on what my opening sentence claims.

There is an increasingly likely scenario being sniffed out by heads of congressional oversight committees that adds up to the previously most trusted bureau of law enforcement on American soil having actually planted a “source” on the inside of a campaign for President with the express purpose of entrapping officials into admission of some sort of corrupt collusion with foreign powers.

My Salem Media colleague in talk radio—Joe Walsh—has repeatedly tweeted through the investigations into Russian collusion that accusing Mueller, the FBI and the DOJ of foul motives was beneath what honorable Americans should resorting to. But I ask my friend Mr. Walsh and America in general, “how can we not?”

The amount of corruption that has poured forth from the revelations of the congressional oversight bodies would have gone unknown if his former congressional colleagues Devin Nunes and Trey Gowdy had not been willing to unearth the truth. (Without their dedicated pursuits we’d still not know that Hillary Clinton and the Democrats were responsible for the now debunked “Steele dossier.”)

What is now documentable is that the Obama appointees had much to cover up as Trump was transitioning into office. The Strzok & Page text threads demonstrated absolute collusion between DOJ, FBI, and special counsel investigations to attempt to undo the votes of the American people. Andrew McCabe rightfully lost his job because of abject malfeasance and near outright hostility towards the President. James Comey was fired for absolute incompetence (or corruption). And the thin stupidity of an argument that says the Mueller investigation even now holds a legitimate purpose is being disputed by the American public who now poll positive on Mueller being on a corrupt conquest, instead of a patriotic mission.

Yet it is the corruption—as we are still learning more to this very minute—not the Trump campaign’s connection to anyone—but rather the lengths that the FBI stooped to in attempting to achieve subterfuge that stands as an outrageous violation of our self determination as promised vis-a-vie the American Constitution, and our Declaration of Independence.

So for whatever reason they will have to formulate in their coming accountability, (and believe me it’s coming—on the talk radio front I will not rest until this question is satisfactorily addressed) the FBI and DOJ will eventually have to give a reason as to why they violated the sacred process of our elections and placed a “source” (spy/agent—pick your poison) within the operation of a campaign during one of the most heated election cycles of the modern era.

“But Kev… what if they didn’t?”

Then let’s find out who that “source” mentioned in the FBI docs truly is? What purpose did they serve? And what was expected of their assignment?

If the cause was appropriate, if a national security issue was truly at stake, if all of the process in establishing the source was protocol then fine—I will accept it.

But if all of that was the case then riddle me this, why didn’t the FBI lawfully turn over that information a year ago?

Congressional oversight committees exist to protect “We the People.” That the FBI purposefully lied to their accountability who represent us is problematic, they must not be allowed to proceed like this in this instance or in any similar circumstance… ever!

Paul Ryan agrees. This is why he called the FBI out by saying not only was the request by the chairman “wholly appropriate” and “completely within the scope" of the committee’s long-running FBI investigation, but added it was “something that should have been answered a while ago.”

As Strassel summarizes, “The department knew full well it should have turned this material over last year… but deliberately chose… to conceal it.”

I was raised to have deep respect for law enforcement on every level.

Having known former agents from the FBI I always had the impression that the joe-shoeleather on the force are salt of the earth, honest, crime fighting, and highly dedicated individuals. I still feel that way about the agents carrying out the work across the globe at any one moment.

But the cancerous partisans that aggregated seemingly limitless power over the Obama years that served in its leadership must be removed.

When Congressional overseers sniff out wrong doing and the acting director Rosenstein claims that normal accountability is akin to “extortion” and even claimed “constitutional duty” in refusing to comply with the same oversight, it sounds to me as though someone needs a reminder of who works for who.

They… work… for... Us!

Strassel said on my show on Friday—and I think she’s right—that the only way the American people will gain confidence that all of the cancer has been dealt with in this law enforcement arm that we need to be healthy is to declassify the entire batch of documents related to the investigation.

No more hiding of the Easter eggs at Justice.

It’s time to tell the truth, and it’s time to start with the FBI.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; Government
KEYWORDS: coup; deepstate; fbi; russia; spying
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1 posted on 05/13/2018 6:35:45 AM PDT by Kaslin
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To: Kaslin

YES
YES


2 posted on 05/13/2018 6:36:27 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Ads for Chappaquiddick warn of scenes of tobacco use. What about the hazards of drunk driving?)
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To: Kaslin

I missed “why”


3 posted on 05/13/2018 6:36:41 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Ads for Chappaquiddick warn of scenes of tobacco use. What about the hazards of drunk driving?)
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To: Kaslin

MR PRESIDENT,

Even Oprah Winfrey wants you to De-Classify Everything surrounding this attempted coup and seditious conspiracy to overthrow the United States Government. see here:

“The truth exonerates, and it convicts,” she said. “It disinfects, and it galvanizes. The truth has always been and will always be our shield against corruption, our shield against greed and despair. The truth is our saving grace.”
Oprah Winfrey

http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2018/05/12/oprah-urges-usc-grads-fight-fake-news-political-speech-go-low-go-polls/

Give Oprah what she wants, the TRUTH!!! De-Classify Everything!


4 posted on 05/13/2018 6:43:31 AM PDT by eyeamok
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To: Kaslin

Because they have been anti-American minions for a long time now.

Ruby Ridge, Waco, Filegate, Malheur spring immediately to mind.

For decades, their crimes and delicts have been directed towards assisting Statist or Leftist agendas.

“Oh, but they are good people in the rank and file.” - maybe in such departments as the techs. Not the operatives though. Their silence makes them complicit. They will all defend the Horiuchi or the Comey among them.

Weasels.


5 posted on 05/13/2018 6:46:41 AM PDT by Psalm 144 (Ace McCain: The tumor is a rumor but the boot was a hoot.)
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To: Kaslin

The FBI/DOJ/Obama/Hillary figured that if they were able to stay on top of the Trump campaign strategy, they’d be able to be a step ahead of everything he did, and then beat him. And why not, it worked great against Romney - they flipped that around virtually overnight.

The problem with Trump’s strategy was that only Trump knew it, and they still can’t read brainwaves. So all they got was White Noise...what they thought was mass confusion, when it was simply a disinformation campaign by Trump.

But nice try on the part of the Deep State - with any other Republican, that level of domestic spying would have sunk their campaign.


6 posted on 05/13/2018 6:53:45 AM PDT by BobL (I shop at Walmart and eat at McDonald's...I just don't tell anyone)
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To: a fool in paradise

Obviously because they thought they could get away with it.


7 posted on 05/13/2018 7:05:55 AM PDT by Delta 21 (Build The Wall !! Jail The Cankle !!)
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To: Kaslin

F***ing Bumbling Idiots.


8 posted on 05/13/2018 7:08:09 AM PDT by Daniel Ramsey (Thank YOU President Trump, finally we can do what America does best, to be the best)
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To: a fool in paradise
-- I missed "why" --

To keep control of the status quo. Beat Trump by any means necessary, regardless of the public will.

National Security Action

OUR MISSION

National Security Action is dedicated to advancing American global leadership and opposing the reckless policies of the Trump administration that endanger our national security and undermine U.S. strength in the world.

Who they are <- recent ex US government officials

This groups has as its core mission, removing Trump from office. He threatens the status quo order.

9 posted on 05/13/2018 7:15:53 AM PDT by Cboldt
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To: Kaslin

Any private enterprise that engaged in activity similar to that of the FBI would have been shut down and its officers jailed.


10 posted on 05/13/2018 7:24:06 AM PDT by Arm_Bears (Hey, Rocky--Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!)
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To: Kaslin

ANY first step to cleaning up the mess that FBI is currently is to disband the intelligence apparatus, followed by legislation barring the FBI from engaging in spying on ALL American citizens.


11 posted on 05/13/2018 7:33:50 AM PDT by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners. And to the NSA trolls, FU)
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To: Kaslin

The answer to “why they did it” is clear. The Communist were not about to lose this time around. Ole’ Joe McCarthy cut short their coup attempt last time, so this time they were going for broke, and broke is all she wrote. No getting off easy and running back into their holes to hide this time around. The bastards need to be rounded up, hung or put behind bars for a long, long time.


12 posted on 05/13/2018 7:39:50 AM PDT by iontheball
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To: Kaslin

FWIW,

Glenn Simpson, Fusion GPS, testified that the FBI had a source inside the Trump Campaign.

Conservative Treehouse and Sundance, has done exceptional work covering this story from the start. He suggests that the “Inside” agent is/was Stefan Halper.

My bet is that the “Inside source” may have been Carter Page.


13 posted on 05/13/2018 7:40:13 AM PDT by Zeneta
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To: Kaslin
As Strassel summarizes, “The department knew full well it should have turned this material over last year… but deliberately chose… to conceal it.”

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Of course they concealed it.

Anyone who has ever worked inside a large government bureaucracy soon realizes that that bureaucracy's only real mission is to protect itself.

That is why congressional oversight is so essential. But even then, most hearings on the Hill are just political theater and not intended to really hold anyone accountable. Their only concern is re-election.

So we are left with electing a president to do the job.

14 posted on 05/13/2018 7:40:29 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: Kaslin

How many Obamunists were promoted to positions of power during those eight years? Where do their loyalties lie? there’s your answer!


15 posted on 05/13/2018 7:40:38 AM PDT by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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To: Starboard
Anyone who has ever worked inside a large government bureaucracy soon realizes that that bureaucracy's only real mission is to protect itself.

“Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.”― Mark Twain

The same must be applied to bureaucrats. Move them around frequently so they are less able to cause harm.

16 posted on 05/13/2018 7:47:13 AM PDT by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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To: BobL

The problem with Trump’s strategy was that only Trump knew it, and they still can’t read brainwaves.

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Trump’s strategy is so clear and honest that they cannot comprehend it. He see’s things that are wrong and commits to fixing them. Simple as that.

Trump has a businessman’s approach to running things: stay focused on taking care of the business at hand. The politicians, who cannot fathom how Trump operates, are only interested in avoiding responsibility and furthering their own careers. Its no wonder they never accomplish anything.


17 posted on 05/13/2018 7:48:04 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: Kaslin

Why did the Obama administration spy on the Trump campaign? To ensure a Hillary win and a continuation of Obamunist policies.


18 posted on 05/13/2018 7:52:12 AM PDT by petitfour (APPEAL TO HEAVEN)
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To: Starboard
...most hearings on the Hill are just political theater and not intended to really hold anyone accountable. Their only concern is re-election.

TERM LIMIT the b@$t@rd$ out. Two terms in the house, out. Two terms in the senate, out. Require all political campaign contributions to be ANONYMOUS. They can't sell influence if they don't know who is buying.

Any American citizen or institution should be permitted to donate to any candidate or party they choose, in any amount they wish. That is FREEDOM. But anything promised, given or received in return for contributions is BRIBERY, a CRIME. Lock 'em up- both of 'em!

19 posted on 05/13/2018 7:56:25 AM PDT by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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To: Cboldt; Delta 21

I meant, my answer to “Did the FBI” was “YES” “YES”.

I missed seeing the word “Why” since the headline softened the charge by saying “and/or”.

The FIB has repeatedly lied. Look at Comeystain.


20 posted on 05/13/2018 8:01:31 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Ads for Chappaquiddick warn of scenes of tobacco use. What about the hazards of drunk driving?)
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