Schumer: GOP efforts to identify FBI informant 'close to crossing a legal line'

The Hill ^ | 19 May 2018 | Luis Sanchez

[KyCats]

Chuckie’s threats clearly constitute obstruction of justice. Lock him up!

[faithhopecharity]

the commies leftist D party bosses are getting worried they’ll be uncovered, exposed, prosecuted...

[COBOL2Java]

Exposing sources “makes it that much harder for every part of the intelligence community to gather intelligence on those who wish to do us harm,” Warner wrote.

Hmmm. I wonder which "us" it is that Warner's referring to, eh? Let's play pronoun bingo...

Exposing sources “makes it that much harder for every part of the intelligence community to gather intelligence on those who wish to do Democrats harm,” Warner wrote.

Eh?

[Teacher317]

"It would be at best irresponsible, and at worst potentially illegal, for members of Congress to use their positions to learn the identity of an FBI source for the purpose of undermining the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in our election."

Actually, Warner is correct... but as an attorney, he should also know that the reason for bringing a certain evidentiary fact is crucial. Since the purpose of looking into the source is NOT "undermining the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in our election, but rather to find out whether the investigation itself was illegal, it magically changes from "irresponsible and potentially illegal" to fully justified and proper.

(eg: it is improper to bring up prior illegal acts as proof that a defendant committed the crime being charged, but it is usually allowed as proof of character, when that aspect of character is raised)

Rule 404: "This evidence may be admissible for another purpose, such as proving motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, absence of mistake, or lack of accident."

[BenLurkin]

Crossing the line describes the sitting party using the immense powers of government to undermine the opposing party’s election campaign.

THAT was crossing the line.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

If it gets leaked there is no crime, right Schmuckey?

That’s how your side does it!

[rolling_stone]

spies in time of war are shot pronto

democrats have a war on against trump and the rule of law..

[VRWCarea51]

Remember this, as a member of the Gang of Eight he had been already been briefed on Brennan/Comey covert espionage operation of Trump when he said to the Press the ‘Trump should be careful taking on the intelligence community, they have 16 ways to Sunday to get you ‘

[LeoTDB69]

Heard Hannity say he knows the name as well as most media. If the guy did something illegal/unethical he deserves to be named IMO.

[Parley Baer]

Bwahahahaha, the NYT published his name a week or so ago in a story.

[Lagmeister]

And... the answer is... Sessions agrees with Schumer.

[HotHunt]

Because this source knows names and schemes. Would sing like a bird to stay out of trouble. All fingers will point towards the Obama administration and its corrupt cabal.

The DC Deep Swamp is leaking like a sieve and Warner and Schumer think that exposing this FBI mole's name is illegal and deserves a "severe warning" to the Republicans?

Cue three guys laughing their asses off:

[SaveFerris]

Let's face it. There's a certain set of Deep State folks that take care of the Clintons. Too many convenient deaths over several decades. That's why Hillary laughed. But then, I wear a tinfoil hat sometimes. Who is that guy on the right? Has to be a Clinton buddy.

(Lean in, Cheryl Mills, for the cameo!)

[LS]

Lemme help ya, SpewMore:

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[Governor Dinwiddie]

Where is Stefan Halper? Shouldn't he be brought in for interrogation?

The State Department can find out the last place his passport was scanned. I imagine if we waterboarded John "CPUSA" Brennan that we'd get some answers.
 

[Alberta's Child]

The unredacted memo with the source identified is now in the hands of the Federal judge presiding over Paul Manafort's criminal trial. What's driving these Democrats nuts is that they know the guy might be called as a witness for the defense.

[VRWCarea51]

I heard from guy that may know a acquaintance of Samantha Powers that it's Stefan Halper. but a Senator says it's top secret, so you can't tell anyone!

[Jane Long]

That does it.

YOOOUUU have now crossed the line....according to Cryin’ Clown Schumer.

[Fitzy_888]

EXCERPT:

“Let me tell you, you take on the intelligence community, they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you,” Schumer told MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow.

Link:
https://www.google.com/amp/thehill.com/homenews/administration/312605-schumer-trump-being-really-dumb-by-going-after-intelligence-community%3famp

[SaveFerris]

What movie is that from? I have no idea. TIA