[MtnClimber]

The case against Flynn was riddled with contradictions and inconsistencies. FBI agents had already decided to close his case by early January 2017, but higher-ups intervened to keep it open on the justification that Flynn may have violated an obscure and antiquated law called the Logan Act by discussing with a Russian ambassador the priorities of the incoming administration during the transition period. DOJ officials at the time rejected the legal theory. The 1799 Logan Act, which prohibits certain kinds of unauthorized diplomacy, may in fact be unconstitutional, several lawyers previously told The Epoch Times. It has never been successfully prosecuted, much less aimed at an incoming national security adviser.

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Clarice ping

[ClearCase_guy]

We need tougher laws against lawfare. Using the “justice” system as a tool for punishing innocent people should result in harsh penalties.

We have too many laws. It is too easy to “chase” people endlessly for silly process crimes. The entire Beria concept of “show me the man, I will find the crime” should be much, much harder in the US. Presumption of innocence should be for EVERYTHING. So don’t go on a witch hunt.

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General Michael Flynn, Trump’s former national security adviser, has sued the Department of Justice for $50 million in damages

This is the problem: government employees use the limitless funds of the government to destroy anyone they choose. It isn’t the DOJ that should pay, it is the actual PEOPLE who abused their power and authority, that should pay, personal. Otherwise, they simply commit their abuses using our money, and pay off those who successfully sue them, using our money. That’s not Justice, and it’s not a deterrent against future abuses.

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