Posted on 12/03/2017 4:09:22 PM PST by GraceG
Okay a question about the "process crime" that Flynn is accused of.
Say for instance I am on the phone and the conversation between me and my friend is being recorded by the FBI/NSA/etc...
My friend asks: "How many beers you got in the fridge?"
I answer: "I have 4 beers in the fridge"
Now as I answer this I base this information on the fact that last time I checked the fridge I saw 4 beers on the shelf and I didn't notice two old cars of PBR waaay in the back that I only use for Chili cooking ONLY. After I get off the phone a little later I go to the store I buy a six pack as I know my friend is coming over and they drink at least 4 beers and I want to drink a few myself.
Now, a day later the FBI comes to your door and they take you in for questioning and they ask you: "How much beer is in your refrigerator?"
What is the Answer that will prevent you from being arrested for a "process crime"?
Answer: YOU ARE SCREWED, THERE IS NO CORRECT ANSWER EVER!
Why is this? Well let's walk through the possible answers.
( You decide to answer how much beer you think you have ) You answer 10 beers, however they have you ON TAPE saying 4 beers: GUILTY OF LYING TO THE F.B.I.
( You decide to answer based on your call to your friend because he is involved in shady things ) You answer 4 beers, however they have a receipt from your pocket that says you bought a six pack: GUILTY OF LYING TO THE F.B.I.
( You become beer-niscient and answer based off your new powes of counting beer in the fridge ) You answer 12 beers, however they have you ON TAPE saying 4 beers: GUILTY OF LYING TO THE F.B.I.
( You decide to refuse to answer the gestapo FBI agent ) .... You are obstructing a federal investigation: GUILTY OF OBSTRUCTING THE F.B.I
( You forget how many beer you have since you drank vodka last night ) You say you don't remember how much beer you have in the fridge, however they have you ON TAPE saying 4 beers: GUILTY OF LYING TO THE F.B.I.
And that is just some of the scenarios, the point is the FBI is ABOVE THE LAW AND ACTUAL DUE PROCESS.
Process Crimes are an absolute abomination to the spirit of the law. PERIOD.
What do you think?
A false statement to the FBI (any federal officer or agent, actually) is a crime, but only if it is relevant to something within the agency’s jurisdiction.
I agree whole hardedly...real story during one federal grand jury the prosecutor was asking a “witness” questions..he repeatedly went outside talked to his lawyer before answering then they threw a ridiculous question at him and he angrily replied no...the indicted him for perjury on that one question to tie him up from being a witness for other defendants..he was found not guilty but their sneaky plan worked.
“What do you think?”
I decline to respond on constitutional and other lawful grounds.
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