[Cletus.D.Yokel]

:: so there is constant membership rotation ::

That’s what I mean...did it work out (or get planned) that Rudy Contreras was in FISC as the 90-day renewal came up?

The other scenario could be that Rudy, being the originating FISC judge, was returned to (by buddy Strzok/Page?) for renewal? IOW, a simple phone call to Rudy for renewal (and RR was just provided the paperwork, post-renewal.) Or, a request at a backyard BBQ on the weekend?

[Cboldt]

IMO, the issue with Contreras is conflict of interest, whenever it came up. The onus is on him to recuse if and when there is a conflict or appearance. I'd have to study more details than I care to to see where he and his friend Strzok intersected.

Contreras and the entire judiciary apparatus would defend itself just as vigorously as the FBI and DOJ hide evidence of their malfeasance. First stop, outrage that the integrity of the institution is being questioned. Next stop, hide the evidence on any pretext - national security seems to be a perennial favorite. Third stop, if the evidence is public, argue that the evidence does not prove any illegality of ethical lapse. Fourth stop, book tour / profit.

To the extent the FISC is hinky, that is systemic. Shut down that waste of time and money.