Posted on 12/18/2017 1:06:51 PM PST by SSS Two
An FBI agent’s reference to “an insurance policy” in a much-debated text message was meant to convey that the bureau needed to aggressively investigate allegations of collusion between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia, according to people familiar with his account.
The agent didn’t intend to suggest a secret plan to harm the candidate but rather address a colleague who believed the Federal Bureau of Investigation could take its time because Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton was certain to win the election, the people said.
[Paragraph 10] The text came after a meeting involving Ms. Page, Mr. Strzok and FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, according to people close to the pair and familiar with their version of events. At the meeting, Ms. Page suggested they could take their time investigating the alleged collusion because Mrs. Clinton was likely to win, the people said.
If they move more deliberately, she argued, they could reduce the risk of burning sensitive sources.
Mr. Strzok felt otherwise, according to these people.
His text was meant to convey his belief that the investigation couldn't afford to take a more measured approach because Mr. Trump could very well win the election, they said. It would be better to be aggressive and gather evidence quickly, he believed, because some of Mr. Trump’s associates could land administration jobs and it was important to know if they had colluded with Russia.
Mr. Strzok emphasized the seriousness with which he viewed the allegations in a message to Ms. Page on Aug. 11, just a few days before the “insurance” text. “OMG I CANNOT BELIEVE WE ARE SERIOUSLY LOOKING AT THESE ALLEGATIONS AND THE PERVASIVE CONNECTIONS,” he texted.
(Excerpt) Read more at wsj.com ...
Rut Roh Scooby!
Wish somebody would leak the FISA app he concocted.
All this means is that both of you are guilty of treason.
Now, the attempted whitewashing of what he “meant.”
Page was concerned about burning sensitive sources if the allegations of collusion were pursued too aggressively. I wonder what she meant. Page may have accurately foreseen the situation we're in today where the FBI's recklessness is part of the investigation.
...meaning McCabe and Rosenstein!
Lame...seriously lame attempt at cover.
Sure. Just like Alice in Wonderland, Strozk thinks 1000 impossible thoughts a day. This was just another one of them, no need to ask him about it, move on to the impeachment.
This is a open message via article for said participants to “get their story straight” according to whoever wants the story outcome to be, while claiming if asked (congressional hearings) that they haven’t spoken to anyone of the participants about the issue
Did Ohr TESTIFY today?
I what to know how all this is tied into the unmasking.
Oh, that trial balloon went over like a lead zeppelin
These lying thugs have had plenty of time to get their stories straight. The best thing is the Inspector General’s investigation. His reputation is that he is fair and honest.
The only connections and allegations are those made up by this criminal cabal
The argument won’t wash. Insurance is CERTAIN. The results of an investigation are iffy at best. Iffy at best DOESN’T equal insurance.
“Did Ohr TESTIFY today?”
Supposedly behind closed doors.
Really? I view it completely differently from you.
I think this version of events is true. In the "insurance policy" text, there was clearly some difference of opinion between Page and Strzok. This explanation accounts for that difference of opinion.
The WSJ's sources are "people familiar with [Strzok's] account." It's possible that Strzok is seeking to strike a deal and is cooperating.
If the DOJ investigated tis no doubt it would conclude with jail time for those involved. And trigger a coup d ta of sorts (as Holder suggested) that would be meant to disrupt the investigation. Holder and Obama knows this leads to their feet. This may very well be THE smoking gun that brings them down and they know it.
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