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James Comey describes Trump as 'shrunken, withered figure' in new op-ed
The Hill ^ | December 30, 2019 | Rebecca Klar

Posted on 12/30/2019 1:00:50 PM PST by yesthatjallen

Former FBI Director James Comey said President Trump has become a “shrunken, withered figure,” and urged Americans to challenge his actions.

Comey outlined the urgency in what he defined as the “fourth, and final, stage,” of dealing with Trump’s rhetorical attacks on his critics as part of an op-ed published Monday in The Washington Post.

“What’s it like to be personally and publicly attacked by the president of the United States? Like many others in and out of government, I have some experience,” wrote Comey, who was fired by Trump and has feuded with the president for more than two years.

“It’s hard on good people, especially those who don’t have savings to fall back on,” he continued. “But the truth is that, in many ways, it is not as hard as you might think, especially as it continues endlessly, leaking power, shrinking its source.”

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“It no longer feels as though the most powerful human on the planet is after you. It feels as though a strange and slightly sad old guy is yelling at you to get off his lawn, echoed by younger but no less sad people in red hats shouting, ‘Yeah, get off his lawn!’ ” Comey wrote.

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“I don’t mean to suggest Trump is not dangerous. The horrific betrayal of allies in northern Syria demonstrates that an impetuous and amoral leader can do great harm, even in shrunken form,” Comey adds.

“For the fourth, and final, stage, we need to fight through our fatigue and contempt for this shrunken, withered figure. Spurred by the danger he poses to our nation and its values, we have to overcome the shock and numbness of earlier stages. We must not look away,” Comey wrote.

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(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: comey; jamescomey; lisapage; peterstrzok; robertmueller; sedition; treason; trump
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“What’s it like to be personally and publicly attacked by the president of the United States? Like many others in and out of government, I have some experience,” wrote Comey.

Hey Comey. What's it like being the innocent victim of a 'mistake'-ridden FBI?

1 posted on 12/30/2019 1:00:50 PM PST by yesthatjallen
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To: yesthatjallen

“Former FBI Director James Comey said President Trump has become a “shrunken, withered figure,”

Typical projection.


2 posted on 12/30/2019 1:02:13 PM PST by tuffydoodle (God's character and moral nature are absolute, eternal, and unchanging.)
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To: yesthatjallen

It’s getting hot in the kitchen.


3 posted on 12/30/2019 1:02:20 PM PST by Founding Father (The Pedophile moHAMmudd [PBUH---Pigblood be upon him]; Charles Martel for President)
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To: yesthatjallen

A man in desperate search for an orange jumpsuit.


4 posted on 12/30/2019 1:02:31 PM PST by KarlInOhio (Cutest internet video: Charlie bit my finger. Creepiest internet video: Joe Biden bit my finger.)
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To: yesthatjallen

Of course, the fake news media continues to bleat that Comey was an unbiased observer to the coup attempt.


5 posted on 12/30/2019 1:02:55 PM PST by doorgunner69 (Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading - T Jefferson)
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To: yesthatjallen

Now Comey writes OP-Ed’s for the Compost? They deserve each other.


6 posted on 12/30/2019 1:03:51 PM PST by rdl6989
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To: yesthatjallen

Projection?


7 posted on 12/30/2019 1:03:51 PM PST by Democrats hate too much
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It feels as though a strange and slightly sad old guy is yelling at you to get off his lawn, echoed by younger but no less sad people in red hats shouting, ‘Yeah, get off his lawn!’ ” Comey wrote.

So, it comes down to the fact that he is intimidated by our Red hats, what a pathetic small loser.

8 posted on 12/30/2019 1:05:11 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: yesthatjallen

Not for nothing...but Comey has a loose screw.


9 posted on 12/30/2019 1:05:12 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: yesthatjallen

[opening of 6 million dollar man goes here]


10 posted on 12/30/2019 1:06:03 PM PST by Eddie01
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To: yesthatjallen

This is an Op Ed? Sounds like a primal scream for help.

Please God. I don’t ask for much. Please indict and convict Comey on conspiracy to overthrow the government. Please!


11 posted on 12/30/2019 1:06:24 PM PST by DeplorablePaul (s)
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To: yesthatjallen

““shrunken, withered figure,” “

He’s anything but that. He looks like he’s gained 30 Lbs in the past year.


12 posted on 12/30/2019 1:06:42 PM PST by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: Eddie01

This guy is sincerely, existentially nuts.


13 posted on 12/30/2019 1:07:06 PM PST by Maris Crane
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To: yesthatjallen

hillary has said that james comey is becoming depressed.

i hope he cheers up soon.


14 posted on 12/30/2019 1:07:20 PM PST by teeman8r (Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world)
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To: KarlInOhio

It won’t be much longer. The entire cabal will be indicted for seditious conspiracy.


15 posted on 12/30/2019 1:07:42 PM PST by Hotlanta Mike ("itYou can avoid reality, but I'm you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.")
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To: yesthatjallen

Hey Jim, you’re going to prison.


16 posted on 12/30/2019 1:09:01 PM PST by Eddie01
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To: yesthatjallen

Commie Comey can jam it up his 0bama.


17 posted on 12/30/2019 1:09:14 PM PST by kiryandil (Chris Wallace: Because someone has to drive the Clown Car)
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To: yesthatjallen

Justice is coming for you Jim. I promise.


18 posted on 12/30/2019 1:10:15 PM PST by Bullish (My tagline ran off with another man)
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To: yesthatjallen
Amazing how a dirty cop can get access to WAPO.
If Comey said the same thing about a cop killer or terrorist he had convicted I bet every left wing lawyer in the country would be demanding Comey's head..
19 posted on 12/30/2019 1:11:06 PM PST by Kid Shelleen (Beat your plowshares into swords. Let the weak say I am strong)
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To: yesthatjallen

If anyone deserved orange crocs and a rimless steel toilet.


20 posted on 12/30/2019 1:11:29 PM PST by SpaceBar
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