Again, I don't think at this late date that's a good result for American democracy. But the article did get me thinking and obliquely raised an interesting question.
Up till now everyone assumes that FBI Dir. Comey is a total straight shooter, and that if Hillary's not indicted, so far, it's because either: A) The evidence doesn't support it ... OR ... B) He already knows that his boss, Attorney General Loretta Lynch, will never approve indictment, and so is sparing everyone the useless drama.
In other words an assumption is that he's acting professionally, that he's above the political intrigue of Washington. We'd like to assume this is true, particularly for our important Law Enforcement personnel, but we have seen plenty of counter examples, particularly in the Obama administration with both Holder and Lynch waving off prosecutions of groups embraced by Obama and allowing vast illegality against critics (including Tea Party, AP, James Rosen, various whistle blowers, etc.)
So maybe Comey isn't the one Straight Shooter in the whole bunch, but just a really smart, really effective SOB. And what if the real answer is:
C) He wants to wait until the Donks have completed nomination of Hillary and are stuck with her to drop what he knows will be a campaign ending bomb.
Specifically he is acting just as politically as he assumes that the DoJ will, and so he is timing his efforts to do maximum damage to the Democratic Party and Hillary campaigns by time the release well past the time that either she can gracefully withdraw, or the convention can sidestep her and nominate Bernie or someone else.
Perhaps he's always hated Obama, and more and more hated his highly partisan bosses (although it's sort of "dotted line", FBI director is assured independence by a Senate confirmation hearing and 10 year term). Maybe he could care less about embarrassing Lynch, and in fact wants to create the maximum pressure and discomfort on her.
Maybe this is his last, greatest and final shot at setting things right and even a bit of revenge.
Maybe the charges won't end with "mishandling classified data" (the misdemeanor that Patreaus plea bargained to) but include the much more serious charges of lying to the FBI, suborning perjury, obstruction of justice or even bribery charges based on what recovered emails and Clinton Foundation gift records show. But fat Felony changes, and lots of them. (That's what the FBI and Federal prosecutors due to most people they indict, throw the book at them to intimidate them into plea bargaining down.) For 2012, the US Department of Justice reported a 93% conviction rate.
No one seems to consider that possibility, but they should. Assuming that everyone in Washington is highly partisan, cuts corners, and does what's best for themselves and their team should be the default operating assumption. Assuming THIS ONE GUY is actually a boy scout seems naive and unlikely
Ya know things are getting strange when it’s Salon wanting Hillary to be (deservedly so) indicted.
This may be the first article from Salon that I had to agree with (not that we have the same final objectives, but I’ll give them the Hillary thing on this one).
What planet is this?
The day Biden dropped out, I discussed the scenario in which he would ride in on his white horse and save the party. If that is what happens, it is a brilliant move between Obama and Biden. Uncle Joe would not have had to spend money and would have had to endure the Clinton slime team, who would have gone for his jugular. He can pick up the pieces at the last minute and run unscathed by the primary process.
Coming from Salon, I can only assume that they are all in for Sanders. My hope is that the indictment comes in October, too late to do anything about it. There are just too many useful idiots, especially in our youth, that would vote Bernie over Trump should he get the nomination in June or over the Summer.
Comey will act, he cannot afford not to. Otherwise the Hillary precedent nullifies any future espionage/treason trial in the future.
Even if Lynch Stonewall’s, I bet the findings get leaked by “accident”.
The uniParty will close ranks, protect the PIAPS, and allow Hillary to add to the Clinton bathtub ring in the White Crib.
It makes me wonder what the hardworking FBI agents doing all the real work on this case really think, every time they hear the sound bite “oh, it’s just a security review, nothing to worry about, standard stuff.” Especially when they have to know the chances of any of their work coming to any result are minimal, at best.
Secondly when you are going after a high profile citizen, who is also a politician, then you must be sure you have all of your ducks in a row.
The last consideration is Obama immediately providing her a pardon, which of course he would do for the sake of the Democrat (Communist) Party.
Hundreds of thousands of people died in the Rwanda genocide. Bill Clinton was the one person who might have stopped that from happening but he chose to do nothing. In spite of that black voters gave Hillary overwhelming support in the primaries...otherwise Bernie might be ahead. So even if Hillary was indicted, Democrats would still support her.
Yeah, well maybe the fix is in and all the insiders know they’re going to cheat and throw the election to BrumHillary. Comey’s part of the rigged political machine in DC.
What delusion is H.A.H.A. Goodman living in?
1/2 of the greatest crime couple in the history of the republic, Hillaryous Rotten Criminal, is an indication of how scumbags can take over a republic. Throw in CONgre$$, kangaroo courts, FEDZILLA, international criminals/oligarchs/unaccountable bureaucrats/soft tyrannies/harsh clerics/collectivist conmen/totalitarian wannabes and you have the makings of a New World Odor.
James Comey undoubtedly knows whether Hillary actually had Vince Foster murdered and got away with it. It would be insane to believe that he would go against the Clinton cartel.
"Nobody does the right thing. Nobody" - Marie - "The Bourne Identity"
Does anyone here seriously expect the Obama Justice Department to take any action at all that could derail the democrat front runner for the presidency in an election only five months away?
"A nation of laws, not of men" is no more.
if he looks down the road and sees 4 or 8 years of a Republican administration, not issuing a criminal complaint or what ever triggers an indictment against Hillary is good politics
It’s more likely that Comey is as compromised as everyone who works for Obama.
The FBI won’t do it. I waited 25 years to see the Clintons get theirs. They only became more rich and powerful. But, the deal that they made with Satan was a bad bargain....for them.
Hillary Clinton: A Career Criminal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kypl1MYuKDY
I will eat my left boot if Comey reccomends indictment.
Obama fired Hillary.
He’s not real fond of her.
I don’t think he’ll protect her.