http://thefederalist.com/2018/05/17/10-key-takeaways-from-new-york-times-error-ridden-defense-of-fbi-spying-on-trump-campaign/
Posted on 05/17/2018 9:13:51 AM PDT by Para-Ord.45
In a tweetstorm, WSJ Strassel discussed how the leakers who had spied on the Trump campaign are using the New York Times to push their own narrative before the Inspector General releases his own findings, which will undoubtedly be damning.
Strassel pointed out that the New York Times downplays the illegal spying activity of the Obama FBI to “fix” a U.S. election. Keep in mind that the liberal media — especially the NYTimes and CNN — brutally mocked President Trump when he insisted that the Obama administration had spied on him.
“[The New York Times] makes it out like it isn’t a big deal,” Strassel tweeted. “It is a very big deal.”
1. So a few important points on that new NYT “Hurricane Crossfire” piece. A story that, BTW, all of us following this knew had to be coming. This is DOJ/FBI leakers’ attempt to get in front of the facts Nunes is forcing out, to make it not sound so bad. Don’t buy it. It’s bad.
2. Biggest takeaway: Govt “sources” admit that, indeed, the Obama DOJ and FBI spied on the Trump campaign. Spied. (Tho NYT kindly calls spy an “informant.”) NYT slips in confirmation far down in story, and makes it out like it isn’t a big deal. It is a very big deal.
3. In self-serving desire to get a sympathetic story about its actions, DOJ/FBI leakers are willing to provide yet more details about that “top secret” source (namely, that spying was aimed at Page/Papadopoulos)–making all more likely/certain source will be outed. That’s on them
4. DOJ/FBI (and its leakers) have shredded what little credibility they have in claiming they cannot comply with subpoena. They are willing to provide details to friendly media, but not Congress? Willing to risk very source they claim to need to protect?
5. Back in Dec., NYT assured us it was the Papadopoulos-Downer convo that inspired FBI to launch official counterintelligence operation on July 31, 2016. Which was convenient, since it diminished the role of the dossier. However .
6. Now NYT tells us FBI didn’t debrief downer until August 2nd. And Nunes says no “official intelligence” from allies was delivered to FBI about that convo prior to July 31. So how did FBI get Downer details? (Political actors?) And what really did inspire the CI investigation?
7. As for whether to believe line that FBI operated soberly/carefully/judiciously in 2016, a main source for this judgment is, um . . .uh . . . Sally Yates. Who was in middle of it all. A bit like asking Putin to reassure that Russia didn’t meddle in our election.
8. On that, if u r wondering who narrated this story, note paragraphs that assure everybody that hardly anybody in DOJ knew about probe. Oh, and Comey also was given few details. Nobody knew nothin’! (Cuz when u require whole story saying u behaved, it means u know you didn’t.)
Me thinks the Old Gray Lady is really the Deep State whore...
NY Times - all the news that’s made up ______. Time for them to go outta business, because the business they’re in is providing cover for criminals.
FBI Officials Admit They Spied On Trump Campaign:
http://thefederalist.com/2018/05/17/10-key-takeaways-from-new-york-times-error-ridden-defense-of-fbi-spying-on-trump-campaign/
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[Brennan] is SKAH-ROOOD!
No doubt the leftists would be whining like babies if/when it happens to “their guy.”
They were all for attacking Clarence Thomas when he was accused of sexual harassment but fought like crazy when Bill Clinton was accused of the same. They are hypocrites.
The Election Rigged against Trump ,LOL and they thought the popular vote thing would put it over the top
In London. What did Whitehall know and when did it know it.
Fascinating. Do you think that Trump cut a deal with Haspel and turned her?
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Pffffttttt!
I want jail time. I want hard time for all these evil jackwipes. I want Hitlery, muslim Obama, and all of their head minions picking up litter along the highways.
Not a single one of these cretins will do time. If I had done this, I would do serious prison time and lose all my rights as a felon.
These turds are all above the law and they know it. So one or two might lose their government pension? Cry me a river.
I am so furious I can’t see straight. I WANT THESE CROOKS IN PRISON! This is watergate on steroids.
Well, at least this should guarantee President Trump’s re-election.
So, is the Jack Posobiec tweet suggesting that Gina Haspel was part of Crossfire Hurricane?
I can't speak for him, but it may explain he nervousness of the Dems and NoName in her confirmation. What does she know - none of us know - but she may be a casual witness as to what went on in the UK, or at tleast who met with who, etc.
Brennan is the guy they need to nail.
This cross fire hurricane, it’s such a gas!
‘Fascinating. Do you think that Trump cut a deal with Haspel and turned her?’
Nothing that our president did or does to destroy the Deep State thugs will surprise me.
MAGA!
What did Obama and Hillary know and when did they know it?
There needs to be an independent investigation of the DOJ/FBI and Obama administration.
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