Comey Fired!

[Crockett]

Maybe I could gather up energy to criticize Trump on this one if I liked Comey more. I can't honestly say I would have made different decisions than the former FBI Director, but I never saw him on TV and thought "Wow, I'm glad he's in charge."
It is a little worrisome that we have a president who can be both petty and autocratic. We can't let the tradition of independence that transcends partisanship at the FBI be compromised without putting up a fight.

 

[Seattle Husker]

If you feel there were grounds to fire Comey due to the reasons outlined in the Rosenstien's letter you do so on Jan. 20th. Rather, on Jan. 22nd Trump offered Comey a "brohug" instead. The timing of this move screams cover-up and Rosenstien's letter is simply an attempt to look for historical reasons to fire him similar to corporate HR departments that scour an employees email/internet browsing history after the decision has been made for fire someone.

I didn't believe there was collusion between Trump and the Russians but with this move and the news that subpeona's have been issued to Flynn connections that possibility is becoming more likely.

For all of Comey's missteps, he was non-partisan which is rare in D.C., especially in this political climate.

 

[Brad Austin]

Rosenstein was nominated on 1/13 and confirmed on 4/25. The Senate stalled has confirmation for 3 1/2 months.

He has a long, distinguished legal career serving in several administrations on both sides of the aisle, as far back as counsel to Deputy AG under Bill Clinton in early 90's.

The guy took office two weeks ago, reviewed Comey's polarizing job performance which falls directly under his new position, and firmly concluded he must be removed.

This move is far from a corrupt decision soiled with scandal. Everybody and their dog wanted Comey removed at some point in the last three months. Now it's an atrocity when the new guy gets in, reviews the situation per his job, and pulls the trigger.

 

[Crockett]

Ben Shapiro had a great line. "This is the best season of "The Apprentice" EVER."

 

[OUBubba]

Or, Comey asked for more resources to investigate the Trump-Russia collusion so...he's gone.

 

[Brad Austin]

Or every major Dem leader was once again exposed as the sociopath, hypocrites they are no matter what action DT takes. Every one of these clowns is on record since Nov demanding Comey be removed.

 

[Seattle Husker]

This move is far from a corrupt decision soiled with scandal. Everybody and their dog wanted Comey removed at some point in the last three months. Now it's an atrocity when the new guy gets in, reviews the situation per his job, and pulls the trigger.

 

[OUBubba]

Or every major Dem leader was once again exposed as the sociopath, hypocrites they are no matter what action DT takes. Every one of these clowns is on record since Nov demanding Comey be removed.

I don't think Comey handled the Clinton thing great. Bill's airport meeting with Lynch forced his hand a little to come out and be more of the face of that thing than he otherwise would have been and it also forced him to be excessively transparent regarding the ongoing investigation - announcing Anthony Wiener's laptop investigation that turned out to be nothing as it was going on instead of after it happened as would typically be the case. Ironically, you could say that Bill Clinton's efforts with Loretta Lynch actually negatively impacted the investigation in that manner.

He's grown on me since last summer. I think he's a decent guy dealt a bad hand - much like anyone responsible for trying to follow the ethical dumpster fire that is our current administration. Thank God we have Jefferson Beauregard Sessions!

 

[Brad Austin]

the ethical dumpster fire that is our current administration

Apparently you've put on typical Lib blinders to the fact King Obama massively increased the unmasking of U.S. citizens the last few years. The day a modern Liberal considers ethical implications as a deciding factor in their actions will be the first.

 

[Brad Austin]

10 Times Democrats Slammed James Comey, Called For His Firing

 

[I35]

The libs can't even be taken serious anymore........Just like the fake news. You libs on here are just speaking out of your a$$. You all know Trump did the right protocol by using his 2 week old deputy AG to review Comey's conduct before making the right decision.

 

[OUBubba]

I'm not critical of the firing. I don't put forth that I know all. I can say that the timing and optics look so bad that it makes me giggle. I mean he met with the Russians on the next day. Classic!

 

[I35]

I can say that the timing and optics look so bad

But rational people will understand that Trump didn't make a move until the new Deputy AG got in office to do the right thing of reviewing Comey, which was just two weeks ago.

 

[Seattle Husker]

The libs can't even be taken serious anymore........Just like the fake news. You libs on here are just speaking out of your a$$. You all know Trump did the right protocol by using his 2 week old deputy AG to review Comey's conduct before making the right decision.

If that's your rationale, then let the IG finish their investigation of Comey then fire him. There is simply no reason to fire Comey at this moment given the rationale put forth by Rosenstien. If that was the reason you fire him in January or after the IG report. Anything outside of that points solely to the Russia meddling investigation.

 

[OUBubba]

But rational people will understand that Trump didn't make a move until the new Deputy AG got in office to do the right thing of reviewing Comey, which was just two weeks ago.

Rational people would ask him to serve as an independent counsel to investigate the Trump/Russia collusion. Rational people would wait for a CBO score before they voted on a health care bill that they had voted to repeal 59 times. Rationality went to shat and the hogs ate him.

 

[Seattle Husker]

But rational people will understand that Trump didn't make a move until the new Deputy AG got in office to do the right thing of reviewing Comey, which was just two weeks ago.

Then why not wait for the Inspector General's investigation of the handling of the HRC email scandal? Wouldn't that be rational?

Meanwhile, in the last week Comey reportedly requested more resources to support the Russia meddling investigation and FBI sent out subpeonas of Flynn's contacts for an investigation that the POTUS claims is a "hoax" and a "charade".

 

[I35]

NEWS FLASH! Comey isn't the one actually doing the investigation. It will continue as is without him.

Second, There is zero proof of Russian collusion. Comey and the leaders of other agencies said this just recently. Everything about Trump is leaked even if true or not. If there was collusion it would have been report 8, 9 10 or 11 months ago. Really the only real crime we know of is someone leaked classified info. That is what should be priority of an investigation. Nobody is even talking much about that.

 

[Brad Austin]

Rosenstein and Comey previously worked together in G.W. Bush's DOJ...

Comey was the Deputy AG from 12/03 - 8/05
Rosenstein was Principal Deputy Assistant AG for the tax division from 01-05
Rosenstein now holds the same Deputy AG position Comey once held

Both are familiar with one another and the duties of the position

 

[Seattle Husker]

NEWS FLASH! Comey isn't the one actually doing the investigation. It will continue as is without him.

Only on the Westmall is the leader of an agency and/or investigation so inconsequential when claiming so is to a poster's benefit.

Second, There is zero proof of Russian collusion. Comey and the leaders of other agencies said this just recently. Everything about Trump is leaked even if true or not. If there was collusion it would have been report 8, 9 10 or 11 months ago. Really the only real crime we know of is someone leaked classified info. That is what should be priority of an investigation. Nobody is even talking much about that.

Is the investigation complete because you apparently have the results? Someone should tell the leaderless FBI who issued subpeonas last week.

Clapper has said he has no knowledge of any collusion then in the next sentence also stated that he first learned of the FBI investigation in one of Comey's hearings. So, Trump's tweet is conclusive of...nothing.

I've readily admitted on this board that I don't believe the Trump Campaign colluded with Russia but rather welcomed their interference like wind in their sails. With that said, this decision at this time should leave even the most ardent supporters questioning Trump's motive. Kudos to Clean on that front.

 

[4th_floor]

I don't think Comey handled the Clinton thing great. ....... announcing Anthony Wiener's laptop investigation that turned out to be nothing as it was going on instead of after it happened as would typically be the case.

Uhhhh, I wouldn't call the presence of classified emails on Weiner's laptop nothing. They prove that classified info from Klinton's illegal server was found on unsecured and unauthorized devices. This is a federal crime, regardless of intent.

 

[Garmel]

Actually, SH that's probably what happened instead of the kooky conspiracy theory the democrats are pushing.

 

[Sangre Naranjada]

much like anyone responsible for trying to follow the ethical dumpster fire that is our current administration. Thank God we have Jefferson Beauregard Sessions!

You call this administaration an ethical dumpster fire barely 100 days in?

What the **** would you call the entire 8 years of Blowbama's reign of terror?
What the **** would you call the near 30 year history of the Clinton shitshow?

 

[BrntOrngStmpeDe]

Its not one or the other...both sides suck on this. Dem's suck for being back and forth but so does DT and his administration.

He loves me, he loves me not!!

There had better be a dang good reason to fire someone while they are investigating you or you will look like crap. DT looks like crap on this.

 

[I35]

Only on the Westmall is the leader of an agency and/or investigation so inconsequential when claiming so is to a poster's benefit.

Actually, Comey is very inconsequential to any investigation. He spilled out a great case by his investigative team for a Hillary arrest, but stated on his own she shouldn't/not recommend be charged due to it being "not her intent."

I've readily admitted on this board that I don't believe the Trump Campaign colluded with Russia but rather welcomed their interference like wind in their sails.

Wait, you mean most politicians won't welcome any kind of help possible? Hillary and her foundation, which promised favors in return make Trump look like the Pope. It appears people can lose their life that get in the way of Hillary. So your biggest problem is the timing of Comey's firing?

Hillary ought to just go away and be thankful that this new administration isn't taking the case to put her in Prison.

 

[I35]

There had better be a dang good reason to fire someone while they are investigating you or you will look like crap. DT looks like crap on this.

I think everyone knows the reason. Comey got political and he also showed he's incompetent to be the head of the FBI. We all seen it play out the last year right in front of our eyes. Both sides were asking for him to be dismissed. I think Donald was smart to let his new Deputy AG review Comey's incompetency and get his recommendation. Had Donald did it without it then the argument would be valid from an optics stand point.

 

[nashhorn]

Would someone please tell me a time that firing Comey would have been perfect? Baloney on the January 22nd crap, it still would have gotten blasted by Dems and some in the GOP would have said it was premature.
For pity sake, the investigation will continue. It's just allllllll political positioning.

 

[BrntOrngStmpeDe]

I think everyone knows the reason. Comey got political and he also showed he's incompetent to be the head of the FBI. We all seen it play out the last year right in front of our eyes. Both sides were asking for him to be dismissed. I think Donald was smart to let his new Deputy AG review Comey's incompetency and get his recommendation. Had Donald did it without it then the argument would be valid from an optics stand point.

if he got political, he got political going both directions. the very fact that both sides called for his head when the "political" didn't favor them, says a lot.

Where did this demonstrated "incompetency" transpire? Donald should have kept his mits off of it. Donald's Deputy AG should have kept his mits off of it. The swamp-wagons are fully circled again.

 

[Garmel]

if he got political, he got political going both directions. the very fact that both sides called for his head when the "political" didn't favor them, says a lot.

Where did this demonstrated "incompetency" transpire? Donald should have kept his mits off of it. Donald's Deputy AG should have kept his mits off of it. The swamp-wagons are fully circled again.

When has he shown competency? Just last week he screwed up on the Huma situation. http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/09/politics/james-comey-huma-abedin-anthony-weiner-emails/

 

[Statalyzer]

Apparently Comey needed to be fired, but only by a liberal. Kind of the same logic used for deciding if America should take military action....

 

[Mr. Deez]

If you feel there were grounds to fire Comey due to the reasons outlined in the Rosenstien's letter you do so on Jan. 20th. Rather, on Jan. 22nd Trump offered Comey a "brohug" instead.

And to me, this is what smells funny here. It's not that Comey got canned but when it happened. Everything in the Rosenstein memo is months old and was known by the Administration and the public for a long time. It was certainly known by Jeff Sessions who could have made the recommendation when he took office, and it was known by Trump who could have pulled the trigger himself.

Let's put it this way. Rosenstein doesn't think his memo caused the firing. Link.