Comey opening statement posted, now with in person testimony

[cytg111]

OK, let's say it's given you're not a partisan, i can see why you didn't deny being an asshole.

No, you're the puppet.

 

[ch33zw1z]

I'm not a left wing partisan, and yet I can see that the republicans are putting the donor class ahead of the average middle class American.

He's a troll, so your efforts are in vain.

It's like facebook just isn't enough for him.

 

[imported_tajmahal]

No, you're the puppet.

I was laughing at him for trying to deny he was a partisan, and then he spews the garbage about the Republicans and the "donor class" as if he'd never heard of the Clinton Foundation. I'm honest enough to claim my partisanship, unlike so many of the lefty Democrats in here that try to deny it.

 

[imported_tajmahal]

He's a troll, so your efforts are in vain.

It's like facebook just isn't enough for him.

Anyone that disagrees with your one sided viewpoint is labeled a troll.

 

[Ajay]

He's a troll, so your efforts are in vain.

It's like facebook just isn't enough for him.

Well, that's pretty obvious not with his last comment to me. Guess my ignore list is going to get a bit larger

 

[Jhhnn]

I was laughing at him for trying to deny he was a partisan, and then he spews the garbage about the Republicans and the "donor class" as if he'd never heard of the Clinton Foundation. I'm honest enough to claim my partisanship, unlike so many of the lefty Democrats in here that try to deny it.

Mere diversion.

 

[mikeymikec]

@imported_tajmahal

I was kind of hoping you would be able to point out the "far-left activist groups" you previously mentioned. I responded to your post here:

https://forums.anandtech.com/posts/38933692/

@imported_tajmahal

Still nothing? So you're happy with having a rep as being a purveyor of obvious BS?

 

[imported_tajmahal]

@imported_tajmahal

Still nothing? So you're happy with having a rep as being a purveyor of obvious BS?

I have no idea who you even are and no intention of running around for you.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

I have no idea who you even are and no intention of running around for you.

what an alpha response tajjy! Own your snowflakeness!

 

[zinfamous]

Anyone that disagrees with your one sided viewpoint is labeled a troll.

No. You're a troll because you're a troll. Plain and simple. You just don't get it, because trolls don't see themselves, unless it is intentional.

 

[Younigue]

No. You're a troll because you're a troll. Plain and simple. You just don't get it, because trolls don't see themselves, unless it is intentional.

I trolled once intentionally. Got in trouble for it, owned it, felt dirty because of it. Showered and recovered now.

 

[alien42]

Nothing of the sort asshole. The Republicans are the best thing going for this country at this time. You just hate it because you're a left wing partisan authoritarian.

comrade, no need to dip to such childish name calling. anyhow, you are once again dead wrong.

i have never been registered as a Democrat and i have voted for both parties, even in the last election. i openly stated that John Kasich was a reasonable candidate who i would have given consideration had he gotten the nomination.

if you can not say the same, you just proved that you are the partisan hack. of course the great irony in that is that Trump isn't really a Republican and you got fooled, twice.

 

[Azuma Hazuki]

I think of all the idiot reich-wingers on this board, taj there is the one I'd most like to see get his dumb ass handed to him. No one that dumb should be able to breathe without mechanical assistance.

 

[kinev]

Only the intellectually dishonest frame it as one side claiming only the other side does it, or that their side doesn't do it at all. Nobody says that. What people do say is that one side does it far, far more, which is supported by the evidence.

That's fair. I sort of interjected that video into an already existing argument.

We recently moved past eight years of idolatry of 0bama and now, those deeply entrenched in that idolatry are concerned about what they view as the same towards Trump. Interesting.

The fact you see a comparison is proof of your idolatry. Cheers.

I do see a comparison between the idolatry of Obama and Trump. We're getting into the semantics of what ch33zw1z meant by "see a comparison". To me, that indicated that there isn't a comparison because nobody ever idolized Obama. That's what reminded me of that creepy video. But, you're right, he may mean there is no comparison because people are idolizing Trump far, far more than others did for Obama.

Sh*t...I just realized that I stepped into the "But, they did it, too" territory of argument. Infuriated me during Obama's term when people on the left excused what he did with "But, Buuuuuuuuuush....." whining. Shouldn't do that with Trump. Evidence will be hard to come by with something so subjective, but yes, Trump has his blind followers that will excuse anything he does, even when he's wrong. That is not helpful and can potentially lead to very bad stuff...

 

[raildogg]

It's a clown show to keep you guys entertained. It's a way to keep the American masses entertained - a sort of distraction. Comey, Trump blah blah.

No high level politician will go to jail or face consequences for their crimes. It's all nonsense to keep you busy.

I guess it's working because everyone's talking about this nonsense.

 

[Jhhnn]

comrade, no need to dip to such childish name calling. anyhow, you are once again dead wrong.

i have never been registered as a Democrat and i have voted for both parties, even in the last election. i openly stated that John Kasich was a reasonable candidate who i would have given consideration had he gotten the nomination.

if you can not say the same, you just proved that you are the partisan hack. of course the great irony in that is that Trump isn't really a Republican and you got fooled, twice.

What has Trump done so far that isn't entirely Republican in nature?

A lot of his devotees believe that he's somehow not Republican, too, that he somehow rises above, that he's different, that he actually gives a fuck about somebody other than himself.

If they're wrong, you're wrong too.

 

[alien42]

To me, that indicated that there isn't a comparison because nobody ever idolized Obama.

you are correct, however the alt-right made that claim at the beginning of Obama's presidency and also used the "Dear Leader" reference as part of the BS claim.

now that the claim is actually real, the alt-right doesn't care because it's their man, just like they don't care about Russia helping their man get elected.

 

[alien42]

No high level politician will go to jail or face consequences for their crimes. It's all nonsense to keep you busy.

you don't know that and only time will tell. i do believe that you are wrong however, with Mike Flynn at the top of the list, unless he flipped and then someone higher up, which could include Trump's impeachment, will go down.

 

[raildogg]

you don't know that and only time will tell. i do believe that you are wrong however, with Mike Flynn at the top of the list, unless he flipped and then someone higher up, which could include Trump's impeachment, will go down.

When I see a higher level so-called "leader" face real justice for his actions then I will believe it.

Until this, this whole system is controlled and is meant to keep the masses confused and distracted with these clown shows - such as the Comey hearing.

 

[alien42]

What has Trump done so far that isn't entirely Republican in nature?

A lot of his devotees believe that he's somehow not Republican, too, that he somehow rises above, that he's different, that he actually gives a fuck about somebody other than himself.

If they're wrong, you're wrong too.

Trump will never be a Democrat or a Republican, he will always be what he thinks will profit him the most. that's why seemingly all of his political views have changed repeatedly over the years, it's not like he actually puts any in depth thought to anything other than himself.

if his devotees believe that also, i would say they are right, but i doubt they do.

 

[Jhhnn]

When I see a higher level so-called "leader" face real justice for his actions then I will believe it.

Until this, this whole system is controlled and is meant to keep the masses confused and distracted with these clown shows - such as the Comey hearing.

Yes, yes... move along... nothing to see here....

 

[kinev]

you are correct, however the alt-right made that claim at the beginning of Obama's presidency and also used the "Dear Leader" reference as part of the BS claim.

now that the claim is actually real, the alt-right doesn't care because it's their man, just like they don't care about Russia helping their man get elected.

Was the alt-right even a "thing" at the beginning of Obama's term?

I 100% agree that Russia (especially Putin) are not to be trusted and it is totally maddening to hear people on the supposed right defend Russia/Putin because Trump said so. I'm not sold on Trump being a Russian puppet, though.

At the same time, you guys have to acknowledge that it is also maddening that the left all of a sudden sees Russia as a mortal enemy despite "the 1980's called and want their foreign policy back" and "just wait until I get re-elected, I'll have more flexibility [with Putin on defense]".

 

[alien42]

When I see a higher level so-called "leader" face real justice for his actions then I will believe it.

Until this, this whole system is controlled and is meant to keep the masses confused and distracted with these clown shows - such as the Comey hearing.

we will find out, but it could take years.

Watergate was a simple break in and took years, where as Russian meddling in our election was far more complicated.

 

[Jhhnn]

Trump will never be a Democrat or a Republican, he will always be what he thinks will profit him the most. that's why seemingly all of his political views have changed repeatedly over the years, it's not like he actually puts any in depth thought to anything other than himself.

if his devotees believe that also, i would say they are right, but i doubt they do.

What is it about Repub ideology that leads you to believe that any of their leaders care about anybody but themselves & the true Bush constituency?

Trump is merely the most obvious of them all.

 

[raildogg]

Was the alt-right even a "thing" at the beginning of Obama's term?

I 100% agree that Russia (especially Putin) are not to be trusted and it is totally maddening to hear people on the supposed right defend Russia/Putin because Trump said so. I'm not sold on Trump being a Russian puppet, though.

At the same time, you guys have to acknowledge that it is also maddening that the left all of a sudden sees Russia as a mortal enemy despite "the 1980's called and want their foreign policy back" and "just wait until I get re-elected, I'll have more flexibility [with Putin on defense]".

I have a feeling that Russia and America have been working together for years - that all the public fighting we see and hear about is probably just a show. You've got to remember these are imperialist countries that have deep rooted imperialist agendas. They are war mongering countries and know that attacking each other will weaken them tremendously - that's why you haven't seen them fight. It's all just meaningless nonsense words meant to distract the masses.