Trump Campaign Aides Had Repeated Contacts With Russian Intelligence

[fskimospy]

Also it said:

" The officials interviewed in recent weeks said that, so far, they had seen no evidence of such cooperation. "

So how about that?

I have read about some communications and lies, but nothing that would remotely speak of Treason.

Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.

So far phone conversations alone don't cut the mustard. We need to know the contents of those phone calls and a lot more... I think the Treason Word is being tossed around way too much at this time, without any real evidence.

I agree, we don't know anything about the substance of those conversations and saying treason was committed is a huge jump.

Considering the amount of inappropriate and potentially illegal things going on between Trump's team and Russia though I think an independent, nonpartisan investigation is definitely warranted either through Congress establishing a committee to look at this or the appointment of a special prosecutor.

 

[Balt]

Donnie is tweetin' up a storm this morning. Blaming the FBI, NSA, and Obama.

 

[MomentsofSanity]

Man the right is so predictable. The only thing I've seen from the GOP etc... this morning is the issue is not the shitty things they've done. It's that you know they did it.

They better start another Hillary investigation quick.

 

[fleshconsumed]

Donnie is tweetin' up a storm this morning. Blaming the FBI, NSA, and Obama.

ROFL you weren't kidding, 6 tweets in the past 2 hours blaming everything and everyone, he even managed to drag both Obama and Hillary into this. At this rate Onion will have to shut down, it just won't be able to compete with Trump.

 

[vi edit]

Instead of plugging leaks, he's adding more water. The mighty Trumplethinskin tweets again.

 

[Commodus]

There's one inescapable question: why do members of a US presidential campaign have any reason at all to be talking to senior Russian intelligence officials?

When you combine that with the WikiLeaks hacks, the Flynn revelations, and Trump's willingness to kowtow to Russia at seemingly every point, it looks extremely bad. If Congress doesn't launch an investigation, don't be surprised if intelligence officials start disclosing what was talked about during those calls (assuming that info is available). Even if it has to be through press leaks.

There's a chance that there's not enough to go on... or that this makes Watergate look timid by comparison.

 

[IronWing]

Twittering treasonous Trump trash? We'll be going to plaid with alliteration by the end of the day.

 

[MomentsofSanity]

Note to Trump. If your admin wasn't so shitty the leaks would go away. Last admin that started this leaky was Nixon. How'd that work out?

 

[vi edit]

Note to Trump. If your admin wasn't so shitty the leaks would go away. Last admin that started this leaky was Nixon. How's that work out?

Yep. Publicly berate your intelligence agencies. That'll teach 'em!

 

[Doc Savage Fan]

The real story here isn't so much about Flynn as it is about having at least 9 people in our intelligence community who have committed a felony.

 

[fskimospy]

The real story here isn't about Flynn as much as it is about having at least 9 people in our intelligence community who have committed a felony.

Yes, clearly the real story isn't that the national security adviser was potentially compromised by a hostile foreign power and the president knew and did nothing for three weeks, it's that someone in the IC may have leaked that information so that the compromised individual couldn't continue.

 

[vi edit]

Yes, clearly the real story isn't that the national security adviser was potentially compromised by a hostile foreign power and the president knew and did nothing for three weeks, it's that someone in the IC may have leaked that information so that the compromised individual couldn't continue.

Can we play "Spot the true patriots" ?

 

[MomentsofSanity]

The real story here isn't so much about Flynn as it is about having at least 9 people in our intelligence community who have committed a felony.

Polly want a cracker? Jesus you're parroting pretty much word for word Trump's tweets.

Maybe there's two issues here? Trump ignored it for weeks. It wasn't until it was leaked that they did anything about it.

 

[Doc Savage Fan]

Yes, clearly the real story isn't that the national security adviser was potentially compromised by a hostile foreign power and the president knew and did nothing for three weeks, it's that someone in the IC may have leaked that information so that the compromised individual couldn't continue.

So you approve of our intelligence community illegally engaging in political espionage. Got it.

 

[Grooveriding]

Trump is still going on Twitter. He's losing what little is left of his damn mind. Calling them 'un-American'. From the POS that has been trying to undermine the judiciary and enact illegal EOs. Intelligence community is giving it to Trump dry with no reach around.

Poor guy is really off his rocker. Is this going to end with him holed up in Oval Office blocking the doors with couches and ranting on Twitter ?

 

[vi edit]

So you approve of our intelligence community illegally engaging in political espionage. Got it.

That's your take. My take is that they have tried to present this info to appropriate parties and are ignored. Partisan politics have blinded truth and the integrity of our democracy. Intelligence agencies should have no partisanship. Simply they should protect the country. They tried. Were ignored. And now doing what they can to disseminate truth.

 

[emperus]

The real story here isn't so much about Flynn as it is about having at least 9 people in our intelligence community who have committed a felony.

This is clearly the talking point from then Right. Heard it from Spicer to Republicans on the hill. I wondered who it would work on.. I guess I know. The question is, if there is a darker connection between Trump and Russia, will Republicans be be comfortable with this stance they have taken? Well, let me take that back. Republicans don't seem to care about any form of hypocrisy and seem to stoop to any level these days.

 

[zinfamous]

lol @ you dems

Your strategy of making hay out of every straw will backfire one day. Not that it will matter.

The FDK irony account strikes again!

😀

 

[MomentsofSanity]

Trump is still going on Twitter. He's losing what little is left of his damn mind. Calling them 'un-American'. From the POS that has been trying to undermine the judiciary and enact illegal EOs. Intelligence community is giving it to Trump dry with no reach around.

Poor guy is really off his rocker. Is this going to end with him holed up in Oval Office blocking the doors with couches and ranting on Twitter ?

Well this is one way to stop the leaks I'm sure.

 

[fskimospy]

So you approve of our intelligence community illegally engaging in political espionage. Got it.

Political espionage? You are seriously becoming unhinged.

While the unauthorized disclosure of classified information is a very serious issue the FBI and the rest of the IC had knowledge that the National Security Adviser had been potentially compromised by a hostile foreign power. They went through the proper channels and notified the president of this fact and he did nothing for weeks, choosing to allow a compromised individual to have ongoing access to the most sensitive national security information that exists. That is a grave threat to national security and I am entirely in support of disclosing it.

The primary scandal here is Trump's inaction. Either he did not act because Flynn was acting on his behalf and Trump has now lied to the country about potentially illegal activity (most likely), he didn't act out of total incompetence, or he didn't act because he is himself compromised.

 

[repoman0]

The real story here isn't so much about Flynn as it is about having at least 9 people in our intelligence community who have committed a felony.

Donald Trump? Is that you? Or just a parrot?

 

[Bowfinger]

So you approve of our intelligence community illegally engaging in political espionage. Got it.

I approve of whistle blowers exposing government corruption. So would you if you cared more about America than you do about your party.

 

[zinfamous]

If one believes Russia's involvement in hacking the DNC.
And combines that with Trump campaign communication with Russia.
Topped by denials of communication....

That sounds like a case for impeachment.

Finally coming around to what everyone pretty much knew last year, eh?

Well, better late than never.

 

[yllus]

So you approve of our intelligence community illegally engaging in political espionage. Got it.

Man I don't think I could sleep peacefully at night if I was as big a hack as you are being right now. Party over country. That's super gross.

 

[zinfamous]

Don't forget that Trump said he was unaware of the accusations that Flynn mislead Pence, even though Trump was informed WEEKS ago about it.

simple fact is that Trump is just going to lie no matter what you ask him. This is no mystery. Just need to get that bulbous fluid sack in court and in front of Congress and make him lie under oath. If a president can be impeached for lying about a blowjob, one would think that treason is an entirely different matter. You know, like, real impeachment.