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Miles Archer

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Fri Jan 31, 2020, 11:32 PM Jan 2020

Comey: Acquittal works for him because in November, Americans can vote [View all]



“The House impeached the president, and though the Senate will likely acquit, the American people can witness the whole thing. The free press fostered and protected by the genius of the First Amendment has let Americans know the truth, if they wish to,” Comey argued, despite harsh press restrictions imposed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).

“In November, Americans, fully informed, will have the chance to decide what kind of country we are and what we expect of our leaders,” he argued, despite the fact House prosecutors charged that voters would not be fully informed with a fair Senate trial including witnesses and evidence.

“I don’t buy the stuff about the United States’ democracy dying,” Comey continued, ignoring that Trump was impeached for attempting to cheat in the 2020 presidential election.

“When I was a kid, the United States didn’t come apart. It won’t now,” he predicted, seemingly ignoring climate change.

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/01/james-comey-admits-trump-is-a-bad-person-but-says-impeachment-acquittal-is-fine/
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STFU Iliyah Jan 2020 #1
Was gonna write this, Corgigal Jan 2020 #11
My first thought, too. phylny Feb 2020 #21
Wasn't this the guy who said Russia had corrupted our election? Midnight Writer Jan 2020 #2
For a smart guy Joinfortmill Jan 2020 #3
Another Repuke who should never speak publicly again unless its to apologize for being a dumbass. milestogo Jan 2020 #4
why is he "arguing" dweller Jan 2020 #5
Original article here: greyl Jan 2020 #6
Oh brother mahina Jan 2020 #7
I amazed myself when I realized all the players in this saga Grammy23 Jan 2020 #8
Yeah, alright..... You douche.... nt Guy Whitey Corngood Jan 2020 #9
Horseshit. SamKnause Jan 2020 #10
with all due respect, Comey can go fuck himself Skittles Jan 2020 #12
good Rockher Jan 2020 #13
"...seemingly ignoring climate change?" Really? That's off topic. Nitram Feb 2020 #14
Combating climate change isn't going to happen NewJeffCT Feb 2020 #23
The man that helped Trump get elected Sewa Feb 2020 #15
Comey is clearly a fucking moron. An idiot. Greybnk48 Feb 2020 #16
But he told us under oath that election 2020 is rigged "as we sit here" Grasswire2 Feb 2020 #17
Comey should shut the fuck up. dalton99a Feb 2020 #18
He HE met us? NCLefty Feb 2020 #19
Translation: It wasn't my fault. People will decide in November if it was, or not... herding cats Feb 2020 #20
Fuck that fucking fucker. MrsCoffee Feb 2020 #22
trump might arrest you before november, jimmy spanone Feb 2020 #24
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