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.99center

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68. I don't think it's that far of a stretch at this point.

Sun Jan 15, 2017, 08:10 PM

Jan 2017

Trump adviser had five calls with Russian envoy on day of sanctions: sources
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-russia-idUSKBN14X1YX

"Michael Flynn, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for national security adviser, held five phone calls with Russia's ambassador to Washington on the day the United States retaliated for Moscow's interference in the U.S. presidential election, three sources familiar with the matter said."

"They spoke on condition of anonymity, citing internal U.S. government deliberations about the issue."

These sources sound like they work within the intelligence community, and if they're confirming phone calls between Flynn and Moscow...

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CIA received a recording of a conversation about money from the Kremlin going into Trump's campaign! [View all] .99center Jan 2017 OP

K&R bdamomma Jan 2017 #1

Can this continue to be investigated after Trump takes office? meadowlark5 Jan 2017 #2

Investigated? Sure but proving Trump knew about it beforehand will be the problem. NT cstanleytech Jan 2017 #77

Arresting those around him will further delegitimize him. alfredo Jan 2017 #87

He needs to be brought up on charges DK504 Jan 2017 #94

Wait until he goes to take a shit, then arrest him. alfredo Jan 2017 #100

Depends, can Trump fire the heads of the investigating agencies? If so, doubt if the investigations Alekzander Jan 2017 #91

Actually he had Robert Bork to do the firing. alfredo Jan 2017 #101

Thanks. Alekzander Jan 2017 #102

So when you see Repubs refuse to allow any Dem nominated judge a vote, think of Bork. alfredo Jan 2017 #103

Did our Spook's know more than they are saying? Wellstone ruled Jan 2017 #3

HE'S TOAST! Chasstev365 Jan 2017 #4

No, he isnt Cosmocat Jan 2017 #15

You are probably right, but if the county turns on Trump the way they did with Nixon Chasstev365 Jan 2017 #18

This is the kind of stuff that keeps me addicted to politics. Eyeball_Kid Jan 2017 #20

Fox watchers and Breitbart readers live in an alternate universe that never intersects with Amaryllis Jan 2017 #50

Boy I know that's right TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #56

+1, I've been riveted to this whole story line like its a book!! Comey is the lynch pin and it seems uponit7771 Jan 2017 #70

The country won't turn until it's too late, I fear. Crash2Parties Jan 2017 #28

Remember, a lot of people who voted for the big dick head mobeau69 Jan 2017 #32

The country won't turn. Too many are sound asleep. pangaia Jan 2017 #36

Yep! Cosmocat Jan 2017 #73

Yep - it must be the people who scare the politicians into action. kerry-is-my-prez Jan 2017 #60

EVIL LIBERAL BOOGYMAN! Cosmocat Jan 2017 #74

But again-- zentrum Jan 2017 #84

Then I hope your passport is valid. paleotn Jan 2017 #54

It's "Make Water Gate!" Dustlawyer Jan 2017 #19

LOL! Or "Gold Water Gate" ? Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #22

showergate stage left Jan 2017 #69

maybe "Goldenshowergate" best captures the essence Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #80

Holy shit!! This gives me hope. AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #5

I guess they couldn't verify the tape? kentuck Jan 2017 #6

They set up a multi-agency task force and got a FISA warrant after obtaining the tape. .99center Jan 2017 #13

Spit-balling, but... politicat Jan 2017 #65

I don't think it's that far of a stretch at this point. .99center Jan 2017 #68

And we didn't do a damn thing about it Ruby the Liberal Jan 2017 #7

Wow! triron Jan 2017 #8

Impeachment and removal in...3...2...1 roamer65 Jan 2017 #9

If only! Initech Jan 2017 #12

So be it. roamer65 Jan 2017 #17

The Republicans in Congress fear Trump NewJeffCT Jan 2017 #93

This means Comey and the FBI knew this too. Bozvotros Jan 2017 #10

+1 BadgerMom Jan 2017 #45

kick for visibility triron Jan 2017 #11

We consider this a nation of laws? world wide wally Jan 2017 #14

Let's remember the whole Trump/Pence ticket is illegitimate n/t delisen Jan 2017 #16

That's right! 2naSalit Jan 2017 #72

Unless 63 million ProudLib72 Jan 2017 #21

drip drip drip... let's turn it into a shower! Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #23

Maybe this is the real Golden Shower.... machoneman Jan 2017 #81

How could this happen?? kentuck Jan 2017 #24

Is this source credible? ewagner Jan 2017 #35

Is this for real?? BlueWI Jan 2017 #25

Saturday morning Fox was talking Hillarys damn e-mails doc03 Jan 2017 #83

Wtf bpositive Jan 2017 #26

Trump has crossed the CIA already... bitterross Jan 2017 #27

Welcome to DU bdamomma Jan 2017 #40

He's also crossed MI6 and Mossad, in addition to the CIA and NSA. roamer65 Jan 2017 #52

How much orangecrush Jan 2017 #29

tRump is not a healthy man bdamomma Jan 2017 #41

I assume you mean myocardial infarction, but using initialisms that are not tblue37 Jan 2017 #89

your assumption bdamomma Jan 2017 #98

Rec! progressoid Jan 2017 #30

Would seem relatively easy to verify foreign/Russian money going into Hoyt Jan 2017 #31

One would think. dchill Jan 2017 #55

K & R n/t TubbersUK Jan 2017 #33

This feels very big! Dream Girl Jan 2017 #34

Dirty Donnie. What should we do? What!!!??? Lock-him-up!!! NCjack Jan 2017 #37

yes LOCK HIM UP bdamomma Jan 2017 #42

Can the President pardon himself? Big_K Jan 2017 #86

So basically Comey struck first vlyons Jan 2017 #38

K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Jan 2017 #39

So Is This The Alfa Bank Money? theglammistress Jan 2017 #43

My thoughts as well. triron Jan 2017 #47

K&R bdamomma Jan 2017 #44

kick for visibility triron Jan 2017 #46

This is very important get the red out Jan 2017 #48

The comments...Hillary took campaign money from foreign countries SammyWinstonJack Jan 2017 #49

Regarding the replies/comments. ananda Jan 2017 #51

Politifact says "half-true" snpsmom Jan 2017 #57

I read through that triron Jan 2017 #58

Exactly snpsmom Jan 2017 #63

+1, plus didn't they have an outside oversight on contributions? uponit7771 Jan 2017 #71

Thank you! ananda Jan 2017 #67

Commenters are conflating fully reported, legal donations to the Clinton Foundation with lapucelle Jan 2017 #64

K&R blueseas Jan 2017 #53

I read a story at least two months ago colorado_ufo Jan 2017 #59

Alfa bank I think triron Jan 2017 #61

I think you may be right! colorado_ufo Jan 2017 #75

If this doesn't take Benedict Donald down, nothing will. (eom) oasis Jan 2017 #62

K&R... spanone Jan 2017 #66

If the CIA had this recording last summer many a good man Jan 2017 #76

No, because it could be disinformation. harun Jan 2017 #90

k and r... Stuart G Jan 2017 #78

K and R oasis Jan 2017 #79

I can feel a deja vu moment coming... RealityChik Jan 2017 #82

K & R for exposure. SunSeeker Jan 2017 #85

the real problem is... tomp Jan 2017 #88

Big fucking kick! LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #92

NATO HELP SayItLoud Jan 2017 #95

nothing will come of it. Elmergantry Jan 2017 #96

Kick oasis Jan 2017 #97

K&R sheshe2 Jan 2017 #99