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Fairgo

(1,571 posts)
9. Flinch
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 02:27 PM
Apr 2016

You can pretend that your kitchen is not on fire, but eventually you have to explain why you are watering the stove.

It is sad to see this republican conspiracy theory being so successful in trying to Actor Apr 2016 #1
So, you're saying the Clintons have a "get out of jail free" card? nichomachus Apr 2016 #3
Karl Rove? Actor Apr 2016 #5
you really think Bob Marley would support clinton over bernie... no way no how berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #76
No, and I support Bernie. But you might not recognize someone like me. Actor Apr 2016 #86
fair enough berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #87
LOL, who do you think you are kidding? rhett o rick Apr 2016 #118
You are evidently new to this politics thing. Actor Apr 2016 #149
I am new? You have a lot of audacity for only 26 posts. Actually you sound very familiar. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #155
Deep in the state of denial. leveymg Apr 2016 #132
Why are you assuming she is guilty and warrants jail time here? LonePirate Apr 2016 #54
I don't think anyone has to assume she is guilty and warrants jail time. 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #81
Interestingly, plenty of legal scholars disagree with everything you have said, even our President LonePirate Apr 2016 #85
This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Apr 2016 #93
Please tell me... Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #4
2 posts??? Nt Logical Apr 2016 #7
I dont have to be an old timer here to know who has orchestrated a 25 year long Actor Apr 2016 #10
Welcome to DU! rock Apr 2016 #50
You fail to understand the FBI is under the DOJ umbrella which falls under Obama pinebox Apr 2016 #51
How is this right wing when... Oilwellian Apr 2016 #121
Then your "knowledge" isn't based on much. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #125
Where would you have them start? rock Apr 2016 #49
Hauling out the back-bench in desperation it seems... eom Purveyor Apr 2016 #53
Yup freak republic shit workinclasszero Apr 2016 #18
FBI investigations aren't partisan committees. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #26
the DOJ doesn't seem to think that this is republican made. 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #83
Making these pronouncements on your first day here? Punkingal Apr 2016 #23
How, pray tell, is an FBI investigation a "right wing talking point?" Fawke Em Apr 2016 #24
Your headline for this OP is bull brush Apr 2016 #113
You keep a CRIMINAL attorney on retainer? Fawke Em Apr 2016 #135
I didn't say that. And the OP says the lawyer has always been her attorney. brush Apr 2016 #139
Hillary's own actions are a conspiracy theory? Autumn Apr 2016 #28
Come on guys, a little discipline . . . remember the old rule "don't feed the trolls." pdsimdars Apr 2016 #30
Because everybody undergoing an FBI 'security review' hires criminal defense attorneys? HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #43
A top notch attorney (family court, civil or criminal) is prudent, not a sign of guilt. It's just.. TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #58
Any other person? It is like I found myself on KarlRove.com Actor Apr 2016 #61
It's more like you don't recognize the simple truth Kentonio Apr 2016 #64
Perhaps you should look into the realities of the legal system, as you seem quite naive to it. TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #114
Source IP check, please. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #75
I don't think you get a high priced lawyer that has gotten people off on similar but milder accusati 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #79
It sure is sad catnhatnh Apr 2016 #97
bush and his republican criminals lie their way into a war with iraq. where's the outrage? MariaThinks Apr 2016 #103
I have plenty of outrage for all of them boobooday Apr 2016 #151
Hillary VOTED FOR THE IRAQ WAR. Where's the outrage? BillZBubb Apr 2016 #152
Actually I was wondering the opposite. northernsouthern Apr 2016 #128
The Clintons have indeed been shady for decades - and are finally meeting a generation of Betty Karlson Apr 2016 #136
What always bothered me is... Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #2
Looks like JoePhilly's "Indictment Fairy" is about to make an appearance The Old Lie Apr 2016 #52
Welcome, Psychic Poster - member since Mon Apr 11, 2016, 08:53 PM IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #67
"Vote for Hillary she could care less about national security" her new campaign slogan awake Apr 2016 #84
Oh, no. You're wrong. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #126
Well, you know she has to say that to look innocent. HereSince1628 Apr 2016 #98
Indeed. Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #99
She brought this on herself. Nt Logical Apr 2016 #6
New campaign motto: I'm not a crook. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #15
There are certainly unpleasant similarities. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #19
That's not far off the mark. They both love Kissinger. BillZBubb Apr 2016 #153
Or: You ain't got nuthin on me, dirty coppers!!! Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #120
Flinch Fairgo Apr 2016 #9
:0 ky_dem Apr 2016 #31
I tell you, I get more chuckles here than I do watching a comedian. . . . laugh out LOUD funny. pdsimdars Apr 2016 #32
Never heard that one before! Hilarious! TheDormouse Apr 2016 #36
Fresh baked this morning... Fairgo Apr 2016 #39
"I'm watering the stove so it will grow up big and strong... mindwalker_i Apr 2016 #47
lol TheDormouse Apr 2016 #102
... Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #71
Oh-I LIKE that catnhatnh Apr 2016 #101
. mmonk Apr 2016 #140
How do you suddenly hire someone who has worked for you for decades? IamMab Apr 2016 #11
How disturbing to have a criminal defense attorney on retainer...for "decades" riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #17
Not unusual for a couple that have had trumped-up charges leveled at them the whole time. IamMab Apr 2016 #20
Lol, never ASSume. I'm in my 50s whippersnapper. riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #21
Your parents LOL LOL LOL I remember it. bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #56
Better Call Saul...nt Land of Enchantment Apr 2016 #40
Ravens are lovely birds. I have several. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #134
You have ravens... wicked cool yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #156
You call in the retainer. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #27
Except everyone pays a retainer to a lawyer, whether they hire them for years or not. IamMab Apr 2016 #33
Most people don't pay retainers if it's a long term relationship ky_dem Apr 2016 #157
most of us don't keep CRIMINAL attorneys on retainer, so it is a bid odd. pdsimdars Apr 2016 #34
I know I always keep a criminal defense attorney on retainer xloadiex Apr 2016 #78
Simply put. Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #104
Read the full story nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #109
?? Kendall has been her Attorney on this allong.... 4139 Apr 2016 #12
and Grassley sent him a letter asking if Guccifer hacked HRC's emails antigop Apr 2016 #13
Difference between... CompanyFirstSergeant Apr 2016 #14
I'm shocked that someone being interviewed by the FBI would retain counsel. 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2016 #16
I didn't say it was shocking or even odd. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #29
With all due respect ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2016 #45
Or a poor person... Fawke Em Apr 2016 #133
Yeah ...Okay. Even a poor person. 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2016 #138
You can't be too rich or too thin HassleCat Apr 2016 #22
Nothing says win like the leading democrat candidate having to lawyer up. Autumn Apr 2016 #25
Let's put the appropriate adjective on that "lawyer" noun . . . .and that would be "Criminal" pdsimdars Apr 2016 #37
This situation makes me very sad. TheDormouse Apr 2016 #38
It doesn't make me sad anymore. That's what Clinton does, stupid shit that needs to be Autumn Apr 2016 #112
The crazy thing was it was all unnecessary .... Yurovsky Apr 2016 #119
"The choice of Kendall is not shocking" the article says Congruente Apr 2016 #35
No. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #131
Nothing wrong with hiring a lawyer... speaktruthtopower Apr 2016 #41
Has this ever happened in U.S. primary elections? smiley Apr 2016 #42
Does Rick Perry count? TheDormouse Apr 2016 #46
Rick Perry is not running for the Presidency last time I looked. bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #55
but he was during this primary TheDormouse Apr 2016 #82
Not the best company to be in heh? smiley Apr 2016 #63
Leading Dem candidate lawyering up? HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #44
From my understanding, everyone has done it including Colin Powell snowy owl Apr 2016 #48
No, snowy owl, Hillary is different because of the server. 2cannan Apr 2016 #59
Ok. I didn't understand that. I read early accounts that the same.Not for HRC but am fair-thanks! snowy owl Apr 2016 #68
your understanding is wrong. grasswire Apr 2016 #65
I'll take your word for it - can you provide link? Never mind. I found it! snowy owl Apr 2016 #69
well, right here on DU... grasswire Apr 2016 #72
We're just about finished up Oilwellian Apr 2016 #122
yep grasswire Apr 2016 #124
Time to drop out now Hillary! berni_mccoy Apr 2016 #57
Grassley sent him a letter asking if Guccifer hacked HRC's emails antigop Apr 2016 #60
He has been the Clinton's lawyer forever. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #62
CRIMINAL Lawyer -- and you don't think it's ODD she has had him FOREVER? IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #70
This message was self-deleted by its author DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #73
No. As a criminal defense attorney, no. Nt msanthrope Apr 2016 #89
Okay, I don't even know how to respond to you. IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #100
You don't know who in your social circle has a criminal lawyer on retainer. msanthrope Apr 2016 #106
Again, fair point about my social circle. IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #110
As an avid Bernie backer and former prosecutor and crim defense attorney, Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 #116
Funny, in my circles, having lawyers on retainer is what we do. After all,who msanthrope Apr 2016 #137
Criminal lawyers are not the norm for mine. IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #142
that sort of privilege would explain the HRC loyalty. nashville_brook Apr 2016 #146
They would probably save money if they just put him on permanent retainer. Punkingal Apr 2016 #66
Another questions: was her private server meant to be more secure? or secret? snowy owl Apr 2016 #74
By law all messaging must be journaled Aerows Apr 2016 #92
IIRC there were hearings/negotiations before she was confirmed, b/c there was concern nashville_brook Apr 2016 #147
To add Aerows Apr 2016 #96
Maybe he can help when it comes to the Clinton Foundation arms deal too... polichick Apr 2016 #77
Yes. senz Apr 2016 #123
Wow! the plot thickens! amborin Apr 2016 #80
Rick Perry was arrested and this place LOVED IT. But the FBI doing their job is "right wing"? LOL! Logical Apr 2016 #88
And when members of the Bush admin used private email, everyone on DU hated it n/t arcane1 Apr 2016 #95
Did they use their own private server in their basement? Did they take million$ from foreign govts RiverLover Apr 2016 #141
I am simply going to believe... NCTraveler Apr 2016 #90
Poor optics. frylock Apr 2016 #91
I love both Eeyore and Canadian drama. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #127
Lets! frylock Apr 2016 #150
Attorney Kendall possessed a thumb drive of her potentially classified emails in his office..... seafan Apr 2016 #94
Oh but there's nothing we should be concerned about. highprincipleswork Apr 2016 #105
I would be bringing this up also after the disastrous Jewish Outreach appointment of Ms. Zimmerman, still_one Apr 2016 #107
This is not about Benghazi.... this is a FBI criminal investigation on her emails and email server berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #129
Drip, Drip, Drip... AzDar Apr 2016 #108
Well, hell. She lawyered up. demwing Apr 2016 #111
I am not a crook! BigBearJohn Apr 2016 #115
Well, she can afford it...... nt SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #117
Awwww, this is SO cute! NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #130
Be of good cheer - even if she is, she probably won't drop out. IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #143
the Rs are dying to run against HRC so they can subpoena her at their leisure. nashville_brook Apr 2016 #148
The Clintons destroy manufacturing jobs, but they have always created work for attorneys nt BernieforPres2016 Apr 2016 #144
The GOP is pissed they couldn't tamper with it and plant incriminating evidence against her. lindysalsagal Apr 2016 #145
Unfortunately, they didn't have to plant anything. Evidence is already there. BillZBubb Apr 2016 #154
Evidence of what? Doing one of the most difficult jobs in the world? lindysalsagal Apr 2016 #159
The FBI wouldn't be investigating this unless there was real evidence of a possible crime. BillZBubb Apr 2016 #160
I asked and you had no answer. I'm not defending anything. lindysalsagal Apr 2016 #161
Among potential crimes is mishandling classified information. BillZBubb Apr 2016 #162
Influence peddling is wrong but it has nothing to do with the server. If they really start enforcing lindysalsagal Apr 2016 #163
I'm just stating the facts. There are emails on the server in re Clinton Foundation issues. BillZBubb Apr 2016 #164
I do hope that we reconfirm the shaky notion that we are a nation of laws. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #158
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