Drain the swamp!

[billvon 3,131]

Looks like Democrats are gearing up to do just that - with preparations to hire a team to investigate Trump's crimes.

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House Democrats scooping up staff, lawyers to power Trump investigations

By Lauren Fox, Jeremy Herb and Manu Raju, CNN
Updated 8:10 PM ET, Fri December 28, 2018

(CNN)The House Judiciary Committee is looking for a few good lawyers.

A recent committee job posting reviewed by CNN asked for legislative counsels with a variety of expertise: "criminal law, immigration law, constitutional law, intellectual property law, commercial and administrative law (including antitrust and bankruptcy), or oversight work."

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee needs lawyers, too, posting jobs for "executive branch investigative counsel."

The advertisements give a window into the Democratic recruiting that's ramped up ahead of the party gaining subpoena power for the first time in eight years when it takes over the House in January.

While Democrats publicly talk up their interest in focusing on legislative priorities like health care and voting rights -- not to mention ending the ongoing partial government shutdown -- they are quietly preparing for what will likely be the largest congressional investigation of a sitting president in recent memory. Party leaders and committee chairs have spent months ironing out potential targets, from President Donald Trump's taxes and business dealings to the conduct of current and former Cabinet members.

To handle all this investigative work, House Democrats are expected to double the number of their staffers. Though they can't officially hire anyone until the new Congress is seated, plans are well underway, with House members saying that candidates -- especially those with specific investigative skills, from money laundering to contracting -- are coming from all directions.
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"Responsibilities include staffing letters and subpoenas, conducting interviews, organizing and staffing hearings and preparing memos, talking points, statements and reports as necessary," the listing stated. "Previous congressional or executive branch experience preferred, but candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have attention to detail, excellent writing skills, excel under pressure and have a sense of humor."

One person familiar with the Democratic ramp-up in staffing told CNN, "There are a lot of people willing to take pay cuts to come do that work."

"We're being deluged with resumes, really impressive resumes. There will be no shortage of good candidates. The difficulty will be choosing among them," said Rep. Adam Schiff of California, who will lead the House Intelligence Committee next year and will play a key role in investigating Russian election interference.

Schiff has signaled that he also wants to focus on questions about possible money laundering and the Trump Organization. A source familiar with the Intelligence Committee's planning tells CNN that Schiff is looking to hire investigative staff with expertise in financial crimes.

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Trump's taxes
At the center of Democrats' efforts is the pursuit of Trump's tax returns. While modern presidents have handed over their returns willingly, Democrats are prepared to force the issue, arguing Trump has defied precedent.

Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts, the incoming chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said he intends to use an arcane IRS code that allows his committee to ask the Treasury Department for the President's returns.

Neal -- a business-minded Democrat who has earned a reputation as a willing negotiator -- had hoped Trump would be willing to negotiate and turn over his tax returns without a fight. But in recent weeks, comments from Trump's allies have made it clear that asking nicely would be a waste of time. A source close to the process told CNN that Neal was prepared to make a formal request to the Treasury Department in the new Congress. When that would take place was still undecided.
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[RonD1120 62]

And so they continue to prove what they really are, mentally disturbed losers. They choose revenge over the welfare of the country.

[New Congress]
[3 Jan 2019]
[53-47]

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

[jakee 1,608]

RonD1120

And so they continue to prove what they really are, mentally disturbed losers. They choose revenge over the welfare of the country.

Lock her up.

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[Phil1111 1,192]

RonD1120

And so they continue to prove what they really are, mentally disturbed losers. They choose revenge over the welfare of the country.

[New Congress]
[3 Jan 2019]
[53-47]

Oh Ron!

It's called the rule of law and the constitution. Every member of the house, senate and the presidency swears to uphold them.

I know you know such words because you swore to uphold said ideas. Many, many years ago, back in the 1960's when you served your country.

[wmw999 2,600]

I'd really rather see them focus on something else for awhile. Because there are lots of things that the country could use that isn't yet another investigation, partly in retaliation for all the (ridiculous) Hillary investigations.

Save it for after he's no longer President. There'll be plenty of time then.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[gowlerk 2,283]

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Save it for after he's no longer President. There'll be plenty of time then.

I think the whole point is to make that day come sooner.

Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

[ryoder 1,590]

gowlerk

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Save it for after he's no longer President. There'll be plenty of time then.

I think the whole point is to make that day come sooner.

^This!!!!

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[billvon 3,131]

>And so they continue to prove what they really are, mentally disturbed losers.

So when Trump says "drain the swamp" he is a hero.
When Democrats gear up to do just that, they are "mentally disturbed losers."

When Trump says "LOCK HER UP!" he is a hero.
When Mueller says "Lock them up!" the only possible explanation is found via Qanon - and it exonerates Trump.

Another fine example of moral relativlty.

[normiss 903]

How dare anyone expect the republicans to be lawful and honest, right?
That's just crazy right there, laws are for other people, not republicans!

Russia has won.

[billvon 3,131]

>Save it for after he's no longer President.

I think there is a real danger in having an unstable criminal for president - especially if foreign countries have dirt on him that they can use to manipulate the US. These investigations may mitigate the damage that he can do.

I very much doubt that he will be successfully removed from office, because there are people in the senate who really would prefer having an unstable criminal in office as long as he has an R after his name. However, having the legal (and more importantly factual) basis to challenge bad decisions he makes has value.

>I'd really rather see them focus on something else for awhile.

I think they can probably get more than one thing done at a time. The country didn't shut down during the Nixon investigation.

[kallend 2,174]

billvon

I think there is a real danger in having an unstable criminal for president - especially if foreign countries have dirt on him that they can use to manipulate the US.

Stuff in today's news about Mueller's team having been provided a "nude selfie" - but details are lacking so far.

...

The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[jakee 1,608]

kallend

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I think there is a real danger in having an unstable criminal for president - especially if foreign countries have dirt on him that they can use to manipulate the US.

Stuff in today's news about Mueller's team having been provided a "nude selfie" - but details are lacking so far.

If there is anything that could bring public support for shutting down the Mueller investigation it's the threat that it might lead to a nude selfie of Trump being released.

No-one needs to see that

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[ryoder 1,590]

kallend

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I think there is a real danger in having an unstable criminal for president - especially if foreign countries have dirt on him that they can use to manipulate the US.

Stuff in today's news about Mueller's team having been provided a "nude selfie" - but details are lacking so far.

I saw that yesterday but there is no clue who sent it.
It is on page 5 of this document: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5668542-Memorandum-in-Opposition.html

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[JerryBaumchen 1,471]

Hi Robert,

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there is no clue who sent it.

My money is on John Barron.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudonyms_of_Donald_Trump



Jerry Baumchen

[SkyDekker 1,465]

Somehow the NPS site that is in the same building as a Trump Hotel has found funding to reopen during the shutdown.

[billvon 3,131]

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Somehow the NPS site that is in the same building as a Trump Hotel has found funding to reopen during the shutdown.

Excellent! Perhaps they have a hose that Trump can borrow to refill the swamp a bit.