Does anyone else think that Mueller...

[dajoki]

ordered to stop his investigations? It just seems odd that Barr was recently installed in his position and not long thereafter the probe was stopped. Also is there any question that they will do everything possible to cover up what was found by Mueller and others during the investigations? Just wondering because we've seen plenty of evidence already.

[OliverQ]

1. Apparently Mueller had been working on the report for

months, long before Barr was appointed. Hard to say if Barr pushed to have it come out sooner or not.

[triron]

3. We don't know how long Mueller was working on it nor whether is was supposed to be a 'final' report.

[uponit7771]

20. +1, there's been no official word on Mueller doing a report all we know is from official source the

... investigation was continuing and then Barr pops on the scene and then this ... officially.

[triron]

2. Yep. Is it just a coincidence (with all the open investigations)?

I think not.

[underpants]

4. My 2 cents. He was waiting on Whitaker to leave

and when Rosenstein said he was staying on poof out came the report.

[redstatebluegirl]

5. I totally agree.

He hated Whitaker and knew he was a clown so he held it until he was gone. I don't like Barr, but Mueller knows him well and evidently thinks he would be a better AD to handle this than crazy ass Whitaker (who I still think needs to be investigated for lying to Congress).

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

6. I think it's the opposite.

While I have absolutely no evidence to support this, I am speculating that when Trump's stooge Whittaker was installed as acting AG, Mueller decided to start writing the report while handing off files to SDNY and elsewhere - before Whittaker and his eventual replacement could shut the thing down.

[shanny]

12. That makes sense to me.

Mueller has been taking steps to protect his investigation all along.

[global1]

7. If What You Suggest Is True - Then There Is Something More....

sinister going on in this country behind the scenes beyond just a criminal president. And that is really scary!!!!!!

[bitterross]

9. I hate to break it to you, but there's a LOT more sinister crap going on.

We're pretty screwed for the next generation or two due to the judges that have been appointed. They're gutting rules and regulations that keep the air and water clean. They're propping up the monied class like no time since the Gilded Age.

And that's just what we can see. I shudder to think about all the crap they're getting away with we don't have time to find out about since we're focused so much on the distractions they put out there.

[Sunsky]

8. Yes

All the information that has been reported on the nature and circumstances surrounding the release of this report is coming from the DOJ/ Barr. Ever since Trump got rid of Sessions, we've been hearing from the acting AG, and then AG that Mueller was closing shop. I don't remember hearing that from Rosenstein when he was in charge.

[triron]

10. Great point!

Even more reason to believe it was stopped prematurely.
There was an argument made that Barr wouldn't stop it because he would be found out.
I don't buy it.

[onenote]

11. October 2018: Rosenstein reportedly urging Mueller to wrap up investigation

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/10/mueller-investigation-ending-midterms-rosenstein.html

[uponit7771]

19. "Bloomberg reported." ... the last official word was Rosenstien was continuing the investigation.

.... I agree with the parent post to this I've not seen any official word of closing till Barr entered the scene

[lancelyons]

13. No because that would come out quickly and Barr would look very bad.

Its possible but Barr would tarnish any legacy he had and it wouldnt stop the facts from coming out.

[True Blue American]

24. Barr already had

A bad reputation. He shut off the Iranian hostage investigation, Iran/ Contra for Bush. He begged for the job with his 19 page letter that Presidents could not be indicted. That is why Republicans wanted him.

Boy, is Joe on a roll this morning dissecting the cover up.

[Hoyt]

14. Whatever the findings, it was time to give it to Congress and let them take it from there. n/t

[Wellstone ruled]

15. Team Mueller has uncovered

a massive Money Laundry and probable trading favors with a Foreign Power for monetary gain.

Never forget,the Hack into certain Servers most likely came with help from compromised Americans. Saying that because of stories reported early on in Techie Magazines.

Noticed last Wednesday or Thursday a story claiming Trump and his Buddies may have been ground zero for this operation from the get go.

Now that this so called Mueller Report is out,watch for many of those who were fired or forced to resign to start talking. Brennan and Nance will name names shortly,especially if the Rethugs try to block or bury this report.

[panader0]

16. I don't think Mueller is easily intimidated.

[dajoki]

21. No but he would follow orders n/t

[OnDoutside]

23. What brings you to that conclusion ? To me, it's not looking fucking good.

[uponit7771]

17. There's ... NO ONE... associated with Benedict Donald that I would trust with anything

[H2O Man]

18. No.

On the other hand, Trump clearly attempted to obstruct the investigation.

[renate]

22. And that is just SO WEIRD

He told the RUSSIANS and the entire country that he got rid of Comey because of the investigation. How—like, literally how?—can no obstruction have been found?

Maybe there are more details to come. Maybe this result will make it easier for us to see the whole report someday.

[True Blue American]

25. Yes, I do!

[blueinredohio]

26. YES YES YES!!!

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

27. Barr refused to recuse from Russia investigation despite clear prejudice.

Then Mueller's report is submitted a month after he is sworn in, and a four page summary with only cherry-picked excerpts from the report are included in his minimalist summary, which draws conclusions not supported by the facts. McConnell is clearly attempting --and succeeding -- at squashing efforts to make the entire report public.

Trump appointed Barr to protect his back after Sessions wouldn't. Mission Accomplished.

[2naSalit]

28. +1

[dajoki]

29. None of this could have happened...

without McConnell's help. And I mean everything we are now suffering through.