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still_one

(92,378 posts)
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 07:38 AM Jan 2021

Comey thinks trump belongs in jail, but in the same breath is against prosecuting him, and

suggests Biden should consider pardoning him.

I amused at unsolicited advice from the person who to a large extent put trump into the WH. trump which contributed to 400000 deaths from his handling of the pandemic, destroying our relationships with our allies, inciting racism, bigotry, and sedition, hurting the economy, causing record unemployment due to his mismanagement, giving unecessary tax benefits to those who do not need it, and through his judicial appointments threaten Civil Rights, workers rights, women's rights, environmental rights, etc.

No Mr. Comey, you unsolicited advice is NOT appreciated

https://www.mediaite.com/trump/james-comey-obviously-thinks-trump-belongs-in-jail-but-counsels-against-prosecuting-him-and-even-suggests-biden-should-consider-a-pardon/

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Comey thinks trump belongs in jail, but in the same breath is against prosecuting him, and (Original Post) still_one Jan 2021 OP
so he's above the law? mucifer Jan 2021 #1
From the former head of the FBI still_one Jan 2021 #2
Mr. Comey is desperately trying to rebrand himself agingdem Jan 2021 #3
yup. I don't think he is doing a very good job of it still_one Jan 2021 #5
Comey is a walking, talking contradiction. njhoneybadger Jan 2021 #4
Trump belongs in jail but don't prosecute?? agingdem Jan 2021 #8
Partly truth, and partly fiction. Dave Starsky Jan 2021 #21
Comey got trump elected Midnightwalk Jan 2021 #6
I wonder if he realizes that, or is he so out of touch with reality he doesn't still_one Jan 2021 #7
He doesn't want trump prosecuted Midnightwalk Jan 2021 #10
I think he is trying to salvage his reputation, and is doing a very poor job of it still_one Jan 2021 #11
He doesn't want HIMSELF prosecuted. Comey's still very powerful, Hortensis Jan 2021 #18
Comey's credibility was destroyed after his Hillary stunts he pulled, duforsure Jan 2021 #9
Comey is digging himself into the ground (and I already thought he was nearly buried) hlthe2b Jan 2021 #12
Coney needs to be quiet and go away Kitchari Jan 2021 #13
I'm surprised it took 5:25 to roll out "healing the country..." EarthFirst Jan 2021 #14
He wouldn't hesitate were it Obama ecstatic Jan 2021 #15
Why did anyone ask for Comey's opinion? PJMcK Jan 2021 #16
I have come to realize HAB911 Jan 2021 #17
Two words malaise Jan 2021 #19
Whoever in the Obama administration thought SharonClark Jan 2021 #20
I wish F'n Dudley Do-right of the FBI would just go away. mackdaddy Jan 2021 #22
What satchel fulla whiskey did this guy confiscate??? Montauk6 Jan 2021 #23
I hope Joe didn't read or hear the pardon tRump part. I worried Joe will cave in.. Hotler Jan 2021 #24
Not going to happen. Trump continues to propagate the lie that the election was a fraud and still_one Jan 2021 #25
goddamn!!!!! llashram Jan 2021 #26

agingdem

(7,854 posts)
3. Mr. Comey is desperately trying to rebrand himself
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 07:51 AM
Jan 2021

and failing miserably...he's no longer relevant ... his destructive 15 minutes are up

agingdem

(7,854 posts)
8. Trump belongs in jail but don't prosecute??
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 08:01 AM
Jan 2021

that's like saying admission is free/pay at the door...Comey will forever be THAT GUY...I think Trump owes him a shitload of gratitude...

Dave Starsky

(5,914 posts)
21. Partly truth, and partly fiction.
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:04 AM
Jan 2021

Seeking every wrong direction on his lonely way back home.

--Kris Kristofferson

Midnightwalk

(3,131 posts)
10. He doesn't want trump prosecuted
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 08:04 AM
Jan 2021

I think he’s actually pro trump. Some people are good at hiding in the open. I feel the same way about Lindsey Graham.

Much simpler than all the explanations for why they always wind up on the wrong side.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
18. He doesn't want HIMSELF prosecuted. Comey's still very powerful,
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 08:49 AM
Jan 2021

enough to keep Comey 2016 from being discussed on all 3 political cable networks and both parties in congress from even mentioning his name, but America is still suffering from the crimes and misdeeds of 2016 and Trump is a wild card. And while no one's discussing Trump-Repub-Russia either right now, it's still a ticking bomb that could break it all open. Even if Comey couldn't be prosecuted, he could be destroyed.

hlthe2b

(102,351 posts)
12. Comey is digging himself into the ground (and I already thought he was nearly buried)
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 08:16 AM
Jan 2021

He's only become more foolish.

EarthFirst

(2,904 posts)
14. I'm surprised it took 5:25 to roll out "healing the country..."
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 08:38 AM
Jan 2021

The setup was evident from the beginning of the interview; I'm just surprised into wasn't featured in the opening response.

ecstatic

(32,729 posts)
15. He wouldn't hesitate were it Obama
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 08:39 AM
Jan 2021

So sick of this shit.

ENOUGH!

White republican men MUST be held accountable when they commit crimes, just like everyone else!

PJMcK

(22,048 posts)
16. Why did anyone ask for Comey's opinion?
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 08:40 AM
Jan 2021

He has lost any credibility. He doesn't hold an office so his opinions don't carry any weight.

Comey should retire from public life. Besides, he's a putz.

SharonClark

(10,014 posts)
20. Whoever in the Obama administration thought
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 08:56 AM
Jan 2021

Comey would make a good FBI Director should apologize to all Democrats.

Dems should never again nominate a republican to any position of authority, they are untrustworthy.

mackdaddy

(1,528 posts)
22. I wish F'n Dudley Do-right of the FBI would just go away.
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:14 AM
Jan 2021

He bears a huge responsibility for getting this Monster elected in the first place. If he had shut the fuck up about the investigations in 2016 per DOJ policies (twice!) we would not have lost. Period.

Just like in the 1960's cartoon where Dudley Do-Right always had good intentions, his actions always cause extreme chaos. Comey may have overall "good" intentions, but his choices of action are idiotic. Please shut up and go away.

Montauk6

(8,079 posts)
23. What satchel fulla whiskey did this guy confiscate???
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:36 AM
Jan 2021
"if he accepts a pardon, why Gee Willaghers, that's an admission of guilt"


The point of the pardon is to halt any furter prosecution and remove penalties from the table. When has ANYONE, esp. when looking down the barrel of major prison time , refused a pardon lest people might think they did it.

Plus, don't folks who didn't do the crime admit guilt as part of a plea deal or simply because they can't afford the legal costs of fighting?

Sit DOWN, James.

Hotler

(11,445 posts)
24. I hope Joe didn't read or hear the pardon tRump part. I worried Joe will cave in..
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:58 AM
Jan 2021

and give the fucker a pass.

still_one

(92,378 posts)
25. Not going to happen. Trump continues to propagate the lie that the election was a fraud and
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 10:04 AM
Jan 2021

he won

Trump will get investigated in all areas, past and present

Sedition and inciting sedition does not merit a pardon


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