Storm brewing in Washington DC

[lardy]

I understand that there is also a Democrat alternative memo based on those facts. Presumably you want that one released as well at the same time so we can see both sides of the argument and reach conclusions.

Trump has blocked the release of that one.

[cyril evans awaydays]

Trump has blocked the release of that one.

Perhaps he didn't think it vindicated him as much as the one that "vindicated" him.

[Wales-Bales]

Why is Nunes requesting the same information from the judge that the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee requested from the DOJ?

An observation from the people who like trees ..

"We cannot confirm but strongly suspect – due to DOJ conduct and ongoing DOJ motives, Goodlatte wants to rule-out the possibility of two versions: an original application to the FISC, and an application the DOJ may have been modified for congressional review. Hence, Goodlatte wants to see the application in the hands of the court.

While Chairman Goodlatte is focused on the application, HPSCI Chairman Nunes is requesting the FISA Court transcript from the DOJ/FBI application hearing. Nunes is seeking to understand how the “Title-1” application was presented to the court."

Now that would be something if true!

[Wales-Bales]

Trump has blocked the release of that one.

But in a letter to the committee's chairman, White House Counsel Don McGahn said Mr Trump had decided against approving public release of the Democratic memo "because the memorandum contains numerous properly classified passages".

A separate letter, from FBI chief Christopher Wray and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, also said releasing the memo would create national security concerns.

[cyril evans awaydays]

But in a letter to the committee's chairman, White House Counsel Don McGahn said Mr Trump had decided against approving public release of the Democratic memo "because the memorandum contains numerous properly classified passages".

A separate letter, from FBI chief Christopher Wray and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, also said releasing the memo would create national security concerns.

#releasethememo

[Wales-Bales]

#releasethememo

It was speculated beforehand that the memo purposely included details of sources and methods to force redactions. Why?

[cyril evans awaydays]

It was speculated beforehand that the memo purposely included details of sources and methods to force redactions. Why?

Redaction level currently running at 100%. If you wanted to present a picture that you have something to hide or you were suddenly scared of the "transparency" you were craving a fortnight ago you could not have done a better job. If, as you say, this "storm" is being planned with military precision then the strategists must have been watching "The Charge of the Light Brigade" rather than studying Von Clausewitz on War!

[lardy]

Redaction level currently running at 100%. If you wanted to present a picture that you have something to hide or you were suddenly scared of the "transparency" you were craving a fortnight ago you could not have done a better job. If, as you say, this "storm" is being planned with military precision then the strategists must have been watching "The Charge of the Light Brigade" rather than studying Von Clausewitz on War!

If it's a trap then Trump has fallen into it head first.

[Wales-Bales]

Redaction level currently running at 100%. If you wanted to present a picture that you have something to hide or you were suddenly scared of the "transparency" you were craving a fortnight ago you could not have done a better job. If, as you say, this "storm" is being planned with military precision then the strategists must have been watching "The Charge of the Light Brigade" rather than studying Von Clausewitz on War!

See if you can get your head around this article. Of course the repercussions will not just be for America alone, but for every country that preaches the nothing to fear, nothing to hide mantra.

http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news...ed-james-comey

[lardy]

But in a letter to the committee's chairman, White House Counsel Don McGahn said Mr Trump had decided against approving public release of the Democratic memo "because the memorandum contains numerous properly classified passages".

A separate letter, from FBI chief Christopher Wray and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, also said releasing the memo would create national security concerns.

Which the FBI also said about the other memo.

[Wales-Bales]

Which the FBI also said about the other memo.

They also redacted some sources and methods.

[lardy]

They also redacted some sources and methods.

Yes

[Wales-Bales]

Yes

So it's just a distraction to keep other stuff out of the news news?

[cyril evans awaydays]

So it's just a distraction to keep other stuff out of the news news?

Why would you want to keep White House wife beaters, cover ups and dissembling from Kelly and Hicks out of the news?

[Wales-Bales]

Trump has blocked the release of that one.

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump 2 hours ago

The Democrats sent a very political and long response memo which they knew, because of sources and methods (and more), would have to be heavily redacted, whereupon they would blame the White House for lack of transparency. Told them to re-do and send back in proper form!

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/...48831789797381