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Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report is nearly 400 pages long. As a real-world reference point, the Modern Classics version of"To Kill a Mockingbird" runs 384 pages. Even if Attorney General William Barr makes so many color-coded redactions to Mueller's report that it looks like a pack of Skittles exploded, do not expect a standard law enforcement investigative recap. We are about to get hit with a novel-length tome.
Elie HonigStrategies abound for how best to read the report. Here's my suggested first move: use the"find" function. Hit control-F and plug in these five keywords to get a quick sense of how Mueller addresses the most pressing -- and mysterious -- issues raised during his investigation."Collusion." I predict Mueller does not use the word"collusion" even once, aside from quoting President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani or others.
eliehonig Opinion You're such a dbag, Elie. You know full well that you and other members of the media coined that term. We called out that it wasn't a crime then, but when the media continually and excessively uses that term, that's what get the responses will be in regards to. CNN is FakeNews
eliehonig Opinion Why are you trying to shape the way people read the report instead of reporting on it.
eliehonig Opinion ronhack24 reminds me of a lousy house band that keeps playing even though nobody’s dancing and watching 🗣
eliehonig Opinion approach to everything, just look for what you want to see and ignore the details.
eliehonig Opinion The REDACTED Mueller Report .....a modern version of the BABEL TOWER
eliehonig Opinion what happen mr mueller why not you come before congress before trump tears our country apart. barr done took over it looks like. in my own opinion.
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Mueller busts Trump crime spree, will his AG bury Mueller’s Report?For the first time ever, Trump Attorney General Bill Barr announces a specific date for releasing a (redacted) Mueller report – the Thursday eve of Passover and Good Friday. Melber delves into why critics are now saying Trump is contradicting himself, by attacking the Mueller report that he once claimed exonerated him. Hell, realDonaldTrump is the only person I know who can contradict himself in the same sentence. Twice. oMG look at all the fake news lol losersstageleft
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If the Mueller report exonerates Trump, why write a 'counter-report'?Trump said the Mueller report 'could not have been better' and led to his 'total exoneration.' So why are his lawyers writing a 'counter-report'? MaddowBlog SIMPLE:NOT EXONERATED MaddowBlog MaddowBlog MaddowBlog. This is common. And the report was ready to go.
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Opinion | Mueller may be done, but Barr is just getting startedNo one should expect that Thursday's release of a redacted special counsel report will be the end of things. Mueller sucks. Trump should stop wasting time and pardon and hire MichaelAvenatti already and get this over with.
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Redacted Mueller report to be issued by U.S. attorney general on ThursdayAttorney General William Barr plans on Thursday morning to release a redacted ve... Barr summary 2.0 False hope for the Democrat voters. Care to leak both legible words now?
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Obama lawyer Neal Katyal: I’m skeptical of Barr’s approach to Mueller reportNeal Katyal gives his take on what it means that Barr could release the redacted Mueller report on the eve of Passover and Good Friday, saying he's skeptical of Barr's approach and that there are 'reasons to doubt Barr's up and upness.' In this latest installment of 'Opening Arguments,' Katyal details what it's like to argue a case in front of the Supreme Court, as he prepares to argue his 39th SCOTUS case this week. Would not be the first time he misjudged the electorate Liberals are crazy. Lunatic.
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1989 controversy raises questions about how Barr will redact Mueller reportLaw professor Ryan Goodman tells Lawrence that in 1989, Barr refused to release a DOJ legal opinion, choosing to release a summary report instead. It was later revealed that Barr, according to Goodman, mischaracterized parts of the opinion in his summary. Lawrence also discusses with Ron Klain. MSNBC needs to turn it's hatred and seething anger towards those who DUPED them into believing the Trump/Russia collusion hoax. Do your jobs and dig into it. If your producers will allow it.🤔 as far as I can get this, he is a rental Atty. General
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Analysis | The 1989 precedent that raises questions about how Barr will redact the Mueller reportAnalysis: The 1989 precedent that raises questions about how Barr will redact the Mueller report No matter what is redacted, nor the reason (laws, on going investigations, national security) the left wont be satisfied & will be unwilling to leave the fishing trip until they catch the fish they want. Ends should not be the justification of the means! Steep slippery slope! SomePeopleDidSomething in Paris Barr just briefed the White House on the report as he is deciding what to redact. That is code for he asked the White House what they want redacted. Before he briefed the WH he should of completed his decisions and prepared a report for Congress. That way there’s no Conflicts.
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Perspective | Impeachment should be a no-brainer, no matter what the Mueller report saysPerspective: Impeachment should be a no-brainer, no matter what the Mueller report says Subverting democracy WP has gone Pravda.... “Screw due process, we didn’t get our way and we’re still throwing a fit about losing in 2016” So the whole world could be on Fire, And you dipshits are talking impeachment. NotreDame
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As the release of the Mueller report nears, Trump lashes outThe Mueller report -- or at least a lot of it -- will be released on Thursday. Donald Trump appears increasingly anxious about its contents. MaddowBlog To be fair, he lashes out every day. MaddowBlog TDS MaddowBlog You keep dreaming - LOL
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Redacted Mueller report to be issued by U.S. attorney general on ThursdayAttorney General William Barr plans on Thursday morning to release a redacted ve... Stop hiding crimes. Trump is a criminal. only when it's flaccid, baby WORTHLESS
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