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[zeek]

(CNN)"Special counsel Robert Mueller has indicted 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities for allegedly meddling in the 2016 presidential election, charging them with conspiracy to defraud the United States, the Department of Justice announced Friday.

In addition, three defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, and five defendants with aggravated identity theft. The Internet Research Agency had a "strategic goal to sow discord in the US political system" including the election, according to the indictment. Russians posted "derogatory information about a number of candidates," and by mid-2016 they supported Trump and disparaged Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. They bought ads and communicated with "unwitting" people tied to Trump campaign and others to coordinate political activities."

[awareness]

Originally Posted by zeek

(CNN)"Special counsel Robert Mueller has indicted 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities for allegedly meddling in the 2016 presidential election, charging them with conspiracy to defraud the United States, the Department of Justice announced Friday.

In addition, three defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, and five defendants with aggravated identity theft. The Internet Research Agency had a "strategic goal to sow discord in the US political system" including the election, according to the indictment. Russians posted "derogatory information about a number of candidates," and by mid-2016 they supported Trump and disparaged Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. They bought ads and communicated with "unwitting" people tied to Trump campaign and others to coordinate political activities."

The Mueller investigation is a hoax, done by China, or by a fat 400 pound kid in a basement ... so says Trump.

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by awareness

The Mueller investigation is a hoax, done by China, or by a fat 400 pound kid in a basement ... so says Trump.

Muller's work is a farce. Is Russia going to extradite these 13 characters to the US for trial? Won't they have "diplomatic status?"

We tried to get Edward Snowden. How did that go?

Pay attention to this statement: “There is no allegation in this indictment that any American was a knowing participant in this illegal activity,” Rosenstein said. “There is no allegation in the indictment that the charged conduct altered the outcome of the 2016 election.”

"People hear what they want and discard the rest." Others hear about 400# kids in the basement.

[Ohio]

The FBI admits it failed to act on a warning about Florida shooter Nikolas Cruz when informed about potentially dangerous behavior.

The warning came from a person close to Cruz on an anonymous FBI tipline warning about his possession of a gun, his disturbing social media posts, and his desire to kill people, according to the FBI.

The tip-off was delivered on January 5, 2018, just 6 weeks ago!

And how many FBI agents wasted their time on the phony "Russian Collusion."

[ZNPaaneah]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Muller's work is a farce. Is Russia going to extradite these 13 characters to the US for trial? Won't they have "diplomatic status?"

We tried to get Edward Snowden. How did that go?

Pay attention to this statement: “There is no allegation in this indictment that any American was a knowing participant in this illegal activity,” Rosenstein said. “There is no allegation in the indictment that the charged conduct altered the outcome of the 2016 election.”

"People hear what they want and discard the rest." Others hear about 400# kids in the basement.

If Russia's intent is to destroy the US credibility in our government by meddling in our elections and if there was no collusion with Trump then by all means they should extradite them. In the trial they could claim they worked with Trump's campaign, that would throw the country into a tissy. Surely that would accomplish Putin's goals better than anything, except of course a President that is beholden to him.

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

If Russia's intent is to destroy the US credibility in our government by meddling in our elections and if there was no collusion with Trump then by all means they should extradite them. In the trial they could claim they worked with Trump's campaign, that would throw the country into a tissy. Surely that would accomplish Putin's goals better than anything, except of course a President that is beholden to him.

These kind of ungrounded, baseless comments only win you points with fellow liberal Trump-haters.

Putin's goal was to divide the country. Russians have been doing this for decades. Folks like you play right into their hands.

[ZNPaaneah]

Originally Posted by Ohio

These kind of ungrounded, baseless comments only win you points with fellow liberal Trump-haters.

Putin's goal was to divide the country. Russians have been doing this for decades. Folks like you play right into their hands.

This indictment could play right into his hands, that is my point.

Yes, fellow patriots like myself applaud an investigation into Russian meddling in our election. So far there have been quite a few people who have pled guilty and are cooperating with Mueller. That tells me that those of you screaming about how this investigation was "fake news" were misled. It also tells me there is more to come and he is not yet finished handing out indictments.

Finally, Trump and his administration admits the Russians meddled in the election, agrees that the Russians helped him win, and completely obliterates any "conspiracy" claims about the investigation. Yes, we can get somewhere.

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

This indictment could play right into his hands, that is my point.

Yes, fellow patriots like myself applaud an investigation into Russian meddling in our election. So far there have been quite a few people who have pled guilty and are cooperating with Mueller. That tells me that those of you screaming about how this investigation was "fake news" were misled. It also tells me there is more to come and he is not yet finished handing out indictments.

Finally, Trump and his administration admits the Russians meddled in the election, agrees that the Russians helped him win, and completely obliterates any "conspiracy" claims about the investigation. Yes, we can get somewhere.

Who has pled guilty to collusion?

THERE IS STILL NO PROOF OF TRUMP-RUSSIA COLLUSION DURING ELECTION.

And rumor has it that this new judge will throw out the Flynn fake conviction of lying to crooked agent Strzok while NOT under oath or represented by his lawyer.

The Russians have meddled in American politics for many decades. No one denied that. Obama knew that and did nothing. Where is the outrage at him? Obviously the Obama administration was convinced that Russian meddling would help Sanders or Clinton.

Trump Hate really does blind people to the facts, even forensics teachers.

[awareness]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Pay attention to this statement: [B]“There is no allegation in this indictment
. . .

Note "this" in the above quote.

[ZNPaaneah]

Originally Posted by awareness

Note "this" in the above quote.

Yes, the indictment does seem to indicate that is particularly focused and will be followed by others.

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by zeek

(CNN)"Special counsel Robert Mueller has indicted 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities for allegedly meddling in the 2016 presidential election, charging them with conspiracy to defraud the United States, the Department of Justice announced Friday.

In addition, three defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, and five defendants with aggravated identity theft. The Internet Research Agency had a "strategic goal to sow discord in the US political system" including the election, according to the indictment. Russians posted "derogatory information about a number of candidates," and by mid-2016 they supported Trump and disparaged Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. They bought ads and communicated with "unwitting" people tied to Trump campaign and others to coordinate political activities."

We have known since the 1960's that Russia has meddled in our elections. How is this then "news?" In fact, former CIA Director Brennan voted for the Communist Party during the 1976 presidential election, and supposedly this proved what a great and diverse nation we have.

Once again I ask, where is the collusion with Trump? Where is the justification for unmasking Flynn? Wiretaps?

The Clinton campaign paid for the unsubstantiated and salicious Steele Dossier which was used to fool a judge into providing FISA warrants to spy on Trump. Where is justice for all of these crimes?