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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard did not close the door on the possibility of former President Barack Obama facing criminal charges over what she’s describing as a “treasonous conspiracy” [Russian interference in 2016] against President Donald Trump.

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[-] dhork@lemmy.world 135 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

But wait, I thought Presidents had immunity for things they did as part of their official duties, and only the Courts can determine what is official? Or does that only apply to Republicans now?

Or maybe it doesn't apply when Republicans are making shit up about Democrats? That must be it.

[-] Redditsux@lemmy.world 104 points 1 year ago

This is Trump manufacturing another story to distract the media and his MAGA base from Epstein files story. So ignore this BS!

[-] Zexks@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

You're the one that posted it

[-] notsure@fedia.io 9 points 1 year ago
[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago
[-] notsure@fedia.io 1 points 1 year ago

...more evidence than court documents and personal anecdotes...

[-] Doomsider@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Obama bad! Biden worse! Says the convicted rapist felonious wife beating child molester in chief.

[-] Seleni@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

His cultists have already forgiven him for that blunder.

[-] iltoroargento@lemmy.sdf.org 54 points 1 year ago

Lol the argument is literally that Russia did not have the "tools and resources" to influence the US election?

Fuck right off, Tulsi, you Kremlin shill. Who the fuck is actually going to believe that?

Russia did not have the "tools and resources" to influence the US election?

I think this statement is true. Facebook ads and DNC malware didn’t shift the dial. Paid Russian protesters are about as effective as any other political protester.

[-] xzot746@sh.itjust.works 36 points 1 year ago

Seems like she got the hint when they were throwing stories out about getting rid of her.

If it wasn't such a sad turn if events it'd be almost comical the way the Republicans act, it's like they're all in highschool still. Religious nuts.

[-] notsure@fedia.io 6 points 1 year ago

...the cult of personality far outweighs fascism...ciao!

[-] riskable@programming.dev 34 points 1 year ago

Do it! Let's set a precedent where it's normal to charge former presidents with crimes!

Let's see which charges stick when put before a jury...

[-] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 32 points 1 year ago

But was it a "Presidential act" you traitorous bitch?

[-] rizzothesmall@sh.itjust.works 21 points 1 year ago

Remember when people used to laugh at international dictators for making up bullshit kangaroo court cases against their political rivals?

Anyway, how's those pedo-files coming along?

[-] riskable@programming.dev 9 points 1 year ago

I didn't think people laughed at that. More like, "humans can be so evil."

The other reaction—if you're a conservative—is this, "Yeah we should do stuff like that here!"

[-] FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca 19 points 1 year ago

Nuh uh, former presidents can't be charged with crimes

[-] Doomsider@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago

The projection here is killing me! Yes, let the treasonous people talk about other's "treason".

[-] Theprogressivist@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)
[-] Doomsider@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

As long as Trump is on it the optics will be bad. Everyone knows he is a child molester, but we can't come out and say it in the media. This shows us that we are just being fed propaganda. When you can't speak the truth everything becomes lies.

[-] hopesdead@startrek.website 13 points 1 year ago

Gabbard in my opinion is not a stable person. A co-worker once tried to convince me that she should have been elected. I know this person was crazy because they watched RT.

Sure… you keep telling yourself that.

On paper she seems reasonable, but she happily trades morals for power.

[-] raynethackery@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

Release the Epstein files.

[-] Beebabe@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

This the latest distraction?

[-] uawarebrah@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 year ago

Wasn’t she essentially deemed compromised by Russia by our national intelligence? Absolutely insane she got confirmed. Anyone who voted to confirm her or any of these dangerous picks need to be primaried and eventually face criminal charges IF this mess ever gets fixed.

[-] womjunru@lemmy.cafe 3 points 1 year ago

Treason charges. If we can see the plot, that means it’s only the tip of the iceberg.

[-] notsure@fedia.io 8 points 1 year ago

...putin's bitch sez 'wut'...

[-] BestBouclettes@jlai.lu 8 points 1 year ago

Totally not trying to distract from Epstein!

[-] MuskyMelon@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

"A Russian agent protects Russia and other Russian agents. "

That's all this really is.

[-] rayyy@piefed.social 1 points 1 year ago

Nothing new here. It's the same old, same old, distract, deny delay deflect, dilute, develop new lies, and project.

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