I refer, of course, to the distinguished (although it is yet to be decided in what way he will be 'distinguished') head of the mighty Federal Bureau of Investigation. He and a team of 50+ agents have been investigating the activities of Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton, former Secretary of State and now firm favourite to win the Democrat nomination and probably the presidential race in November.
Yeeeees, quite and sorry if that put you off your breakfast! However, the time is fast approaching for Mr. Comey to take a big - a huge - a humungous - decision as to whether or not to recommend to Obama's glove puppet at the Department of (non)Justice that she be indicted for breaching federal laws and regulations. Ms. Myra Adams at The National Review sums up the possibilities, thus:
First, did her use of a private e-mail server violate laws or jeopardize national security?
Second, did the Clinton Foundation benefit financially from her tenure as secretary of state?
Third, was there a connection between soliciting foundation donations and the need for a private e-mail server?
Were she merely a private citizen I doubt we would have to wait this long for a decision, she would have been hauled in, threatened with at least 230 years in jail unless she 'fessed up and paid an eye-wateringly huge fine. Ms. Adams reports that just last week several former but senior FBI agents wrote to Mr. Comey warning him of the dangers if he surrenders to political pressures. These particular agents had once been part of an operation which uncovered serious corruption amongst American politicians and they were extremely concerned at the knock-on effect if the FBI Director was seen to buckle under political pressure:
The future not only of the FBI but “of the United States of America rests on the outcome of this crucial case,” the agents wrote. “Decisions must be made on facts alone. Much is at stake here — people’s trust in the Bureau for years to come, as well as the Bureau’s reputation among our allies, partners, and friends as the greatest law enforcement agency in the world.”
So far it appears to have been established that at least 22 documents that passed through Mrs. Clinton's private and highly insecure server were classified at the very highest level and included the names of CIA officers abroad and various foreigners working for the American government. If that doesn't justify indictment then nothing does!
Whichever way the decision goes it will either confirm my own exceedingly low impression of the American judiciary system, or prove me a cynic before my time. It all rests on Mr. Comey's shoulders. If he recommends indictment and then resigns if the process is stalled by the White House at least he will have saved some vestiges of American honour - but I ain't holding my breath!
Bloody Hell Duffers. That photo needs a warning on it.
An American friend of mine [ex USAF and Law Enforcement] who is an ardent follower of US Politics is of the opinion that Hell will freeze before the Federal Bureau of Incompetence presses charges against Shrillary.
Have you got rid of Jug Ears yet? The news here had a clip of him playing golf with Dim Dave.
Posted by: AussieD | Sunday, 24 April 2016 at 11:37
I think, AussieD, that the human interest in this is that it all depends on one man and his conscience - and yes, I know the words: "conscience doth make cowards of us all". Even so, Mr. Comey does not have much to lose. He is near retirement, he's made his money, he has 'no dog in the fight', so what is to stop him from earning his reputation in history as a 'straight arrow'?
Posted by: David Duff | Sunday, 24 April 2016 at 11:44
I hope you are right Duffers and Mr Comey has the fortitude to do what is right and put principle before principal.
Some will hate him for it but he would help reinstate some trust in what has been an "injustice" system.
Posted by: AussieD | Sunday, 24 April 2016 at 12:32
David, the problem for Mr Comey may well be that whichever way he jumps, he could upset the Clinton gang, the Obama gang or both. And the fact is that neither of these fine, upstanding organisations is known for it's willingness to let bygones be bygones.
Then, of course, there's the prospect of the Trump gang taking over the reins of power.
How does it go? 'Uneasy lies the head that wears the FBI badge...' or something like that.
Posted by: Kevin B | Sunday, 24 April 2016 at 12:53
Trump, Clinton, Obama it matters little. Are those in power above the law or not? If they are above the law then "we the people" will begin to follow suit. Law enforcement-the FBI- may be the decider. There are massive subtexts to all this Clinton scandal and connections are going to reverberate in every corner of DC and maybe other capitols.
Trump's purpose is to disrupt and bring the end of the Republican party, which is fine as it is "no longer fit for purpose". The Obama/Clinton wing of the all but dead Democrat(ic) party is to bring modern day totalitarian governance complete with oligarchs, pop stars and "proper think". This mistake will require force. Force will be met with force. Fasten your seat belts.
Posted by: Whitewall | Sunday, 24 April 2016 at 13:22
Depressing but, alas, probably accurate, Whiters.
Posted by: David Duff | Sunday, 24 April 2016 at 17:07
If she'd been doing a bit more of that (photo) Monika Lewinsky might not have got a look in.
SoD
Posted by: Lawrence Duff | Sunday, 24 April 2016 at 20:54
Well spotted Lawrence that tongue could do the job required. However the teeth could be a danger considering she is always bumping her gums.
Posted by: jimmy glesga | Monday, 25 April 2016 at 00:53
Politicians have always been corrupt but in the past they did try to hide that fact. These days they have learnt that unless their fingers are actually caught in the till they can be quite open about it. Although being caught red handed is no guarantee of punishment. Dim-Dave and the stayers outrageous lies an example. Spin and partisanship they have found can cover a multitude of sins even make them look respectable. So Clinton will not face justice and she will be free to take her incompetence and odious ideology with her into the White House where she can carry on the destruction Obama started. The alternative Trump that way is probably to ensure WWIII.
Posted by: Antisthenes | Monday, 25 April 2016 at 08:59
"Hell will freeze [over] before the Federal Bureau of Incompetence presses charges against Shrillary."
That's about my view of the matter.
And if Comey does try to take her down, he'll probably find a horse's head in his bed before long.
Posted by: Andrew Duffin | Monday, 25 April 2016 at 12:16
http://www.redstate.com/diary/6755mm/2016/04/25/must-read-insider-info-hillarys-e-mail-investigation/
Posted by: JK | Monday, 25 April 2016 at 16:22
Crikey, JK, that's dynamite - if Comey has what it takes to light the fuse!
Posted by: David Duff | Monday, 25 April 2016 at 16:57
Indeed David.
http://observer.com/2016/03/hillary-has-an-nsa-problem/
Posted by: JK | Monday, 25 April 2016 at 16:59
Thanks, JK, the plot thickens - and sickens!
Posted by: David Duff | Monday, 25 April 2016 at 17:26
Might help the "over-there audience" far as the background goes.
https://www.judicialwatch.org/bulletins/hillary-clintons-rogue-agenda-why-sid-blumenthal-matters/
Posted by: JK | Monday, 25 April 2016 at 19:33
Good work, JK.
"What evil lurks in the hearts of men?" ...... and women!
Posted by: Andra | Monday, 25 April 2016 at 20:39