Yes it was a recommendation. So, if someone recommends something to you when you're in charge, don't you look at the "facts" before making your decision?
He is not in a position to impartially evaluate the inspector general's report. The report is not a self executing mechanism. It requires evaluation from someone in an executive position before any of its findings are acted upon. The proper thing would have been for Sessions to recuse himself, as he indicated he would in any such matters when he testified at his confirmation hearing.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
^Do not understand why that's so difficult to comprehend.
What evaluation is needed to be made? There is a fact pattern that led an impartial committee (one that would probably be favorable towards a career fbI member ) to recommend firing. Not sure what the debate is here. The rumors of McCabe changing flynns 302 statement are still out there and likey on this report. I doubt the decision was difficult at all.
There are a lot of "rumors" out there. Dude, I will write you a recommendation for Trump's administration anytime. Just ask.
Anyone acting in an executive capacity has the responsibility to make such an evaluation. And if they can't impartially make such an evaluation they should recuse themselves.
To be clear I'm not arguing the merits of the case here. This is about making sure it is done in a way that is proper. The procedures (including rules regarding recusal) are in place to ensure the integrity of any actions taken in cases like this. I don't think Sessions is capable of acting impartially in this case.
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"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
I think you're putting too much weight on sessions being the decision maker. He basically just accepted the fbis own recommendation. If the two decisions conflicted with each other I'd see your point.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
Talk of whether the decision would have been different or should have been is moot because proper procedure wasn't followed. The decision has been made now. McCabe may have acted improperly. There's nothing to suggest his actions were part of a Deep State plot against Trump. We'll see how much you like the IG report when it's released.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/polit...=.0b9afee1c300
time to bring this nothing burger witch hunt to an end...waste of taxpayer dollars
"Dowd told The Washington Post on Saturday he was speaking for himself and not on Trump’s behalf."
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"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
“I pray that Acting Attorney General Rosenstein will follow the brilliant and courageous example of the FBI Office of Professional Responsibility and Attorney General Jeff Sessions and bring an end to alleged Russia Collusion investigation manufactured by McCabe’s boss James Comey based upon a fraudulent and corrupt Dossier,” Dowd said in an emailed statement.
bold added by me for comedic value
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
bravesnumberone (03-17-2018), Runnin (03-17-2018)
This is the latest and most blatant of a string of attempts to derail Mueller's investigation. Trump's desire to stop the investigation is perhaps the strongest indication that Mueller's investigation is NOT a nothing burger witch hunt.
Down with the collaborator!
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
McCabe kept notes of his interactions with Trump.
Runnin (03-17-2018)
wonder how those negotiations for an interview are going
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
This is quite a saga.