Comey was a compelling witness. His testimony was filled with
nuggets which can lead to Frump's demise. I would not give Comey a
"ten", however. I think at times he was overly kind to Frump.
I think one of the most striking parts of his testimony was when he
described a meeting with top deputies in the FBI. They were trying to
decide on how to respond to Frump asking whether he was under
investigation. One top deputy felt that they should not say he was not
under investigation. Comey overruled his deputy. I think the deputy
was right. Comey could have said that Frump was not under investigation
at that time , but he could not predict where the investigation would
lead. He also could have said it at the hearing. Now Frump claims that
Comey completely vindicated him. That is, of course, a lie. But I wish
that Comey had not given Frump the opening.
For me, highlights were the opening and closing statements by
Chairman Burr. He could not have been more solicitous to Comey. His
praise of Comey was spectacular. In fact, all of the Republicans seemed
to give Comey the highest respect. This was true even after Comey
called Frump a liar in no uncertain terms.
I could go on and on, but I am sure you have seen and read many
of the analysis. I want to finish with Nancy Pelosi's appearance on
Morning Joe this morning. She was spectacular. If you did not see it,
try to find it on You Tube. Here are a couple of nuggets. She said
that shortly after the inauguration top congressional leaders from both
parties meet with the newly elected president. It is generally a feel
good meeting with outward cordiality. Pelosi had attended these
meetings with Bush and Obama. Frump opened the meeting by declaring
that as everyone knows, he won the popular vote. Pelosi responded by
saying there was no evidence of that. How bizarre was that.
She said that starting with George H. W. Bush and going through
every president, their first foreign visits were either to Canada or
Mexico. Why in the world did Frump chose Saudi Arabia?
She said that Frump observers have described how he tries to get his
way. First, he tries to charm you. If that doesn't work, he tries to
bully you. If that doesn't work he walks away. And if that doesn't
work, he sues you. Pelosi was asked if she has been charmed by Frump.
She said that she finds his charm repulsive. There was much more to the
segment. It is a must watch.
To sum up, Comey gave Frump and his sycophants some talking
points. But the substance of his testimony amounts to more nails in the
coffin of Frump's only term in office. If someone flip's on Frump,
he's toast. If the Russian investigation turns out collusion, he's
toast. If the Russians are found to be blackmailing him, he's toast. I
think all of those are possibilities. Stay tuned.
--
Richard
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