A question about the Nunes Memo

[PJMcK]

What could be the strategy about releasing this memo? From nearly every account I've read, it's a piece of fantasy without facts. Further, the Department of Justice-- from Trump's own government!-- doesn't believe it should be released because it will jeopardize intelligence activities and it's not factual.

So why release it? Just to muddy the waters? Ultimately, that won't work because with its release, more facts will become known that will debunk it. Nunes' reputation will be ruined, if it isn't already.

I really don't get it.

Unless it is true that Trump is so delusional that he actually believes his own bullshit is reality:

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/close-friend-identifies-trump-as-a-pathological-liar

[Arkansas Granny]

1. All I can figure is that it's a desperate attempt to hold on to Trump's shrinking base.

You know, the ones who are so "patriotic" that they will ignore the truth just so they don't have to admit that they voted for and support and traitor.

[PJMcK]

7. That house of cards will come crashing down

I remember when Nixon resigned, most people denied voting for him even though his victory in '72 was one of the largest in history.

[lagomorph777]

11. Pres. Turd's base aren't actually going to read it (they're illiterate).

It's enough for them to say, "See, Congress released a memo that says something or other bad about the FBI, so the FBI is bad."

[sunonmars]

2. or to conveniently hide the fact Trump wont sign the Russian sanctions, distraction squirrells

[beachbum bob]

3. ANYTHING and EVERYTHING to discredit FBI, DOJ and all investigations into the crook sitting in WH

its PR to shore up the batshit crazy base and instill level of doubt everywhere else.


a simple classic move by despots...and why trump railed against the FBI during the primaries as HE KNEW then...his level of corruptness will sooner or later come out.

we are racing to a constitutional crisis

[PJMcK]

8. Trump has alienated his own Department of Justice

They won't like that and the careerists will fight back, probably undermining Trump from behind the scenes.

Trump has foolishly provoked a potent enemy.

[randr]

4. It is nothing more than a way to increase public distrust of justice system

After the memo is disclaimed there will remain a deeper distrust of the investigation in itself

[PJMcK]

9. Really?

I think the memo will show what nut-jobs Nunes & Co. really are.

[randr]

14. That has already been proven

[kentuck]

5. They have accomplished their goal already, imo...

The base was super-hyped for them to "release the memo". It's about politics. Manipulative politics.

[AJT]

6. To get rid of Rosenstein and ultimately Mueller.

The memo claims Rosenstein was involved with the renewal of the FISA warrant against Carter Page. This will be used by 45 to get rid of Rosenstein and set up for the eventual firing of Mueller.

[spanone]

10. trump may not release it but since he's seen it, he can cherry pick and lie about it's contents

we are a fucked nation.

[PJMcK]

12. The investigation will continue if Mr. Mueller is fired

Remember, the FBI already had open files on Trump and his cohorts before Trump fired James Comey. When Robert Mueller was appointed, he took over the investigation and its information.

If Mr. Mueller is canned, the DOJ will still have the evidence. Additionally, hasn't Mr. Mueller shared his evidence with NY Attorney General Schneiderman? That investigation is beyond Trump's influence.

Trump is going down. The question I have is, how much damage will he cause?

[beaglelover]

13. To shape the narrative so when Trump does fire Mueller, stupid 'Muricans will think it is

justified. And nothing will be done to get rid of Trump. We're stuck with him for probably another 7 years. Unless he dies somehow between now and then. One can hope.