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Backfire effect... (Original Post) syringis Feb 2018 OP
Come on! thucythucy Feb 2018 #1
Hello Thucythucy syringis Feb 2018 #4
:-) !! spooky3 Feb 2018 #26
Haaha. What a truly divine Mueller gif Wwcd Feb 2018 #2
Hello Wwcd syringis Feb 2018 #5
You are certainly American in spirit..thanks for the laugh today Wwcd Feb 2018 #6
You're welcome Wwcd syringis Feb 2018 #7
Same here, Wwcd.. it's what we were Cha Feb 2018 #15
Good evening Cha! Wwcd Feb 2018 #18
Aloha, Wwcd! Cha Feb 2018 #23
Love this! secondwind Feb 2018 #3
Republican fools have no idea of the shit their getting into. Pepsidog Feb 2018 #8
Hello Pepsidog syringis Feb 2018 #9
Agreed- Muelllers team will outwit these stooges at every turn. Lock them all up!! Pepsidog Feb 2018 #13
We all have your back Mr. Mueller!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! onecent Feb 2018 #10
I think this is priceless RandomAccess Feb 2018 #11
K&R 2naSalit Feb 2018 #12
Love it! thanks syringis! Cha Feb 2018 #14
Hello Cha syringis Feb 2018 #16
So nice of you to help us out.. Cha Feb 2018 #21
Alas, I can't do much... syringis Feb 2018 #22
It really does help! Cha Feb 2018 #24
This wins today's internet. MineralMan Feb 2018 #17
Hello MineralMan syringis Feb 2018 #20
Alternativement: guillaumeb Feb 2018 #27
I found a few more spooky3 Feb 2018 #28
Hello Spooky3 syringis Feb 2018 #29
Hello! And you are so right! spooky3 Feb 2018 #30
My favorite Republican! flamingdem Feb 2018 #19
Excellent post! PatrickforO Feb 2018 #25
Hello Patrick syringis Feb 2018 #32
The only problems with memes like this and the OP one LiberalLovinLug Feb 2018 #35
Hello LiberalLovinLug syringis Feb 2018 #36
Thanks LiberalLovinLug Feb 2018 #41
The antidote for an undercurrent of despair? peggysue2 Feb 2018 #37
Yeah! I love your spirit! LiberalLovinLug Feb 2018 #42
NOW we're heading in the right direction! democratisphere Feb 2018 #31
I've read other memos are following... syringis Feb 2018 #33
It is amazing to watch a lemming indict himself! democratisphere Feb 2018 #34
Great Picture look at those eyes. Strong, Dedicated, Honest..Yes, Muller will take down the bully nt Stuart G Feb 2018 #38
I like it.... Upthevibe Feb 2018 #39
LOL malaise Feb 2018 #40

syringis

(5,101 posts)
4. Hello Thucythucy
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 06:49 PM
Feb 2018

Mueller has already used all the alphabet letters, more than once...

This one is probably Exhibit A 666

syringis

(5,101 posts)
7. You're welcome Wwcd
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 07:21 PM
Feb 2018

I'm a long time true lover of America and great admirer of your history.

It is really amazing what a young country has achieved in less than 2 centuries.

I'm disheartened to see how Trump has turned it in a world laughing stock !

Cha

(297,375 posts)
15. Same here, Wwcd.. it's what we were
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 08:55 PM
Feb 2018

all saying.. and there it is in a beautiful gif.. with RM's pic and all.

syringis

(5,101 posts)
9. Hello Pepsidog
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 07:42 PM
Feb 2018

I think they are aware but have no idea how to get out from...

To be honest, I don't feel compassionate. They have only themselves to blame.

syringis

(5,101 posts)
22. Alas, I can't do much...
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 09:14 PM
Feb 2018

Standing by your side, trying to bring a smile and help for a few seconds to escape this nightmare.

And as much as I can, showing around me Trumpig as he is : a toxic garbage.

syringis

(5,101 posts)
20. Hello MineralMan
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 09:08 PM
Feb 2018

In French we say :

Tel est pris qui croyait prendre. I think the equivalent in English is "It's the bitter bit". I also found "Joke's on you".

I don't know which one fits better.

spooky3

(34,461 posts)
28. I found a few more
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 09:36 PM
Feb 2018

He (Nunes) shot himself in the foot.
He got a taste of his own medicine.

This was not one I found but may be similar:

He (Mueller) who laughs last laughs best.

PatrickforO

(14,582 posts)
25. Excellent post!
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 09:31 PM
Feb 2018

Yes, he doesn't seem one for joking around, does he? His face reminds me of that old movie Men in Black, when Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith are interviewing Edgar's wife. She asks whether they are making fun of her, and Tommy Lee deadpans, "No, ma'am, we don't have any sense of humor we're aware of."

I want to see Trump laughing it up in an orange suit at a Federal penitentiary.

LiberalLovinLug

(14,175 posts)
35. The only problems with memes like this and the OP one
Tue Feb 6, 2018, 04:54 PM
Feb 2018

Is it gives us a distorted view of Mueller and his investigation. Now, I'd love it if Fox News and RW hate radio was correct. That he was truly out to get Donald Trump as his #1 mandate. That he hated the man as much as we do. That he wasn't influenced in the least by any Republican party ties, because he was secretly a D in R clothing. Because then we'd know he's 100% on our side.

But the truth is, we don't know what he has, or if he may have something, but not quite enough to force R's on an impeachment. That is there is not quite enough evidence on Don himself personally, to recommend charges, even while he may take down a few of Don's close allies.

Or, if he does have a mountain of evidence to take down the President and half the R's in Senate and House, having both a Republican and military background, he could very well be influenced by Kelly and other fellow R's that it is not in the national interest to have a President plus half the R's fall so far so fast. That it would destabilize the economy into recession, and might even cause civil unrest the likes we have never seen since the civil war. So in the interests of stability, and loyalty to his party, he might tone down his charges to basically a slap on the wrist for the President.

I know he is our last and greatest hope. But we have no ideas of the pressures he may feel from fellow Republicans. Look what happened to Comey. I can totally see two-faced Graham or double-speak McCain working him. So on the surface they come off as moderate and law respecting Senators that publicly praise Mueller and defend him, but behind the scenes they convince him to not embarrass the party too much.

What I'm saying is, we should be prepared mentally for this outcome. Maybe I'm just paranoid, but the worst keeps on happening.

syringis

(5,101 posts)
36. Hello LiberalLovinLug
Tue Feb 6, 2018, 05:55 PM
Feb 2018

I understand what you mean.

I have faith.

The way he works, according to what he shows is impressive and interesting. Almost no leaks or controlled ones, his silence is deafening, in comparison the Sphinx is incredibly talkative...

Even when he speaks, you can't figure what he is thinking. I'm almost sure he doesn't care much about the pressure.

It is not for nothing that Trumpig is so agitated, trying at any cost to undermine his credibility.

The flawed Russia fan-fiction of Nunes speaks for itself. Panic is on board. It doesn't mean Mueller is at the brink but he is clearly annoying Trump et al...

It is a complex criminal case, it needs time and the most important to be built and secured at all stages of the process. A mistake or an omission can easily ruin an entire case...



LiberalLovinLug

(14,175 posts)
41. Thanks
Wed Feb 7, 2018, 03:40 PM
Feb 2018

I needed that. I want to believe that.

The Republican Party has a history of 'party before country'. Even sometimes respected 'good' men. Colin Powell is a great example and what he did at the UN to justify the invasion. Comey as well to some extent. Obama had his back right to the end. Yet time and time again, they stick together, and do anything to please the GOP leadership.

I just look at these memes and it reminds me of stuff put out on DU on Hillary vs Trump leading up to the election. The bragging memes of Hillary winning. My hopes have been dashed so often, from W Bush winning twice, to Trump winning.

But I'll try and be more optimistic.

peggysue2

(10,836 posts)
37. The antidote for an undercurrent of despair?
Tue Feb 6, 2018, 06:11 PM
Feb 2018

A massive win in November, that Blue Tsunami we dream of made reality. Despite whatever Mueller does or doesn't do, we push for a win at all levels--local, county, state and Federal--and Trump will be neutered, not only in his damaging legislative desires but with the real threat of impeachment. And the Republicans? They can gaze at their heads on a platter, so richly deserved.

That's how we turn this around. Then a possible Mueller/Schneiderman prosecution is the cherry on top.

November is our big fu*cking weapon. We can do this!

syringis

(5,101 posts)
33. I've read other memos are following...
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 09:53 PM
Feb 2018

If Nunes goes by the standard of 1st one, he would be wise to keep a fire extinguisher handy...

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