Jesus Christ. Chris Matthews just asked Charlie Dent why Trump didn't just fire Mueller

[octoberlib]

and put somebody in there who will narrow the scope of the investigation. It seems like the media is egging Trump on.

[Cha]

1. I know.. what did

Dent say?

[octoberlib]

3. I was busy typing but Dent kind of blew it off and said after what he's heard today

he wants a bill introduced to protect Mueller.

[Cha]

8. Thanks!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. That's just Tweety. He blurts out whatever he might be thinking.

But it's not an unreasonable question, and it certainly wouldn't be the basis for any decisions by Trump, since he only listens to Fox News anyhow.

[octoberlib]

9. Yes but it's irresponsible journalism to suggest Trump do so without also pointing out

that he'd be undermining the rule of law. There was a big debate among journalists about this on Twitter yesterday when somebody from the WH press pool asked Trump why he didn't just fire Mueller.

Link to tweet

Imagine a world where journalists didn't blithely prompt the president to undermine the rule of law every time they met him. I'd like to live there.

[nolabear]

4. Yeah but he added Hes smart, isnt he? with a chuckle.

And with just the right inflection. He never passes up a chance to Fredo the rat bastard.

[grantcart]

5. Same thing yesterday

[spanone]

6. chris was all over the place today....he kept asking Dent the same questions

had. to. turn.

[NutmegYankee]

7. The ensuing fallout would be a media ratings bonanza.

He probably is hoping for it.

[octoberlib]

10. Bingo!

[Takket]

11. exactly!

[DeminPennswoods]

12. MSNBC has been practically begging for Mueller to be fired

since yesterday. I agree it's all about potential ratings.

[Volaris]

17. Yep. Our media lives by the creed 'if there's blood on the street, buy real estate.'

[tavernier]

13. Yeah. He is auditioning for Rumps new BFF.

That left me scratching my head as well.

[Ferrets are Cool]

14. Tweety is unwatchable.

[nature-lover]

15. Would love to see Joy Reid in his spot.

[Ferrets are Cool]

18. Would be a great upgrade. nt

[Upthevibe]

16. Here's what I'm confused about....

I thought it was simply not under his authority to fire him himself....It would be like me going to someone I work with in another department and saying you're fired. I think Tweety is an idiot. I can't watch him. Chris Hayes is having a really good discussion with people in the know on his show now....(oh yea, I think dt is an idiot too)......

[Hekate]

19. Tweety needs to retire