Discussion: WH Defends Trump's Call For Probe Into NYT For Anonymous Op-Ed

[system1]

WH Defends Trump's Call For Probe Into NYT For Anonymous Op-Ed Back to article

[misterneutron]

Where are the Alien and Sedition Acts when we need them?

ETA: At least the Sedition Act was subtle enough to criminalize only false statements about the government. This administration wants to get rid of that crippling limitation.

[wanderer]

“I think it was less about that part of it and whether or not somebody who is actively trying to undermine the executive branch of the government a̶n̶d̶ ̶a̶ ̶d̶u̶a̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶e̶l̶e̶c̶t̶e̶d̶ ̶p̶r̶e̶s̶i̶d̶e̶n̶t̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶U̶n̶i̶t̶e̶d̶ ̶S̶t̶a̶t̶e̶s̶,̶”

Look in the mirror, repeat your words, and you will be presented an image of who the traitors really are.

[abbymac]

She should be asked the following:

Instead of demanding that the NYT be “probed” in violation of the First Amendment, how about talking about steps the WH is taking to address the underlying REASONS for the editorial, i.e., the President’s erratic and dangerous behavior?

[wanderer]

@abbymac

how about talking about steps the WH is taking to address the underlying REASONS for the editorial, i.e., the President’s erratic and dangerous behavior?

Excellent question for a reporter to ask.
And when stonewalled, for every other reporter to keep asking.

[rascal_crone]

I think, Ms. Cabrera, it might be ‘duly elected’ - since you were quoting Sanders.

‘dually’ may be taken to be the opinion of the FBI, but we must wait for the evidence to be released.

[irasdad]

“Trump’s demand for the Justice Department to investigate the anonymous writer…”

Trump: “People should be forced to take lie detector tests.”

Mueller: "Great Idea!"

[misterneutron]

@rascal_crone

I think, Ms. Cabrera, it might be ‘duly elected’…

No, no. Since millions of illegals voted in 2016, the results of that election are highly suspect, and the results should be tossed out. So, I think the correct phrase is “possibly elected” or “speculatively elected.”

[benthere]

Sarah, I’ll see your shit and raise you a rat’s ass!!

[rwdorsey]

Sounds more like the kind of thing a Soviet political commissar would investigate.

[lastroth]

@abbymac

Instead of demanding that the NYT be “probed” in violation of the First Amendment, how about talking about steps the WH is taking to address the underlying REASONS for the editorial, i.e., the President’s erratic and dangerous behavior?

Well where’s the fun in that? It’s been going on 2 years in and they all know he’s erratic and dangerous, you want them to upset the apple cart just when they’ve all figured out how dull the pain without seeming drunk all the time?

[captain_america]

I think we all know the kind of a “probe” Trump really wants.

[darrtown]

Welp, should we be surprised that trump has no respect nor understanding of the first amendment? Yah, the second he has …ahem… bore sighted cuz it gets to his slobbering followers but the first is about them enemies of the people, and other assorted librul types ya knows.

[rickjones]

She also doubled down on Trump’s demand for the Justice Department to investigate the anonymous writer, saying that “they are attempting to undermine the executive branch.”

Well, the so-called (dick)head of the Executive Branch is trying to undermine the FBI, DOJ, the rest of the entire government and institutions of democracy. So, you would agree that an investigation into that is proper, right?

[jtx]

If anyone is undermining the Office of the president it is Trump himself.

[darrtown]

@rickjones

So, you would agree that an investigation into that is proper, right?

I think the idea of ‘rational logical thought’ is taking a holiday for the duration of the trump/Pence term… I say trump/Pence because it is entirely possible ol donnie may not finish out the full 4 years for whatever reason. It is very apparent that Pence isn’t gonna be shedding any tears for daddy trump.

[radicalcentrist]

Considering they had the Secret Service detain that 17 year old kid for rolling his eyes at Trump’s whoppers in Montana, this is no surprise. Any criticism of the President, direct or implied is verboten in Great America.

[slimjim33]

President Trump: Hey Russia, I have another favor to ask. Find who wrote that Op-Ed piece. Thanks as always, your loyal servant DJT.

[coimmigrant]

whether or not somebody who is actively trying to undermine the executive branch of the government and a duly elected President of the United States,

What’s the statute of limitations on those actions? I imagine there is a host of GOP representatives, GOP senators, and right wing media that would like to know.

[darrtown]

“If that individual is in meetings where
national security is being discussed, or other important topics, and
they are attempting to undermine the executive branch, that would
certainly be problematic and something that the Department of Justice
should look into,” Sanders said in her first briefing since the
editorial was published last week.Asked
whether the administration is attempting to ferret out the culprit,
Sanders said the staff is “focused on things that actually matter.”
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Comments like this give me whiplash and aggravate my neck bone spurs