Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Roland99

(53,342 posts)
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 08:22 AM Mar 2019

What? Mueller report NOT imminent? Ya don't say...

Not so fast: Mueller still investigating pivotal Russia probe issues
https://news.yahoo.com/not-fast-mueller-still-investigating-pivotal-russia-probe-110321830.html

(Reuters) - The timing of the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election is a major topic of discussion in Washington, with the disclosure of the findings expected to be a seismic event in American politics.

Mueller himself has been silent throughout the probe, but his team has provided clues that prosecutors are still working on key issues, an indication he may not be ready to submit the report to Attorney General William Barr imminently.

...

Representatives of key congressional committees involved in their own Trump-related probes have said they have received no guidance from Mueller's office regarding his investigation's progress or future plans.
16 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

Iliyah

(25,111 posts)
1. Seems like every week there is an article stating
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 08:30 AM
Mar 2019

that "soon" Mueller's investigation will conclude and a final report is forthcoming.

Then you have shithole every day claiming no conclusion and then you have Manafort attorney(s) continue to lie about what the judge said. Ya think the lawyers would be held accountable for lying on camera.

genxlib

(5,528 posts)
3. I fear that there will be a stall to get the Republicans past the 2020 election
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 08:38 AM
Mar 2019

If we get much closer, there will be a movement to delay any release until after 2020.

After all, wouldn't it be the utmost in irony that an investigation into influencing an election would be politically charged for influencing an election.

It could come directly from the Mueller team not wanting to enter the election fray.

More likely, I see Mueller issuing whenever it is ready. Then Barr plays coy and delays the release with excuses like vetting for top secret information. I don't think that they will be able to bury it completely but I do think they will try to delay it to the least damaging time. I fear we are entering a time frame where that could slide into post-2020. And you know the entire Republican Party will back them with crocodile tears about the sanctity of democracy.

Chin music

(23,002 posts)
4. I fear the same.
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 08:46 AM
Mar 2019

'We dont want to Comey another election" (as if they give a rip.) and the election ends up getting rigged by 'happenstance' and boom...4 more years. It needs to pop...like yesterday.

 

manor321

(3,344 posts)
5. Ken Dilanian, Michael Isikoff and Shimon Prokupecz should resign
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 08:46 AM
Mar 2019

For the most important and consequential investigation in the history of the country, these three have peddled Trump propaganda to the American people, changing American's perceptions about when the report is due. They should resign.

Chin music

(23,002 posts)
6. How about a damn press conference Mueller?
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 08:52 AM
Mar 2019

I mean, 340 million Americans want to know. It's time to break the Omerta.

still_one

(92,219 posts)
7. Tomorrow is the day. and if not tomorrow then the next day, then again it could be next week, or
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 09:05 AM
Mar 2019

next month, next year, next decade, next century...…………….

This is almost better than the OJ trial or the Iran Hostage Crisis, day 5 million and thirty one.

SNL had a parody with Eddie Murphy in the eighties which highlighted where the direction of the media was heading in the most bizarre and morbid way:

https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/john-david-stutts/n9083






Chin music

(23,002 posts)
10. I'm beginning(?) to believe the whole Mueller thing is a delaying tactic for Congress to act
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 09:47 AM
Mar 2019

Last edited Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:54 AM - Edit history (2)

and not make it a Comey type situation...as if that fricken matters. Only the Ds suffer from thinghs like Comey. The repubs get to perfectly plan their elections so they keep JUST enough power to bullox things up. Sort of like the "political question" used by the SC to not hear cases...kinda. But, different.
With Speaker Pelosi saying no impeachment urgency, I think Mueller will be fine not fluffing gop feathers. Hard to imagine he hasn't gotten even ONE charge for this president. One? So we can get this started. At this point an average citizen can put together a prima facie case just watching TRMS. Two whole years w all the money he can use and all the prosecutors he needs. Come ON man. How about Felonious Uttering......tsk tsk. (After yesterdays no collusion etc) Dereliction of duty? Failure to secure the Homeland from enemy attack? They haven't even done anything about the voting boxes except get ivanka a patent for even shadier ones out of China.
The Ds always suffer bc we play by the rules. When the other side (us) plays by the rules, it's easy to plan to cheat us bc we are routinely predictable.
of course...all of the above is just an opinion. Stated for your reading edification and perusal. Take what is interesting leave the rest...and always remember...when I type, I speak for myself, and sometimes go for a small laugh. It's just IMHO.

still_one

(92,219 posts)
11. I don't think Mueller plays games. As for the Democrats I don't think it is a matter of playing by
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:42 AM
Mar 2019

the rules, it is a matter of lining up the facts and evidence, and getting it right.

Chin music

(23,002 posts)
12. I hear ya.
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:48 AM
Mar 2019

It was an opinion....I'll edit it so I don't piss people off......ahem. Just MHO.
Just conjecture and I thought the average reader could take it for what it is. None of what you said is excluded by my post except the time factor.

still_one

(92,219 posts)
13. We are having a dialog. There was nothing you said that should upset people. We all have our
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:54 AM
Mar 2019

opinions. That is a good thing









Kablooie

(18,634 posts)
8. If Mueller wants to be dramatic, tomorrow is the ides of March.
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 09:21 AM
Mar 2019

The day Julius Caesar was assassinated.

Xolodno

(6,395 posts)
15. I expect it to happen on something ironic....that will cause everyone's hair rip out.......
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 11:46 PM
Mar 2019

....like, Louise Mench tweeting it comes out X-day...and it does.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»What? Mueller report NOT ...