Barr--Just like John Mitchell, Richard Nixon's A.G. who was prosecuted and given prison time for his involvement in Watergate. If it weren't for Moscow Mitch, these people would be prosecuted. Hoping for blue majority in both houses of Congress next year. (Although if public opposition to Trumps overwhelmingly threatens the Republican Party, perhaps it will go differently.)
Carl Bernstein on CNN (the man who scooped the Nixon Watergate scandal), spoke about the crisis. The interview is entitled, ironically, given the title of our thread, "Trump is unraveling in wake of whistleblower complaint." For anyone who doubts the power of the whistleblower complaint, Bernstein points out that it is a thorough well documented, researched, fact-checked, report of Trump's corruption.
Things really are moving quickly now. Every day when I wake up, I wonder what strange things have happened while I was sleeping!
I checked the Australian news to see what their reaction is to their prime minister being dragged into this situation and found a couple of articles, one of which they mention the impeachment spiraling and one which ends with them saying that they don’t have to legally provide anything to the US if they don’t want to.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-01/donald-trump-call-puts-australia-in-the-midst-of-scandal/11563380
I think they try to stay on good terms with the US but are also fiercely independent. They do not like bullies. Also, the person who was involved on the Australian side that Papadopulous was blabbing to while drinking is generally well regarded and has a long record in public service. I would be seriously surprised if anything came of that.
The more disturbing thing is that they are going around to different countries and trying to dig up dirt as a distraction. I would not have guessed that this is the attorney general’s job. I also saw that Sebastian Gorka is traveling with Pompeo which sounds more than strange since he does not even work for the government: https://mobile.twitter.com/JoshNBCNews/status/1178815911349964801
I threw some cards a few minutes ago since I was wondering what is up and will post what I got in a bit.
I feel that a lot of the great readers on this site have seen this orange nightmare's downfall and the timing of when the ball would start rolling. The NYT has an article today entitled: "Trump Pressed Australian Leader to Help Barr Investigate Mueller Inquiry's Origins". I responded with this in the comments section:
"Wow talk about cleaning house. It seems not only will Trump take down Barr, but also Mike Pompeo and Giuliani too. Gives new meaning to a foursome for this ever golfing POTUS. Great, I think that unless the GOP can resurrect Abraham Lincoln, this cements the democrats for 2020."
(For a long time my husband has said that if we just gave DJT enough rope he'd hang himself.)
So just a brief tarot reading with Rider Waite cards:
My question was, where does this person stand after the current inquiry is over?
For T, I drew the Eight of Wands reversed - hysterical, impulsive and panicking
For Barr, I drew the Nine of Swords - sadness, disappointment, despair
For Pompeo, I drew the Queen of Swords - ambition, in this case, maybe an older woman controls his fate?
For Pelosi, I drew the Ace of Swords - cutting through the situation to get to the heart of the matter
and for Schiff, I drew the Strength card - balance, strength, courage and endurance
If anyone has a different take on this, I am happy to hear it.
"For Pompeo, I drew the Queen of Swords - ambition, in this case, maybe an older woman controls his fate?"
Someone mentioned on MSNBS last night that Pompeo (who's from Kansas) is the second most ambitious politician in Kansas. The first is his wife.
After this is over, not only will we need to do a meditation and spiritual cleanse of the WH, but let's also include the DOJ, State Dept and Congress ... oh hell, let's include all of the government agencies! This thing has major tentacles, and is leading to who knows where.
@baba, anything on Pence? I know that he's tied up with this too.
Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments. I am having a very busy week so won't be around much but will try to respond.
I continue to feel that what we are seeing with Twitler & Co is the tip of the iceberg. I think what's going to come out will leave much of America stunned.
Jeanne, I owe you an overdue donation and will take care of that today or tomorrow. :)
PS. NY Times is running an article entitled, "Me and my Whistleblower," about the son of a deceased Deutsche bank employee. Apparently, this gentleman has hundreds of secret documents about Twitler that he has turned over to House Intel! He has been secretly cooperating for months.
Jeanne, I haven't forgotten that one is asked to contribute to the site - it's just that I haven't had a red cent. I will donate asap.
My question is, what will happen if these people defy subpoenas? I know it's different when one interferes with an impeachment investigation - but how will we get these people to be forthcoming?