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Mystery Mueller mayhem at a Washington court

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Washington (CNN)Fridays at the DC federal courthouse are typically days of high alert for the press corps trying to discern what special counsel Robert Mueller's next legal action will be. But this Friday, court officials went to extreme measures to ensure it was as difficult as possible to figure out what Mueller's team was doing as the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held a secret and mysterious argument about a grand jury subpoena challenge.

An entire floor of the courthouse was closed to the public and press for more than an hour. During that time, attorneys secretly entered the courthouse to argue before three federal appellate judges over a grand jury subpoena.

Source: (CNN) Mystery Mueller mayhem at a Washington court

This is essentially a "Seinfeld" story. It's a story about "nothing". It posits little, and draws no conclusions.

But it is interesting in it's imagery and detail of the extent the court is going through to maintain seal (secrecy). I followed this event on cable today, and when I saw it online from an MSN source I jumped on it to present it here.

I hope you enjoy it!
 
My guess is that they have a witness they did not want the press to see
Obviously. They didn't even want his or her lawyers to be seen.

But I found it interesting experiencing the incident through the eyes & ears of some firsthand observers and public participants. After being desensitized by Trump and his supporters, it brings us back to realizing this is some serious **** going down.
 
Source: (CNN) Mystery Mueller mayhem at a Washington court

This is essentially a "Seinfeld" story. It's a story about "nothing". It posits little, and draws no conclusions.

But it is interesting in it's imagery and detail of the extent the court is going through to maintain seal (secrecy). I followed this event on cable today, and when I saw it online from an MSN source I jumped on it to present it here.

I hope you enjoy it!
Can I get some clarification here please.....have you or have you not seen the inside of a law school during this life?

Tyvm

:2wave:
 
Source: (CNN) Mystery Mueller mayhem at a Washington court

This is essentially a "Seinfeld" story. It's a story about "nothing". It posits little, and draws no conclusions.

But it is interesting in it's imagery and detail of the extent the court is going through to maintain seal (secrecy). I followed this event on cable today, and when I saw it online from an MSN source I jumped on it to present it here.

I hope you enjoy it!

Someone with a ton of money for high priced lawyers, and a number of appeals does not want to testify before the GJ
 
Obviously. They didn't even want his or her lawyers to be seen.

But I found it interesting experiencing the incident through the eyes & ears of some firsthand observers and public participants. After being desensitized by Trump and his supporters, it brings us back to realizing this is some serious **** going down.

Will be much worse than Watergate.
 
Will be much worse than Watergate.

Not at the rate Mr Hatchet Man et al are going......they are failing, Muellers approval rating is in the ditch, this never should have happened....the best of the best these days rather suck.
 
My guess is that they have a witness they did not want the press to see

At the appeals court? Doubtful.

What's most likely, is this is the beginning of the witch hunts disintigration.
 
Not at the rate Mr Hatchet Man et al are going......they are failing, Muellers approval rating is in the ditch, this never should have happened....the best of the best these days rather suck.

Mueller’s not running for anything; what does he need with your approval?

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I regret to inform you that the justice system runs on the consent of the governed.

What an archaic position; nothing runs on the consent of the “governed!”
 
What an archaic position; nothing runs on the consent of the “governed!”
Understanding that our #1 problem is that we refuse to listen to and take seriously those who did life before us, because we are stupid like that.
 
Source: (CNN) Mystery Mueller mayhem at a Washington court

This is essentially a "Seinfeld" story. It's a story about "nothing". It posits little, and draws no conclusions.

But it is interesting in it's imagery and detail of the extent the court is going through to maintain seal (secrecy). I followed this event on cable today, and when I saw it online from an MSN source I jumped on it to present it here.

I hope you enjoy it!

I'm surprised (though, perhaps I shouldn't be) that so many in this thread seem to be unaware of this stuff. I mean, it's been going on for months.

The mystery of the subpoena appeal appears to date back to early September, when CNN witnessed several lawyers from Mueller's office entering a courtroom to argue against an unknown defense team before a trial-level judge who oversees federal grand jury-related cases.

The speculation has been running rampant for a long time. I guess it's time for DP members to do their own speculating.

As always, I'll wait for facts.
 
Source: (CNN) Mystery Mueller mayhem at a Washington court

This is essentially a "Seinfeld" story. It's a story about "nothing". It posits little, and draws no conclusions.

But it is interesting in it's imagery and detail of the extent the court is going through to maintain seal (secrecy). I followed this event on cable today, and when I saw it online from an MSN source I jumped on it to present it here.

I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for posting this.

As Alice said: things are getting "Curiouser and Curiouser."

Also, CNN actually wrote an article that was interesting about this mess that didn't tee me off with any hyperbole or unfounded prognostications. Just good, professional, reporting.
 
I'm surprised (though, perhaps I shouldn't be) that so many in this thread seem to be unaware of this stuff. I mean, it's been going on for months.



The speculation has been running rampant for a long time. I guess it's time for DP members to do their own speculating.

As always, I'll wait for facts.
Yes, you are correct. This has been going-on for awhile, even if not discussed here on DP.

I've been following it, but never posted it before because there's little to see. But I found the CNN article interesting in its detail, so I thought those details may be of interest.
 
Not at the rate Mr Hatchet Man et al are going......they are failing, Muellers approval rating is in the ditch, this never should have happened....the best of the best these days rather suck.
Mueller's approval has been notching up recently. I think it was 56-37 approve/disapprove in Fox' recent poll.
 
Mueller's approval has been notching up recently. I think it was 56-37 approve/disapprove in Fox' recent poll.
The last poll I saw had Mueller approval at 43.....really bad for the best guy for a very important job, a guy who has had most of a life with the best training available to get ready. My power is out and I am not good at this phone thing so I have no link.
 
Source: (CNN) Mystery Mueller mayhem at a Washington court

This is essentially a "Seinfeld" story. It's a story about "nothing". It posits little, and draws no conclusions.

But it is interesting in it's imagery and detail of the extent the court is going through to maintain seal (secrecy). I followed this event on cable today, and when I saw it online from an MSN source I jumped on it to present it here.

I hope you enjoy it!

Damn. This thing was all over CNN. They were tracking the cars coming and going and didn't seem to see any indication of the first family. But yes, someone pretty rich and/or powerful.

Who I want it to be:

1. Matt Whitaker- It's my suspicion that Trump is right to be fearful of the leakers and the wiretaps in his circle. He is doing some illegal crap and everyone including the Mueller knows it! Mueller, like the rest of the public also knows about the high turnover rate at the WH! It is not a stretch to suggestion that Whitaker is a spy for Mueller pretending to spy for Trump. Yup I believe that fits the definition of a double agent. Trump thinks that Whitaker is his loyal servant, the Mueller has employed him to keep an eye out for them, while he tells Trump he is keeping an eye out for them.

Who it probably is:

1. Maria Butina- Russia is sending the signals out to all it's assassins that Butina's time is up. They have publicly disowned her after their pitiful attempt at accusing the US gov't of torturing her. In fact, the US prosecutors have been given the permission to move Butina with the option of testifying under a sealed filing that was made public by 'mistake.'

Part II: Is this a Russian trap set by Mueller? Did they purposely misfile it to see just how important Butina is to their country? Does this mean the reports of Mueller finishing up his investigation is indeed true?


2. Erik Prince- In January 11, 2017 Prince met in the Seychelles with the UAE in which Prince presented himself as Trump's unofficial representative to get back-channel communications to Russia. In December Prince met with Trump's transition team probably to discuss this deal. With the report that just came out recently, about Mueller moving in on other countries' ties to Trussia collusion, I would bet good money that it is Prince.

There's been a lot of wishful tweeting about who it was so let's clear the air here.

Who it Probably isn't:
1. Donald Trump (Himself)- Trump didn't have anything on his schedule today, and he's not scheduled to leave DC until this weekend. Trump has been "practicing" ditching the press for a few weeks. So it's not a stretch to think that Trump might have wanted to keep this indictment all under wraps, but that sounds pretty hard and there's been no indication that Trump has agreed to cooperate. The leaky WH would never have been able to keep it secret.

2. Members of Trump family (except Jared): I've seen Jared slink off away from the family, so it might be him. But it's not Ivanka, Eric or Trump JR (he's in Canada apparently).

Gotta say, I'm having fun with this speculation :popcorn2: :popcorn2:
 
The last poll I saw had Mueller approval at 43.....really bad for the best guy gor a very important job, a guy who has had most of a life to get ready. My power is out and I am not good at this phone thing so I have no link.
Ah, sorry to hear that. Been there. It was in the 40's I believe, awhile back. But, it's been moving back up since the early summer.

Here's the Fox poll from the other day:


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Source: (Fox) Fox News Poll: President Trump ends year two with 46 percent job approval

There's a lot of interesting economy, Russia, collusion, and other polls deeper-in, if interested:


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and,


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Do date, Flynn admitted guilt to a crime he didn't commit, namely lying to the FBI, which he didn't, or at least doesn't appear that the did.

Flynn caved because he was out of money for a legal defense and, as has been reported, Mueller was threatening to charge his son, probably in much the same way that Flynn was charged.

All this goes back to McCabe sending 2 FBI agents to interview Flynn at the White House, and convince him that he didn't need legal representation during that interview.

So, seem what we have here is

The Flynn Entrapment - WSJ
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-flynn-entrapment-11544658915

2 days ago - Of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's many targets, the most tragic may be former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. The former three-star ...You visited this page on 12/13/18.

FBI's entrapment of Gen. Flynn was despicable - Washington Examiner
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/.../fbis-entrapment-of-general-flynn-was-despic...
8 hours ago - It may even have crossed the official legal line of entrapment to the effect ... Flynn's case is only a small part of Mueller's overall investigation, ...

This, of course, raises questions about the Mueller investigation's conduct in the Flynn case.

Federal Judge Demands Exculpatory Documents in Flynn Case
https://pjmedia.com/.../federal-judge-demands-exculpatory-documents-in-flynn-case/

1 day ago - The federal judge overseeing former National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn'scriminal case is demanding that Special Counsel ...

Judge demands documents related to Michael Flynn's interview with ...
https://www.oann.com/judge-demands-docs-related-to-michael-flynns-interview-with-...
2 days ago - A federal judge is demanding the special counsel and Michael Flynn turn over confidentialdocuments related to Flynn's questioning in January ...

Judge in Flynn case orders Mueller to turn over interview docs after ...
https://www.foxnews.com/.../flynn-judge-orders-mueller-to-turn-over-fbi-docs-after-bo...
2 days ago - Mueller ordered to turn over documents on Flynn questioning ... the federal judgeoverseeing Flynn's criminal case is demanding answers from ...

Judge in Flynn case demands more documents before passing sentence
https://www.americanthinker.com/.../judge_in_flynn_case_demands_more_document...
2 days ago - Judge Emmet G. Sullivan, who is due to sentence General Michael Flynn next Tuesday, has thrown a wild card on the table, raising the ...

Hmm. Entrapment and pressured into a guilty plea of a crime he didn't commit. Isn't LEO entrapment grounds for a dismissal? If so, then Flynn has a legitimate case to sue the federal government for not only the loss of his assets, now that he's bankrupt and homeless, destruction of his reputation, as well as pain and suffering. Yeah, around $50M or so I figure.

Meanwhile,

Clinton Foundation Whistleblowers Testify: "It Operated As An ...
[url]https://www.zerohedge.com/.../financial-bounty-hunters-testify-clinton-foundation-op
...[/URL]
2 hours ago - The Clinton Foundation operated as a foreign agent 'early in its life' and 'throughout it's existence' and did not operate as a 501c3 charitable ...

So no wonder Mueller had to create a larger media splash, and the complicit media, the DNC propaganda arm, are just more than willing to lead with whatever is going on with the Mueller investigation, as opposed to anything that looks bad for the left. Hell, they are doing little more than parroting the DNC issued talking points. :roll:

Welcome to the leftists / Demcorat's / Progressive's media utopia, AKA 1984's ministry of truth.
 
Damn. This thing was all over CNN. They were tracking the cars coming and going and didn't seem to see any indication of the first family. But yes, someone pretty rich and/or powerful.

Who I want it to be:

1. Matt Whitaker- It's my suspicion that Trump is right to be fearful of the leakers and the wiretaps in his circle. He is doing some illegal crap and everyone including the Mueller knows it! Mueller, like the rest of the public also knows about the high turnover rate at the WH! It is not a stretch to suggestion that Whitaker is a spy for Mueller pretending to spy for Trump. Yup I believe that fits the definition of a double agent. Trump thinks that Whitaker is his loyal servant, the Mueller has employed him to keep an eye out for them, while he tells Trump he is keeping an eye out for them.

Who it probably is:

1. Maria Butina- Russia is sending the signals out to all it's assassins that Butina's time is up. They have publicly disowned her after their pitiful attempt at accusing the US gov't of torturing her. In fact, the US prosecutors have been given the permission to move Butina with the option of testifying under a sealed filing that was made public by 'mistake.'

Part II: Is this a Russian trap set by Mueller? Did they purposely misfile it to see just how important Butina is to their country? Does this mean the reports of Mueller finishing up his investigation is indeed true?


2. Erik Prince- In January 11, 2017 Prince met in the Seychelles with the UAE in which Prince presented himself as Trump's unofficial representative to get back-channel communications to Russia. In December Prince met with Trump's transition team probably to discuss this deal. With the report that just came out recently, about Mueller moving in on other countries' ties to Trussia collusion, I would bet good money that it is Prince.

There's been a lot of wishful tweeting about who it was so let's clear the air here.

Who it Probably isn't:
1. Donald Trump (Himself)- Trump didn't have anything on his schedule today, and he's not scheduled to leave DC until this weekend. Trump has been "practicing" ditching the press for a few weeks. So it's not a stretch to think that Trump might have wanted to keep this indictment all under wraps, but that sounds pretty hard and there's been no indication that Trump has agreed to cooperate. The leaky WH would never have been able to keep it secret.

2. Members of Trump family (except Jared): I've seen Jared slink off away from the family, so it might be him. But it's not Ivanka, Eric or Trump JR (he's in Canada apparently).

Gotta say, I'm having fun with this speculation :popcorn2: :popcorn2:
Thanks for all the effort.

Yeah, Erik Prince could definitely be a possibility. He'd surely be worth all the secrecy for a plethora of reasons.

I don't see Maria Butina. It's not worth keeping her under wraps. She's already been displayed publicly.

How about Don McGahn? Or maybe Reince Priebus? Or even Jeff Sessions? The speculation could be endless.
 
Yeah, I heard the press pooled their resources, used a joint email account, and all kept an eye out.
I think they may have had better luck if they had left one person there, and everyone else had used their resources to check on the whereabouts of everyone it "may have been", and see if they could process of elimination it out.
If one group finishes, they just pick up someone not yet confirmed, etc.
Distributed tasks are normally hard to orchestrate, but it looks like they did the hard part...I feel they task they distributed was maybe the wrong one ;)

(I have absolutely no idea how hard it is to identify the whereabouts of people on short notice, but they are reporters...they gotta be able to??)
 
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