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kpete

(71,963 posts)
Thu Apr 18, 2019, 10:15 AM Apr 2019

Poor Dear Leader-ITS NOT OBSTRUCTION IF THE PRESIDENTS FEELINGS ARE HURT

"And as the Special Counsel’s report acknowledges, there is substantial evidence to show that the President was frustrated and angered by a sincere belief that the investigation was undermining his presidency, propelled by his political opponents, and fueled by illegal leaks. "







MORE:
Rush transcript of key part of Barr’s remarks, essentially justifying Trump’s behavior because he thought the investigation wasn’t fair.

In assessing the president’s actions discussed in the report, it is important to bear in mind the context. President trump faced an unprecedented situation, as he entered into office and sought to perform his responsibilities as president, federal agents and prosecutors were scrutinizing his conduct before and after taking office and the conduct of some of his associates. At the same time there was relentless speculation in the news media about the president’s personal culpability, yet as he said from the beginning, there was, in fact, no collusion. As the special counsel’s report acknowledges, there is substantial evidence to show that the president was frustrated and angered by his sincere belief that the investigation was undermining his presidency, propelled by his political opponents and fueled by illegal leaks.


Again this is rush transcript. Here’s the video.
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/critical-portion
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Poor Dear Leader-ITS NOT OBSTRUCTION IF THE PRESIDENTS FEELINGS ARE HURT (Original Post) kpete Apr 2019 OP
I am not a violent person at ALL Ohiogal Apr 2019 #1
As Nicolle Wallace said, cilla4progress Apr 2019 #2
This "press conference" would make the editors of Pravda proud. Gothmog Apr 2019 #3
Ari Melber-The "anger defense" doesn't hold water Gothmog Apr 2019 #4
FFS, Barr sounded like he was getting ready to give him the Medal of Honor or some type of award RKP5637 Apr 2019 #5
my response on Twitter NewJeffCT Apr 2019 #6

Ohiogal

(31,915 posts)
1. I am not a violent person at ALL
Thu Apr 18, 2019, 10:18 AM
Apr 2019

But I would surely love to don a pair of steel toed boots and kick this asshole right in the face!

RKP5637

(67,087 posts)
5. FFS, Barr sounded like he was getting ready to give him the Medal of Honor or some type of award
Thu Apr 18, 2019, 10:30 AM
Apr 2019

for distinguished behavior/service to the country. What a biased take by Barr.

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
6. my response on Twitter
Thu Apr 18, 2019, 10:32 AM
Apr 2019

was that if I'm monetarily frustrated, can I use that as an excuse to rob a bank?

If an Incel is sexually frustrated, can he use that as an excuse to sexually harass or assault women?

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