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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPoor Dear Leader-ITS NOT OBSTRUCTION IF THE PRESIDENTS FEELINGS ARE HURT
"And as the Special Counsels 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. "
Link to tweet
MORE:
Rush transcript of key part of Barrs remarks, essentially justifying Trumps behavior because he thought the investigation wasnt fair.
In assessing the presidents 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 presidents personal culpability, yet as he said from the beginning, there was, in fact, no collusion. As the special counsels 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. Heres 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
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Ohiogal
(31,915 posts)1. I am not a violent person at ALL
But I would surely love to don a pair of steel toed boots and kick this asshole right in the face!
cilla4progress
(24,718 posts)2. As Nicolle Wallace said,
how is this known? Since he wasn't interviewed. Nevermind it's irrelevant.
Gothmog
(144,928 posts)3. This "press conference" would make the editors of Pravda proud.
Gothmog
(144,928 posts)4. Ari Melber-The "anger defense" doesn't hold water
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
for distinguished behavior/service to the country. What a biased take by Barr.
NewJeffCT
(56,828 posts)6. my response on Twitter
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?