We need to start asking ourselves why are Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell so reluctant to ...

[Snake Plissken]

We need to start asking ourselves why are Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell so reluctant to call for an independent investigation into this tsunami of lies and deceit.

And why did Chaffetz run from the FBI probe into "campaign finance fraud"?

Did the Russian money train make a few stops at the RNC's station too?

[PatSeg]

1. There are quite a few republicans

who are acting very suspiciously. All that Russian cash can be very tempting.

[SharonAnn]

25. Ryan and McConnell have tax cuts they want to pass first.

And they want to dismantle Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, ObamaCare, WIC, etc.

But they'll settle for just the tax cuts if they have to. Once that's done, then they'll be glad to drop 45.

[PatSeg]

31. Yes, that dawned on me

They are taking great risks attaching themselves to someone as unpredictable and erratic as Trump. I can imagine that they are planning how and when they'll jump ship, but there may not be a good time.

[ck4829]

2. Just a year ago, Ryan and McConnell stood against the office of the President

Now instead of a check against it's power, they act as it's rubberstampers.

What does Putin have on them?

[Lithos]

26. To be honest, it's not that subtle

I think Ryan is that stupid in his ideology.. McConnell, is guilty of taking the money...

And no, I'm not excusing Ryan - he would take the money if he could - I just think he's more easily played in a "cheaper" manner...

[pbmus]

28. Agreed that he actually believes Ann Rand ....that pile of dogshit..

[PatSeg]

32. That is how I see them

I think Ryan is a true ideologue, stuck in some high school mentality, and McConnell is pragmatic and greedy, not burdened by any philosophy or creed.

[TeamPooka]

3. Because Trump will sign legislation that would be a career killer for any other politician so he

will sign the worst bills Ryan and the Turtle pass (end Social Security or Medicare for example) without realizing the consequences for the country or himself.

[Turbineguy]

4. Given republicans

high desire for power, coupled with low moral integrity, they would take the money.

[CousinIT]

5. I suggest we call their offices and ASK just that.

Seriously.

[Mike Nelson]

6. They could be involved...

...in money schemes with Trump. Mitch's wife is employed by Trump, presently. Ryan's afraid of Trump. They want to end the "New Deal" USA begun by FDR.

[triron]

7. they are complicit and guilty as such.

[AgadorSparticus]

22. Yep!!! I hate those 2 so much

[atreides1]

8. I believe

The Russian money train stopped at the Republican National Convention! Just because McConnell, Ryan and others weren't seen on camera, doesn't mean they didn't meet with Kislyak or one of his aides(FSB)!

Others may be on film that is in the hands of the Russians, which would explain their reluctance to call for an independent prosecutor!

Remember, Ryan and Cruz were not big fans of Trump, what would motivate Cruz to jump on the band wagon, especially after Trump insulted his wife and father? And Ryan is a man motivated by how much he can get, his loyalty can be bought!!!

[Snake Plissken]

9. They are definitely very worried about what an independent investigation will turn up

I have a feeling the money trail does not end at Trump and they know it.

[Amaryllis]

10. Been apparent for months now they are complicit

[DinahMoeHum]

11. Ryan and McConnell "ate the meatloaf" some time ago. . .

. . .and threw their support behind Trump, figuring they could use him to finally pass the laws and measures they wanted for years.

But they're gonna get theirs - sooner or later.

[BadgerMom]

12. Oh, I'm asking.

I've been asking. I will continue to ask.

[relayerbob]

13. Is there any doubt?

[bucolic_frolic]

14. that is consistent

with what Louise Mensch has posted today and earlier this week

Paul, Mitch, Rudy have been quiet as a mouse

[malaise]

15. Does the sun rise in the East? n/t

[certainot]

16. even if they weren't up to their eyeballs in it they're afraid of limbaugh

who's still making all the necessary excuses for trump

probably also getting russian money

[47of74]

17. Agent Orange probably has dirt on them.

And I'm not gonna think about it too much because the mere thought of Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell coupled with the term sexual escapades is enough to short out a few brain cells.

[smirkymonkey]

18. They are in it up to their eyeballs.

If he goes down, so do they.

[LaydeeBug]

19. It sure did...*AND* they fucked with our voting machines. nt

[RandomAccess]

20. This may be of some help

(I just joined specifically to post to this thread.)

MCCONNELL
1. Why Mitch McConnell is sabotaging Russia investigation–dark money trail leads right to him–Blavatnik??is pals with Putin crony Vekselberg
(Much more to this thread)

Link to tweet

McConnell related PAC took $2 Million from Ukrainian businessman linked to oil co in #TrumpRussia dossier#resist

Link to tweet

RYAN
GOP super PAC linked to Paul Ryan used illegally hacked material against Democratic House candidates: report
The New York Times reports The Congressional Leadership Fund used info leaked by Russian hackers in campaign ads

A lot of people don't like or trust Louse Mensch, but she seems to have quite a few in-the-know sources, so I'm going to post this anyway with the priviso that it be taken it with a grain of salt, just in case. The article is much longer, but this is the relevant part re Ryan:

GET READY FOR PRES. HATCH
... On Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, normally third in the line of succession, I can report as fact that sources say that Ryan has been legally intercepted, and is on tape, admitting that he knew Russian money was being laundered into the Republican party. Without co-operation pending resignation Ryan may find himself swept up into a RICO prosecution involving the apparatus of the Republican party who accepted laundered Russian money.

This report is a clarification of what I have previously said I had heard on Twitter; namely that Ryan himself was taped at the Republican convention talking to Sergei Kislyak accepting Russian money into the campaign. Following the unconstitutional dismissal of patriot FBI Director Comey by Sessions and Trump, sources have become more forthcoming. It was, they say, Reince Priebus who was taped talking to Sergei Kislyak and other Russians at the convention, agreeing to accept laundered or disgused Russian contributions, and Speaker Ryan is on a later intercept admitting that he knew of this plot, which places him at risk of a large number of criminal charges. A RICO case is being examined against the GOP itself, sources say.


CHAFFETZ
Louise Mensch again, but others corroborated it:

Sources say there is kompromat on @jasoninthehouse; that this is why he turned and that @fbi know it. #traitorinthehouse

Link to tweet

Ethics Complaint Filed On Jason Chaffetz In October Now To Include Obstruction Of Justice & Fraud—Relating To #TrumpRussia Probe #russiagate
3:15 PM - 20 Apr 2017

Link to tweet

[fleabiscuit]

21. Hola. Welcome to DU.

[RandomAccess]

23. Thank you

Good to be here.

[briv1016]

24. Make it rain

[Baitball Blogger]

27. RICO

[Kablooie]

29. I think they are lying low hoping Trump destroys himself.

They don't want to upset their idiot base by bringing Trump down.

At some point when it becomes obvious he's just a seething pool of piss on the ground they may step in and take control.


And then take credit for saving the country, I'll bet. 😡

[DefenseLawyer]

30. I think they know they are a few deadenders

And that their party is in its death throes. So they just want to loot the place while they still can.

[librechik]

33. They know there's a LOT of "There" there--and they are in on it.

Hanging on to power while they can.

[roamer65]

34. They are involved in Dump's treason.

That is why they are defending him.

[.99center]

35. An independent investigation will reveal that the GOP knew of collusion before they nominated Trump.