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4. Even if they hung up

Reply to Ilsa (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 7, 2017, 08:15 AM

Mar 2017

the call would be logged and the names of the parties recorded. You don't need the text of the conversation to prove that Trump campaign officials had contact with the Russians.

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They weren't wiretapping Trump Tower but [View all] Trumpocalypse Mar 2017 OP

Exactly C_U_L8R Mar 2017 #1

As soon as a citizen comes on the line, IC must hang up. Ilsa Mar 2017 #2

We keep hearing about FISA requests being made by Obama. Arkansas Granny Mar 2017 #3

Hearing about that from whom? Ilsa Mar 2017 #10

I've heard several people online and on tv referring to a FISA requests that were denied at first Arkansas Granny Mar 2017 #13

The FBI made a request in June (I think), was denied, made narrower request in Oct., gained it. Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2017 #16

Thsnks. That's what I was remembering. Arkansas Granny Mar 2017 #20

Presidents do not have the authority to request. I thought this was well understood by now. nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2017 #15

The FBI can ask. AngryAmish Mar 2017 #18

Even if they hung up Trumpocalypse Mar 2017 #4

True. And if there is probable cause, they get the warrant. NT Ilsa Mar 2017 #9

really? sarah FAILIN Mar 2017 #6

Exactly. They have to have a warrant. Ilsa Mar 2017 #8

Not correct. They have to stop listening. Not "hang up". KittyWampus Mar 2017 #17

He keeps confusing "wiretaps" with the micro transmission devices Buns_of_Fire Mar 2017 #5

+1000 roamer65 Mar 2017 #7

Which could have encompassed some lines in Trump Tower woodsprite Mar 2017 #11

I can just hear his excuse when that tape comes out: Baitball Blogger Mar 2017 #12

45 has been in contact with Russia bdamomma Mar 2017 #14

You have to keep in mind that Trumpophiles are just like their fearless leader. world wide wally Mar 2017 #19