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[rufus]

But I still don't see a "manila envelope" on the inventory list, which must explain our resident ball washer...errr... security expert's silence.

C'mon. You know all that stuff was just the goods on Hillary. He was finally gonna lock her up.

[rufus]

Interesting little article I just read.

In essence, Donnie just recently made both Kash Patel and "journalist" John Solomon his representatives to the National Archives. Significantly, on the very day that the DOJ requested surveillance footage from Mar a Lago that covered the room where the stolen documents were housed. Did he do this because that surveillance footage showed both Patel and Solomon accessing that material, at a time when they didn't have security clearances to do so, and so naming them to these positions now is an effort to excuse that access?

https://www.emptywheel.net/2022/08/1...investigation/

[dxmnkd316]

But I still don't see a "manila envelope" on the inventory list, which must explain our resident ball washer...errr... security expert's silence.

I'm still very curious about the leather bound box.

it's not the football, as many have speculated, but you don't see many leather bound boxes.

[dxmnkd316]

Interesting little article I just read.

In essence, Donnie just recently made both Kash Patel and "journalist" John Solomon his representatives to the National Archives. Significantly, on the very day that the DOJ requested surveillance footage from Mar a Lago that covered the room where the stolen documents were housed. Did he do this because that surveillance footage showed both Patel and Solomon accessing that material, at a time when they didn't have security clearances to do so, and so naming them to these positions now is an effort to excuse that access?

https://www.emptywheel.net/2022/08/1...investigation/

I've seen some speculation that Solomon may be a registered foreign agent as well under FARA

[Handyman]

Man the GOP really thinks the "he declassified everything" mantra is going to stick...

[Kepler]

Man the GOP really thinks the "he declassified everything" mantra is going to stick...

As somebody in the biz: while classification authority derives from the President via every contractor's favorite Executive Order, EO12333, (pronounced "E O twelve triple three," now you too can be a bloodsucking tick on the American body politic; trust me, it is not worth dealing with the insolence of government staffers, particularly my wife),

1. There is a formal (and time-consuming) process with checks and receipts
2. It is unclear whether the President can declassify just any document, particularly special access program (SAP) documents
3. AND HE CAN'T AFTER HE LEAVES OFFICE!!!

There is nothing magical about being a former President. There are situations in which the intelligence community has permitted certain former presidents to retain certain documents for memoirs, as well as certain clearances for being briefed for new information to advise the sitting President. However, all of that is entirely at the discretion of the IC. The moment Biden was sworn in, Dump ceased to have any more authority to declassify any document than you do.

[walrus]

Man the GOP really thinks the "he declassified everything" mantra is going to stick...

Would you be shocked if after all this he walks away?? I wouldn't

[SonofSouthie]

I've read that more chatter has popped up from the far right wing loons about civil war regarding the execution of a search warrant on the trump domicile. It won't be like your great(or great-great in some cases)grandfather's war between the states but prob more likened to the the attempted attack on the FBI office in Ohio.

[St. Clown]

Would you be shocked if after all this he walks away?? I wouldn't

If be more surprised if anything more consequential than a wrist slap happens to TFG. His henchmen, however, will have some severe legal bills (TFG’s are still being paid by the GOP) and a short bit of jail time.

[aparch]

I've read that more chatter has popped up from the far right wing loons about civil war regarding the execution of a search warrant on the trump domicile. It won't be like your great(or great-great in some cases)grandfather's war between the states but prob more likened to the the attempted attack on the FBI office in Ohio.

These cosplayers really think they can take their semi-automatic AR-15s up against military hardware that goes BRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPP?

Unless we're gonna be seeing more Timothy McVeigh copycats...

[MichVandal]

These cosplayers really think they can take their semi-automatic AR-15s up against military hardware that goes BRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPP?

Unless we're gonna be seeing more Timothy McVeigh copycats...

That would end the right to bear arms. Or at least get massive restrictions.

[SonofSouthie]

I worked from home for a little over a year in 2020 and during that time I went through all the steps to get a CCW license. I haven't purchased a firearm yet and hope the situation never arises that I have to.

[aparch]

I worked from home for a little over a year in 2020 and during that time I went through all the steps to get a CCW license. I haven't purchased a firearm yet and hope the situation never arises that I have to.

Honestly, you're a responsible gun owner who I'd want to see take advantage of your right.

These Gravy Seals who think they're patriots are the ones that need to be kept in check.

[WeAreNDHockey]

I worked from home for a little over a year in 2020 and during that time I went through all the steps to get a CCW license. I haven't purchased a firearm yet and hope the situation never arises that I have to.

I have had concealed carry permits in every state I have lived in for most of my adult life. (and thank you Ohio for becoming yet another state where any yahoo with the desire can now do so... morons) I have NEVER carried a weapon outside my home other than for transport or to a firing range/other private area to target shoot/practice. 4 or 5 years ago I began to question even the reasons I owned a firearm and considered relinquishing it (I also have only owned more than one for a very brief time, and then it was just 2 when transitioning from revolvers to semi-auto pistols). Now, I'm not so sure about ever getting rid of it, and have even considered I may someday feel like I need to carry it outside my home. Frankly, I hope I decide to get rid of it before I decide to do that.

[St. Clown]

I worked from home for a little over a year in 2020 and during that time I went through all the steps to get a CCW license. I haven't purchased a firearm yet and hope the situation never arises that I have to.

My BIL, a sheriff’s deputy, only owns his department required sidearm, kept in a gun safe with a trigger lock to boot. He understands the data regarding gun ownership and likelihood of his children suffering more than any potential deterrence. He’s the one who cringes the most any time our FIL gets going about the [insert unnecessarily huge count] of guns he owns.