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I can see different views of this being valid. Those who say it’s nothing to worry about, and those who scream this is a serious crisis. I’m actually with the latter, though at times part of me wants to dial down the other parts.
I don’t think this has ever happened before in America. You basically have dueling investigations, an escalating arms race, a finish line to reach, and to the victor belongs the nation. It’s beyond sleazy. It also gives new meaning to the old saying about going after kings. If you’re going to shoot that arrow, don’t miss. If you don’t take him down, he’s going to take you down.
The Mueller investigation “failed” primarily, IMO, because it remained virtually silent for two years, while Trump rampaged on Twitter, TV and Radio about it several times a day. It seemed not a day went by without his lashing out, or it being done by proxies. They successfully muddied the waters enough to set the table for a massive let-down, and Mueller provided that himself. With all due allowances made for his age, possible health issues, etc. etc. . . . he gave an awful performance. Barr sealed the deal by lying about the report prior to that, and Trump skated again.
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