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In reply to the discussion: Firing McCabe would be unfathomable cruelty which could have major blowback [View all]herding cats
(19,559 posts)13. He did, but this is ultimately Sessions decision.
Thats what everything Ive read today has said, at least.
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Firing McCabe would be unfathomable cruelty which could have major blowback [View all]
Renew Deal
Mar 2018
OP
If you grew up in the 1960s, it does feel surreal. But right is right and wrong is wrong...
Hekate
Mar 2018
#12
stealing his pension is creepy but In private practice he will make an extra 15 million
Cicada
Mar 2018
#9
First, that is not the point. Second, none of what you said about his future is a given...
Hekate
Mar 2018
#15
No, he won't. He has criminal prosecution expertise. No private law firm does that.
SunSeeker
Mar 2018
#17
Rudy is a soulless corrupt fuck. I don't think McCabe wants to sell his soul.
SunSeeker
Mar 2018
#59
I thought I heard yesterday that the IG's report will first go to a review group who decide what
OnDoutside
Mar 2018
#20
No, his wife ran as a Democrat and took money from a Hillary pack...that is the issue...
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#24
I know but this is Trump...and McCabe voted for no one last election...which further infuriates
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#31
It is bullshit...this is completely not how the FBI operates...so please stop. It won't work GOP.
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#25
Solid how? It is clearly Trump...anyone who has experience with the government knows it doesn't work
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#33
No, I think the hostility is due to your minimizing and dismissal of valid responses.
LanternWaste
Mar 2018
#52
I agree...it makes me sick...and more importantly my GOP brother is upset by this...
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#23
Don can't possibly be that stupid to have McCabe fired causing a loss of pension.
Vinca
Mar 2018
#38
On morning Joe right now they are talking about a physical threat from Dumps team on Stormy
njhoneybadger
Mar 2018
#39
One thats worked for 18 years in public service under a lower salary with the promise of retirement
Renew Deal
Mar 2018
#47
They can if they attain the education and skills required to become an FBI Director
Renew Deal
Mar 2018
#49
Because, for example, I have a "sweet deal" compared to the average working joe/jane
Ms. Toad
Mar 2018
#64
His pension is estimated to be $55,000 per year before taxes and health insurance deductions
wishstar
Mar 2018
#51
It goes to obstruction and witness tampering, I think. McCabe thinks so, too. nt
tblue37
Mar 2018
#61