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In reply to the discussion: Hillary's Email Scandal for Non-Techy People [View all]Gothmog
(145,291 posts)193. CIA: Trey Gowdy Altered Documents To Frame Hillary Clinton
It is so sad that this rather sad and false claim is based on documents altered by Howdy Gowdy that some were silly enough to believe. Your reliance on altered documents from Howdy Gowdy amuses me http://samuel-warde.com/2015/10/cia-trey-gowdy-altered-documents-to-frame-hillary-clinton/
In the letter, Gowdy referred extensively to Sidney Blumenthal, a long-time confidante and adviser to the Clintons, who served as assistant and senior adviser to Bill Clinton from August 1997 until January 2001.
However, as Newsweek reported on Sunday, the CIA informed the House Select Committee on Benghazi on Saturday that Gowdys claims were false:
On Sunday, Cummings sent a letter to Gowdy to correct the public record in light of the fact that the CIA had debunked Chairman Gowdys accusations.
Cummings began, writing that: On October 7, 2015, you sent me a 13-page letter making a grave new accusation against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Specifically, you accused her of compromising national security and endangering lives, adding that, The problem with your accusationas with so many others during this investigationis that you failed to check your facts before you made it, and the CIA has now informed the Select Committee that you were wrong. I believe your accusations were irresponsible, and I believe you owe the Secretary an immediate apology.
In addition to Sidney Blumenthals business interests, Secretary Clinton also apparently received classified information from Blumenthal- information she should have known was classified at the time she received it. In one email, Blumenthal writes Tyler spoke to a colleague currently at CIA, who told him the agency had been dependent for intelligence from [redacted due to sources and methods].1 This information, the name of a human source, is some of the most protected information in our intelligence community, the release of which could jeopardize not only national security but also human lives. Armed with that information, Secretary Clinton forwarded the email to a colleaguedebunking her claim that she never sent any classified information from her private email address.1 There may be other instances as well where Secretary Clinton passed on classified information she received from Sidney Blumenthal. [emphasis added]
However, as Newsweek reported on Sunday, the CIA informed the House Select Committee on Benghazi on Saturday that Gowdys claims were false:
Indeed, according to committee correspondence reviewed by Newsweek, the CIA did tell the panel on Saturday that it had reviewed 127 emails between Clinton and her close friend and outside adviser, Sidney Blumenthal, and none of it was deemed classified.
The CIA reviewed the material in question and informed State that it required no redactions, the agency informed Susan Sachsman Grooms, staff director and general counsel for the panels Democrats, on October 17.
On Sunday, Cummings sent a letter to Gowdy to correct the public record in light of the fact that the CIA had debunked Chairman Gowdys accusations.
Cummings began, writing that: On October 7, 2015, you sent me a 13-page letter making a grave new accusation against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Specifically, you accused her of compromising national security and endangering lives, adding that, The problem with your accusationas with so many others during this investigationis that you failed to check your facts before you made it, and the CIA has now informed the Select Committee that you were wrong. I believe your accusations were irresponsible, and I believe you owe the Secretary an immediate apology.
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It's actually unbelievable. Keystone Kops in a way. Secretary of State, FFS.
CentralCoaster
Apr 2016
#27
IdaBroggs, this is a concise explanation! Well done! However, I think you should add...
FourScore
Apr 2016
#69
ANALYSIS: No, Hillary Clinton Did Not Commit a Crime ... at Least Based on What We Know Today
Gothmog
Apr 2016
#101
That is not a good analysis. You can get ten years for leaving secret docs on a bar stool.
leveymg
Apr 2016
#139
Here's something I learned . . . there are NO government documents marked "classified"
pdsimdars
Apr 2016
#72
"Some Or All" Of Clinton Emails Designated SAP Referenced Public Information About U.S. Drone Strike
Gothmog
Apr 2016
#140
No. Much of the TS classified material was NSA information dealing with events in Libya.
leveymg
Apr 2016
#151
What I see: of 127 Sid emails, only one appears to have been partial redacted by the Comm.
leveymg
Apr 2016
#194
There was one email where a name was redacted unnecessarily. You failed to make your case here.
leveymg
Apr 2016
#196
I am amused that you actually think that you understand the legal concepts being discussed
Gothmog
Apr 2016
#184
Delighted you are amused. But, again you err. Petraeus' binders weren't marked classified, but
leveymg
Apr 2016
#185
Nowhere does that state that his books were marked classifed; Sec 1924 and 793 r different statutes
leveymg
Apr 2016
#188
I thought DiFi was busy lying to the American people about the wretched effects legal weed is having
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2016
#163
This is one of those bait and switch analyses. Doesn't mention Sec. 793 the statute most
leveymg
Apr 2016
#145
I make a living parsing federal and state statutes for things such as intent and mens rea.
leveymg
Apr 2016
#154
There are six separate crimes under 793. (e) and (f) do not require specific intent
leveymg
Apr 2016
#161
When was the last time that you or someone you knew had just one FBI agent investigating personaly
nolabels
Apr 2016
#99
GOP created this story, and did so to try and destroy Hillary Clinton's chances to be president.
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#80
They didn't create *the facts* of what she did, which apparently warrant investigation, at a minimum
JudyM
Apr 2016
#84
He brought approx 150 emails when he was subpoenaed by the Benghazi committee.
IdaBriggs
Apr 2016
#88
TRUE: "The mere fact that it exists was a breach of security with potential consequences."
IdaBriggs
Apr 2016
#29
You can carry the conservative Republican water all you like, won't make this issue more palatable
Tarc
Apr 2016
#68
No, TARC is a liberal, a Democrat who supports the party and is aware
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#81
So you openly have hatred for the Democratic Party, noted. I know why
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#92
That is ludicrous. Which of us will vote to prevent women from dying from self abortions?
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#94
That is not the point, is it. Your attitude is carried with you everywhere you go.
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#105
Really, your very negative attitude about Hillary is only expressed here on DU?
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#109
Again, categorically false, per the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community.
IdaBriggs
Apr 2016
#133
Sticking to the facts is a great idea-why don't you provide the sourcing for your so-called facts?
Gothmog
Apr 2016
#134
I'm ready for it to wrap up. Surely they have enough of whatever they're looking for. Let's do this!
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Apr 2016
#43
She wanted a custom ultra secure BlackBerry like Barak's and they would not give her one.
gordianot
Apr 2016
#56
Thank you and bookmarking :) - Hillary's Email Scandal for Non-Techy People nt
slipslidingaway
Apr 2016
#48
I've seen a number of videos on this and this looks like a great job. . . THANKS!
pdsimdars
Apr 2016
#71
The fact that you are not disclosing your sourcing is all anyone needs to reject this sad OP
Gothmog
Apr 2016
#110
I like complicated which which is why I sourced each and every one of my posts
Gothmog
Apr 2016
#135
Government Officials: None Of The Emails Were Marked As "Classified" When They Were Sent.
Gothmog
Apr 2016
#130
The fact that you have no sourcing for your silly and false claims is sad but amusing
Gothmog
Apr 2016
#171
Guccifer took screen shots/made copies of Hillary & Sidney Blumenthal's email.
IdaBriggs
Apr 2016
#166
Yes, it helps a lot. What a bizarre twist to an already convoluted
Land of Enchantment
Apr 2016
#182
Condoleezza Rice Aides, Colin Powell Also Got Classified Info on Personal Emails
Gothmog
Apr 2016
#127