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The big problem with this announcement is that the letter only says "we found some emails and we are reviewing". But in news cycle it will get translated to a g
by dmode 10y ago
The big problem with this announcement is that the letter only says "we found some emails and we are reviewing". But in news cycle it will get translated to a guilty verdict and possibly influence election outcome. Shouldn't they have reviewed the emails to see if there is classified information before sending out a letter like this ? Comey surely knew that this letter will be a big deal.
- skeptic2718 10y agoDoes it matter if it had classified information or not when a high ranking state official is using a personal private email server to bypass the official one?
- dmode 10y agoUsing a private email server was the norm at state department. Collin Powell used a private server and explained the benefits of it to Hillary Clinton. The only reason this bubbled up top was due to the Bengazhi situation. Otherwise, there would not even be an investigation on this.
- CaptSpify 10y agoIMO just because it was the norm does not mean it's acceptable
- poliwut 10y agoTo provide some clarity about Powell: 1. He used a personal, private email address--note a personal, private email server. 2. This was the norm to use a private address, yes. However, policies changed after Powell left and no longer permitted this kind of behavior. 3. Clinton and her staff blatantly ignored these policies and took it a step further by using her own personal, private email server. 4. Powell only used the email address to handle non-classified material. Clinton handled classified material on her email server.
- douche 10y agowell, you can get away with anything as long as you don't get caught doing it...
- refurb 10y agoWhat's the alternative? Don't tell anyone you're digging into the emails some more and then 5 days after the election tell everyone you found something? This letter is the FBI covering their ass.