Posted on 02/14/2016 7:06:39 AM PST by NRx
OK, full disclosure: I do not like Hillary Clinton. Actually, I think the Clintons are sociopaths. Literally. Both of them.
Of course, I could be wrong. I am fully aware that most of what I believe is the result of deliberate propaganda. Just like most of what you believe.
That is why I look for stories that I can evaluate based on my own direct, personal knowledge. In that spirit, from all the wonderful Clinton stories over the years, I want to discuss just two.
The first is the cattle futures incident. I am sufficiently familiar with markets to know that there is only one way to turn $1,000 into $100,000 over ten months of trading cattle futures, which is illegally. I do not know why someone wanted to transfer $100,000 under the table to the wife of the governor of Arkansas; I just know that is what happened. This is not propaganda. This is not partisanship. This is mathematics.
You can argue the late 70s was a long time ago. Certainly, the relevant statutes of limitations have long since expired. But she never admitted any wrongdoing. That makes this an ongoing lie, which makes it current and therefore relevant.
The second story, naturally, is the Email server. I know quite a lot about Email servers. For example, I could code one. And the operating system on which it runs. And design the hardware. Anyway, I know there is only one reason a sitting cabinet official routes all of her electronic communications through a server in her basement, which is to keep them away from people with legal authority to view them (e.g. law enforcement or the Judicial branch). And I know that any claim to the contrary -- such as "it was a matter of convenience" -- is a lie.
I really do love this story because my personal knowledge in this area is orders of magnitude greater than any journalist's. So whenever I read an article about Hillary's email server, I do not learn anything about Hillary's email server; I learn something about the author of the article. For example, when I read someone calling it a "personal Email account" rather than a "personal Email server", or comparing it to Colin Powell's AOL account or whatever, I know I am reading a partisan hack making a lame attempt to deceive stupid people. (Or just a really stupid journalist. It can be hard to tell the difference.)
The Hillary campaign says her arrangement was allowed by the rules at the time. That might or might not be true; with the Clintons, you never know. But assuming it is true, that is only because the rules at the time did not contemplate something so ridiculous as a sitting cabinet official routing all of her electronic communications through a server in her basement.
Which brings us to the felonies. Classified data is another area where I actually know something. Dating myself a bit, once upon a time I internalized the Orange Book and several of its interpretations. I know all about mandatory access controls and covert channel analysis and formal verification methods... In short, I am very familiar with the difference between the kind of system that processes classified information and the kind of system you get when you ask some pathetic I.T. monkey to set up an Exchange server in your basement.
I am not a lawyer. But I do know that there is only one way for top secret codeword information to migrate from an authorized to an unauthorized system, which is illegally. Based on facts already published, I know that someone, somewhere committed a felony. I do not know exactly who, or exactly which felony, because there is more than one possibility. (My own suspicions would start with Huma Danger, née Abedin.) But I am 100% certain that someone committed a crime.
I do not expect anyone to be held accountable, of course, since in our system we are all very much unequal under the law. These crimes will never approach indictment. The generous explanation is that there is a difference between proving some felony occurred and convincing a jury that a specific person committed a specific felony. The realistic explanation is that the Obama administration does not prosecute its friends.
She will be the nominee and most likely President. Tens of millions in financial sector donations buys a lot of hack journalism, and the fix is in. More on that in another installment, perhaps. Although I might need to get drunk first.
You’re not wrong; not by a longshot!
It is not about the server its about treason and selling America for $600,000,000. TREASON!!!!!
They are sociopaths, as is Trump.
Indeed.
Thje sudden and continuing rise in personal wealth tells me that this set up was designed to give easy access to our enemies ... this is treasonous behavior and will, as you noted, be swept away by the criminal enterprise in power. America has been rendered feckless, just as maddie halfbright asserted was necessary, so many years ago ...
Improper Disclosure or Retention of Classified Information
Destruction of Government Records
Lying Under Oath as President - 2 times
Lying Under Oath as Governor - 5 times
Lying Under Oath as Attorney General, Senator, Secretary of State
Lying Under Oath in a Deposition
Lying Under Oath to a Grand Jury
Lying Under Oath as a Lawyer
Lying While Taking Oath of Enlistment
Abuse of Power
Obstruction of Justice
Treason
Sedition
Corruption
Collusion
Coercion
Graft
Retaliation
Bribe Solicitation
Taking Bribes
Bribery of Cabinet Members
Bribery of State Officials
Commercial Bribery
Commercial Bribery Receiving
Receiving Unlawful Gratuities
Illegal Gift-Taking
Falsifying Business Records
Malfeasance of Office
Nonfeasance
Malfeasance
Perjury
Subornation of Perjury
Perjury by Inconsistent Statements
Aggravated Perjury
Felony Aggravated Perjury
Witness Intimidation
Witness Tampering
Jury Tampering
Tampering With Physical Evidence
Tampering With Public Records
Ethics Violations
Intentional Interference in the Administration of Justice
Refusing to Assist a Judicial Officer
Hindering Prosecution in the First Degree
Hindering Prosecution in the Second Degree
Unlawful Contact in the First Degree
Civil Contempt of Court
Contempt of Congress
Contempt of the American People
Criminal Contempt of Court
Criminalizing Frauds on Financial Institutions
Criminal Intent
Criminal Trespass
Criminal Association
Criminal Deception
Criminal Use of a Computer
Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm
Criminal Solicitation
Criminal Negligence
Criminal Violation of the Privacy Act
Assisting a Criminal
Deception
False Information or Report
Lying to Federal Agents
Lying under Oath
False Accusation
False Testimony
Factually False Testimony
False Swearing
Making a False Statement
Unsworn Falsification
Misuse of Taxpayer Funds
Misuse of Government Files
Misuse of Franking Privilege
Misuse of Corporate Assets
Misuse of Confidential Information
Misrepresentation
Misapplying Funds
Misapplication of Property
Misapplication of Fiduciary Property
Misappropriation of Government Property
Misappropriation of Government Personel
Misappropriating Funds
Misprison of Felony
Misconduct
Marital Misconduct
Serious Misconduct
Professional Misconduct
Official Misconduct
Notorious Misconduct
Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance
Obstruction of the Judicial Process
Interference With Official Proceedings
Recklessness
Grand Larceny
Extortion
Embezzlement
Vandalism
Blackmail
Obstruction of Highways
Substance Abuse
Drug Possession
Evidence Suppression
Illegal Foreign Campaign Funding
Failure to Request a Criminal History for Employees
Aiding and Abetting Espionage
Aiding and Abetting Foreign Dictators
Aiding and Abetting Arsonists
Aiding and Abetting Drug Traffic
Aiding and Abetting Organized Crime
Aiding and Abetting Terrorism
Aiding and Abetting a Known Felon
Aiding and Abetting Terrorists and Terrorist Organizations
Terroristic Threatening
Providing Material Support to Terrorists
Engaging in Transactions with Terrorists
Improper Exports of Sensitive Technology
Attempted Intimidation of Prosecutors
Failure to Declare Income
Failure to Investigate Drug Trafficking
Scheme to Defraud
Real Estate Fraud
Voter Fraud
Mail Fraud
Wire Fraud
Paternity Fraud
Interstate Transportation to Defraud
Destruction of Business Records with Intent to Defraud
Use of State Police for Personal Purposes
Illegal Loan Extraction
False Reports by Medical Examiners and Others Investigating Suspicious Deaths
Improper Futures Trading
Illegal Use of the Executive Branch
Character Defamation
Destruction of Evidence
Political Espionage
Money Laundering
Possession of False Papers
False Acknowledgment
False Declaration Before a Court
Wrongful Handling of Public Documents
Concealing or Covering Up of Material Fact
Disclosure of Confidential Information
Failure to Account for Public Money
Receiving or Concealing Stolen Government Property
Failure to Deposit Federal Monies
Wrongful Solicitation of Embezzlement or Gifts
Use of a Public Building to Solicit Political Funds
Accepting Fee for Federal Employment
Offering to Procure an Appointive Public Office
Taking Illegal Kickbacks
Racketeering
Investing Racketeering Income
RICO Conspiracy
Conspiracy
Conspiracy to Conceal
Conspiracy to Pervert Justice
Conspiracy to Murder
Conspiracy to Engage in Racketeering
Conspiracy to Defraud the Federal Government
Conspiracy to Violate Immigration Laws
Wrongful Destruction of War Records
Malicious Injury to Property
Acquiring an Enterprise Through Racketeering
Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property
Offering Gratuities or Graft to a Public Official
Soliciting or Accepting Illegal Gratuities
Offering Gratuities to a Witness
Seeking or Accepting Illegal Compensation
Influencing or Injuring Officers, Jurors or Witnesses
Obstructing Agency Proceedings
Obstructing Criminal Investigations
Threatening Victims, Witnesses or Informants
Harassing Victims, Witnesses or Informants
Retaliating Against Victims, Witnesses or Informants
Falsely Making or Forging a Public Record
Falsely Making or Forging a Document
Uttering or Publishing a False Public Record
Transmitting a False Record to the United States
Desecration of Federal Ethics Laws
Judicial Intimidation
Conflict of Interests
Illegal Campaign Activity
Ordering Politically Motivated Audits
Ordering Politically Motivated Investigations
Timing of War Influenced by Political Considerations
Foreign Influence Peddling
Regular Influence Peddling
Providing False and Misleading Testimony
Evisceration of the Right to Habeas Corpus
Interfering with a Court Order
Theft of Government Property
Abuse of Taxpayer Financed Travel
Anti-American Espionage
Jeopardizing National Security
Murder by Accessory by Witness Tampering
Murder by Accessory by Forgery
Solicitation to Commit Murder by Accessory
Accessory to Multiple Deaths
Accessory to Murder in the Second Degree
Accessory to Aggravated Murder
Accessory to Felony Murder
Accessory to Terroristic Threatening
Accessory to Criminal Libel
Accessory to Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution
Accessory to Arson
Accessory to Criminal Negligent Burning
Accessory After the Fact
Accessory to Mayhem
Accessory to Criminal Mischief
Accessory to Criminal Negligence
Accessory to Home Invasion
Accessory to Abduction
Accessory to Causing Mental Harm to a Child
Accessory to Child Sex Trafficking
Custodial Interference in the First Degree
Failure to Report Child Abuse
Child Endangerment
Cruelty to Persons
Sexual Harassment
Indecent Exposure in the Second Degree
Indecent Assault
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Malicious Wounding
False Imprisonment
Unlawful Restraint
Involuntary Servitude
Sexual Abuse of Employees
Lewd and Lascivious Conduct
Exchange of Promotions or Benefits for Sexual Favors
First Degree Sexual Assault
Second Degree Sexual Assault
Third Degree Sexual Assault
Fourth Degree Sexual Assault
Gross Sexual Assault
Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
Sexual Battery
Intent to Rape
Suspicion of Rape
Rape
Forcible Rape
Oral Copulation
Intent to Commit Sexual Assault
Misdemeanor Sexual Assault
Felony Sexual Assault
Sexual Misconduct in the First Degree
Criminal Sexual Conduct by Force and Coercion
Unlawful Sexual Contact
Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor
Forcible Touching
Consensual Digital Penetration
Lewd Proposal
Sexual Battery
Penetration by a Foreign Object
Failure to Register as a Sexual Offender
Dereliction of Duty
Negligent Dereliction of Duty
Corrupting Public Discourse
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
Unfit to Hold a Law License
Conduct Unbecoming a President
Impersonating a Public Servant
Squandering the Public Trust
Excellent article!
What clearly happened is that Blair more or less called up Red, and said, "Me and the little lady's going to do some trading. Put the winners in her account and the losers in mine for a while." In other words, Red Bone would sent offsetting orders to the exchange (one long, one short), and whichever way the market went, the winners would mostly be placed in Hillary's account, and the losers in Blair's. Suddenly, when Hillary's account hit 100K, she lost interest in investing.
A bribe? What other explanation could there be. And, Tyson had lots of matters pending in Arkansas. One I've heard about is that they wanted to run their trucks overweight to save money.
The second one that got me was Travelgate. Briefly, Hillary wanted a friend of hers to take over the travel agency functions for the White House, which were handled by a gentleman named Billy Dale, and had been through several administrations. It was a job at the pleasure of the president, but he'd done an OK job, and it hadn't been enough of a plum to warrant replacement in the past.
All the Clintons had to do was say, "Billy, we're putting one of our own people in now. You know how it works. Thanks for your service, good luck, and good bye."
Instead, because they were new to the levers of power and didn't want to look political, they trumped up a prosecution accusing him of financial misconduct. He was acquitted in two hours, but harmed financially. That's a pretty obvious and cynical abuse of power. When I realized that, I was done.
Thank you
and yet she will be the Dem nominee.
I am not at all sure of that. Way too many people on FR are underestimating Sanders.
The FBI files were another red flag.
Are there really that many people who do not understand what he is campaigning on is NOT good for us and there is no money to do it anyway?
But Boy would that tick media off
There were many red flags. Whitewater was a long time ago, but ethically disturbing, not to mention the death of associate Jim McDougal in prison. And does anyone remember Vince Foster? Or the drug-running allegations surrounding Mena?
But I didn't know about many of those. It was the two I mentioned that were obvious to me, and that was enough.
I can pretty much guarantee Trump changing his political party affiliation to democrat in August of 2001 right before the 9/11 attack wasn’t just a coincidence.
Remember the man who predicted 9/11, Rick Rescorla, that wasn’t just a coincidence either.
Al Qaeda doc recovered in Afghanistan, doc# AFGP-2002-600321. Osama bin Laden himself gives you the good news about Trumps good friends the Clintons.
What did Trump know about the Clintons and when did he know it.
Obviously what Trump knew about the Clintons was before 9/11 but how much longer.
I’m of the opinion Hillary is the malignant core of the Clinton clan. Bill may have turned out ok were it not for Hillary. Every evil deed seems to have it’s nexus with Hillary.
Thanks for that added explanation. I was going to ask for some detail. I hope you keep posting on this topic, adding bits of detail to keep up a discussion. Your "executive summary" serves us well, but the drilling into the topic at various points is delicious reading.
The press makes it seem like Hillary’s “Server” acted alone and could not be controlled by Hillary. As if it was alive. But the fact of the matter is, there is an FBI investigation that is ongoing. I find it funny when a Left Winger tells me its Hillary’s server that is being investigated, not her, because she didn’t do anything wrong. When I ask “Are you with the FBI and how do you know”? the tell me i hate women. Such shallow people
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