Saturday, July 26, 2025

Brennan will be 1st to flip

Newly declassified information contradicts Brennan's testimony before Congress on the origins of the now-debunked Russian collusion conspiracy theory. There is a particular focus on the intelligence community assessment commissioned by President Barack Obama in December 2016, which suggested that Russia had interfered in the 2016 presidential election to help Donald Trump.

Posted by ScottS at 07:11 PM | 47 COMMENTS | permalink

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Obama ordered the assessment after a prior assessment found no evidence of collusion or influence on the election in Trump's favor. But Obama's White House effectively quashed that finding from seasoned CIA analysts. To create a new version, Brennan handpicked new analysts, who effectively flipped the earlier finding on its head without any credible basis in the record.

The new assessment relied, to a significant degree, on the Steele dossier, a widely discredited report paid for by Hillary Clinton's campaign that contained unfounded allegations about Trump.

In testimony on May 23, 2017, Brennan claimed that the Steele dossier "wasn't part of the corpus of intelligence information that we had. It was not in any way used as a basis for the Intelligence Community Assessment that was done." In short, Brennan dismissed any reliance on the dossier.

Yet in the material now declassified, Brennan is shown not just discussing the dossier but insisting upon its inclusion in the new assessment Obama had requested. Indeed, he expressly overruled the CIA's two most senior Russia experts, who said it "did not meet even the most basic tradecraft standards."

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Seems like Brennan will be the first one offered to spill the beans to stop his neck from getting stretched.

100% guilty of lying to Congress and I don't think he is getting a free pass on this. It is all a part of a treasonous conspiracy and he will likely flip to save himself. I think the crackhead, closeted, Kenyan is finalizing his plans to run back to his birthplace.

This may be the greatest gift coming out of the Trump election - the final crushing of the Deep State and exposing of Obama.

#1 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-07-26 07:15 PM

LMFAO sorry not sorry

#2 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-07-26 07:20 PM

"#2 | Posted by LauraMohr"

So no actual comment related to the article I see. Standard liberal response when your ------- party is caught with their hand in the cookie jar.

#3 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-07-26 07:43 PM

'... the now-debunked Russian collusion conspiracy theory'

Lying for Trump is still lying. Gabbert's premise isn't one that Obama or anyone else supported.

But then, Trumpers were never too bright to begin with.

"Nothing in her document even shows that Obama tried to put his finger on the scale on either the information leak conclusion or the election infrastructure' conclusion," University of Missouri law professor Frank O. Bowman III said.

"And even if he had, that would not be a coup.' Or indeed a crime of any kind."

Gabbard twisted Obama-era officials' statements to spin a dubious narrative that conflicts with multiple reviews that found evidence of Russian interference.

In a statement to PolitiFact, Obama spokesperson Patrick Rodenbush said, "Nothing in the document issued last week undercuts the widely accepted conclusion that Russia worked to influence the 2016 presidential election but did not successfully manipulate any votes.

These findings were affirmed in a 2020 report by the bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee, led by then-Chairman Marco Rubio," who is now Trump's secretary of state."

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"Gabbard's summary "hits on an issue that was not ultimately the focus of those analyses," said Bradley Moss, a national security lawyer in Washington, D.C. "No one has ever concluded the Russians flipped actual votes, and for good reason: There is no evidence of that."

Trump's statements ignore that government investigations found that Russia interfered with the election, including Special Counsel Robert Mueller and the bipartisan Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.

The committee's 2020 nearly 1,000-page report concluded that "the Russian government engaged in an aggressive, multi-faceted effort to influence, or attempt to influence, the outcome of the 2016 presidential election."

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"Trump distorted a review from Gabbard that does not support his point. Gabbard pointed to a decision in December 2016 to hold off on giving Obama a daily intelligence brief that Russian actors did not influence election results via cyberattacks.

The records show Obama then sought assessment by the intelligence community about Russian interference in the 2016 election, with a look backward and ahead into Russia's capabilities.

But that assessment after the election did not conclude that Russia flipped votes, and intelligence experts said there was nothing unusual or nefarious about Obama's request.

In 2016 and early 2017, Obama acknowledged that his party lost the election and facilitated the transition to Trump's presidency.

We rate this statement Pants on Fire!"

www.poynter.org

aka PolitiFact

Of course, Trumpers are Cultists and willing fools for him, but even they should be able to see through this OBVIOUS DISTRACTION attempt to get PedoGate offa the news.

Perhaps when Trump PARDONS A CONVICTED PEDO PIMP his Base will finally figure this out.... NAW!

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2025-07-26 07:53 PM

Johnathan turley is a sad pathetic has been. He's a right winged stooge at this point. Sad to say but it's the truth.

#5 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-07-26 08:12 PM

"#4 | Posted by Corky"

They have Brennan dead to rights lying to congress. The next step is to call him up again now and have him repeated what he stated - OR - have the FBI investigate him and see if he repeats the same lies which is a perjury trap. He knows his ass is in a sling and I doubt he will be Obama's fall guy - he will flip.

We all know the intel assessment flipped overnight - Brennan's testimony will remove all doubt as to why that happened. Then the neck stretching can begin.

#6 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-07-26 08:14 PM

Like I said, liars... and not very bright liars, either.

#7 | Posted by Corky at 2025-07-26 08:24 PM

"#7 | Posted by Corky"

Yep - not very bright. Then again, if they were smart, they would not have hooked their wagon to Obama in the first place. Even a ------- like yourself wanted Hillary because you knew Obama was a corrupt bum. They should have listened to you.

But, to solve a debate from a thread the other day:

Do you believe there is a Trump hooker pee tape?

Now, people like Alexandrite think that no one would be so ------- stupid as to believe this tape exists at this point. However, I think he is wrong and that you - in fact - are that ------- stupid.

So, can you please settle this debate? Is there a Trump hooker pee tape?

#8 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-07-26 08:40 PM

Now, people like Alexandrite think that no one would be so ------- stupid as to believe this tape exists at this point.

Quote me.

Why do the right wingers here lie so damn much?

#9 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-07-26 08:47 PM

"#9 | Posted by Alexandrite"

Sorry, did I mis-quote you? You, in fact, think there are still Democrats on this website so ------- stupid that they believe a Trump hooker pee tape exists? I guess I must have mis-read your comments. In that case, I guess we are in agreement - we both agree that there are ------- stupid Democrats on this website that believes the tape exist...Corky being one of them.

#10 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-07-26 09:04 PM

Why do the right wingers here lie so damn much?

The lies come in a daily email from the hive.

#11 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-07-26 09:04 PM

#9

Their Cult Leader is prolly the Greatest Liar in the History of the World.... and look where it got him in the Republican Oligarchy Party; Liar in Chief; the Lyin' King.

#12 | Posted by Corky at 2025-07-26 09:05 PM

"now-debunked Russian collusion conspiracy theory."

Is this the same Russian collusion conspiracy that Senator Rubio couldn't find, and if so, why does it need more debunking?

#13 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-07-26 09:10 PM

Sorry, did I mis-quote you? You, in fact, think there are still Democrats on this website so ------- stupid that they believe a Trump hooker pee tape exists? I guess I must have mis-read your comments. In that case, I guess we are in agreement - we both agree that there are ------- stupid Democrats on this website that believes the tape exist...Corky being one of them.

#10 | Posted by Pedo Lover ScottS

Wait...do you think the Russian stuff is just the Hooker Pee Tape?

Is that the entire Russian conspiracy to you?

No Russian Pee Tape means Russia didn't help Trump win?

Damn...Ped Lovers really are that stupid, aren't they?

#14 | Posted by Sycophant at 2025-07-26 10:39 PM

"Wait...do you think the Russian stuff is just the Hooker Pee Tape?
#14 | Posted by Sycophant"

The hooker pee tape is the "------- touchstone" - if you still buy into that, you have already proven yourself to be so ------- stupid that you are not worth engaging with.

So, do you now, or at any time on the past, believe that the hooker pee tape existed?

Once you answer that, I will then address the request of your comment.

#15 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-07-26 10:44 PM

" think there are still Democrats on this website so ------- stupid that they believe a Trump hooker pee tape exists?"

Whether it does or not is moot.

The larger question is, does Trump behave like Putin has something on him?

From Helsinki on, the answer seems yes.

What's your take?

#16 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-26 11:41 PM

The larger question is, does Trump behave like Putin has something on him?

For whatever reason, Lewzer is obviously scared -------- of Putin.

#17 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-07-26 11:46 PM

"What's your take?
#16 | Posted by Danforth"

My take is that YES - you are that ------- stupid.

Now, answer the question: Do you now, or at any time in the past, believe the Trump hooker pee tape existed?

#18 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-07-27 12:03 AM

" Now, answer the question"

Your question is stupid and meaningless.

My question cuts to the heart of the issue.

Why are you afraid of answering the central question?

#19 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-27 12:06 AM

"Your question is stupid and meaningless.
#19 | Posted by Danforth"

My question is embarrassing for your to answer because you will expose you as ------- stupid - but you have already done that multiple times so it should no longer be a concern to you. So, what else do you have to fear in answering it?

#20 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-07-27 12:21 AM

" My question is embarrassing for your (sic) to answer"

Not at all. I've never bought into the pee tape, but I've always bought into the laundering money leverage.

Okay ... I've answered.

Your turn.

#21 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-27 12:27 AM

" My question is embarrassing for your to answer because you will expose you as ------- stupid"

What a riot.

You might want to double-check your post for errors if you're insulting someone else's intelligence.

#22 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-27 12:29 AM

"'ve never bought into the pee tape"

So then, you will admit the Democrats that did buy into it are/were ------- stupid?

"Your turn
#21 | Posted by Danforth"

I don't know what question you are asking me to answer.

#23 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-07-27 12:41 AM

" I don't know what question you are asking me to answer."

Try rereading my posts above until it comes to you. It's quite clear, if your native language is English.

But I'll boil it down: What's your take on why, ever since Helsinki, it's obvious Putin has something on Trump?

You can't look at the footage of the press conference without noticing.

#24 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-27 12:47 AM

"why, ever since Helsinki, it's obvious Putin has something on Trump?
#24 | Posted by Danforth"

It is not obvious and is directly contradicted by Trump's sanctions, cratering the price of oil to hurt Russia, attacking Iran directly (against Russia's wishes), and direct aid to Ukraine. So, if you want to ask a question, don't start with a flawed premise.

Trump's actions have been consistent with that of a world leader not seeking to start WW3 and acknowledging it is cheaper and easier to negotiate with Russia than to make them a global outcast and sparking war.

#25 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-07-27 12:57 AM

Grok has spoken.

LOL.

#26 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-07-27 01:09 AM

Can I say GrokPuppet? Sure I can.

#27 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-07-27 01:18 AM

" It is not obvious"

Trump's reaction isn't obvious when they come out of the meeting?!?

Watch it again. You're either gaslighting, or you're clueless.

#28 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-27 01:23 AM

" So, if you want to ask a question, don't start with a flawed premise."

What a riot.

I'm basing it on an easy observation. You're just afraid of addressing the truth.

#29 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-27 01:25 AM

"Johnathan turley is a sad pathetic has been. He's a right winged stooge at this point. Sad to say but it's the truth.

#5 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-07-26 08:12 PM | Reply | Flag:
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He's no different than any of other legal analysts and accomplished journalists who were highly skeptical of W Bush, Clinton (to some extent), the intel community, FBI, etc....

He stayed true to his legal and Constitutional analyses. That is a mortal sin on the left.

A week ago Tulsi Gabbard unleashed a bit of an Obama-scandal bomb? MSNBC's response? Have an Obama-era mouthpiece (Psaki), now working for MSNBC, interview Obama's 'Director of the Central Intelligence Agency' about Gabbard's documents release and act like it was real journalism. So fricking embarrassing. They both worked together in the Obama White House at the same time. Do you people actually take this seriously? You correctly make fun of Fox News but this crap is actually more absurd.

#30 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-07-27 01:27 AM

" You correctly make fun of Fox News but this crap is actually more absurd."

I have 787,000,000 reasons why you're wrong.

#31 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-27 01:30 AM

"I'm basing it on an easy observation.
#29 | Posted by Danforth"

You are using your OPINION as the premise of your question. Your premise should be an actual fact if you want an actual answer.

#32 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-07-27 01:32 AM

" A week ago Tulsi Gabbard unleashed a bit of an Obama-scandal bomb"

Only for the morons and the brain-dead. Which are you?

Those with room temp IQs or higher can see this is a nothingburger inside a nothingburger. The Rubio Report wasn't negated, or even referenced, a clear admission it can't be refuted.

#33 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-27 01:34 AM

" You are using your OPINION "

WATCH THE VIDEO.

If it's not your opinion after watching the video, you're a hopeless moron.

If you want to be taken seriously, have the nads to admit when something is this painfully obvious.

#34 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-27 01:38 AM

A week ago Tulsi Gabbard unleashed a bit of an Obama-scandal bomb?

I used to think you're just an idiot.

Now I know you deserve none of that benefit of the doubt and can simply say you're a dishonest piece of s(*&.

#35 | Posted by jpw at 2025-07-27 01:39 AM

Only for the morons and the brain-dead. Which are you?

Neither.

Gutes Geutsch is a go along to get along spineless s(*&bag.

He has no character, morals, convictions ect.

As such, don't expect an accurate answer to your question.

#36 | Posted by jpw at 2025-07-27 01:41 AM

slate.com

For Jeff.

#37 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-07-27 01:45 AM

"#34 | Posted by Danforth"

If you watch a single video and come away with the 100% confidence opinion that Putin has control over Trump, you need mental help - especially as that opinion requires you to ignore all the counterpoints to Putin controlling Trump as I detailed above.

Hey...you don't happen to be Brennan, are you? He seems possible of exactly those mental gymnastics.

#38 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-07-27 02:10 AM

#38

Oh ffs, just admit you're afraid to re-watch the video and leave it at that.

You're the poster child for YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH.

#39 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-27 02:22 AM

" you don't happen to be Brennan, are you?"

You're the moron who predicted Brennan, Comey, and Clapper would all be frog-marched by Durham before the November 2020 elections, which would sweep Trump to re-election with 20%-no 25%!-of the black vote.

How did those predictions work out for you? Ever get all that egg off your face? Was that the reason you changed your handle, again?

This manure is Durham 2.0.

#40 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-27 02:28 AM

"#40 | Posted by Danforth"

We will see. I have a feeling the gloves are off not after the lawfare they did against Trump. Just need 1 to flip - maybe it will be Brennan, maybe it will be Comey. At least 1 will flip and then your whole world view comes crashing down.

#41 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-07-27 03:39 AM

MAGAts really do love them some boolsheet.
A cult loaded with terrified morons ordered about by oligarchs.

#42 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-07-27 06:40 AM

This idiocy again? It was summarily dismissed when Gabbard rolled it out. So obvious a deflection and comprised of nonsense.

Scotts, you really are a dumbass. To your core.

God! How frikken stupid and moronic!

Nothing has changed since Rubio's report came out. Nothing. The same conclusions made then are the same ones that are the valid ones today.

Having a Russian asset appointed to Trump's cabinet who then spins the facts into a fanciful tale to appease Hair Fuhrer and Putin doesn't change the truth.

At least 1 will flip and then your whole world view comes crashing down.

LMAO! His entire "whole world view" will come crashing down, will it? Oh dear god! No!
LMAO!

#43 | Posted by YAV at 2025-07-27 08:16 AM

"A week ago Tulsi Gabbard unleashed a bit of an Obama-scandal bomb?"

It's kinda sad you're still unable to accept Obama ran a scandal free operation.

#44 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-07-27 09:33 AM

It's kinda sad you're still unable to accept Obama ran a scandal free operation.
#44 | Posted by snoofy

It's kinda sad facts can't change your programming.

#45 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-07-27 09:35 AM

It's an Opinion Piece...pfft.

#46 | Posted by Wardog at 2025-07-27 10:28 AM

Mueller report anyone? Some of the biggest left wing partisans in the planet with almost 2 years and a massive budget and it didn't produce squat to advance the lies perpetrated by the Obama administration. You all are like drug addicts when it comes to this hoax. You can't give it up.

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