From: AlleyCat <katt@gmail.com>
Newsgroups: alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,alt.politics.trump,alt.politics.liberalism,alt.politics.democrats,alt.politics.usa.republican
Subject: Re: Poor Rudy... Still Falling For Fake News
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:23:40 -0500
Organization: AlleyCat Computing, Inc.
On Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:53:36 -0700, Alan says...
> It's not a congressional investigation...
Then it doesn't count.
ANYONE can open an "investigation, stupid.
Do you know if Pete Hegseth is under CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION for divulging CLASSIFIED or TOP SECRET information to those
without security clearance?
Again, moron... ANYONE can open an investigation. Doesn't mean a thing.
Politicians initiate MANY investigations that may be perceived as frivolous or politically motivated. These investigations might
be aimed at discrediting opponents, diverting attention from other issues, or rallying support among certain voter bases. Such
actions can occur at various levels of government and in different political contexts. Critics often argue that these
investigations waste resources and time, while supporters may claim they are necessary for accountability. The perception of
whether an investigation is frivolous can vary widely depending on political beliefs and the specific circumstances involved.
Unless it's CONGRESSIONAL, it's a nothing-burger, and will be treated as such.
PLONK!
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