Sinister
What’s the problem.
THREAD. The AG dropping the case on Flynn turns the entire purpose of the Special Counsel regs on its head. The SC is appointed *precisely* to insulate an investigation from influence by a political appointee, namely, the AG. 1/
— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) May 7, 2020
3. These decisions have already been vetted. Once by Rosenstein, and then again by a separate branch of government: the judiciary. Judge Sullivan had to review the case, and accept Flynn's plea. His view was that Flynn "arguably sold out the country." 3/
— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) May 7, 2020
5. Had Rosenstein overruled Mueller's decisions, he would have been required to notify Congress, and explain his reasons. Barr needs to answer to the judiciary committees for his actions — these decisions are, ultimately, not really his to make if the SC regs mean anything.
— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) May 7, 2020
6. Basically, Barr provides the workaround for any future president (D or R) for whom a Special Counsel is appointed. Let the investigation take its course. Then fire the AG who appointed him. Hire another, who undoes and dismisses all the actions the SC took. Voila!
— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) May 7, 2020
We’re toast.
Dammit, this is what happens when I read blog updates in reverse order.
Heh, sorry.