GOP lawmakers demand that 'alarming' memo on FISA abuses be made public

#ReleaseTheMemo Trends on Twitter as Public, Politicians Demand Transparency on FISA Memo
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The Associated Press

by ALLUM BOKHARI18 Jan 2018495

#ReleaseTheMemo was a trending Twitter topic on Thursday evening as public concern over alleged Obama-era abuse of government surveillance power mounted.
The hashtag quickly accumulated over 300,000 tweets, trending worldwide and in the United States.

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Users took to social media to demand the release of a four-page memo currently circulating in Congress, allegedly revealing government surveillance abuses under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

Republican lawmakers have described the memo as “shocking” and “alarming.” Ohio Representative Jim Jordan said the American people “have to see this.”

Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry said, “You think about, ‘Is this happening in America or is this the KGB?’ That’s how alarming it is.”

As the topic trended on Twitter, politicians and commentators alike called for the memo to be released to the public, with Rep. Steve King of Iowa calling it “worse than Watergate.”

I have read the memo. The sickening reality has set in. I no longer hold out hope there is an innocent explanation for the information the public has seen. I have long said it is worse than Watergate. It was #neverTrump & #alwaysHillary. #releasethememo

— Steve King (@SteveKingIA) January 19, 2018

Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida said he believed people would “go to jail.”

"I think that this will not end just with firings. I believe there are people who will go to jail. You don’t get to try to undermine our country, undermine our elections and then simply get fired." #ReleaseTheMemo #ReleaseTheDocumentshttps://t.co/M6HwVVw3Qk

— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) January 19, 2018

“Americans deserve the truth,” wrote Rep. Mark Meadows of North Carolina.

I viewed the classified report from House Intel relating to the FBI, FISA abuses, the infamous Russian dossier, and so-called "Russian collusion." What I saw is absolutely shocking.

This report needs to be released–now. Americans deserve the truth. #ReleaseTheMemo pic.twitter.com/oP2UNujKQL

— Mark Meadows (@RepMarkMeadows) January 19, 2018

Other lawmakers joined the chorus of voices calling for the memo to be released to the public.

Immediately #ReleaseTheMemo #FISAMemo & ALL relevant material sourced in it. Every American needs to know the truth! We wouldn't be revealing any sources & methods that we shouldn't; only feds' reliance on bad sources & methods.

— Lee Zeldin (@RepLeeZeldin) January 19, 2018

Just read the Intelligence Committee memo. The public has a right to know the information regarding the FBI and the DOJ. #releasethememohttps://t.co/KGicKGjqO5

— Raúl R. Labrador (@Raul_Labrador) January 19, 2018

Read the CLASSIFIED @HouseIntelComm memo on repeated FISA warrant abuses. The truth may not set the guilty free but it needs to come out. Release the #FISAMemo: https://t.co/7fkXI1pl0y

— Louie Gohmert (@replouiegohmert) January 19, 2018

Wikileaks urged those with access to the memo to leak it if it is not released voluntarily.

#ReleaseTheMemo: Do you know someone who has access to the FISA abuse memo? Send them here: https://t.co/cLRcuIiQXz

WikiLeaks will match reward funds up to $1m sent to this unique Bitcoin address: 3Q2KXS8WYT6dvr91bM2RjvBHqMyx9CbPMN

or marked 'memo2018': https://t.co/lmsmphuH2N pic.twitter.com/j1YEkXqi2S

— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) January 19, 2018

You can follow Allum Bokhari on Twitter, Gab.ai and add him on Facebook. Contact him securely atallumbokhari@protonmail.com
 
Optionpro007 said:
#ReleaseTheMemo Trends on Twitter as Public, Politicians Demand Transparency on FISA Memo
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The Associated Press

by ALLUM BOKHARI18 Jan 2018495

#ReleaseTheMemo was a trending Twitter topic on Thursday evening as public concern over alleged Obama-era abuse of government surveillance power mounted.
The hashtag quickly accumulated over 300,000 tweets, trending worldwide and in the United States.

23434d-1.png
release-the-memo-twitter.jpg


Users took to social media to demand the release of a four-page memo currently circulating in Congress, allegedly revealing government surveillance abuses under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

Republican lawmakers have described the memo as “shocking” and “alarming.” Ohio Representative Jim Jordan said the American people “have to see this.”

Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry said, “You think about, ‘Is this happening in America or is this the KGB?’ That’s how alarming it is.”

As the topic trended on Twitter, politicians and commentators alike called for the memo to be released to the public, with Rep. Steve King of Iowa calling it “worse than Watergate.”

I have read the memo. The sickening reality has set in. I no longer hold out hope there is an innocent explanation for the information the public has seen. I have long said it is worse than Watergate. It was #neverTrump & #alwaysHillary. #releasethememo

— Steve King (@SteveKingIA) January 19, 2018

Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida said he believed people would “go to jail.”

"I think that this will not end just with firings. I believe there are people who will go to jail. You don’t get to try to undermine our country, undermine our elections and then simply get fired." #ReleaseTheMemo #ReleaseTheDocumentshttps://t.co/M6HwVVw3Qk

— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) January 19, 2018

“Americans deserve the truth,” wrote Rep. Mark Meadows of North Carolina.

I viewed the classified report from House Intel relating to the FBI, FISA abuses, the infamous Russian dossier, and so-called "Russian collusion." What I saw is absolutely shocking.

This report needs to be released–now. Americans deserve the truth. #ReleaseTheMemo pic.twitter.com/oP2UNujKQL

— Mark Meadows (@RepMarkMeadows) January 19, 2018

Other lawmakers joined the chorus of voices calling for the memo to be released to the public.

Immediately #ReleaseTheMemo #FISAMemo & ALL relevant material sourced in it. Every American needs to know the truth! We wouldn't be revealing any sources & methods that we shouldn't; only feds' reliance on bad sources & methods.

— Lee Zeldin (@RepLeeZeldin) January 19, 2018

Just read the Intelligence Committee memo. The public has a right to know the information regarding the FBI and the DOJ. #releasethememohttps://t.co/KGicKGjqO5

— Raúl R. Labrador (@Raul_Labrador) January 19, 2018

Read the CLASSIFIED @HouseIntelComm memo on repeated FISA warrant abuses. The truth may not set the guilty free but it needs to come out. Release the #FISAMemo: https://t.co/7fkXI1pl0y

— Louie Gohmert (@replouiegohmert) January 19, 2018

Wikileaks urged those with access to the memo to leak it if it is not released voluntarily.

#ReleaseTheMemo: Do you know someone who has access to the FISA abuse memo? Send them here: https://t.co/cLRcuIiQXz

WikiLeaks will match reward funds up to $1m sent to this unique Bitcoin address: 3Q2KXS8WYT6dvr91bM2RjvBHqMyx9CbPMN

or marked 'memo2018': https://t.co/lmsmphuH2N pic.twitter.com/j1YEkXqi2S

— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) January 19, 2018

You can follow Allum Bokhari on Twitter, Gab.ai and add him on Facebook. Contact him securely atallumbokhari@protonmail.com
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Indeed.

Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry said, “You think about, ‘Is this happening in America or is this the KGB?’ That’s how alarming it is.”

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Jim Jordan called this memo “alarming”. That right there should prepare you for a big disappointment. Maybe his cauliflower ear makes these hard for him. I don’t know but don’t expect too much when Jim Jordan is involved.

Unless any of you guys can point to a single one of his stupid ass allegations that ever turned out to be true.
 
UsualName said:
Jim Jordan called this memo “alarming”. That right there should prepare you for a big disappointment. Maybe his cauliflower ear makes these hard for him. I don’t know but don’t expect too much when Jim Jordan is involved.

Unless any of you guys can point to a single one of his stupid ass allegations that ever turned out to be true.
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Dont forget conservative intellectual Steve King's take, Republicans are waiting for proper protocol to release the info.

LOL
 
UsualName said:
Jim Jordan called this memo “alarming”. That right there should prepare you for a big disappointment. Maybe his cauliflower ear makes these hard for him. I don’t know but don’t expect too much when Jim Jordan is involved.

Unless any of you guys can point to a single one of his stupid ass allegations that ever turned out to be true.
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The fact that Dems oppose the release is all I need to know.
 
Optionpro007 said:
The fact that Dems oppose the release is all I need to know.
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Look there may be something there but I doubt it will be alarming. You’ll forgive me but anytime Jim Jordan is involved in something it has turned out to be nothing to date.

Between Jordan and Gowdy I don’t know who is worse with this stuff.
 
Optionpro007 said:
GOP lawmakers demand that 'alarming' memo on FISA abuses be made public
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By Catherine Herridge | Fox News


The House voted to renew FISA, a key foreign surveillance program after a heated floor debate, and amid mixed messages from President Trump about his support. But what is the FISA act?

A four-page memo circulating in Congress that reveals alleged United States government surveillance abuses is being described by lawmakers as “shocking,” “troubling” and “alarming,” with one congressman likening the details to KGB activity in Russia.

Speaking with Fox News, the lawmakers said they could not yet discuss the contents of the memo they reviewed on Thursday after it was released to members by the House Intelligence Committee. But they say the memo should be immediately made public.

“It is so alarming the American people have to see this,” Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan said.

“It's troubling. It is shocking,” North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows said. “Part of me wishes that I didn't read it because I don’t want to believe that those kinds of things could be happening in this country that I call home and love so much.”

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz said he believed people could lose their jobs after the memo is released.

“I believe the consequence of its release will be major changes in people currently working at the FBI and the Department of Justice,” he said, referencing DOJ officials Rod Rosenstein and Bruce Ohr.

“You think about, ‘is this happening in America or is this the KGB?’ That's how alarming it is,” Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry said.

The House Intelligence Committee on Thursday approved a motion by New York Rep. Pete King to release the memo on abuses of FISA, or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, to all House members.

HEAD OF HOUSE INTELLIGENCE PANEL FINDS EVIDENCE OF ABUSE IN US GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE

A source close to the matter said the memo details the Intelligence Committee’s oversight work for the FBI and Justice, including the controversy over unmasking and FISA surveillance.

The vote Thursday morning on releasing the memo to lawmakers was along party lines, with Democrats voting against making it available for all members.

The process for releasing it to the public involves a committee vote, a source said. If approved, it could be released as long as there are no objections from the White House within five days.

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., told Fox News in December that his investigators have already uncovered evidence of abuse in the U.S. government's surveillance practices.

“I believe there's evidence that abuses have occurred," Nunes said at the time.

Nunes pointed to the leaked conversation of former national security adviser, Gen. Mike Flynn with the Russian ambassador.

On Thursday, the Senate voted 65-34 to reauthorize a FISA provision that allows U.S. spy agencies to conduct surveillance on foreign targets abroad for six years. The bill, which already has been passed by the House, now heads to the White House,where President Donald Trump has said he will sign it into law.

Fox News’ Alex Pappas, Anne Marie Riha and Chad Pergram and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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This soft coup attempt will be shown to be the biggest governmental scandal in US history. Watergate was just a cover-up of a bungled burglary. (Teapot Dome was bigger than Watergate for goodness' sake)---Uranium One is the second biggest by the by.
 
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UsualName said:
Look there may be something there but I doubt it will be alarming. You’ll forgive me but anytime Jim Jordan is involved in something it has turned out to be nothing to date.

Between Jordan and Gowdy I don’t know who is worse with this stuff.
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Is Gaetz also full of it?

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"Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) followed up on an earlier statement he made regarding a House Intelligence Committee memo he argued should be released to the public.

The memo regards the FBI, the Department of Justice and President Donald Trump and Gaetz claims it goes “to the very foundations of democracy.”

Gaetz described the investigation underway by special counsel Robert Mueller as “a lie built on corruption” and claimed people would “go to jail” over the contents of the memo.

“I think that this will not end just with firings,” Gaetz said. “I believe there are people who will go to jail. I was very persuaded by the evidence. And it also became clear to me why Chuck Grassley and Lindsey Graham felt it so important to refer this matter for criminal prosecution. You don’t get to try to undermine our country, undermine our elections and then simply get fired. So, I think there will be criminal implications here. And we have to underscore the point that you and Jim Jordan just made.”

“Every single Democrat on the Intelligence Committee voted against even allowing other members of Congress to see this information, so you know they’re going to fight against release to the American people,” he added. “What are the Democrats so afraid of? Why don’t they want the American people to know the truth about what was going on with the government, how that impacted the president, his transition, his campaign and it just seems interesting to me that Democrats don’t want us to know what the entire basis was in the first place for the Mueller probe they want to drag this out through the midterm elections to try to embarrass this president and distract this Congress from the critical work we have to do to save this great country. Let’s release the documents.”

http://www.breitbart.com/video/2018/01/18/gaetz-believe-people-will-go-jail-intel-memo/
 
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