Matt Taibbi

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9/5/2024, 9:41:14 PM
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Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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PEE TAPE: "JUST TALK" OVER "BEERS" AND IN "JEST"

Horowitz noted the sources of Steele's spiciest revelations, like the "pee tape," were tracked down and stunned they'd been taken seriously. They laughed the story off as "just talk" told over "beers" in "jest":
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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"CORROBORATED LIMITED INFORMATION... MUCH OF THAT WAS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE."

There is NOT ONE piece of original reporting in the Steele dossier that turned out to be true. The only "confirmed" details were from prior public news reports, and even got some of those wrong...
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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THE STEELE DOSSIER IS BULLSHIT BECAUSE:

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz, a Barack Obama appointee, conducted an extensive investigation of the issuance of four FISA warrants that required an in-depth review of the Steele dossier:
https://www.justice.gov/storage/…
Dan Smith
@helloimdansmith
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@mtaibbi In what sense was the Steele dossier bullshit? Are you saying the entire thing was bullshit? Because much of it has been corroborated and confirmed since it was leaked.

Weird of someone with your reputation just dismissing an entire collection of credible info.

The statement and accompanying images engage in a substantive discussion about the credibility and reliability of the Steele dossier, which is a significant public issue. The discourse involves the evaluation of evidence, the integrity of intelligence reporting, and the implications for public trust in governmental and investigative processes.

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    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
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    The statement promotes understanding by providing detailed information and context about the Steele dossier and its sources. [+2]
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