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Great evening last night with fellow Democrats, raising money for our local organization and candidates. Former Acting Director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe, was the speaker. He talked not just about the topics of his book, but also about getting involved and having hope. He did no trash talking, but lots of straight talking about the current administration. Great night!

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Well written and interesting book. Enjoyed that it was narrated by McCabe as well. #audio

FBI agents are on the outside of politics looking in. At least that‘s how it‘s supposed to be. Until political figures cross the boundary and muck with investigations. McCabe doesn‘t lead with the story of attacks, email, and possible collusion. He starts with the NYC Russian mob, and then proceeds into counter terrorism. Well done and readable.

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Well, this is appropriate to the current news cycle. Especially considering that the author of the quote worked for Mueller at the time. And it‘s a good thing to keep in mind as Americans put Mueller‘s testimony in perspective and in context. #politicalreader #politicalnerd #memoir

Started this one today. It‘s so easy to read, at least in terms of writing style, compared to Proof of Collusion. Plus he‘s coming to my city in September for a fundraising dinner. Might just have to get tickets!

I liked that it was very straightforward, this was my experience, this is how x thing is supposed to work but it‘s been corrupted. It‘s scary to think about how much norms, and even laws, are being undermined and enough people aren‘t doing anything about it. You may think it‘s ok because you‘re somehow benefiting but I can guarantee you, some day what is happening is going to bite a lot of people in the ass.

I‘m no. 6!!! I have to get some other stuff read in a hurry because it could happen any day now. The Austin Public Library has 21 copies!

This was a good one. Gives a good account of what the FBI does and the terror attacks he helped investigate. Also gives his account of this administration and how they operate.

A very interesting book, while I don‘t agree with how the Clinton email stuff was handled, I understand a bit more why it was handled the way it was. Definitely an interesting perspective on the FBI. 4⭐️ #24hourreadathon #deweysreadathon

So true and more so than ever.

DJT is such a fucking asshole #24hourreadathon #deweyreadathon He must be kicked out of office. I don‘t normally use such language here, but it has to be said.

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Book no 1 for #24hourreadathon #deweysreadathon #ebook

Slowly I‘m moving up the list. One day...

It really is a shit show. And McCabe is a Republican!!

I‘m about 40% of the way through the book and even though it hasn‘t gotten to what probably is the crux of the book, I quite am enjoying the book #ebook

I remember that. I didn‘t realize that McCabe was of those who had been working that particular case. #24b4monday

“But I will say this. Donald Trump would not know the men and women of the FBI if he ran over them with the presidential limo, and he has shown the citizens of this country that he does not know what democracy means. He demonstrates no understanding or appreciation of our form of government. He takes no action to protect it. Has any president done more to undermine democracy than this one?”

#trump #fbi #democracy

“The President has stepped over bright ethical and moral lines whenever he has encounters them. His unpredictable, often draconian behavior is dangerous- a threat to both the Bureau and the nation.”

I enjoyed learning about the inner workings of the FBI and was not surprised to read of McCabe‘s bizarre encounters with well-known government figures. #LitsyAtoZ

In The Threat, McCabe systematically demonstrates how the FBI goes about investigating by discussing some of the past cases he has worked on. He also reveals how it does not work, in a clear, unblemished refutation and rebuke of Trump. While I do think he idealizes the FBI and it‘s people a bit, the book is strong and damning.

#ReadingUSA2019 bonus #DC

There are still 44 people on the waitlist. Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!

Starting this gem NOW!

Just hanging out in convenient care, waiting to be seen, because I‘m pretty sure I managed to catch myself some germs that led to a sinus infection. 😑 And as we know, when 45 tells me not to read a book, I‘m absolutely 1000000000% not going to listen to him. :) #thethreat #andrewmccabe #fbi #notmypresident

I‘m not a non fiction dude but I figure this books is a necessary read for all Americans, kinda like how the Constitution is a necessary read for the president. Couple of chapters in I‘m ready move Silence of the Lambs down to my second favorite book about the FBI, and Andrew McCabe is now my favorite G-Man.

I was surprised by how compelling this was for me. It‘s mostly an account of McCabe‘s FBI career. He describes the work and all of its detailed bureaucracy and methods without bogging down in minutia. His obvious love and respect for the agency give what could be a sappy read plenty of authenticity. The most salacious details are some of the least interesting. What it does best is give context to some of the sound-bite stories out there.

There are 59 people on the waitlist for this one. It‘s gonna be awhile...

Important book to read. Always must read each person‘s‘ account of serious issues. Andrew McCabe is the stereotypical FBI agent and I believe in my heart of hearts he did what he believed was in the best interest of the US. Worth reading

Something with politics. #orscary#nonfiction2019

“Hundreds of thousands of people in government devote their lives to the work of the United States of America. Millions upon millions of ordinary citizens serve their communities and make up the backbone of institutions of every kind. All of these people, in ways large and small, stand up for what they believe in—it‘s an abiding characteristic of our nation.” #booked2019 #fall #politicalIntrigue
5🌟 I hope this guy wins his lawsuit.

“But I will say this. Donald Trump would not know the men and women of the FBI if he ran over them with the presidential limo, and he has shown the citizens of this country that he does not know what democracy means. He demonstrates no understanding or appreciation of our form of government. He takes no action to protect it. Has any president done more to undermine democracy than this one?”

“Fear is why the president still has a map of his electoral college victory hanging outside the door to the Oval Office. Fear is why the president makes every person who goes into his office pass by a display meant to assert his right to sit behind the Resolute desk. Fear is why he asks people to pledge personal loyalty.”

Excerpt From
The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump
Andrew G. McCabe

“On one occasion Sessions launched into a diatribe about whom we were hiring at the FBI. Back in the old days, he said, you all only hired Irishmen. They were drunks, but they could be trusted. Not like all those new people with nose rings and tattoos—who knows what they‘re doing?”

Excerpt From
The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump
Andrew G. McCabe
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I happened on a complimentary copy of this new book and I‘m about 20% in. Very good and very scary so far. #nonfiction2019