In yet another episode of political theater, it seems the FBI’s former director, James Comey, is once again the star of the show. New evidence indicates that Comey gave a green light to leak classified information to the press just before the votes were cast in the 2016 presidential election. Fancy that. Apparently, memos detailing these activities were politely sent to Congress, though they left out details on exactly what was leaked or if Comey had the magic touch to declassify said information. Despite the eyebrow-raising revelations, prosecutors have collectively shrugged their shoulders, deciding not to bring charges against him.
The spectacle, which, let’s face it, has become all too familiar, gets even more intriguing. While the Trump administration’s Justice Department was already sniffing around the leaks, they stumbled upon the fact that Comey had allegedly allowed his chief counsel to drop a few secret tidbits to the New York Times back in 2016. It was no secret that Comey had contradicted himself in Congress, but consistency is clearly overrated. Despite this, nothing much happened. It’s as if there is an invisible shield protecting certain individuals from facing the consequences of their actions.
What makes this entire saga almost charming in its predictability is the pattern it follows. Whether it’s the lingering mysteries of the Clinton emails, the curious case of the Clinton Foundation, or the perplexing puzzle of Hunter Biden’s tax woes, every time an opportunity arises to hold someone accountable, the gears of justice seem to grind to an inexplicable halt. It’s almost like there’s a secret force field constructed to deflect accountability away from those with politically convenient connections.
Despite the water under the bridge, there’s chatter that this isn’t just a historical footnote. Thanks to statutes with surprising stamina, like the Internal Security Act from way back in 1950, there’s still time to take a crack at this case. There are whispers of ongoing investigations that could span back years, seeing this as part of a grand, long-running plot. Think of it as a sort of political heist movie playing out over the years with Comey and pals as the main cast, continually escaping legal trouble.
Whether justice will catch up to this merry band of leakers remains to be seen. But for now, it’s a waiting game, watching to see if the wheels of justice finally get a little grease or continue creaking along. Perhaps there are grand juries deliberating somewhere, and there might even be a few more twists in this political drama. Who needs Hollywood when you’ve got Washington?
