DOJ Watchdog On Russia Probe: No Evidence Of Bias, But Problems With Surveillance

LTC (Join to see) Yup, what we've known we've always had since we were little kids. If someone manages to get a warrant for us, or someone we are talking to, then wiretaps and listening devices are always a possibility.

If it can happen with one political party then I’d image it will happen again. SPC Kevin Ford

LTC (Join to see) - I imagine so, assuming that party gives reason for a judge to issue a warrant. While there were some irregularities the IG determined that there were no political motivations which is good. This is why we have an IG review process.

One finding that I found particularly interesting was:

"We found it concerning that Department and
FBI policy did not require the FBI to consult with any
Department official in advance of conducting CHS
operations involving advisors to a major party
candidate's presidential campaign, and we found no
evidence that the FBI consulted with any Department
officials before conducting these CHS operations. As we
describe in Chapter Two, consultation, at a minimum, is
required by Department and FBI policies in numerous
other sensitive circumstances, and we include a
recommendation to address this issue. "

I am at odds with the IG on this. The fact that they didn't consult with and department official is both a good and a bad thing. The fact that they didn't consult kept it away from political appointees who would be more likely to have improper motivations. Of course it also allows a group to go "rogue", but presumably that is kept in check by the IG and courts in the long run.