It's What They Don't Know

Brennan is starting look like a loose cannon. I can see how this would happen, since he's now out of the loop, and has no access to the tremendous amount of information he once had. Not only is he in the dark, his ability to misuse his security clearance for a lucrative future is now gone.

Considering the number of people either getting the ax, or resigning in the FBI, and the DOJ, those involved with the effort to derail Trump are now in the dark, and can't plan their actions by using the inside connections they once had.  Communicating with such people, even if they have a security clearance, can lead to some nasty things for those still working for the government. Unless there's a really strong friendship, I doubt many will want to do any favors, and anyone caught revealing classified information may find punishment more severe than just being fired. This also affects the media connections, since the hostile media is now shunned by the current administration.

NBC lost a valuable inside source, when Brennan lost his security clearance, and I doubt they keep him much longer. His conjecture is useless, and his bitterness will only lead to a loss in ratings. Finding someone as valuable will be very hard, since it's now known Trump doesn't play softball, and those that caused so many problems are being removed.

It's what they don't know that leads to the outlandish media reports. Where they once had unfettered access to the government in the past, they are now finding doors closing, and their actions being closely monitored. Their attacks against the present administration had to have hurt ratings, and further efforts to cause problems will only lead to more losses. For the media, that's what leads to massive turnovers, loss of stock value, panicked efforts to find qualified management, and the realization their membership in the Washington "country club" may soon end.

It's a terrible thing, when many in the media are complicit in trying to overthrow the government, and helping foment anarchy. Some might be acting completely out of ignorance, but others obviously know the dangerous path they ventured. Regardless of the reason, those involved need to have their wings clipped, and responsible people need to remove their revenue by refusing to watch, link, or subscribe to the outlets participating in trying to change the U.S. by ignoring the avenues for change offered by the Constitution. 

Power Corrupts

With all the hullabaloo about John Brennan's loss of his security clearance, many in the media are ignoring how high ranking government officials with security clearances think they are somehow better than those lower in the food chain.  Why should they continue with a security clearance, when most lose the clearance, unless it's reinstated after they join a private sector concern that requires the clearance?

Personally, I feel those making the biggest stink about the security clearance are those that either abuse their clearance, or know of someone that does. To me, that's beyond criminal, since the safety of the nation depends on their actions. I think too many have clearances that they don't need, use it for personal gain, and have the ability to hide their actions through the bureaucracy.

Double Standard

Why do you think Antifa is given a free pass? I know there appears to be a concern about their activities, but they seem to show up at any peaceful event that promotes ideas they don't like. To make things worse, they use intimidation, violence, and vandalism to create fear - just like the KKK once did. Why is there a double standard?

Personally, I think Antifa wouldn't exist, if powerful people in the media, political power, and foreign countries didn't finance the band of derelicts shown in arrest photographs. It's the same as the powerful Democrats, like Robert Byrd, that were members of the KKK. Until those involved are exposed, punished for their terrorism, and it becomes too dangerous to be a supporter, the terror won't stop, and Antifa will continue to create havoc with impunity. 

Best Solution

The Manafort jury, and the judge, were threatened. I won't link any articles. They're out there with any political flavor you choose.

None of the articles elaborated on the threats, which I think is the right thing to do. Never give a terrorist the satisfaction of knowing their effort might work. Terrorist? Yes. People that threaten juries are terrorists, that need severe punishment.

The best solution for such things is the anonymity of the jury, the ability of the judge to keep their identities from public records, and harsh punishment for attempting to destroy the life of someone that is performing a civic duty most avoid.

I've served on a criminal jury. From my perspective, the defendant was guilty. Others disagreed. Since I was foreman, I told the judge we'd never agree, so it was mistrial. I didn't relish the task, realized the enormity of our decision, and avoided the family of the defendant, when I left.( Being on a jury was enough of a inconvenience in my life. Possibly being confronted by the family, if I'd met with them, and given my opinion, would have made the experience even more unpleasant).

Regardless of the verdict, both parties have further legal avenues, and the jury that performed their civic duty needs the peace of knowing it's all over; and they can go home in peace. For those that threatened the judge, and jury, they need to be found. If convicted, they should spend a long, long time away from the society they endangered.

Plugging Holes

Trump removed John Brennan's security clearance. Apparently, Brennan is a little peeved. According to the article linked,

"...I do believe that Mr. Trump decided to take this action, as he's done with others, to try to intimidate and suppress any criticism of him or his administration," he said. "And revoking my security clearances is his way of trying to get back at me.

"This is not going to deter me at all. I'm going to continue to speak out...."

Brennan is now completely out of the loop. He has no access to any classified information, is forbidden to attempt to acquire information, and now a leper to the intelligence community.  All his complaining will only lead to more scrutiny by those still involved with protecting the United States, and his actions will now be closely monitored to guarantee he's not a loose hinge about to break. To a former head of the CIA, that's one step from a permanent solution. I think he knows this, and will eventually make a mistake while attempting to stay in the public eye.