Well. My own take is that Mueller was hamstrung by his own perhaps exaggerated sense of propriety, but also, and quite importantly, by the DOJ's ongoing sabotaging of his ability to function. The DOJ (Barr) has put quite a bit of work into this ,and that work should not be underestimated. It's all well and good wishing for a different Mueller than the Boy Scout we have, but anyone else would have been demolished before now by the assault he has withstood. We can't have it both ways.
Yes, it would be nice to indict Trump. And I feel personally that this would be right. But Mueller has been determined to be the good solider and, I think, not be Comey. He has walked a thin line. I am not going to snipe at him from the sidelines in consequence. He's made it quite clear that Trump, to his mind, is entirely fair game for prison after his term ends. The nation has a job to do as well, in 2020. I think Mueller has faith that job can be done, and that has helped to keep him going.
Cheers,
John
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