Maybe Flynn became a Russian asset the moment he lied about the money he took from whomever. Then Podesta probably did as well, and he was advising an actual president at that point. I'm willing to put both in jail for treason. Are you? Of course, if you say yes, Frank will just argue that you have to say that, because you are "hoisted on your own petard."
And, by they way, you are still collapsing lies. Flynn may have lied to his wife about an affair, but he likely didn't talk to the Russian ambassador about that. By pointing to other lies, you are saying that Flynn is a liar (e.g., because he lied to his wife about the affair) so it is ok for the FBI to charge him with lying to the Ambassador of Russia. Be specific. I know being ambiguous helps you advance your position, and ignore inconvenient facts, but that is a tactic, not substantive discussion.
You said, "You don't stop being an asset when you get promoted. In fact, you become an extremely valuable asset." I get that. It's not a bad point. Of course, the only reason they are pursuing that (as opposed to pursuing others) is because Flynn works for Trump. I think what will happen is that Podesta will get arrested. That's the only way to remove the appearance of the witch hunt. But, we'll see.
You said, "He was a paid agent for Turkish interests." True, but not while he was APNSA, contrary to your earlier statements. Sorry if this is an inconvenient fact.
You said, "Note there is a difference between 'agent' and 'asset.' It's important. And there is no way for us to know (yet) how much he did for Turkey, or when, or when he stopped." I agree. I'm just asking for a fair application of the law.
You said, "But because he lied about the payments, the Turks had leverage over him, too." which ended when he and his partners made their retroactive filing. Don't get me wrong: I understand your point, and it is a good one. But, the Dems have similar issues. I'm just arguing for a non-political application of the law.
You said, "Sorry if these are inconvenient facts." There are no inconvenient facts. I embrace facts.