Phil1111 943 #301 September 10, 2021 5 hours ago, JerryBaumchen said: Hi folks, Ouch, this should hurt: Trump's 'Kraken' lawyer Sidney Powell asked to pay $200K in legal fees (msn.com) 'It is the latest blow to the rag tag band of lawyers who tried to overturn Trump's defeat.' Jerry Baumchen There are lawyers and trump knows how to play them like a Stradivarius. After he plays them he considers them used toilet paper and flushes them away. he also knows his base. So consider this: Trump Raised $250 Million Since Election To Challenge Outcome(as at April 2021) $255 million raised-25% to GOP=$191 million net to trump. Less $8.6 million in actual legal bills. For a net of $182 million for his personal PAC/slush fund. plus another $50 million this year already. The election is a concert for trump. Out comes that violin again for another tune of fraud and the cash will flow again. Does anyone think his base will actually catch onto the scam? Surely he can get the robocalls, e-mails to pump another $20-$30 million into his little piggy bank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 278 #302 September 14, 2021 On 9/10/2021 at 2:32 PM, Phil1111 said: There are lawyers and trump knows how to play them like a Stradivarius. After he plays them he considers them used toilet paper and flushes them away. he also knows his base. So consider this: Trump Raised $250 Million Since Election To Challenge Outcome(as at April 2021) $255 million raised-25% to GOP=$191 million net to trump. Less $8.6 million in actual legal bills. For a net of $182 million for his personal PAC/slush fund. plus another $50 million this year already. The election is a concert for trump. Out comes that violin again for another tune of fraud and the cash will flow again. Does anyone think his base will actually catch onto the scam? Surely he can get the robocalls, e-mails to pump another $20-$30 million into his little piggy bank. And his fund is still saying donations are tax deductible, though it lost its 501(3)(c) status. I'm thinking right around tax time, people who donated large amounts are going to be unhappy to note they won't get those deductions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,679 #303 September 22, 2021 The Trump campaign knew all along that the conspiracy theories were lies:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/21/us/politics/trump-dominion-voting.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,175 #304 September 22, 2021 Yeah, but I’ll bet they didn’t tell Trump himself; he wouldn’t have believed them. Wendy P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,679 #305 September 22, 2021 The Trump campaign's scheme to steal the election:https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/21/politics/read-eastman-memo/index.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,412 #306 September 24, 2021 Rudy Giuliani ‘Really Hurt’ After Learning He’s Banned From Fox News, Says Report BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,081 #307 September 24, 2021 34 minutes ago, ryoder said: Rudy Giuliani ‘Really Hurt’ After Learning He’s Banned From Fox News, Says Report BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Hi Robert, After the 2016 election, I posted that anyone who would join the Trump administration was throwing their future career away. Rudy & Mike Pence are prime examples of that. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,081 #308 September 29, 2021 Hi folks, I've travelled a lot in my life; I've been in more grocery stores than I can remember; however, I have never seen any Stupid Pills on sale. So where are they getting them? ‘Republicans fit roughly into three camps: A minority who believe that Biden won legitimately, a majority who believe that the election was stolen but can't be undone, and a smaller but incredibly vocal group who believe there is still a chance to remove Biden by challenging the 2020 results.’ The Trailer: The endless audit: Where Republicans go next after Arizona's ballot review confirmed Biden's win (msn.com) Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,081 #309 September 29, 2021 Hi folks, Trump's record of losing in court just keeps going, and going, and going: ‘There have been plenty of songwriters and recording artists over the years objecting to Republican politicians using their music. Sometimes, that results in litigation, but almost never a court ruling’ Judge Rejects Donald Trump Bid to Escape Song Copyright Lawsuit (msn.com) He's better than the Timex watch. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,371 #310 September 29, 2021 Hi Jerry, Trump rarely wins in court. His primary tactic is to delay and delay. That costs the people suing him more money than they can afford and they eventually give up. Fortunately, he's managed to piss off enough people with the resources to keep fighting. He's just going to lose again. And again. And again. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,412 #311 October 21, 2021 House Votes to Hold Bannon in Contempt; Nine Republicans Support Resolution Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 292 #312 October 22, 2021 2 hours ago, ryoder said: House Votes to Hold Bannon in Contempt; Nine Republicans Support Resolution So, 200+ Republicans in the House are aiding and abetting the criminal actions of Bannon. This sets the tone for others in the future to go ahead with their criminal behavior, knowing that they will be protected. The last time this flaunting of a congressional subpoena was voted on by the House, it was a Reagan appointee. How many voted not to hold that appointee in contempt? Zero. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,175 #313 October 22, 2021 And to put the icing on the cake, Marjorie Taylor Greene went up to Liz Cheney and yelled at her for not thinking about the "American People," and called her a joke. An excellent example of statesmanship. Wendy P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 292 #314 October 22, 2021 20 hours ago, ryoder said: House Votes to Hold Bannon in Contempt; Nine Republicans Support Resolution Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,155 #315 October 22, 2021 18 hours ago, headoverheels said: So, 200+ Republicans in the House are aiding and abetting the criminal actions of Bannon. This sets the tone for others in the future to go ahead with their criminal behavior, knowing that they will be protected. The last time this flaunting of a congressional subpoena was voted on by the House, it was a Reagan appointee. How many voted not to hold that appointee in contempt? Zero. I just see a very clear indication that Republicans are solely interested in amassing power and have very little interest in doing anything for the good of the US. It is no mistake Trump has found such kinship in the GOP, since their overarching life question is the same: "What is in it for me?". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,371 #316 October 23, 2021 19 hours ago, SkyDekker said: I just see a very clear indication that Republicans are solely interested in amassing power and have very little interest in doing anything for the good of the US. It is no mistake Trump has found such kinship in the GOP, since their overarching life question is the same: "What is in it for me?". Ya think? McConnell himself said he would do anything to stop Obama, even if it wasn't in the best interests of the country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,081 #317 October 23, 2021 Hi folks, I don't about you, but I found this photo odd: A 6 Jan rioter with a mask on. Guess that he is maybe conflicted. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,412 #318 October 25, 2021 This was the topic of Heather Cox Richardson's letter last night: Rolling Stone: EXCLUSIVE: Jan. 6 Protest Organizers Say They Participated in ‘Dozens’ of Planning Meetings With Members of Congress and White House Staff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,081 #319 October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, ryoder said: This was the topic of Heather Cox Richardson's letter last night: Rolling Stone: EXCLUSIVE: Jan. 6 Protest Organizers Say They Participated in ‘Dozens’ of Planning Meetings With Members of Congress and White House Staff Hi Robert, From your link & a typical GOP 'Hey, look over here': “No one cares about Jan. 6 when gas prices are skyrocketing, grocery store shelves are empty, unemployment is skyrocketing, businesses are going bankrupt, our border is being invaded, children are forced to wear masks, vaccine mandates are getting workers fired, and 13 members of our military are murdered by the Taliban and Americans are left stranded in Afghanistan,” Dyer wrote. No one cares about Jan. 6, well I do. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 278 #320 November 1, 2021 On 10/24/2021 at 6:16 AM, JerryBaumchen said: Hi folks, I don't about you, but I found this photo odd: A 6 Jan rioter with a mask on. Guess that he is maybe conflicted. Jerry Baumchen That's only single-layer. He's just trying to hide his identity because he knows he's doing something illegal, not trying to stop the spread of a deadly virus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,081 #321 November 3, 2021 Hi folks, And, the list just grows, and grows, and grows, and . . . : Pa. voting official sues Trump, Giuliani, others over 2020 allegations - POLITICO Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,412 #322 November 4, 2021 If you can't read the article, disable Javascript on the website: WaPo: Manhattan DA convenes new grand jury in Trump Org. case to weigh potential charges Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,412 #323 November 5, 2021 What is this country coming to, when you can't even depend on white privilege anymore. :-( Rolling Stone: Capitol Rioter Who Bragged That She’s ‘Definitely Not Going to Jail’ Is Definitely Going to Jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,476 #324 November 5, 2021 51 minutes ago, ryoder said: What is this country coming to, when you can't even depend on white privilege anymore. :-( Rolling Stone: Capitol Rioter Who Bragged That She’s ‘Definitely Not Going to Jail’ Is Definitely Going to Jail I tell you, it's getting to the point where being white won't even get you out of jail any more! Clearly we need more riots to show them who's boss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,679 #325 November 9, 2021 Maybe this should also go in the "Scumbag Politician" thread. At least 13 Trump officials illegally campaigned while in office, federal investigation finds https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-violations-hatch-act/2021/11/09/b3d4c764-4108-11ec-a88e-2aa4632af69b_story.html The Office of Special Counsel, led by a Republican appointed by Trump, lays out a series of violations that the authors underscore were not innocent mistakes or slips of the tongue. No punishment is expected to be assessed because, by most legal interpretations, the president in office at the time is the only person who can take action to fire or reprimand his political appointees when they act illegally. The office’s lengthy treatment of how the administration flouted a law intended to ensure that civil servants and political appointees operate free of political influence was meant to illustrate that the law lacks teeth and needs stronger enforcement mechanisms, the report says. “OSC is issuing this report to educate employees about Hatch Act-prohibited activities, highlight the enforcement challenges that [the office] confronted during its investigations, and deter similar violations in the future,” investigators wrote. So if the law has no teeth, how exactly will future violations be deterred? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites