Surfer 1,547 Posted March 20, 2023 The problem for the GOP will be that they are very publicly backing him up. For example just today: I know it's just Jim Jordan and Marjorie Taylor Green pulling McCarthy's chain, but they are the GOP the public sees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Surfer said: The problem for the GOP will be that they are very publicly backing him up. For example just today: I know it's just Jim Jordan and Marjorie Taylor Green pulling McCarthy's chain, but they are the GOP the public sees. I think they are looking for one indictment and they can distance him. De Santis would then have plenty of ammo to hurt him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted March 20, 2023 2 hours ago, keelansgrandad said: I think they are looking for one indictment and they can distance him. De Santis would then have plenty of ammo to hurt him. I won't repost Trump's post about De Santis, but it's tasteless, would get you sued for libel in the UK, and may also be very effective in putting an end to De Santis' (for legal reasons still undeclared but also very obviously already started) presidential run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Surfer said: I won't repost Trump's post about De Santis, but it's tasteless, would get you sued for libel in the UK, and may also be very effective in putting an end to De Santis' (for legal reasons still undeclared but also very obviously already started) presidential run. But the accusations are a typical Trump tactic. Its now out there. But will anyone be fooled by it? For anyone about to be arrested for a crime involving sex, to make accusations is psthetic, stupid and dangerous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,715 Posted March 21, 2023 It's over! 😉 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 21, 2023 1 hour ago, cambridgeshire canary said: It's over! 😉 CC is mainsteam media and a stinkin Commie loving, Facist, Jewish, Member of Mensa, Mason, Moonie, Hindu, Putin hater and can't be trusted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted March 21, 2023 :-). Meanwhile ..... GOP in full-force interference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted March 22, 2023 But for all the ever-widening chorus of GOP political leaders throwing chaff into the air to distract our attention...maybe all Donnie actually bought with his "I will be arrested on Tuesday" tweet was winning a news cycle or two before the really big national security hammer hits him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,715 Posted March 22, 2023 17 hours ago, keelansgrandad said: CC is mainsteam media and a stinkin Commie loving, Facist, Jewish, Member of Mensa, Mason, Moonie, Hindu, Putin hater and can't be trusted. And I even have membership cards for them all! My wallet is getting rather full.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: And I even have membership cards for them all! My wallet is getting rather full.. You need a PA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,772 Posted March 23, 2023 I wonder if the US will do a prisoner swap ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hook's-Walk-Canary 213 Posted March 24, 2023 A poll shows the majority of Americans think charges will either help Trump or have no effect: https://www.thetrafalgargroup.org/news/nat-issues-trump-indictment-0323/ Indictment backfiring much 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,161 Posted March 24, 2023 31 minutes ago, Hook's-Walk-Canary said: A poll shows the majority of Americans think charges will either help Trump or have no effect: https://www.thetrafalgargroup.org/news/nat-issues-trump-indictment-0323/ Indictment backfiring much 😉 The poll also shows that the majority of Americans think that indicting Trump will either hurt his campaign or have no effect. Not really backfiring but your usage of statistics hasn't improved much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,187 Posted March 24, 2023 32 minutes ago, Hook's-Walk-Canary said: A poll shows the majority of Americans think charges will either help Trump or have no effect: https://www.thetrafalgargroup.org/news/nat-issues-trump-indictment-0323/ Indictment backfiring much 😉 The Trafalgar Group would appear to have an inconsistent record Correctly calling the 2016 presidential election, but getting the 2022 mid terms completely wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 25, 2023 "What kind of person can charge another person, in this case a former President of the United States, who got more votes than any sitting President in history, and leading candidate (by far!) for the Republican Party nomination, with a Crime, when it is known by all that NO Crime has been committed, & also known that potential death & destruction in such a false charge could be catastrophic for our Country?" Mr Trump wrote on Friday. Spot the humility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,772 Posted March 25, 2023 1 hour ago, keelansgrandad said: "What kind of person can charge another person, in this case a former President of the United States, who got more votes than any sitting President in history, and leading candidate (by far!) for the Republican Party nomination, with a Crime, when it is known by all that NO Crime has been committed, & also known that potential death & destruction in such a false charge could be catastrophic for our Country?" Mr Trump wrote on Friday. Spot the humility. I think the Americans, particularly the GOP, need to be vey careful where they are heading. Trump clearly doesn't want to abide by democratic norms, an attempted coup in all but name, and it now doesn't seem so far fetched that if he should 'win' another term he wouldn't then contrive to be president for life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 25, 2023 22 minutes ago, Yellow Fever said: I think the Americans, particularly the GOP, need to be vey careful where they are heading. Trump clearly doesn't want to abide by democratic norms, an attempted coup in all but name, and it now doesn't seem so far fetched that if he should 'win' another term he wouldn't then contrive to be president for life! Well the GOP are falling over their feet to appease him at the moment. MTG and Gaetz visited some of the Jan 6 rioters in prison and complained about their conditions. There is no quid pro quo or acknowledgement that they contadict everything they stand for when it suits. Now Trump has said that if he wins, anyone associated with De Santis won't get a job in the administration. This flies in the face of all known laws but he is allowed to say it. The Land of the Free? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted March 29, 2023 Meanwhile, in the "can't have been born so stupid so it must only have come in practice" stakes, here's this stonker. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 30, 2023 14 hours ago, TheGunnShow said: Meanwhile, in the "can't have been born so stupid so it must only have come in practice" stakes, here's this stonker. Anyone who fcuks her is too idle to wnak. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,756 Posted March 30, 2023 Indicted. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/30/donald-trump-indicted-stormy-daniels-hush-money 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) Let the games begin .... I've just ordered a beer and popcorn. That Guardian headline buries the true lede - indicted on 30 counts of business fraud. It was never just about that sex worker, despite what Fox/Republicans are spinning. Edited March 31, 2023 by Surfer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,298 Posted March 31, 2023 On 18/03/2023 at 18:25, Hook's-Walk-Canary said: It's not illegal to give someone cash to keep quiet about an affair. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! We know that dumbo! That's not what he's been indicted for. Do keep up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,914 Posted March 31, 2023 If the allegations this morning are correct, Trump should be indicted for being stupid. It's bad enough that the money was paid to Daniels but seeking to reduce the cost by claiming it as a business expense displays a huge lack of judgement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,756 Posted March 31, 2023 Some old aide of his was saying that these were just minor charges and shouldn't have needed these legal cases. I say look at the history of Al Capone and how he was finally taken down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,914 Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Herman said: Some old aide of his was saying that these were just minor charges and shouldn't have needed these legal cases. I say look at the history of Al Capone and how he was finally taken down. Precisely, which is why it's such a stupid thing to risk and for a relatively minor amount. Although there are 34 charges which we won't hear until next week. We're going to have to bulk order popcorn. Just heard there is potentially another charge in Georgia in respect of attempted fraud. There is a temptation to laugh but America is supposed to be the most important country in the world. Edited March 31, 2023 by dylanisabaddog 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,756 Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) The Today programme may be worth listening to for a change. Maybe not, Kemi Badenoch is coming on. Edited March 31, 2023 by Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,161 Posted March 31, 2023 9 hours ago, Herman said: Indicted. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/30/donald-trump-indicted-stormy-daniels-hush-money Now would be a good time for Sidney Powell to release that Kracken she's been holding on to. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,715 Posted March 31, 2023 Regardless of what they say won't be the first time a president has been arrested.. The last time it happened it was a sitting president 😉 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/22/ulysses-s-grant-arrest-speeding-horse-drawn-carriage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
