If Trump Loses In November, What Do You Think Happens Next

[JPhillips]

I hope someone is putting together office staff for the investigation into whether Trump used campaign funds to pay the verdict. We all know that's coming.

[Ksyrup]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

Reputation in the Fox realm or reputation as a newsperson? I mean, he's been with Fox since 1998; I'd assume you'd need some other experience to build any credible reputation. (Brit Hume at least was with ABC for 23 years, which at least lasted for a little while before it rubbed off.)

Basically, that he is part of the Fox "straight news" division and was seen as somewhat different than the Hannitys and Tuckers but the texts show them as more similar. I think it might have been a CNN article?

[Ksyrup]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

I couldn't come with a "why?" here. They think she lied on rape and not everything else? But then i read an article about New York law on rape. She would have to prove he it was intercourse for rape, and even in her testimony she wasn't sure if he penetrated her with his penis.

I believe his hand size gave him an affirmative defense against that count.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

I hope someone is putting together office staff for the investigation into whether Trump used campaign funds to pay the verdict. We all know that's coming.

Yeah I'm wait for the first fundraising letter to MAGA members begging for money to pay for this "unpatriotic" assault on him.

[Lathum]

The reactions on social media are depressingly predictable.

[RainMaker]

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I believe this guy's name is actually "asshat." The fact that someone gets paid to produce this kind of drivel is ridiculous.

This guy is dumb as shit.

[Edward64]

Happy I was wrong on this. Looking forward to the next one ...


Good idea (and scary) but have to believe the names will somehow come out and/or someone will decide to tell the BTS story. I'd buy a weapon and get trained (if not already).

E. Jean Carroll: Jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused columnist in civil case, awards her $5 million | CNN Politics

Judge Lewis Kaplan dismissed the jury after the verdict and informed them they are now allowed to identify themselves publicly if they choose. However, the judge suggested they remain silent.

“My advice to you is not to identify yourselves. Not now and not for a long time,” Kaplan said. “If you’re one who elects to speak to others and to identify yourselves to others, I direct you not to identify anyone else who sat on this jury. Each of you owes that to the other whatever you decided for yourself.”

[Lathum]

The fact that a judge needs to give those instructions to a jury for a case involving the leader of a political party shows how dangerous that party is.

[RainMaker]

He made a post complaining this morning which made me think he knew this case was lost. From what I've read, her attorney really hammered home the Access Hollywood tape and Trump was a complete moron in his deposition. I would say it's shocking that he wasn't coached better but there is a good chance he just didn't listen to his lawyers when he riffed on it.

Sure some looked at it as he said/she said. But she also had people back her story up by saying she told them about it years ago. He said she wasn't his type and then proceeded to confuse her with his ex-wife. And he's on tape admitting to sexual assault in the past. If he wasn't a celebrity, I think most of the public would have assumed he was fucked.

[Edward64]

Do they break down the $5M on the charges? Defamation is interesting.

I can see a ton of people wanting to sue Trump for defamation.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Edward64

Do they break down the $5M on the charges? Defamation is interesting.

I can see a ton of people wanting to sue Trump for defamation.

Yeah hope a lot of people sue him now for it. Make your money now while the gettings good.


Don't have a breakdown but it was 2 million for the first charge they found him liable on

[BYU 14]

I'd love to sue him for defaming our country

[RainMaker]

In most countries, this is a crime and the person goes to jail for it.

Clarence Thomas Reversed Position After Gifts And Family Payments

[RainMaker]

Originally Posted by Edward64

Do they break down the $5M on the charges? Defamation is interesting.

I can see a ton of people wanting to sue Trump for defamation.

$2 million for the assault.
$1.7 million for reputational repair (defamation)
$1 million for other damages
$280k for punitive damages for acting recklessly

[Flasch186]

So now people should be worried about being attacked by MAGA extremists 🤦‍♂️

/pretzel


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[GrantDawg]

George Santos has been indicted in a Federal Court. He is supposed to be in court tomorrow. The charges are under seal right mow.

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[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

George Santos has been indicted in a Federal Court. He is supposed to be in court tomorrow. The charges are under seal right mow.

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Man a banner day for democracy

[Edward64]

/dramaqueen

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

George Santos has been indicted in a Federal Court. He is supposed to be in court tomorrow. The charges are under seal right mow.

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I'm sure it's just to give him an award for inventing the federal indictment and to be the first person to ever use it on Mars.



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[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

George Santos has been indicted in a Federal Court. He is supposed to be in court tomorrow. The charges are under seal right mow.

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I wonder what it's for.

[NobodyHere]

Breaking: Tucker Carlson Has Announced His Next Job

I honestly didn't expect this move, even though I probably should have. I mean Tucker will say anything that Musk pays him to say.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

I wonder what it's for.

I'm thinking federal election finance violations. Or maybe he's a spy from Brazil

[CrimsonFox]

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Breaking: Tucker Carlson Has Announced His Next Job

I honestly didn't expect this move, even though I probably should have. I mean Tucker will say anything that Musk pays him to say.

a show on twitter??? so it's like 4 minutes long? how does that work

it's like in bojack horseman where the website whattimeisitnow.com put on a gritty cop show

[CrimsonFox]

so what? trump doesn't get any prisontime for this?

[thesloppy]

Nah, that was never even in play, it was a civil trial (which also lowers the burden of proof fwiw)

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

a show on twitter??? so it's like 4 minutes long? how does that work

it's like in bojack horseman where the website whattimeisitnow.com put on a gritty cop show

Now I want Twitter to die even more.

[bhlloy]

Tucker to Twitter is fascinating. On the face of it you’d think it’s not really where most of his hardcore viewers are, but it’s entirely possible his viewership is more tech savvy than I am imagining. If so it’s obviously a very interesting play for both sides given recent events.

[CrimsonFox]

Originally Posted by bhlloy

Tucker to Twitter is fascinating. On the face of it you’d think it’s not really where most of his hardcore viewers are, but it’s entirely possible his viewership is more tech savvy than I am imagining. If so it’s obviously a very interesting play for both sides given recent events.

you don't need to be techsavvy to type 7 words.

[albionmoonlight]

Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

you don't need to be techsavvy to type 7 words.

I thought it was 14 words

[Ksyrup]

For people who struggle to cope with a changing world, I'm guessing a huge portion of his geriatric fans would have some issues with going from watching him on a traditional cable channel to having to figure out and get comfortable with watching him on a social media website/app. Even if they already have a Twitter account, they typically don't use it for that kind of thing. Unless these are going to be 2-3 minute hits sprinkled throughout the day rather than a full "sit down and watch" show.

[sterlingice]

We really are moving closer to 1984 and the "two minutes hate"


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[Lathum]

Listened to the first few minutes of Comers presser on the Biden crime family. As suspected nothing actually connected to Joe. As it appears Hunter made money off his dads name. Big fucking deal.

[Lathum]

It's funny how these dopes simultaneously think Biden is a brain addled octogenarian while also the head of a complex crime family.

[CrimsonFox]

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

I thought it was 14 words

depends on the words *shrug*

[albionmoonlight]

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

For people who struggle to cope with a changing world, I'm guessing a huge portion of his geriatric fans would have some issues with going from watching him on a traditional cable channel to having to figure out and get comfortable with watching him on a social media website/app. Even if they already have a Twitter account, they typically don't use it for that kind of thing. Unless these are going to be 2-3 minute hits sprinkled throughout the day rather than a full "sit down and watch" show.

My parents used to be intimidated by facebook. Now they are on it all the time.

Once someone shows them "To get to Tucker, go here, and click here and then here" they will do it.

They won't be able, I expect, to browse Twitter. But that won't be the point. They will watch Tucker and his ads and make Twitter (I suspect) a lot of money.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Lathum

Listened to the first few minutes of Comers presser on the Biden crime family. As suspected nothing actually connected to Joe. As it appears Hunter made money off his dads name. Big fucking deal.

I would love to see Katie Porter with her whiteboard or Swalwell with documents showing just how much money "Trump's Crime Family" made off his Presidency and are still making today,

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

George Santos has been indicted in a Federal Court. He is supposed to be in court tomorrow. The charges are under seal right mow.

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So he has now been arraigned:


https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/sta...89257420382209


Mostly wire fraud some money laundering, theft of public funds and making false statements to the House of Representatives.

[Flasch186]

@lathum he made money off their last name?

Who would do such a thing

And

Have one of the most recognizable last names in the world?


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[Lathum]

Originally Posted by Flasch186

@lathum he made money off their last name?

Who would do such a thing

And

Have one of the most recognizable last names in the world?


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You realize me saying big fucking deal was complete sarcasm? The rest of my post should have made that clear.

[Flasch186]

I was layering on the sarcasm

So actually I was the unclear one lol


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[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

So he has now been arraigned:


https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/sta...89257420382209


Mostly wire fraud some money laundering, theft of public funds and making false statements to the House of Representatives.

One of the indictments is for unemployment insurance fraud during the pandemic. He is charged with that on the same day the House is voting on stiffer penalties for unemployment fraud during the pandemic. Whose a sponsor on the bill? George Santos.

[Thomkal]

Yeah and on the same day James Comer had a press conference where he still had no actual evidence of the "Biden Crime Family" and their financial "fraud"

[Swaggs]

The GOP smoking guns have been weak for the amount of oxygen they are receiving these past few years. I'm still waiting for Rudy and My Pillow Guy to prove election fraud.

Hunter Biden is a man in his mid-50s. I am 10000% positive his last name has helped him get into colleges, get jobs, secure loans, etc., but what is he supposed to do for a living that guarantees that his ties do not impact his work?

I actually like Joe Biden quite a bit (I like where he sits on the political spectrum and agree with his stance on more policies than most other candidates we have had in my lifetime, at least), but if they can prove that Hunter is getting favored treatment for government contracts or that he is selling access to Joe, let's see it and let them face the appropriate consequences.

It astounds me when I think about the presidents since Reagan. All of the GOP presidents have been from wealthy, affluent families that had generational wealth, while Clinton, Obama, and Biden have all come from working class families and made their way to higher stations in life, but seem to always have to face questions about how they have made their lives (and their family's lives) better. Like there is resentment when someone actually makes good on the "American Dream."

[RainMaker]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

One of the indictments is for unemployment insurance fraud during the pandemic. He is charged with that on the same day the House is voting on stiffer penalties for unemployment fraud during the pandemic. Whose a sponsor on the bill? George Santos.

OK you have to admit that's kind of funny.

[Thomkal]

George Santos already on the "It's a Witch Hunt" and money begging to fight it.

[Ghost Econ]

Begging for money when you're fighting charges of money laundering and fraid would seem bold for anyone not associated with Conservatism.

[Ksyrup]

The witch hunt stuff is hilarious considering the only reason anyone knows this guy's name is all the fraud and lies that came out well before the indictments. Trump was always a sleazy guy but had far better PR and decades of name recognition before he went the witch hunt route.

[Edward64]

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Why can't our political scandals be more like this?

Finland PM Sanna Marin faces criticism over 'boisterous' party video

Here's your chance ...

I don't think it's happened in the US before (?) but wonder what would happen if a President or VP got divorced in the middle of their term assuming nothing too egregious but more of a "mutually grown apart".

"We have filed for divorce together. We are grateful for 19 years together and for our beloved daughter," the PM wrote.

The couple say they remain the best of friends, and will "continue to spend time together as a family and with each other."

Marin and Räikkönen were married in August 2020, and have a 5-year-old daughter together. The wedding, at the PM's official residence in Helsinki, came as a surprise during a COVID lockdown respite in Finland.

However her private life hit the headlines in late summer 2022 when video of Marin dancing closely with a Finnish musician went viral. At one point he appears to lean down and kiss her neck, but Marin dismissed the incident, saying that she had done nothing inappropriate.

[GrantDawg]

The CNN town hall is basically a Trump rally, as CNN tries to become Fox News 2.

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[Atocep]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

The CNN town hall is basically a Trump rally, as CNN tries to become Fox News 2.

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Does this mean they're not fake news now? I'm so confused.