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Old 01-25-2019, 03:10 PM
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Manafort was a lobbyist for dictators and other foreign leaders. That's what he did for a living.
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Still wondering how this proves Russian interference in the 2016 election.


Honestly this shouldn't even be dignified...
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Originally Posted by Braineack
(An admission of guilt, under oath, is not proof enough for me.)

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The dude with the incredible "gut instinct." Note history.
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez

He didn't admit to Russian government's efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election. He was ultimately charged for lobbying efforts for Ukraine, activities [and investigations] ]which predated the Trump election, and attempting to buy off witnesses.

Again, how that does prove Russian government's efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election and/or coordination between the Russian government and individuals associated with the campaign of President Donald Trump?



If Joe Perez was a police officer:
Were you drinking tonight son?
Yes, officer I had a glass of milk.
You colluded with Russia to interfere in the 2016 presidential election!



Ever ask yourself how Manafort became involved in the Trump campaign? Doesn't it seem very convenient that he was under investigation, then suddenly not, then approaches the Trump campaign and offers to works for free to get on the campaign. Suddenly is conveniently again back under investigation, and was involved in the whole dirt on Hilary thing which happened to involve Russia? It's almost like a well choreographed backup plan was falling into place on an unsuspecting victim.
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this gift. it keeps doing stuff.





but get a heart.





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Would just like to quote this article about Stone on AP:

https://apnews.com/10b780d45d9e4c52b3546916347e2040

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump confidant Roger Stone may be accused of lying and tampering with witnesses, but it’s equally notable what he’s not charged with: colluding with the Kremlin in a grand conspiracy to help Trump win the presidency in 2016.
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Photo of Trump cabinet officials pointing out that there are many crimes which the president and members of his staff have NOT been indicted for, plead guilty to, or convicted of (2019, colorized):

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well he IS ultra wealthy, so potentially he could help pay your "tax".

He could also potentially give everyone in the united states a few dollars.

what's the point here?
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Originally Posted by Braineack
what's the point here?
Votes.

This seems obvious.
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Students struggling with student debt, should work harder to get a better job with the skills learned from their romantic comedies phd and not rob others in order to pay for it. But the later sounds easier.
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even a Canadian gets it.




when this one doesn't:

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what it means to "come out". 2019 edition:

https://nypost.com/2019/01/26/i-was-...ll-her-career/

I was a secret Trump supporter: Model feared politics would kill her career

Elizabeth Pipko, a 23-year-old model who has appeared in Maxim, has kept a secret from her industry colleagues out of fear it could derail her career: She was a Donald Trump supporter and worked full-time on his 2016 presidential campaign.

Here, the Midtown West resident tells DANA SCHUSTER the lengths she went to hide her political affiliation from the liberal-leaning fashion world — and why she’s finally coming clean about loving Trump.


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I don’t want to keep silent any longer. Even if that means saying goodbye to modeling forever. Not only am I proud of my work for Trump, but I also met amazing people — including my now husband, Darren Centinello, who is still part of the President’s campaign team. He works on digital and social media outreach/strategy for the 2020 race.

My husband and I got married at Mar-a-Lago in December. We weren’t worried about offending our guests — at this point, I’ve already lost so many friends because of my Trump affiliation, the ones left standing are here to stay.

I think Trump is great for women. He’s always promoted women to leadership positions at his real estate company and at the White House. And as for the alleged pay-offs to various women — it’s none of my business. I care about what President Trump has done and will do for my country.
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Antifa idiot learns about fascism the hard way:



enjoy smashing the patriarchy in hell. It's really hard to hate these kids since they are just a product of their shitty parents and schools...


[color]Charlie Landeros was a far-left activist who used they/them/theirs pronouns. He had recently lost custody of his child, which is reportedly why he was at the school in the first place. He had a loaded pistol in his person, and extra 9mm ammunition in his backpack.[/color]
violent right-wing redneck.
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Pro tip: regardless of the underlying circumstances, do not pull out a gun while you are in the process of being arrested.
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