Trump hit with criminal charges in New York, a first for a US ex-president -New York Times

[beagle9]

No. I think you know as well as anyone that the things you say are insane. You just have no shame.

Can we take a vote on it ?

 

[Faun]

Can we take a vote on it ?

Sure. I vote crazy.

 

[playtime]

What goes around comes around boy,

girl.

so stay tuned.

 

[playtime]

Ohhh noo, you are badly mistaken, because you know who is promoting and sporting the 666 number in their brow's and in their wrist these days. It's the party of demon's as is evident in their broadening action's that would make the statue of liberty cover her eye's in shame and disgust because of what liberty has actually been turned into today.

 

[playtime]

Trump handled the virus much better than Joe... he got us a vaccine in record time and slowed the death rate... Biden has lost three times the number of Americans than Trump... Biden opened the borders to unvaccinated people you idiot.... During a global pandemic!!!! who does that?!!!!!!
What kind of fool leader opens the door to a global pandemic....

U.S. Legal News
March 25, 2020 / 10:26 PM / 4 months ago
Exclusive: U.S. slashed CDC staff inside China prior to coronavirus outbreak

Marisa Taylor
11 Min Read
Exclusive: U.S. slashed CDC staff inside China prior to coronavirus outbreak

& donny knew since january that the virus was heading our way & chose to ignore it, despite the many warnings & pleas from our intel community & scientists. but what did donny do, besides ignore them?

15 times Trump praised China as coronavirus was spreading across the globe
By MYAH WARD
04/15/2020 06:27 PM EDT

POLITICO has compiled a list of 15 times the president hailed China for its push to prevent a pandemic in the early months of 2020 — an effort that ultimately failed:

Jan. 22, Twitter:
“One of the many great things about our just signed giant Trade Deal with China is that it will bring both the USA & China closer together in so many other ways. Terrific working with President Xi, a man who truly loves his country. Much more to come!”
Jan. 24, Twitter:
“China has been working very hard to contain the Coronavirus. The United States greatly appreciates their efforts and transparency. It will all work out well. In particular, on behalf of the American People, I want to thank President Xi!”

Jan. 29, Remarks at signing ceremony for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement:
“And, honestly, I think, as tough as this negotiation was, I think our relationship with China now might be the best it's been in a long, long time. And now it's reciprocal. Before, we were being ripped off badly. Now we have a reciprocal relationship, maybe even better than reciprocal for us.”


Jan. 30, Fox News interview:
"China is not in great shape right now, unfortunately. But they're working very hard. We'll see what happens. But we're working very closely with China and other countries."

Feb. 7, Remarks at North Carolina Opportunity Now Summit in Charlotte, N.C.:
"I just spoke to President Xi last night, and, you know, we're working on the — the problem, the virus. It's a — it's a very tough situation. But I think he's going to handle it. I think he's handled it really well. We're helping wherever we can."

Feb. 7, Twitter:
“Just had a long and very good conversation by phone with President Xi of China. He is strong, sharp and powerfully focused on leading the counterattack on the Coronavirus. He feels they are doing very well, even building hospitals in a matter of only days … Great discipline is taking place in China, as President Xi strongly leads what will be a very successful operation. We are working closely with China to help!

Feb. 7, Remarks before Marine One departure:
"Late last night, I had a very good talk with President Xi, and we talked about — mostly about the coronavirus. They're working really hard, and I think they are doing a very professional job. They're in touch with World — the World — World Organization. CDC also. We're working together. But World Health is working with them. CDC is working with them. I had a great conversation last night with President Xi. It's a tough situation. I think they're doing a very good job.”

Feb. 10, Fox Business interview:
"I think China is very, you know, professionally run in the sense that they have everything under control," Trump said. "I really believe they are going to have it under control fairly soon. You know in April, supposedly, it dies with the hotter weather. And that's a beautiful date to look forward to. But China I can tell you is working very hard."

Feb. 10, campaign rally in Manchester, N.H.:
“I spoke with President Xi, and they’re working very, very hard. And I think it’s all going to work out fine.”

Feb. 13, Fox News interview:
“I think they've handled it professionally and I think they're extremely capable and I think President Xi is extremely capable and I hope that it's going to be resolved."

Feb. 18, remarks before Air Force One departure:
“I think President Xi is working very hard. As you know, I spoke with him recently. He’s working really hard. It’s a tough problem. I think he’s going to do — look, I’ve seen them build hospitals in a short period of time. I really believe he wants to get that done, and he wants to get it done fast. Yes, I think he’s doing it very professionally.”

Feb. 23, remarks before Marine One departure:
"I think President Xi is working very, very hard. I spoke to him. He's working very hard. I think he's doing a very good job. It's a big problem. But President Xi loves his country. He's working very hard to solve the problem, and he will solve the problem. OK?"

Feb. 26, remarks at a business roundtable in New Delhi, India:
“China is working very, very hard. I have spoken to President Xi, and they’re working very hard. And if you know anything about him, I think he’ll be in pretty good shape. They’re — they’ve had a rough patch, and I think right now they have it — it looks like they’re getting it under control more and more. They’re getting it more and more under control.”
Feb. 27, Coronavirus Task Force press conference:

“I spoke with President Xi. We had a great talk. He’s working very hard, I have to say. He’s working very, very hard. And if you can count on the reports coming out of China, that spread has gone down quite a bit. The infection seems to have gone down over the last two days. As opposed to getting larger, it’s actually gotten smaller.”

Feb. 29, Coronavirus Task Force press conference:
“China seems to be making tremendous progress. Their numbers are way down. … I think our relationship with China is very good. We just did a big trade deal. We’re starting on another trade deal with China — a very big one. And we’ve been working very closely. They’ve been talking to our people, we’ve been talking to their people, having to do with the virus.”
15 times Trump praised China as coronavirus was spreading across the globe

When Trump covered for China’s alleged coronavirus coverup

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump was advised twice in January to press China to be more transparent about the outbreak in Wuhan. But Trump ignored the advice:

Early this year, several of Mr. Trump’s political advisers inside and outside the campaign urged him to take on China more directly, which they argued would have bipartisan appeal. One idea they suggested was a special commission to investigate the origins of the virus and whether Beijing responded sufficiently to control the outbreak.
Mr. Trump twice declined suggestions from his team in January to press [Chinese President] Xi [Jinping] for more transparency about the virus’s causes and symptoms, in one case saying that the criticism could cause Beijing to be less helpful, said White House officials.

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In fact, Trump didn’t just decline the suggestions; he actually went in the opposite direction. Trump repeatedly praised China’s coronavirus response through late February. And on two different occasions, he actually vouched for China’s transparency, despite the advice.
Trump did so voluntarily on Jan. 24, tweeting, “The United States greatly appreciates [China’s] efforts and transparency.” He was then asked directly on Feb. 7 whether he was “concerned that China is covering up the full extent of coronavirus.” He said flatly, “No. … They’re working really hard, and I think they are doing a very professional job.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...p-covered-chinas-alleged-coronavirus-coverup/










oh & this was fun to find out as our own healthcare workers had to resort to wearing trashbags.

U.S. exported millions in masks and ventilators ahead of the coronavirus crisis
Dian Zhang, Erin Mansfield, Dinah Voyles Pulver
USA TODAY
April 2, 2020 Updated April 3, 2020

U.S. exports of surgical masks, ventilators and other personal protective gear to China skyrocketed in January and February, when the coronavirus was wreaking havoc in the country where it began and as U.S. intelligence agencies warned it would soon spread.
U.S. exported millions in masks and ventilators ahead of the coronavirus crisis

 

[JustAGuy1]

You whine far too much.

Have you ever considered that possibly you just hitched your white wing wagons to criminals?

You really believe that you are up to this? You aren't.

 

[beagle9]

girl.

Boi

 

[beagle9]

You really believe that you are up to this? You aren't.

They think that they've insulated Biden and his family of alledged influence peddlers, and then receivers of monies from all over the globe so much so, that they can boldly boast about Trump being in trouble for alledgedly having sex with a woman for whom they know was wagon hitched to a money hustler that is now in prison after they were on the same get Trump team together. I mean you can't make the crap up I tell ya. Hunter being their heroe instead of Trump, says all anyone needs to know about them. Try to get them to say anything bad about Hunter Biden. They absolutely won't.

 

[playtime]

Boi

^^^ impotent reply ^^^

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

You really believe that you are up to this? You aren't.

Up to what? Use your big boy words, son.

 

[TheProgressivePatriot]

This just in

Special counsel could be nearing charges in Trump probe: report

Prosecutors in Special Counsel Jack Smith's probe of former President Donald Trump are in their final steps and will soon decide whether to bring charges, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Smith is investigating Trump's and his allies' attempts to overturn the 2020 election's results...

www.rawstory.com

 

[forkup]

I'll own up to it.

I said several times that he would never be indicted. I didn't get to spike the ball over the month off, but I sure spiked it when the jury took a day off. I even offered a couple of posters a sweet bet that would have me taking a month off from the board right now. Too bad nobody took the bet. Not gonna lie, I could use a break from this place.

One poster held out over a time limit of six months that he thought was too short. Dooooh!

I've offered several such bets on other topics, and only a few have been accepted. I've never lost one, and never would have lost one until this one.

I fucked up this time by thinking 'Such and such Democrat isn't that stupid.' It's a rookie mistake and you hate to see it . . .

So you still feel confident about those running bets, including mine?

 

[Seymour Flops]

So you still feel confident about those running bets, including mine?

Actually, forkup, I believe it was you who never took the offer due to not wanting to agree to a time limit.

If you can find our exchange about a wager and I'm wrong, I'll serve whatever time I owe. I'm a poker player, and I would never welch on a bet.

 

[forkup]

Actually, forkup, I believe it was you who never took the offer due to not wanting to agree to a time limit.

If you can find our exchange about a wager and I'm wrong, I'll serve whatever time I owe. I'm a poker player, and I would never welch on a bet.

Sure I've never been afraid to put my money where my mouth is. I'm predicting Trump will be indicted by the end of 2023. Even earlier than that actually but on 1 to 1 odds it serves the purpose.

By the way I don't think you owe me anything yet, since the wager to me is in the context of the Classified Documents case. Although technically you already lost I want the loss to be decided on substance, not technicalities.

My question is though if you still feel confident?

 

[Seymour Flops]

So you still feel confident about those running bets, including mine?

I just checked. Our wager was about Trump being indicted for classified material in his home.

EDIT: I just saw that you knew that already. Your memory is better than mine, young man!

Since the DOJ just let Pence off the hook (right on time for his June 7th presidential announcement!), they will not be able to indict Trump for that and pass the laugh test. Yes, I do feel confident.

 

[Faun]

I just checked. Our wager was about Trump being indicted for classified material in his home.

EDIT: I just saw that you knew that already. Your memory is better than mine, young man!

Since the DOJ just let Pence off the hook (right on time for his June 7th presidential announcement!), they will not be able to indict Trump for that and pass the laugh test. Yes, I do feel confident.

What does Pence have to do with Trump? Pence returned all of the classified docs in his possession; whereas Trump dicked around with the FBI until they finally had to raid him to retrieve more classified docs that he wasn't returning.

 

[Seymour Flops]

What does Pence have to do with Trump? Pence returned all of the classified docs in his possession; whereas Trump dicked around with the FBI until they finally had to raid him to retrieve more classified docs that he wasn't returning.

Trump invited the FBI into his home many times to allow them to verify that his document storage was legal.

 

[Faun]

Trump invited the FBI into his home many times to allow them to verify that his document storage was legal.

Despite that, he still wouldn't turn everything over. And a locked storage unit was not sufficient. He was not authorized to be in possession of those docs at all. Hence, the FBI had to obtain a search warrant to retrieve them.

That was never the situation with Pence. So again I ask, since you didn't answer... what does Pence have to do with Trump?

 

[forkup]

I just checked. Our wager was about Trump being indicted for classified material in his home.

EDIT: I just saw that you knew that already. Your memory is better than mine, young man!

Since the DOJ just let Pence off the hook (right on time for his June 7th presidential announcement!), they will not be able to indict Trump for that and pass the laugh test. Yes, I do feel confident.

Do you know that feeling when you hit your hidden set on the flop only to find out the other guy hit a higher set and has just taken you to the cleaners? That's I think, how you should judge your confidence. Having said that and being a poker player myself I have no problem raising our wager. I'll even sweeten the pot by adjusting the timeline from the end of the year to the end of august for an indictment to come down.

What do you say? Do you still like your hand for a month off this board instead of 2 weeks? Mind you, I think it's a sucker bet.

 

[Seymour Flops]

Do you know that feeling when you hit your hidden set on the flop only to find out the other guy hit a higher set and has just taken you to the cleaners? That's I think, how you should judge your confidence. Having said that and being a poker player myself I have no problem doubling our wager. I'll even sweeten the pot by adjusting the timeline from the end of the year to the end of august for an indictment to come down.

What do you say? Do you still like your hand for a month off this board instead of 2 weeks? Mind you, I think it's a sucker bet.

Call. *tosses in chip* Nice bet!

Maybe I should heed my own sig.

Yes, I've been on the wrong end of set vs. set many a time. Probably on the right end just as often, but you don't remember those as well. You just remember winning with a set.

Ever play against a guy who looks like he can't afford to lose as much as he's losing, but he keeps going back to the ATM? How about a guy who loses a lot of money, but he doesn't seem to care, so what looks like a lot to you isn't a lot to him?

I'd put you in the second category. You don't post that much, not nearly as obsessively as I do. So a month off wouldn't be much more than you often take off for whatever reason. I take you for a single dude with better things to do. If so, good for you.

To avoid misunderstandings: If Trump is indicted for having classified documents illegally before the end of August, I take a month off the board. September 1st comes with no indictment for classified documents, you take a month off the board.