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Thread: Thomas Barrack, Trump ally who chaired inaugural committee, indicted

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    It certainly seems like the lying to the FBI and the grand jury are going to be hard to defend. The indictment lays out multiple contacts, text messages and an agreement to download and use a messaging app and to acquire a dedicated phone to be in contact with foreign officials to avoid scrutiny. But then Barrack told the FBI and grand jury that he had no contacts and never acquired that phone he had in his possession.

    The indictment came from the grand jury.

    The indictment also requests criminal forfeiture of all moneys received but doesn't list an amount
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dutch Uncle View Post
    They're the best people he knows. That says something, eh?

    “The people we surround ourselves with either raise or lower our standards. They either help us to become the best version of ourselves or encourage us to become lesser versions of ourselves. We become like our friends. No man becomes great on his own. No woman becomes great on her own. The people around them help to make them great. We all need people in our lives who raise our standards, remind us of our essential purpose, and challenge us to become the best version of ourselves.” - Matthew Kelly

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cypress View Post


    I like the old aphorism that if you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas.

    Life experience taught me to be very selective in who I was friends with or associated with. That is why my friends list on jpp represents the cream of the crop!
    Truisms are ageless.

    We all have free will but some choose not to exercise their free will by defaulting to peer pressure, public opinion, etc. Their reasons seem to vary but, IMO, a lot of it is weakness of will. They prefer the illusion of temporary safety in a group rather than risking everything by standing up for what is right.

    I prefer people who stand by their free will enough to accept the consequences of their own actions. A lot of JPP members aren't willing to do so.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ThatOwlWoman View Post
    I wonder which remark will come first? "I hardly knew that guy" or "Political witch hunt"?

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    Without knowing more details I'll go with political witch hunt. He's on the 'SC Board of Trustees. Generous donor to the school. I'm thinking there is a high up power with a UCLA connection pulling the strings on this one. Collegiate rivalries are one thing but they take an added dimension when the school's are in the same City. Bruins will stoop to any level...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cypress View Post
    I wonder why Trump - who reputedly only hires "the best people" - is continuously surrounded by criminals and sleazebags?
    Only Criminals and Sleazebags are acceptable for consideration by Donald Trump for anything- if they aren't he can't use them!

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    So hes' being indicted for EXACTLY WHAT THE PODESTAS DID GOT YEARS...with ZERO CONSEQUENCES....
    TRUMP WILL TAKE FORTY STATES...UNLESS THE SAME IDIOTS WHO BROUGHT US THE 2020 DUNCE-O-CRAT IOWA CLUSTERFUCK CONTINUE THEIR SEDITIOUS ACTIVITIES...THEN HE WILL WIN EVEN MORE ..UNLESS THE RED CHINESE AND DNC COLLUDE, USE A PANDEMIC, AND THEN THE DEMOCRATS VIOLATE ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION, TO FACILLITATE MILLIONS OF ILLEGAL, UNVETTED, MAIL IN BALLOTS IN THE DARK OF NIGHT..


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    Quote Originally Posted by Poor Richard Saunders View Post
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/polit...294_story.html


    It seems all the people that are close to to Trump or worked for him keep getting indicted.



    It does raise the question of what could he possibly say about fraud and grift during the inauguration planning that could get him a reduced sentence.
    But but but but Tony Bobulinski said Joe Biden was the "big guy"

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    love the way prosecutors dismantle the guy on top one lackey at a time. right now they're in the process of dismantling his entire family - they're all involved in the big inauguration heist. it would be a miracle if Trump's head didn't explode after that happens, wouldn't rule out suicide

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    What else is new? More criminals from Trump. Best potus ever, they say.

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    Quote Originally Posted by reagansghost View Post
    love the way prosecutors dismantle the guy on top one lackey at a time. right now they're in the process of dismantling his entire family - they're all involved in the big inauguration heist. it would be a miracle if Trump's head didn't explode after that happens, wouldn't rule out suicide
    It takes a special personality to commit suicide even when it's warranted. Trump's ego won't let him die. He'd rather sit screaming in a box the rest of his life than die because he's certain he'll get out one day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cawacko View Post
    Without knowing more details I'll go with political witch hunt. He's on the 'SC Board of Trustees. Generous donor to the school. I'm thinking there is a high up power with a UCLA connection pulling the strings on this one. Collegiate rivalries are one thing but they take an added dimension when the school's are in the same City. Bruins will stoop to any level...
    His only crime is not ponying up for a better QB.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dirt McGirt View Post
    His only crime is not ponying up for a better QB.
    QB ain’t the problem man it’s the head coach. Multiple people on the Board with his type of money. Not sure how they push for excellence in their business life and accept mediocrity on the field. But alas, they have the money and power and I don’t. Haha.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cawacko View Post
    QB ain’t the problem man it’s the head coach. Multiple people on the Board with his type of money. Not sure how they push for excellence in their business life and accept mediocrity on the field. But alas, they have the money and power and I don’t. Haha.
    Lol, that’s true. As an Auburn fan I feel your pain and can attest to how long it takes to right the ship when you have a dumpster fire for a coach. I’m sure we’re still the NCAA champs in head coach buyouts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dirt McGirt View Post
    Lol, that’s true. As an Auburn fan I feel your pain and can attest to how long it takes to right the ship when you have a dumpster fire for a coach. I’m sure we’re still the NCAA champs in head coach buyouts.
    War Damn Eagle. I have no Auburn ties but have always kind of been a fan from a distance. Isn’t your ex-coach a Senator now?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cawacko View Post
    War Damn Eagle. I have no Auburn ties but have always kind of been a fan from a distance. Isn’t your ex-coach a Senator now?
    Yeah! Tommy Tuberville. He’s a hell of a guy. He takes a lot of heat but I got to play golf with him a few times and he was always down to earth. Always talked duck hunting. Never football.

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