$46M in forfeitures. That should lay to rest the claim this is a waste of taxpayer money.
$46M in forfeitures. That should lay to rest the claim this is a waste of taxpayer money.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
Manafartov to plead guilty to two counts but to also admit culpability for all other charges. Plus forfeitures, including multiple homes.
A good man.
RT says Manafartov brave American patriot.
Sentence capped at 10 years.
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"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
familiar with the phrase "going around your elbow to get to your ass"
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we have had this conversation with historical perspective, hints and allegations so forth.
To sum up, the Russian world of 2012 was far different from the Russian World of 2016
The best way to stop a bad guy with a gun is to make sure he doesn’t get a gun.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
and now we are on pardon watch.
The catch ? Manafort being culpable to state charges - where a Trump pardon and $2.50 will get him a small coffee. Cheap coffee
Watching this as if boxing I am reminded of Ali-Foreman as the Champ laid on the ropes and let Foreman punch himself out.
Inventing - Rope-A-Dope
Who voted for these people ?
The best way to stop a bad guy with a gun is to make sure he doesn’t get a gun.
I think one of the things that comes next is Manafartov will be summoned before a grand jury to answer some questions.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
and this nugget
“together with others”
The best way to stop a bad guy with a gun is to make sure he doesn’t get a gun.
Weissmann telling the judge that Manafartov's plea agreement is a cooperation agreement. Apparently, he has already proffered information.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
Damn rat.
Stop snitchin
[FLOOD]: Mr. President, do not under any circumstances tweet about Manafort’s cooperation. It could expose you to legal—
[TRUMP, typing]: Snitchin’ Paul Manafort has cut a very unfair deal to tell lies about fake Russia collusion to the 17 Angry Democrats on the corrupt Mueller inves
[TRUMP looks up]: Oh, were you talking?
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"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
We should not lose sight of the financial angle. Although seemingly unrelated to the collusion/collaboration matter, I would keep an eye on this.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-pro...d=hp_lead_pos4
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
I’ve got to assume he has some dirt on whoever was washing Yanukovych’s funds. Plus any sketchy dealings on the US/Ukraine foreign relations front (Podesta Group, Mercury Consulting, SkaddenAros). Probably a few nervous folks in DC right now.
He may not put Trump in the jackpot, but prosecutors now have a greater ability to cross-check the Trump Tower meeting story. There was an article this week that detailed investigation of flagged transactions involving the Agalarovs and meeting participant Ike Kavaladze. I find the timing of that story very interesting.
Trump is reported to have told multiple people months ago that Manafartov has information that could incriminate him. I think Mueller has had some of that information for a while. But Manafartov presumably would strengthen his case. I thinking cross-checking is the right term for what Mueller is trying to do. So many of these guys are shady and are conflicted in their motivations that you need corroboration from independent sources before you can rely on their testimony. For example, Gates turned out to be a weak witness because of his prior record of lies and crimes. It was the document trail that nailed Manafartov in his first trial.
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"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
i really hope we start actually looking into and prosecuting white collar crime after this mess is over. manafort has been a crook for decades and was only caught because he was stupid enough to get highly involved in a fellow crook's presidential campaign.
also yeah the whole "romney was right i guess?!!1!?!1" crowd is hilarious and misguided as usual, but when you're desperate to sniff trump's ass on the reg i guess anything sounds good.
"Well, you’ll learn soon enough that this was a massive red wave landslide." - thethe on the 2020 election that trump lost bigly
“I can’t fix my life, but I can fix the world.” - sturg
bravesnumberone (09-14-2018), nsacpi (09-14-2018), Runnin (09-14-2018)
"Well, you’ll learn soon enough that this was a massive red wave landslide." - thethe on the 2020 election that trump lost bigly
“I can’t fix my life, but I can fix the world.” - sturg
bravesnumberone (09-14-2018)
serious crimes have been uncovered. multiple people going to jail, admitting to these crimes. "political distraction" tho. it's amazing. utter refusal to admit your fellow racist moron has done anything wrong.
"Well, you’ll learn soon enough that this was a massive red wave landslide." - thethe on the 2020 election that trump lost bigly
“I can’t fix my life, but I can fix the world.” - sturg