Mar-a-Largo raided by FBI?

[Toni]

The best of both worlds for Cheato, if it comes out heavily redacted.
“See? Look how much they’re hiding!”
and at the same time, most of the real dirt on him remains obscured.

It is painfully obvious (see: unredacted search warrant) that he wants the name of the leaker/rat to be released. Not so he can "doxx" them with mean posts on social media. Remember, Trump thinks/acts like a mob boss. This is a man with an informal army of violent followers, and this is the closest he's been to having his empire of bullshit collapse and go to trial. He also thinks that (as a former President) he is all-powerful and invincible. He won't come out and say "kill (leaker)," but he'll agree with the sentiment.

I wonder if Allen Weisselberg will suddenly fall down his home's stairs.

He's probably investing in an Acorn® Stairlift right about now.

Smart.

Nope. If he's smart, he'll stay solidly on the main floor so he can't accidentally fall out of a window. He'll also give up any kind of beverage whatsoever.

 

[hurtinbuckaroo]

The best of both worlds for Cheato, if it comes out heavily redacted.
“See? Look how much they’re hiding!”
and at the same time, most of the real dirt on him remains obscured.

It is painfully obvious (see: unredacted search warrant) that he wants the name of the leaker/rat to be released. Not so he can "doxx" them with mean posts on social media. Remember, Trump thinks/acts like a mob boss. This is a man with an informal army of violent followers, and this is the closest he's been to having his empire of bullshit collapse and go to trial. He also thinks that (as a former President) he is all-powerful and invincible. He won't come out and say "kill (leaker)," but he'll agree with the sentiment.

I wonder if Allen Weisselberg will suddenly fall down his home's stairs.

Polonium enema.

 

[ZiprHead]

The best of both worlds for Cheato, if it comes out heavily redacted.
“See? Look how much they’re hiding!”
and at the same time, most of the real dirt on him remains obscured.

It is painfully obvious (see: unredacted search warrant) that he wants the name of the leaker/rat to be released. Not so he can "doxx" them with mean posts on social media. Remember, Trump thinks/acts like a mob boss. This is a man with an informal army of violent followers, and this is the closest he's been to having his empire of bullshit collapse and go to trial. He also thinks that (as a former President) he is all-powerful and invincible. He won't come out and say "kill (leaker)," but he'll agree with the sentiment.

I wonder if Allen Weisselberg will suddenly fall down his home's stairs.

Polonium enema.

Too Russian.

 

[lpetrich]

Are GOP’s social-media villains being coached?

The seemingly instantaneous, coordinated blow-back by Donald Trump supporters on social media whenever they believe the former president has been attacked begs the question: Are they being coached?

The matches that ignite these online conflagrations are strident public alarms set off by either Trump’s own protestations or by elected sycophants in MAGA world rushing to their dear leader’s defense. And then right-wing media, led by Fox News entertainment hosts amplifies and spreads the outrage to millions of Americans.

Then about the angry and violent reaction to that raid.

In fact, the FBI’s and other integrated agency officials were methodically doing their jobs by the book at Trump’s beloved resort, and relatively discreetly at that. They didn’t even wear the distinctive FBI-emblazoned jackets and shirts, opting for the understated, plainclothes look. Nobody was manhandled. No guns were drawn.

What the naysayers tellingly neglected to say is that the Department of Justice (DOJ) for months had been effectively stonewalled by former President Trump in returning all highly classified materials that he had inexplicably and likely illegally taken with him when he left the White House and then stored at his Mar-a-Lago resort residence in Palm Beach, Florida.

The FBI’s court-authorized search warrant executed at Mar-a-Lago on August 8 was a last resort to retrieve any remaining classified material at the resort after a series of less intrusive methods over many months had failed, including a records subpoena.

Noting Online violent extremist rhetoric soars after Mar-a-Lago search - CBS News

The ugly MAGA assault after each imagined political insult hardly seems completely organic and coincidental. How does everyone know exactly what to do at exactly the most opportune time and for the most politically suppressive, advantageous effect?

Is it possible that GOP elected officials—who all inevitably parrot the same pro-Trump talking points in unison—aren’t the only Trumpies being methodically coached?

If they are, Trump is complicit in death threats.

Seems to imply some behind-the-scenes coordination. But I think that that is an unnecessary hypothesis, since these militant right-wingers have been discussing for a long time what to do about what they consider threats to them.

 

[hurtinbuckaroo]

The best of both worlds for Cheato, if it comes out heavily redacted.
“See? Look how much they’re hiding!”
and at the same time, most of the real dirt on him remains obscured.

It is painfully obvious (see: unredacted search warrant) that he wants the name of the leaker/rat to be released. Not so he can "doxx" them with mean posts on social media. Remember, Trump thinks/acts like a mob boss. This is a man with an informal army of violent followers, and this is the closest he's been to having his empire of bullshit collapse and go to trial. He also thinks that (as a former President) he is all-powerful and invincible. He won't come out and say "kill (leaker)," but he'll agree with the sentiment.

I wonder if Allen Weisselberg will suddenly fall down his home's stairs.

Polonium enema.

Too Russian.

So was his time in the White House.

 

[lpetrich]

9 Unhinged Tweets About the FBI's Raid on Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Marjorie Taylor Greene, House GA:

The FBI is raiding President Trump's home in Mar-a-Lago

This is the rogue behavior of communist countries, NOT the United States of America!!!

These are the type of things that happen in countries during civil war.

The political persecution MUST STOP!!!

Paul Gosar, House AZ:

I will support a complete dismantling and elimination or the democrat brown shirts known as the FBI. This is too much for our republic to withstand @charliekirk11 @JackPosobiec @kelliwardaz @KariLake @andybiggs4az @GOPLeader @DonaldJTrumpJr

Kevin McCarthy, House CA:

I've seen enough.

The Department of Justice has reached an intolerable state of weaponized politicization.

When Republicans take back the House, we will conduct immediate oversight of this department, follow the facts, and leave no stone unturned.

Attorney General Garland, preserve your documents and clear your calendar.

JD Vance, Senate OH candidate:

Little to add on the details of the raid on Trump’s home: it is disgraceful and unprecedented. The question is what comes next. We either have Republic or we don’t. If we do, the people who’ve politicized the FBI in recent years will face investigation and prosecution

Laura Loomer:

Time to take the gloves off. It's been time. If you're a freedom loving American, you must remove the Words decorum and civility from your vocabulary. This is a WAR!

And it's time to obliterate these communists. Tonight they attacked President Donald Trump. If you sit on the sidelines and refuse to act, they will attack you and your family next.

What will you choose? Will you be a fighter? Or will you be a victim of the Deep State?

Greg Abbott, Governor TX

This is next-level Nixonian.

Never before has the country seen an Administration go to such extent to use the levers of government to target a former President and political rival.

This weaponizes power to squelch dissent.

Such abuses must have limits.

This is one of the darkest days in American history: the day our Government, originally created by the people, turned against us. This illegitimate, corrupt Regime hates America and has weaponized the entirety of the Federal Government to take down President Donald Trump.

Our Government is rotten to the core. These tyrants will stop at nothing to silence the Patriots who are working hard to save America. This is an incredibly horrendous abuse of power. If we accept it, America is dead. We will not accept it.

Kari Lake, Governor AZ candidate:

Statement on the Raiding of President Trump's Mar-a-Lago Home

This is one of the darkest days in American history: the day our Government, originally created by the people, turned against us. This illegitimate, corrupt Regime hates America and has weaponized the entirety of the Federal Government to take down President Donald Trump.

Our Government is rotten to the core. These tyrants will stop at nothing to silence the Patriots who are working hard to save America. This is an incredibly horrendous abuse of power. If we accept it, America is dead.

We will not accept it.

The 10th Amendment can and will save our Republic and the road to stripping the Feds of power travels right through Arizona.

We must fire the Federal Government.

As Governor, I will fight these Tyrants with every fiber of my being.

America - dark days lie ahead for us. May God protect us and save our Country.

Jesse Kelly, MAGA influencer:

"Do not quote laws to men with swords." -Pompey Magnus

Pompey - Wikiquote - "Stop quoting laws, we carry weapons!"

 

[Jarhyn]

Some Republican fuck:

"Do not quote laws to men with swords." -Pompey Magnus

"Please quote men people with swords weapons who quoted Pompey Magnus... to constabulary with swords bigger weapons." -
Jarhyn.

 

[lpetrich]

Then a quote from Donald Trump himself.

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

These are dark times for our Nation, as my beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents. Nothing like this has ever happened to a President of the United States before. After working and cooperating with the relevant Government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or appropriate. It is prosecutorial misconduct, the weaponization of the Justice System, and an attack by Radical Left Democrats who desperately don't want me to run for President in 2024, especially based on recent polls, and who will likewise do anything to stop Republicans and Conservatives in the upcoming Midterm Elections. Such an assault could only take place in broken, Third-World Countries. Sadly, America has now become one of those Countries, corrupt at a level not seen before. They even broke into my safe! What is the difference between this and Watergate, where operatives broke into the Democrat National Committee? Here, in reverse, Democrats broke into the home of the 45th President of the United States.

The political persecution of President Donald J. Trump has been going on for years, with the now fully debunked Russia, Russia, Russia Scam, Impeachment Hoax #1, Impeachment Hoax #2, and so much more, it just never ends. It is political targeting at the highest level!

Hillary Clinton was allowed to delete and acid wash 33,000 E-mails AFTER they were subpoenaed by Congress. Absolutely nothing has happened to hold her accountable. She even took antique furniture, and other items from the White House.

I stood up to America's bureaucratic corruption, I restored power to the people, and truly delivered for our Country, like we have never seen before. The establishment hated it. Now, as they watch my endorsed candidates win big victories, and see my dominance in all polls, they are trying to stop me, and the Republican Party, once more. The lawlessness, political persecution, and Witch Hunt must be exposed and stopped.

I will continue to fight for the Great American People!

Angry victimhood. What a big baby.

 

[Politesse]

"Do not quote laws to men with swords." -Pompey Magnus

"Do not take political advice from a guy who is most famous for the battles he lost." -Octavian Augustus Caesar

 

[Elixir]

Then a quote from Donald Trump himself.

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

These are dark times for our Nation, as my beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents. Nothing like this has ever happened to a President of the United States before. After working and cooperating with the relevant Government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or appropriate. It is prosecutorial misconduct, the weaponization of the Justice System, and an attack by Radical Left Democrats who desperately don't want me to run for President in 2024, especially based on recent polls, and who will likewise do anything to stop Republicans and Conservatives in the upcoming Midterm Elections. Such an assault could only take place in broken, Third-World Countries. Sadly, America has now become one of those Countries, corrupt at a level not seen before. They even broke into my safe! What is the difference between this and Watergate, where operatives broke into the Democrat National Committee? Here, in reverse, Democrats broke into the home of the 45th President of the United States.

The political persecution of President Donald J. Trump has been going on for years, with the now fully debunked Russia, Russia, Russia Scam, Impeachment Hoax #1, Impeachment Hoax #2, and so much more, it just never ends. It is political targeting at the highest level!

Hillary Clinton was allowed to delete and acid wash 33,000 E-mails AFTER they were subpoenaed by Congress. Absolutely nothing has happened to hold her accountable. She even took antique furniture, and other items from the White House.

I stood up to America's bureaucratic corruption, I restored power to the people, and truly delivered for our Country, like we have never seen before. The establishment hated it. Now, as they watch my endorsed candidates win big victories, and see my dominance in all polls, they are trying to stop me, and the Republican Party, once more. The lawlessness, political persecution, and Witch Hunt must be exposed and stopped.

I will continue to fight for the Great American People!

Angry victimhood. What a big baby.

 

[blastula]

The GOP won't pivot to anyone Trump bulldozes aside in a primary. Desantis should beg Trump for VP spot instead of running against him. Or hope that he does get locked up before (though some Trumpers are already talking about him running even from behind bars).

 

[TomC]

The GOP won't pivot to anyone Trump bulldozes aside in a primary.

I'd be careful about making such predictions. Remember, Trump was slated to lose "bigly" in August of 2016.

Back then he took everyone, from the GOP to the Clinton Campaign, completely by surprise. This time, he won't take ambitious GOP candidates by surprise. They've had years to prepare.

Folks like DeSantis, Cruz, MTG,( even Liz Cheney) won't get played so effectively.

Who knows, maybe even the DNC will have better firewalls on their computers.
Tom

 

[Toni]

Then a quote from Donald Trump himself.

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

These are dark times for our Nation, as my beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents. Nothing like this has ever happened to a President of the United States before. After working and cooperating with the relevant Government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or appropriate. It is prosecutorial misconduct, the weaponization of the Justice System, and an attack by Radical Left Democrats who desperately don't want me to run for President in 2024, especially based on recent polls, and who will likewise do anything to stop Republicans and Conservatives in the upcoming Midterm Elections. Such an assault could only take place in broken, Third-World Countries. Sadly, America has now become one of those Countries, corrupt at a level not seen before. They even broke into my safe! What is the difference between this and Watergate, where operatives broke into the Democrat National Committee? Here, in reverse, Democrats broke into the home of the 45th President of the United States.

The political persecution of President Donald J. Trump has been going on for years, with the now fully debunked Russia, Russia, Russia Scam, Impeachment Hoax #1, Impeachment Hoax #2, and so much more, it just never ends. It is political targeting at the highest level!

Hillary Clinton was allowed to delete and acid wash 33,000 E-mails AFTER they were subpoenaed by Congress. Absolutely nothing has happened to hold her accountable. She even took antique furniture, and other items from the White House.

I stood up to America's bureaucratic corruption, I restored power to the people, and truly delivered for our Country, like we have never seen before. The establishment hated it. Now, as they watch my endorsed candidates win big victories, and see my dominance in all polls, they are trying to stop me, and the Republican Party, once more. The lawlessness, political persecution, and Witch Hunt must be exposed and stopped.

I will continue to fight for the Great American People!

Angry victimhood. What a big baby.

To be clear, it CAN be a blurry line between what is gifted to the POTUS and/or his family and what is gifted to the White House or US as a country or to the government. There was a huge controversy when the Clinton's left the White House, taking with them over $190K to $360K worth of gifts given to them personally, depending on whose valuation you believe. The Clintons immediately returned items that they had believed were intended for them personally as opposed to items donated to the White House renovation.

Note: None of these items were classified, or top secret documents nor documents pertaining to nuclear weaponry and the Clintons did not wait to be supoenaed --they returned the items in question immediately. Later some items were returned to the Clintons as properly theirs.

The Clinton Furniture Flap - FactCheck.org

Q: Did Bill and Hillary Clinton return furniture they took from the White House in 2001? A: Yes. The Clintons returned more than $28,000 worth of items, which, they said, they thought were personal gifts given to them and not to the White House. FULL QUESTION Was Hillary Clinton forced to...

www.factcheck.org

 

[ZiprHead]

GOP candidate for Florida House is booted from Twitter after post about shooting federal agents

Luis Miguel is on the ballot in Tuesday's primary.

www.nbcnews.com

GOP candidate for Florida House is booted from Twitter after post about shooting federal agents
Luis Miguel is on the ballot in Tuesday's primary.

A Republican candidate seeking a House seat in the Florida Legislature had his Twitter account yanked this week after a post about violence against federal agents.
Luis Miguel, who's running in Florida's House District 20, said on Twitter that under his plan, federal agents could be shot on sight in the state. He told the website Florida Politics that Twitter had notified him that his account had been permanently suspended, which he later confirmed to NBC News on Friday.

A Twitter spokesperson said the account is permanently suspended for violating the company's hateful conduct policy.
Miguel confirmed to NBC News that his tweet on Thursday said: “Under my plan, all Floridians will have permission to shoot FBI, IRS, ATF and all other feds on sight! Let freedom ring!”

 

[Bronzeage]

Back in the days when conservatives realized the Federal government was shifting away from being their personal militia, it was popular for Governors to defy Federal Court orders concerning school desegregation. Shortly after the National Guard escorted black students to school in Little Rock, the New Orleans schools were subject to a similar court order. Louisiana Governor Earl Long was asked what he intended to do about it. I'll offer his answer to the list of pertinent quotes:

"How you gonna fight the Feds? They got the atom bomb".

 

[ZiprHead]

 

[Elixir]

“Under my plan, all Floridians will have permission to shoot FBI, IRS, ATF and all other feds on sight! Let freedom ring!”

Under MY plan, all citizens will have permission to MAGAt politicians on sight. Let freedom ring!

 

[Jason Harvestdancer]

Breitbart, the wall Street Journal and FOX News all received leaked copies of the unredacted warrant, with the agent's names visible. Gee, I wonder who that came from.

A pretty shitty think to publicize since the FBI agents are just doing their jobs. WSJ should be ashamed. No point in adding the other outlets because they have no integrity.

The about-face so many did on this issue is hilarious. Predicting Trump would fight to stop the release of the warrant, talking about the deadline to file to stop the release, then when Trump released it ahead of deadline then how awful it was for him to do so.

 

[Jason Harvestdancer]

So, after reading all 10 pages...

It is the case that the documents seized were nuclear information that Trump planned to give to Putin?

 

[zorq]

So, after reading all 10 pages...

It is the case that the documents seized were nuclear information that Trump planned to give to Putin?

You just made a point that we are poorly equipped to predict the behavior of a dimwitted narcissist. Why are you now asking us to predict the behavior of a dimwitted narcissist? Go do your own dirty work.