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Goodheart

(5,264 posts)
Wed Mar 31, 2021, 01:02 PM Mar 2021

I'm trying to make sense of Gaetz's self defense

So, the New York Times broke the story that Gaetz is being investigated for child sex trafficking in order to distract from the ACTUAL investigation, that the FBI is investigating somebody who's trying to extort him? Matt, how did that need a distraction when nobody knew about it?

And, Matt, your father was even wearing a wire in order to nab the extortionist? Why would you say as much if your goal is to catch the extortionist? Here's what I think: that you said so because you want to act like you're a willing in-the-know participant in the investigation.

Aside from those observations I now have a serious question:

Matt, do you think we're all as stupid as the people who voted for you?


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I'm trying to make sense of Gaetz's self defense (Original Post) Goodheart Mar 2021 OP
Yep, he's exhibiting his delusional thought processes! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2021 #1
Confabulation stage of alcoholic dementia? Bo Zarts Mar 2021 #7
Could be ... n/t RKP5637 Mar 2021 #16
Don't Hurt Yourself! ProfessorGAC Mar 2021 #2
he claims he is extorted. mikeysnot Mar 2021 #3
Nimrod (Nestor) speak easy Mar 2021 #4
Manic. As in depression. His defense is as wild-eyed as other statements he's made.... machoneman Mar 2021 #5
Is a wired person supposed to tell anyone they are wired? Sanity Claws Mar 2021 #6
It's an "I'm the victim, not the perp" move. RockRaven Mar 2021 #8
He says the FBI can clear this up. OK, I'll give him that chance. oldsoftie Mar 2021 #9
Don't... you'll only sprain something. Not worth it. n/t TygrBright Mar 2021 #10
Let's face it. That boy ain't bright. nolabear Mar 2021 #11
Love that last line........ KS Toronado Mar 2021 #12
His real problem is that Trump's people at DOJ are replaced with Biden's IronLionZion Mar 2021 #13
LOL Joinfortmill Mar 2021 #14
I bet he tries to flee to Thailand. Harker Mar 2021 #15
Gaetz has a Major problem Danascot Apr 2021 #17
That would be funny... carpetbagger Apr 2021 #18

mikeysnot

(4,755 posts)
3. he claims he is extorted.
Wed Mar 31, 2021, 01:09 PM
Mar 2021

You cannot be "extorted" if there is no truth the the allegations.

He is and will always be a dumbass asshole.

How long before his lawyer quits.

machoneman

(3,952 posts)
5. Manic. As in depression. His defense is as wild-eyed as other statements he's made....
Wed Mar 31, 2021, 01:11 PM
Mar 2021

...in the past. This delusion that the DOJ/FBI is out to get him is manifestly similar to his hero's claims of voter fraud, Comey's out to get him, dismissal of key law enforcement personnel, etc.

I do hope the DOJ forcefully comes out and denies every single lie.

Sanity Claws

(21,822 posts)
6. Is a wired person supposed to tell anyone they are wired?
Wed Mar 31, 2021, 01:15 PM
Mar 2021

Was it okay for the Gaetz's father to tell Matt that he was wired? Something sounds off here.

RockRaven

(14,784 posts)
8. It's an "I'm the victim, not the perp" move.
Wed Mar 31, 2021, 01:22 PM
Mar 2021

Cons always always always claim to be the victim of something -- to distract/deflect from their own misdeeds.

Illogic and incoherence doesn't matter as long as they can play the victim.

oldsoftie

(12,410 posts)
9. He says the FBI can clear this up. OK, I'll give him that chance.
Wed Mar 31, 2021, 03:41 PM
Mar 2021

Child molestation charges are some of the most heinous charges. We often see false charges that ruin people. And we DO see threats of extortion with the "if you dont do X, I'll say Y". I want the TRUTH regardless who it is.
My questions are; is he dating a "younger woman" right now? How old is she? WHEN did they start dating? How old was she at THAT time?
Seems as though this should be easy to figure out. I look forward to the answers. This investigation started under Barr & I guess is still ongoing. Someone from the DOJ could clear it up as well

nolabear

(41,915 posts)
11. Let's face it. That boy ain't bright.
Wed Mar 31, 2021, 03:48 PM
Mar 2021

He’s well off, smug, entitled and connected, none of which is a substitute for intelligence, which, frankly, I question.

IronLionZion

(45,261 posts)
13. His real problem is that Trump's people at DOJ are replaced with Biden's
Wed Mar 31, 2021, 03:53 PM
Mar 2021

and Merrick Garland is going to investigate it correctly after whatever nonsense Bill Barr was doing before.

carpetbagger

(4,384 posts)
18. That would be funny...
Thu Apr 1, 2021, 12:35 PM
Apr 2021

Thailand has some pretty strict covid rules, so much do that they have 97 deaths (1/1000 the deaths per capita of Florida). He would need a long term tourist visa at this point, jump extensive covid gauntlets that make him have sads, quarantine, and then sit in a Thai prison awaiting extradition. The end would be the same, so might as well just start getting to know his inevitable bunkmate Denny Hastert.

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