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pnwmom

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47. I agree that it's good to be skeptical, and we don't know whether this story will be confirmed
Sun Apr 16, 2017, 08:44 PM
Apr 2017

elsewhere, as other stories of hers have been. In fact she beat every other media source on the story about the FISA warrant on the alfa bank story in November, and also on the WH link for Nunes little charade.

I disagree that posting her story is equivalent to posting "anything from anywhere."

If that tape becomes available, that is the end of President Trump Doodley Apr 2017 #1
How? Bettie Apr 2017 #4
It will be the biggest news story since 9/11. His poll numbers will plummet to under 30%. Doodley Apr 2017 #9
yep, it's pure treason on tape... doesn't get much worse than that Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #11
Fast Walker 52, you are pretty cool! I will remember your name! Doodley Apr 2017 #16
Remember him saying, "I have a very good brain?" What an idiot to put something like that on tape. brush Apr 2017 #57
well, it's fairly clear by now that he's really not that bright Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #121
The only people more stupid are those who voted him in BigBearJohn Apr 2017 #141
sure seems that way... Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #145
Yep. calimary Apr 2017 #156
Couldnt have put it better myself BigBearJohn Apr 2017 #157
He also told the world that he doesn't use email malaise Apr 2017 #147
Still skeptical Bettie Apr 2017 #14
I have to keep looking at the best case scenario. It's the only way to survive! Doodley Apr 2017 #17
Me too, Doodley, me too.. sagetea Apr 2017 #48
Good Mantra Sage. Let's keep living in hope until the day comes when Trump is toast! Doodley Apr 2017 #62
So Carter Page gave the tape to Putin last summer FakeNoose Apr 2017 #94
Right there with you... with fingers crossed. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2017 #127
Biggest news story since Abe Lincoln's assassination. And numbers to 5%. sharedvalues Apr 2017 #59
Yes, I agree. He would have to resign by the next day. Doodley Apr 2017 #64
I don't think the people would wait for congress MyNameGoesHere Apr 2017 #53
Yes, he will be told to resign by pretty much the whole party. Doodley Apr 2017 #65
I don't doubt the repub's would go for impeachment 1 second duncang Apr 2017 #58
I think that is what would happen. Doodley Apr 2017 #66
That was the plan all along... askyagerz Apr 2017 #85
His Presidency won't continue if such a thing exists and is proven. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #74
Yes they would have to impeach him...or go down with him. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #131
Don't toy with me. n/t kacekwl Apr 2017 #34
I can't believe it. They wouldn't be that stupid. dem4decades Apr 2017 #2
They are that stupid as everything they do shows us. Doodley Apr 2017 #13
Normally I would agree with that with most high level people nini Apr 2017 #38
Remember how Ghouliani opened his mouth and sank Trump's Muslim ban? dixiegrrrrl Apr 2017 #50
Agreed - and the word is old Rudy will probably be going down within the next few weeks womanofthehills Apr 2017 #105
the beautiful part about THAT is rudy considers NY HIS kingdom dixiegrrrrl Apr 2017 #120
The Ghoul has been MontanaMama Apr 2017 #154
I'd like to believe that tsuukiyomi Apr 2017 #158
lol tazkcmo Apr 2017 #54
Right. Even a dullard wouldn't put evidence like this on tape. sharedvalues Apr 2017 #60
Maybe it isn't about being stupid Bettie Apr 2017 #68
There's also speculation Trump was protected FBI informant sharedvalues Apr 2017 #70
I think it's Felix Sater DeminPennswoods Apr 2017 #123
trump is the only one who needs to be that stupid certainot Apr 2017 #77
Malcolm Nance was talking about how stupid they all were on Randi Rhodes's show a few days ago womanofthehills Apr 2017 #109
it's possible that they're just same old greedy republicans certainot Apr 2017 #111
It must be true, unnamed sources with links to the hughee99 Apr 2017 #161
"Sources with links to the intelligence community say it is believed that" lindysalsagal Apr 2017 #3
Oh well. GliderGuider Apr 2017 #7
If we don't have a little more adventure, a little more fun, what do we have? Doodley Apr 2017 #19
nope. this board has great credibility, imho, because everything gets mopinko Apr 2017 #24
Good point. Doodley Apr 2017 #72
According to an anonymous blogger... Major Nikon Apr 2017 #26
She's hardly anonymous. GliderGuider Apr 2017 #41
... Major Nikon Apr 2017 #51
Anonymous blogger - where have you been? womanofthehills Apr 2017 #97
Not following conspiracy theory nutbags Major Nikon Apr 2017 #98
Daily Kos - "Louise Mensch is not a Nutter, and she may be the reason why Biglygate is big-league" womanofthehills Apr 2017 #100
An anonymous blogger says she isn't a nutter so it must be twue! Major Nikon Apr 2017 #126
That's all we get when NYTimes and the WA Post report their stories with anonymous sources. pnwmom Apr 2017 #37
Yes but in that case the paper rests it's reputation on the vetting of the sources lindysalsagal Apr 2017 #42
I agree that it's good to be skeptical, and we don't know whether this story will be confirmed pnwmom Apr 2017 #47
Others seem to believe it ........ womanofthehills Apr 2017 #99
Most people here take things with a grain of salt. Many of us have posted if... brush Apr 2017 #63
Extreme narcissism can make people that stupid. Failure is unimaginable to someone like DT. n/t pnwmom Apr 2017 #101
plus add a little dementia to that narcissism womanofthehills Apr 2017 #103
I can hope, but I'll stay circumspect. HopeAgain Apr 2017 #49
Louise Mensch is definitely not anyone from anywhere. womanofthehills Apr 2017 #107
Your last line: " This message board loses credibility when we're willing Pathwalker Apr 2017 #149
Eh... WOW! Eyeball_Kid Apr 2017 #5
When US MSM is milquetoast about the Sculpin Beauregard Apr 2017 #6
Someone doesn't like your post and alerted. revmclaren Apr 2017 #8
'Twas ever thus. GliderGuider Apr 2017 #10
The Russians are amongst us! Doodley Apr 2017 #21
Agreed - I have noticed more broken English on this site in the past few days womanofthehills Apr 2017 #102
I did not alert. Wasn't me. lindysalsagal Apr 2017 #43
Aww the "Smoking Gun" that Could be Easily Understood by Average Americans Stallion Apr 2017 #12
I've heard a lot about Mensch being unreliable, but something about the specific details here Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author elias7 Apr 2017 #90
What specifically have your heard her being unreliable about? womanofthehills Apr 2017 #104
it's a constant criticism of her from people who don't like her work without many details Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #122
I' like to know... Mike Nelson Apr 2017 #18
Well, can you name one other billionaire as stupid as Trump? Doodley Apr 2017 #20
Nope... Mike Nelson Apr 2017 #23
Trump was spouting off this pro-Putin, anti-Nato stuff in his speeches wishstar Apr 2017 #69
Maybe the person Trump was begging (again?) for help demanded the prerecording. Cracklin Charlie Apr 2017 #106
That is HUGE if true. (ha) triron Apr 2017 #22
Per the Dossier, Putin and Trump had already been working together for 8 years at that point HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #25
If this story is true, then Trump will: Rollo Apr 2017 #27
All of the above. Doodley Apr 2017 #28
Operative word there is "if" because so far there hasnt been anything to confirm it. cstanleytech Apr 2017 #36
We're not at the "reveal evidence" stage yet. GliderGuider Apr 2017 #44
Ya but you also have to be careful because not all "leaks" are actually leaks and none of us here cstanleytech Apr 2017 #86
1, 2, & 7 Duppers Apr 2017 #61
And the plot thickens............ womanofthehills Apr 2017 #110
David Corn speculated something similar DeminPennswoods Apr 2017 #124
That would be a huge gamble though Kentonio Apr 2017 #135
Not to mention the fact that they'd get VP Pence as the new President. Calista241 Apr 2017 #150
I'll believe it when I see it. There's been endless speculation AJT Apr 2017 #29
Is this source legitimate? NewJeffCT Apr 2017 #30
Dig into her posts and twitter feed, and decide for yourself. GliderGuider Apr 2017 #46
She keeps scooping NYT, Washington Post, RM but somehow the confirmations never come grantcart Apr 2017 #116
Unless there is something solid to support this its just unsubstantiated rumor and if there is cstanleytech Apr 2017 #31
What kind of tape was it? awesomerwb Apr 2017 #32
8 track and you have to use a pack of matches to hold the tape in place SammyWinstonJack Apr 2017 #40
Hahaha I remember those days! VOX Apr 2017 #163
If that tape is available, Trump is toast. If it is available, where is it? Otherwise, it's just Hoyt Apr 2017 #33
if this is authentic...game...set....match. And off to completely uncharted waters. NRaleighLiberal Apr 2017 #35
Don, do not make tapes that compromise you flamingdem Apr 2017 #39
I'd love for this to be true radical noodle Apr 2017 #45
Didn't trump say something to the effect that it's better to use couriers to convey shraby Apr 2017 #52
Why a recording? Recording means jail if found. sharedvalues Apr 2017 #56
The donald has to be in charge ALL the time. He would want to make sure shraby Apr 2017 #95
Good point. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2017 #128
Yes, he has said that radical noodle Apr 2017 #113
Come on. Did you watch Trump talking about how delicious his chocolate cake was womanofthehills Apr 2017 #112
Sure, but what does that have to do with taping a message to the Russians? radical noodle Apr 2017 #114
It's bordering on dementia womanofthehills Apr 2017 #117
There's that too! radical noodle Apr 2017 #119
I'm skeptical. Why would anyone record that? sharedvalues Apr 2017 #55
OTOH, the Twitter trolls are now attacking her sharedvalues Apr 2017 #67
There have been fake twitter accounts with her name too, with crazy conspiracy theories wishstar Apr 2017 #75
GG, yesterday it was reported by Claude Taylor that Carter Page had been turned Mr. Ected Apr 2017 #71
Wrong, Oct FISA warrant is for Carter Page et.al, so he isn't cooperating until after the election. L. Coyote Apr 2017 #81
Claude Taylor posted this about Louise Mensch's tweet womanofthehills Apr 2017 #115
And according to Claude, everyone seems to know about the tape womanofthehills Apr 2017 #118
more false hopes? Softail1 Apr 2017 #73
It's plausible when u think about it. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2017 #76
From Claude Taylor @TrueFactsStand (served on Clinton's staff) Ccarmona Apr 2017 #78
I'm beginning to really like Louise Nensch. "So God bless America, and God Save the Queen" L. Coyote Apr 2017 #79
Awesome.Manafort, Page, Flynn 45. birds of a feather flock together. bronxiteforever Apr 2017 #80
Now Claude Taylor is confirming sharedvalues Apr 2017 #82
If only this will see the light of day... AntiFascist Apr 2017 #83
I'm not buying it sellitman Apr 2017 #84
Aye I am kind of the same way until it leads to his impeachment as cstanleytech Apr 2017 #87
This would be the Easter miracle we have all been waiting for. Doodley Apr 2017 #88
This would be amazing... Satch59 Apr 2017 #89
So why is the top of the GOP so complacent? Crash2Parties Apr 2017 #91
Helpful hint, if you plant a spy, don't have him named 'Boris'. Snarkoleptic Apr 2017 #92
Oh please, oh please, oh please mcar Apr 2017 #93
kick for visibility triron Apr 2017 #96
This sounds like the kind of bullshit nut jobs like Alex Jones puts out doc03 Apr 2017 #108
It's possible but... kentuck Apr 2017 #125
Yep jberryhill Apr 2017 #129
I hope that there is a tape of Trump and associates Progressive dog Apr 2017 #130
Although this would be major if proven to be true, I feel there is something else out there that... Frustratedlady Apr 2017 #132
K&R Mad-in-Mo Apr 2017 #133
This is treason Gothmog Apr 2017 #134
Remember, the stolen election was by Republican TICKET. No Pres. Pence. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2017 #136
In an ideal world, yes, but there is nothing in the constitution to provide for this, unless you Amaryllis Apr 2017 #138
This whole tRump Russia treason is unprecedented with few contingencies to handle it. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2017 #139
Right, and there was no such thing as hacking or even voting machines Amaryllis Apr 2017 #146
At the very least a special election. byronius Apr 2017 #143
keep on front burner!! triron Apr 2017 #137
keeping this on the burner triron Apr 2017 #140
The shoe fits perfectly. byronius Apr 2017 #142
Great so half the free world has this tape, jmg257 Apr 2017 #144
All the IC experts say it will be a complicated and Enoki33 Apr 2017 #155
Time to lawyer up Trumpsters. L. Coyote Apr 2017 #148
I find it difficult to believe that a billionaire would resort to these types of messages Calista241 Apr 2017 #151
He's not really a successful billionaire... AntiFascist Apr 2017 #162
Yes he did rockfordfile Apr 2017 #152
putz is an arrogant, ignorant buffoon Motley13 Apr 2017 #153
I'd sure like to see an actual source on that. paulkienitz Apr 2017 #159
You mean one blessed by the commercial news establishment? GliderGuider Apr 2017 #164
Again tiptonic Apr 2017 #160
What's the latest on this? L. Coyote Apr 2017 #165
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