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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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