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NightWatcher

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6. Then how do explain his defense of trump?

Reply to FreepFryer (Reply #5)

Wed Jul 12, 2017, 12:31 PM

Jul 2017

trump's numbers are in the toilet and going down (what do you think they'll be after yesterday's news?). Why would any repuke still give trump support and cover? The base, you say? So what if he's got the support of 20% of the electorate, that's not enough to win.

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The Russians control the GOP - McConnell, Ryan, McCain, Priebus, etc. - through BLACKMAIL [View all] ProfessorPlum Jul 2017 OP

I want to see McConnell in an orange jumpsuit even more than Trump. -nt CrispyQ Jul 2017 #1

Blackmail is a largely unsuccessful method of long-term control. Most will flip, or bargain. (n/t) FreepFryer Jul 2017 #2

It's called campaign contributions atreides1 Jul 2017 #3

I'm convinced they have love letters between Graham and his boyfriend. NightWatcher Jul 2017 #4

Graham is unlikely to be compromised. He's been quite outspoken and I don't think he'd fear outing. FreepFryer Jul 2017 #5

Then how do explain his defense of trump? NightWatcher Jul 2017 #6

As one example of his angle of attack on this, Did you see his questioning of Wray today? FreepFryer Jul 2017 #8

Blackmail, financing, and... ElementaryPenguin Jul 2017 #7

I think I can imagine it and I think the future dirty deeds this group will do Corvo Bianco Jul 2017 #9

I have been saying that for over a year. I wish there was a way to put it out there. Remember how nikibatts Jul 2017 #10

I think you are 100% right. volstork Jul 2017 #11

Criminal Empire Johnny2X2X Jul 2017 #12

+1 2naSalit Jan 2018 #13