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29. Actually....several Bernie supporters posted an article last night that

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Sat Jun 24, 2017, 08:36 AM

Jun 2017

stated that Jane Sanders overpaid for the property by 4 mil.

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Bernie and Jane Sanders, under FBI investigation for bank fraud, hire lawyers [View all] TomCADem Jun 2017 OP

Altruism? OhNo-Really Jun 2017 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author murielm99 Jun 2017 #7

Ah, incorrect BainsBane Jun 2017 #11

You might wish to familarize yourself with the facts. nt Persisted Jun 2017 #27

A GOP created incarnation of Benghazi azureblue Jun 2017 #45

Did the GoP force the bank to file an SAR? Persisted Jun 2017 #52

Welcome to DU, TomCADem! calimary Jun 2017 #2

Hey calimary.. Cha Jun 2017 #3

I think this has happened before, too. calimary Jun 2017 #61

10,000 + posts is considered to be a low post count? DonViejo Jun 2017 #81

It was lower by at least three digits when I first did that. calimary Jun 2017 #99

This message was self-deleted by its author Trial_By_Fire Jun 2017 #70

It's been an interesting end of the week: C Moon Jun 2017 #4

Yep, more diversionary tactics. Trumpism at its best. GAH iluvtennis Jun 2017 #5

Me too. Pauldg47 Jun 2017 #14

For sure...how he has time to be prez w all the lies he spreads and golf is beyond me Alice11111 Jun 2017 #15

Maybe... MontanaMama Jun 2017 #55

can really tell early what Senators/ Congress seats Republicans want 2018 Sunlei Jun 2017 #19

This... Docreed2003 Jun 2017 #26

This complaint was filed over a year ago why didn't Sanders address it then? nt Persisted Jun 2017 #30

You know when I first heard about this?? Docreed2003 Jun 2017 #34

Apparently you didn't read the complaint. Persisted Jun 2017 #36

And I would suggest you read my comment again... Docreed2003 Jun 2017 #38

And I'm suggesting your timeline is off... Persisted Jun 2017 #40

and his allegation azureblue Jun 2017 #47

He alleges that the bank filed an SAR. Persisted Jun 2017 #49

The story is about the Sanders hiring lawyers, which they just did.... George II Jun 2017 #82

I would just suggest.. Docreed2003 Jun 2017 #95

+1000, and the story was started by a Vermont newspaper reporting, not R B Garr Jun 2017 #121

More GOPutin dirty work, and the media eats it up. C Moon Jun 2017 #149

Plenty of people here are eating it up, too, though QC Jun 2017 #150

Seriously? I was wondering about that. Good news!! Thanks! :) C Moon Jun 2017 #151

BS is always pointing his finger at the Democratic Cha Jun 2017 #153

Okay....you've listed 2 Democrats not under federal investigation for bank fraud. Persisted Jun 2017 #31

Did the FBI begin investigatind Sanders just this week? Goprox Jun 2017 #32

If Toensing is correct, and the bank filed an SAR, the investigation Persisted Jun 2017 #46

The Sanders hired their lawyers this week. That is why this is LBN. George II Jun 2017 #127

This investigation started in January, 2016. former9thward Jun 2017 #142

Who the hell is Libby "Scooter" Robbins? jmowreader Jun 2017 #6

I think it's a transcription typo. The attorney is Robbins. George II Jun 2017 #128

Jane's daughter profited. murielm99 Jun 2017 #8

Aloha Muriel.. Cha Jun 2017 #9

Thanks. murielm99 Jun 2017 #10

I was replying Cha Jun 2017 #12

There was also that resort in the Bahamas pandr32 Jun 2017 #112

Aloha, pandr! Cha Jun 2017 #129

So glad you had fun pandr32 Jun 2017 #156

Yes, I so miss my Mainland Family and Cha Jun 2017 #157

September for me! pandr32 Jun 2017 #161

in a small state wouldn't this not be too unusual . everyone would have more of a connection to each JI7 Jun 2017 #147

IOW azureblue Jun 2017 #50

We should discuss tax filings. murielm99 Jun 2017 #117

Skinner disagrees. QC Jun 2017 #138

Skinner never mentioned taxes. He indicated that BS should be treated as a Democrat. Persisted Jun 2017 #141

Exaggerating income levels on a loan application. Venial sin. /nt philly_bob Jun 2017 #13

I hope someday we can compare DTs loan applications to his taxes. Alice11111 Jun 2017 #16

"pledging" millions to a school/charity & then not donating-something Trump has done countless times Sunlei Jun 2017 #18

It's a federal crime to misrepresent what a 3rd party is giving you when Persisted Jun 2017 #28

Her mismanagement helped the college go under so yes it is a sin. hrmjustin Jun 2017 #48

10 million dollars for 33 acres. bank was willing to accept "pledged money" that is not the same as Sunlei Jun 2017 #17

Actually, no. TexasTowelie Jun 2017 #20

oh so the bank got buildings & sold- and the land was sold to "another developer" 33 acres for 10mil Sunlei Jun 2017 #21

The buildings were not foreclosed until May 2017 since BC still owed the bank $3.7 million. TexasTowelie Jun 2017 #25

what did the bank lose? They didn't own the property, they weren't the sellers. They made the loan p Sunlei Jun 2017 #158

Think again that land is very valuable karynnj Jun 2017 #22

The kind of land we all wish we could have bought for 100 an acre 100 years ago :P Sunlei Jun 2017 #23

Burlington college bought the land when the Catholic Church had to sell it karynnj Jun 2017 #24

Actually....several Bernie supporters posted an article last night that Persisted Jun 2017 #29

link please karynnj Jun 2017 #35

Apparently the Archdiocese is claiming they got 10 mil on a 6 mil property..... Persisted Jun 2017 #39

Is the market value of your house equal to the assessed value? karynnj Jun 2017 #53

Um....you've conflated assesed value and appraised value. She paid 10 mil on a 6 mil appraisal.... Persisted Jun 2017 #56

I did not say the church is making money - I said that the land was sold in 2 pieces for a total of karynnj Jun 2017 #78

Well...you seem to be using the 2009 appraisal to determine 2016/17 Persisted Jun 2017 #86

Your reading comprehension and logic needs a lot of work karynnj Jun 2017 #102

Isn't Tony P a very close friend of Sanders who did the bridge loan on the original deal? Persisted Jun 2017 #109

He is also a major philanthropist who has done many good things for Burlington and Vermont karynnj Jun 2017 #111

After People's Bank pulled out of the failed land deal, did he stay in? nt Persisted Jun 2017 #113

He brokered the original deal when the land was purchased karynnj Jun 2017 #120

Well, I think you highlight the essential problem here. It was a gamble. Persisted Jun 2017 #124

Thank you for your posts. mahina Jun 2017 #107

One would also think that it's highly unusual for small liberal arts QC Jun 2017 #123

It's also unsurprising the continued unfounded accusations against others who are R B Garr Jun 2017 #125

The bank/agent probably sues because they want that 4 million "fee" they wrote into the contract. Sunlei Jun 2017 #159

Although not the same as donations received Sgent Jun 2017 #37

Indeed..... and worse, could have sued estates. Persisted Jun 2017 #41

Just being listed by someone else on a loan application does not bind them or their estate karynnj Jun 2017 #114

I'm not saying it would be a sucessful claim. But would you appreciate the possible Persisted Jun 2017 #118

The bank is responsible for due diligence TexasBushwhacker Jun 2017 #146

Bengazi only aimed at Bernie dembotoz Jun 2017 #33

Oh my! This looks bad. NurseJackie Jun 2017 #42

Like with Trump, going after the money, I would like to see both tax returns. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author Red Knight Jun 2017 #43

How is what Jane Sanders did a Democratic problem? Persisted Jun 2017 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author Red Knight Jun 2017 #54

+1,000 ciaobaby Jun 2017 #57

Well, you've sidestepped the question about the bank. And I get why. Persisted Jun 2017 #69

Strawman Red Knight Jun 2017 #83

Do you consider this thread divisive? nt Persisted Jun 2017 #92

Why the heck are you BlueMTexpat Jun 2017 #85

Fair enough Red Knight Jun 2017 #88

Thanks! eom BlueMTexpat Jun 2017 #148

Sanders supporters did not cause clinton to lose the election... Trial_By_Fire Jun 2017 #89

Oh, we're having civil discussions. Cha Jun 2017 #154

Thank you. David__77 Jun 2017 #63

Damn! This is the first I heard that the senator himself is being looked at. hrmjustin Jun 2017 #51

This is what indicates to me that an SAR was filed by the bank. Persisted Jun 2017 #74

The story about Jane Sanders is nothing new Bayard Jun 2017 #58

So being under investigation means someone did something wrong.... vi5 Jun 2017 #59

Would think the Trump Justice Dept would go easy on Jane Nader Kolesar Jun 2017 #60

Ruh-roh nycbos Jun 2017 #62

I don't care. David__77 Jun 2017 #64

This is how Trump supporters respond too. " I don't care." pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #67

It's not my real problem. David__77 Jun 2017 #104

If we base an argument on hypocrisy, then it is all of our problem. Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #122

You cared so little Jamaal510 Jun 2017 #116

Who the hell is Libby "Scooter" Robbins?? judy Jun 2017 #66

"The loan was approved by the financial board at the college." Madam45for2923 Jun 2017 #68

I suspect that that's who the FBI and the FDIC are talking to. nt Persisted Jun 2017 #71

Weaver seems to think that that means it was all good or their responsibility? Hmmmm Madam45for2923 Jun 2017 #73

Well what the hell else is he going to say? Persisted Jun 2017 #76

I understand. Was just trying to see what Weaver was getting at. Madam45for2923 Jun 2017 #84

He's spreading responsibility. Which is what makes me think a SAR has been filed. nt. Persisted Jun 2017 #103

Aha Makes sense about responsibility What it SAR? I tried to google it. Is it related to this? Madam45for2923 Jun 2017 #110

Yes. Toensing's complaint is full of shit, but he did drop Persisted Jun 2017 #115

The Daily Sanders Hate thread... Trial_By_Fire Jun 2017 #72

It is news and belongs in this forum. hrmjustin Jun 2017 #75

Not the hate... and this been going on since 2016... Trial_By_Fire Jun 2017 #79

This investigation exists because of the events that led up to the closing of Burlington College. hrmjustin Jun 2017 #90

If the bank filed an SAR, are they being manipulated by the Vermont Republican? nt Persisted Jun 2017 #94

The lawyers were just hired this week. George II Jun 2017 #130

I fail to see how this has anything to do with the Democratic Party. Persisted Jun 2017 #77

"What else should the Democratic party do at this point?" Trial_By_Fire Jun 2017 #80

Would you kindly quote "the hate?" nt Persisted Jun 2017 #97

Sanders is going around the country presumably speaking for the Democratic Party.... George II Jun 2017 #131

Certainly the Democratic party bears no responsibility for this particular turn of events. Persisted Jun 2017 #134

Explain that to all the republicans who will jump on this and use it for all they can get out of it. George II Jun 2017 #139

I've long given up explaining things to Republicans. Persisted Jun 2017 #140

LOL! Really? How so? NurseJackie Jun 2017 #101

It's in the "news".. deal with it. Cha Jun 2017 #132

Funny; I don't recall a single Sanders supporting the baseless Benghazi nonesense Chasstev365 Jun 2017 #87

Because Jane Sanders actions are really not being contested. hrmjustin Jun 2017 #91

Has it been proven and how did the post leap to assuming Bernie was in on it? Chasstev365 Jun 2017 #93

Not in a court of law but loan documents pretty much show she lied about how much the hrmjustin Jun 2017 #96

Oohhh "a suggestion." Chasstev365 Jun 2017 #98

Well he is lawyering up. hrmjustin Jun 2017 #100

She did not lie. "Pledged" donations aren't the same as money in hand. Banks contract allowed for "p Sunlei Jun 2017 #160

There are some real misanthropes in the world. n/t QC Jun 2017 #106

From my twitter feed Gothmog Jun 2017 #105

I've decided not to touch this with a 10 foot pole Hekate Jun 2017 #108

Wow, some of those comments after the article are brutal, but R B Garr Jun 2017 #126

Twitter is infested with confirmed anti Semites. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2017 #143

Oh, and racists full of fake news. nt R B Garr Jun 2017 #144

So now it is anti-semitism? murielm99 Jun 2017 #145

This message was self-deleted by its author David__77 Jun 2017 #133

So is deflecting with hogwash. Cha Jun 2017 #135

This message was self-deleted by its author David__77 Jun 2017 #136

You're deflecting again. Cha Jun 2017 #137

No, Nothing Fishy About This at ALL! Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #119

And if she did it?????????? LiberalLovinLug Jun 2017 #152

Is this more 'Crooked Hillary! e-mails! e-mails!' - the Trumpsters trying to create scandals about LeftishBrit Jun 2017 #155