Little Big Man tucks his tail and runs (Page 2): So you're a baiter, a master baiter one would think.

Michael Rich Loc: Lapine Oregon

Geo wrote:

Accused of witness tampering, Trump congressional ally scrambles
03/04/19 12:44 PM

By Steve Benen
The day before Michael Cohen’s congressional testimony, one of Donald Trump’s most flamboyantly partisan allies sent the former “fixer” an unusual message via Twitter.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wrote, “Do your wife & father-in-law know about your girlfriends? Maybe tonight would be a good time for that chat. I wonder if she’ll remain faithful when you’re in prison. She’s about to learn a lot.”
Almost immediately, legal experts weighed in, suggesting the missive looked an awful lot like the Republican congressman was trying to influence Cohen’s testimony – which would be witness tampering, which is a felony.
In the face of difficult questions, Gaetz initially refused to back down. As Vanity Fair reports, the Florida Republican is now in full retreat.
“Mr. Cohen, this is Congressman Matt Gaetz,” he wrote in a text to Cohen. “I am writing to personally tell you I’m sorry for the tweet that I sent which many believe was threatening to you. It was never ever ever my intent to threaten you in any way.”
“While you don’t know me,” he continued, “that is not who I am and how I operate. I do not wish any harm to you or your family. I was upset at what was t***spiring and chose my words poorly. I will work to be better, as I know you said today you will as well. Have a good evening. – Matt.”
For those keeping score, this was not the GOP lawmaker’s only apology. Gaetz also published a tweet last week expressing his regrets.
It’s possible, of course, that Gaetz, after having a little time to reflect on his antics, realized he went too far, and he’s now sincerely apologizing. It’s also possible that the congressman is scrambling because he fears the consequences of his actions.

The Florida Bar Association is now investigating Gaetz, and congressional Democrats have raised the specter of an ethics investigation.
I’m not saying Gaetz’s apologies are insincere, but I’d also be interested to know whether they were the result of recommendations from counsel.

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So you're a baiter, a master baiter one would think.

rumitoid

Rose42 wrote:

You know there is no proof of how the conversation went and never will be.

We will never know what went on in that conversation and if it was above board. Based on the integrity of both parties I'm sure it wasn't.

Cohen has copies of checks and audio recordings: Why will we never know? We have Trump publicly denying knowledge or payment then publicly affirming he knew and paid. What other proof do you need?

Rose42

rumitoid wrote:

Cohen has copies of checks and audio recordings: Why will we never know? We have Trump publicly denying knowledge or payment then publicly affirming he knew and paid. What other proof do you need?

I’m talking about the meeting before the hearing.

maryjane

Geo wrote:

Accused of witness tampering, Trump congressional ally scrambles
03/04/19 12:44 PM

By Steve Benen
The day before Michael Cohen’s congressional testimony, one of Donald Trump’s most flamboyantly partisan allies sent the former “fixer” an unusual message via Twitter.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wrote, “Do your wife & father-in-law know about your girlfriends? Maybe tonight would be a good time for that chat. I wonder if she’ll remain faithful when you’re in prison. She’s about to learn a lot.”
Almost immediately, legal experts weighed in, suggesting the missive looked an awful lot like the Republican congressman was trying to influence Cohen’s testimony – which would be witness tampering, which is a felony.
In the face of difficult questions, Gaetz initially refused to back down. As Vanity Fair reports, the Florida Republican is now in full retreat.
“Mr. Cohen, this is Congressman Matt Gaetz,” he wrote in a text to Cohen. “I am writing to personally tell you I’m sorry for the tweet that I sent which many believe was threatening to you. It was never ever ever my intent to threaten you in any way.”
“While you don’t know me,” he continued, “that is not who I am and how I operate. I do not wish any harm to you or your family. I was upset at what was t***spiring and chose my words poorly. I will work to be better, as I know you said today you will as well. Have a good evening. – Matt.”
For those keeping score, this was not the GOP lawmaker’s only apology. Gaetz also published a tweet last week expressing his regrets.
It’s possible, of course, that Gaetz, after having a little time to reflect on his antics, realized he went too far, and he’s now sincerely apologizing. It’s also possible that the congressman is scrambling because he fears the consequences of his actions.

The Florida Bar Association is now investigating Gaetz, and congressional Democrats have raised the specter of an ethics investigation.
I’m not saying Gaetz’s apologies are insincere, but I’d also be interested to know whether they were the result of recommendations from counsel.

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So, this was beyond terrible and must be condemned but the democrats meeting with Cohen just prior to his going before the committee was perfectly innocent and not to be mentioned?

BigMike Loc: yerington nv

Common_Sense_Matters wrote:

Interesting response, can I assume that you are okay with such crimes? Are you only okay with such crimes if they are committed by Republicans? Would you be okay with such crimes if committed by Democrats? What all crimes are okay inyour book and does it matter the party of the offender? Inquiring minds want to know.

Edit: A reply to BigMike, "reply quote" does not function properly if all they post is a meme.

You still think this is a Republican/Democrat thing.

Common_Sense_Matters

BigMike wrote:

You still think this is a Republican/Democrat thing.

Considering how you condemn some for lying while supporting others in their lies, It does kind of give that impression, unless there is other criteria you are using that I missed.

TrueAmerican

Kevyn wrote:

He should be handed your i***t Pumpkinfuhrer’s business and tax records... and guess what that is exactly what is happening!

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA !!!!!!!!!!

BigMike Loc: yerington nv

Common_Sense_Matters wrote:

Considering how you condemn some for lying while supporting others in their lies, It does kind of give that impression, unless there is other criteria you are using that I missed.

Yes...there's another criteria. Very good.

Common_Sense_Matters

BigMike wrote:

Yes...there's another criteria. Very good.

Must be very compelling criteria, I value honesty and integrity very highly and am not likely to sell out my integrity cheaply.

BigMike Loc: yerington nv

Common_Sense_Matters wrote:

Must be very compelling criteria, I value honesty and integrity very highly and am not likely to sell out my integrity cheaply.

You don't own your integrity to begin with

Common_Sense_Matters

BigMike wrote:

You don't own your integrity to begin with

Actually... You do own it, you create it by being honest in your dealings with others, you destroy it by not being honest in your dealings with others, you sell out your integrity by abiding by others not being honest in their dealings. We can see you sold out, what was the price though?