Author Topic: TESTIMONY OF MICHAEL D. COHEN COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND REFORM U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES  (Read 6639 times)

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The rats are desperate to get Cohen to say ANYthing they can use against Trump.

It's all about getting sound bites, and keeping the base fired up. 

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I think it is telling that Cohen wasn't subpoenaed... he ""volunteered"" to undergo this grilling by Congressional aholes.  Who, that was already going to prison, would do that....?  Unless... they were promised certain favors .... for their so-called testimony.  It's an obvious quid pro quo setup by the rats.
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Why would I waste so much as one second of my time listening to a known liar and con artist speak about anything?
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It's all about getting sound bites, and keeping the base fired up.
And from what soundbites I've read (no, I'm not watching), there hasn't been much to glean. He admitted having no evidence of Russian collusion. He played the "Trump's a racist" card. His entire testimony comes off as a failed attempt to sell an exposé book, claiming to have lied for ten years for Trump but now he's somehow found a conscience and isn't lying now.

He's skirting as close as he can to lying, with unverifiable statements, without actually stepping into something that can be disproven.
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I think it is telling that Cohen wasn't subpoenaed... he ""volunteered"" to undergo this grilling by Congressional aholes.  Who, that was already going to prison, would do that....?  Unless... they were promised certain favors .... for their so-called testimony.  It's an obvious quid pro quo setup by the rats.

The irony being, this will probably wind up helping Trump more than hurting,   perhaps Cohen even knows that.

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Cohen is testifying that ALL that happened was done with the knowledge of Trump.

Inflating assets: Cohen Trump inflating assets. 

Asking Cohen if he worked with Dem majority.  Several times Cohen supposed couldn't hear question. 
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I think it is telling that Cohen wasn't subpoenaed... he ""volunteered"" to undergo this grilling by Congressional aholes.  Who, that was already going to prison, would do that....?  Unless... they were promised certain favors .... for their so-called testimony.  It's an obvious quid pro quo setup by the rats.


They can’t do anything to modify his sentence. The prosecutor for SDNY has been reluctant to offer a deal, based on his lack of cooperation. That would be up to Robert Khuzami, who handled his case, and he’s not a democrat.
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The irony being, this will probably wind up helping Trump more than hurting,   perhaps Cohen even knows that.

Cohen is trying to 'lighten' his burden by doing what the rats asked him to do.  I'm sure that certain considerations will be made if he pleases the rats during this testimony.  But yeah, Cohen will skirt the line as much as possible. 

Jordan is making Cohen look like a fool.   Which is what he is.  Question is... why would Trump hire a fool for a personal lawyer...?

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They can’t do anything to modify his sentence. The prosecutor for SDNY has been reluctant to offer a deal, based on his lack of cooperation. That would be up to Robert Khuzami, who handled his case, and he’s not a democrat.

They can pull strings to get Cohen's time in prison made less harsh though.  Conversely... they can pull strings to make things very VERY bad for him there.
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They can pull strings to get Cohen's time in prison made less harsh though.  Conversely... they can pull strings to make things very VERY bad for him there.

And what about when he gets out of prison.

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Cohen asks to take a break.  I think what is the most significant point is that Cohen brought in Ivanka, Jr., and Jared into the picture.  Sorry folks, I don't trust the Kushners. 
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And what about when he gets out of prison.

Won't Cohen be under some kind of protection in prison??
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Cohen asks to take a break.  I think what is the most significant point is that Cohen brought in Ivanka, Jr., and Jared into the picture.  Sorry folks, I don't trust the Kushners.


Well, it’s a family business. Eric and Don Jr are the executives in charge, while it’s in trust. Ivanka stepped down, after she decided to become more involved in policy.
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Does Cohen remind anyone else of the Fonz?

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And what about when he gets out of prison.

Goes without saying.   :laugh:
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Does Cohen remind anyone else of the Fonz?

Maybe a little... until he opens his mouth and speaks.  The Fonz never sounded that dumb...lol.
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Does Cohen remind anyone else of the Fonz?

Did he say, "I was wrrrr-rrrr."

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Does Cohen remind anyone else of the Fonz?

Postie, maybe.
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Does Cohen remind anyone else of the Fonz?
A bit of a non sequitur, but...


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You people must be truly bored if all you can find to do is watch a disbarred serial liar testify about anything anywhere.
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Won't Cohen be under some kind of protection in prison??

After spending several months in prison, Jim MacDougal notified Ken Starr that he was ready to testify against the Clintons.  Five days later, he was found dead in his cell.
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You people must be truly bored if all you can find to do is watch a disbarred serial liar testify about anything anywhere.
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You people must be truly bored if all you can find to do is watch a disbarred serial liar testify about anything anywhere.


Well, you’ve commented on at least two threads what a waste of time this is. How bored are you?
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Maybe a little... until he opens his mouth and speaks.  The Fonz never sounded that dumb...lol.

'Eyyyy.