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Donald Trump doesn't have to tell his people to lie... (Original Post) kentuck Jan 2019 OP
yes but that's the genius of it qazplm135 Jan 2019 #1
But hardly original ... this tactic has been around for probably 1000's of years ... mr_lebowski Jan 2019 #2
sure but even an idiot qazplm135 Jan 2019 #5
I'd put it at 50/50 you're right, at least as far as what Mueller can actually prove ... mr_lebowski Jan 2019 #6
I think it was SOP in Trump World qazplm135 Jan 2019 #8
It's like working in a manure factory dalton99a Jan 2019 #3
Remember what Cheeto said to Jim Comey in their private dinner FakeNoose Jan 2019 #4
It's the unwritten law malaise Jan 2019 #7
 

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)
2. But hardly original ... this tactic has been around for probably 1000's of years ...
Sun Jan 20, 2019, 02:32 PM
Jan 2019

There's a certain genius to it, sure ... but it damn sure wasn't figured out by IQ45. He learned it from the Mob, probably, who are extremely well-versed ...

qazplm135

(7,447 posts)
5. sure but even an idiot
Sun Jan 20, 2019, 02:38 PM
Jan 2019

can stumble across a pearl.

Point is, I think there won't be direct evidence which is why Mueller contradicted the Buzzfeed report.

 

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)
6. I'd put it at 50/50 you're right, at least as far as what Mueller can actually prove ...
Sun Jan 20, 2019, 02:46 PM
Jan 2019

I think IF Trump DID give an order to do that, he likely made sure there was no way it could be recorded/proven. He's a fcuking mobster ... he knows the game.

That said, it would not at all surprise me if he 'conveyed' it verbally, even if not a direct "you need to lie, Mike!", at some point.

I do doubt Mueller has any physical evidence that happened ... but at same time, I'd also not be shocked if he fucked up and left a trail, cause he's IQ45.

Could go either way I guess I'm saying

qazplm135

(7,447 posts)
8. I think it was SOP in Trump World
Sun Jan 20, 2019, 05:45 PM
Jan 2019

he didn't have to convey to Cohen because no one knew the rules of Trump World better than Cohen and no one was more loyal.

Now maybe some new person he or someone might have to say it out loud, but not Cohen.

FakeNoose

(32,634 posts)
4. Remember what Cheeto said to Jim Comey in their private dinner
Sun Jan 20, 2019, 02:38 PM
Jan 2019

He said "I need loyalty."

Does anybody believe that he only said it to Comey and no one else?


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