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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,863 posts)
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 04:51 PM Jan 2019

Roger Stone says he might cooperate with Mueller

Longtime Trump confidant Roger Stone said Sunday he is open to cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's federal Russia investigation.

"If there's wrongdoing by other people in the campaign that I know about — which I know of none — but if there is, I would certainly testify honestly. I would also testify honestly about any other matter, including any communications with the president," Stone told ABC News' "This Week." "It’s true that we spoke on the phone, but those communications are political in nature, they’re benign, and there is certainly no conspiracy with Russia. The president’s right, there is no Russia collusion."

Stone, 66, has previously indicated his willingness to talk to federal investigators all the while claiming he will remain loyal to Trump. The former Nixon political operative and self-described political trickster said on Sunday that Trump had "absolutely, positively not" broached the possibility of pardoning him. He additionally said "zero" of his conversations with Trump have been in relation to Russia interference or the Mueller inquiry.

A grand jury impaneled for Mueller's investigation last week indicted Stone on five counts of lying to Congress, one count of witness tampering, and another count obstructing a congressional investigation last Thursday. Stone was arrested in Florida on Friday and appeared in court later that day.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/roger-stone-says-he-might-cooperate-with-mueller/ar-BBSNW88

Vascillating a bit Stone? You tried to talk tough earlier.

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Roger Stone says he might cooperate with Mueller (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2019 OP
Wow. I said it would be a short time. I didn't expect THIS short. Squinch Jan 2019 #1
More Importantly, is Mueller Even Interested in Stone's Cooperation? dlk Jan 2019 #2
That would be my kneejerk reaction Sherman A1 Jan 2019 #7
Every thing Stone says will be followed with the question "Got proof?" Maeve Jan 2019 #20
Roger Stone-ultimate bad ass for at least 24 hours. Downtown Hound Jan 2019 #3
Lol..wait for the discovery. Glimmer of Hope Jan 2019 #4
In other words. Blue_true Jan 2019 #5
Saying he would cooperate if he knew of any wrongdoing... Purrfessor Jan 2019 #6
He thinks lying to Mueller is cooperating, lol. MrsCoffee Jan 2019 #8
Way to stay strong Mr Stone. Botany Jan 2019 #9
Lies! He is a con artist. Don't believe him. clutterbox1830 Jan 2019 #10
Yeah, nobody's buying the shit he's shoveling. mahina Jan 2019 #11
Well, that didn't take long. Polly Hennessey Jan 2019 #12
Sounds like he's going to pull a Manafort. Qutzupalotl Jan 2019 #13
What a weasel. Baitball Blogger Jan 2019 #14
Like I said the other day... Wounded Bear Jan 2019 #15
K&R UTUSN Jan 2019 #16
An honest man doesn't emphasize that he will testify "honestly" nuxvomica Jan 2019 #17
Can't be trusted...He will lie like Manafort..nt helpisontheway Jan 2019 #18
As Stone said... mitch96 Jan 2019 #19
Worth listening to at least. roamer65 Jan 2019 #21

dlk

(11,540 posts)
2. More Importantly, is Mueller Even Interested in Stone's Cooperation?
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 04:55 PM
Jan 2019

Stone is a pathological liar, so anything he might offer Muller in the way of cooperation is automatically suspect. Mueller already has evidence of Stone's guilt so I say, "lock him up," and throw away the key!

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
7. That would be my kneejerk reaction
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 05:11 PM
Jan 2019

But if there is something he might have, it would be worth a listen.

Maeve

(42,279 posts)
20. Every thing Stone says will be followed with the question "Got proof?"
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 08:56 PM
Jan 2019

I do wonder what might have been seized in the raid Friday...

clutterbox1830

(395 posts)
10. Lies! He is a con artist. Don't believe him.
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 05:17 PM
Jan 2019

All Robert Stone does is lie. Mueller learned his lesson from Manafort (Stone's former boss and mentor) that they are deceptive and will be detrimental witness. They will sabotage your case and will give any information back to Trump's lawyers and team.
Stone is looking for a pardon.

Polly Hennessey

(6,793 posts)
12. Well, that didn't take long.
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 05:38 PM
Jan 2019

His performance yesterday was trashy bravado. Remember all of these people are nothing more than carnival barkers. They know how to draw a crowd but that is where their talents end. tRump is a Malevolent Carnival Barker.

Qutzupalotl

(14,298 posts)
13. Sounds like he's going to pull a Manafort.
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 05:39 PM
Jan 2019

Pretend to cooperate, but mislead and withhold.

Please proceed, ratfucker.

Wounded Bear

(58,626 posts)
15. Like I said the other day...
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 06:34 PM
Jan 2019

Stone actually said, "I will not bear false witness against Trump." Basically, he said he wouldn't lie for Trump.

Those who continue to look for some sense of decency, loyalty, or integrity from anyone in Trump's inner circle will be sorely disappointed.

nuxvomica

(12,419 posts)
17. An honest man doesn't emphasize that he will testify "honestly"
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 07:26 PM
Jan 2019

That's treating it like an option, like announcing whether you're taking the more scenic drive to work or the short cut.

mitch96

(13,885 posts)
19. As Stone said...
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 08:54 PM
Jan 2019

that's about as thin as piss on a rock..... He thinks he is the smartest guy in the room and will just lie some more. He is thinking he will get a pardon.....
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roamer65

(36,745 posts)
21. Worth listening to at least.
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 08:58 PM
Jan 2019

Then revoke the offer when he lies and throw him in prison.

NSA information will quickly tell them when he’s lying.

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