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Nevilledog

(51,094 posts)
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 03:31 PM Feb 2022

Matt Gaetz confesses to attempting to convince Pence to overturn election

Last edited Sun Feb 6, 2022, 12:08 AM - Edit history (1)



Tweet text:

Ron Filipkowski
@RonFilipkowski
Matt Gaetz describes his last meeting with Pence in the WH when he tried to persuade him to overturn the election: “I knew he wasn’t going to show a great deal of boldness .. the defeat in his eyes and the tone .. that we didn’t have the ability to carve out our own destiny.”


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11:14 AM · Feb 5, 2022
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Matt Gaetz confesses to attempting to convince Pence to overturn election (Original Post) Nevilledog Feb 2022 OP
He's always in competition Turbineguy Feb 2022 #1
I'd pay per view to see this slimeball perp walked spanone Feb 2022 #2
Arrive Early At Ticket Window As There'll Be A Long Line (n/t) wyn borkins Feb 2022 #5
I'd be happy with pay-per-view frog march! JohnQFunk Feb 2022 #24
Me too. bamagal62 Feb 2022 #13
Matt, you don't have the ability to carve out your own destiny... dchill Feb 2022 #3
Exactly! mountain grammy Feb 2022 #17
He doesn't have the ability to carve a pumpkin. He's just an entitled japple Feb 2022 #22
How fucking pompous: "we didn't have the ability to carve out our own destiny." CurtEastPoint Feb 2022 #4
We DID have the ability to carve out our own destiny. COL Mustard Feb 2022 #19
"Carve out our own destiny" Cracklin Charlie Feb 2022 #6
He's a man with a history of carving out his Baitball Blogger Feb 2022 #7
That space between... 2naSalit Feb 2022 #8
Why would anyone listen to Gaetz? LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2022 #9
Hear me out...... Nevilledog Feb 2022 #11
It is all about the grift. Being most obnoxious gets you millions. L. Coyote Feb 2022 #12
But Matt, you did have the ability to carve out your own destiny Mr. Ected Feb 2022 #10
I hope someone "carves you out" of our destiny. In prison or outside. Evolve Dammit Feb 2022 #14
He wants to plea bargain down PurgedVoter Feb 2022 #15
Note to Matt.....your destiny is this... ashredux Feb 2022 #16
"Destiny" My Gawd the mind boggles packman Feb 2022 #18
Soon you will be carving out notches in the wall of your prison cell. louis-t Feb 2022 #20
If Matt Gaetz tried to persuade him, no wonder he didn't do it. Martin68 Feb 2022 #21
Oh right! Matt Gaetz was the voice of reason! FakeNoose Feb 2022 #23
"The morning will come when the whole world is mine... oasis Feb 2022 #25
Why would Mike Pence seek knowledge from Gaetz? Emile Feb 2022 #26
Meanwhile Gaetz was trafficking destiny's child Blue Owl Feb 2022 #27

dchill

(38,484 posts)
3. Matt, you don't have the ability to carve out your own destiny...
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 03:43 PM
Feb 2022

...whether you're trying to overturn an election or just raping an underage female.

That's all against the law - which trumps your destiny.

japple

(9,823 posts)
22. He doesn't have the ability to carve a pumpkin. He's just an entitled
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 06:18 PM
Feb 2022

white boy who never grew into a man.

CurtEastPoint

(18,641 posts)
4. How fucking pompous: "we didn't have the ability to carve out our own destiny."
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 03:45 PM
Feb 2022

Fuck your destiny and fuck you, you pervert.

COL Mustard

(5,897 posts)
19. We DID have the ability to carve out our own destiny.
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 05:37 PM
Feb 2022

We used that ability to defeat the toxic then-President and replace him with a decent, caring, competent human being.

(Note: I don't think he's a saint...I'm critical over the AFG withdrawal for instance but warts and all he's 10000000000000% better than TFG, whose name I still don't want to type.)

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
6. "Carve out our own destiny"
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 03:47 PM
Feb 2022

I think he will be called to account for that statement.

What was the destination, Matt?

(Is Bannon working for the feds?)

Nevilledog

(51,094 posts)
11. Hear me out......
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 04:05 PM
Feb 2022

Gaetz knows the possibility of sex crime charges are getting closer.........so.......he wants to involve himself in the insurrection so he can claim he's being politically persecuted. It's not like any of the coup plotters are being charged.

Right now he doesn't have the obvious support of the GOP and he's not raising any funds. Maybe he thinks they'll come to his defense.

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
12. It is all about the grift. Being most obnoxious gets you millions.
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 04:35 PM
Feb 2022

It sure isn't about currying a pardon from prez Pence in 2025

Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
10. But Matt, you did have the ability to carve out your own destiny
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 04:01 PM
Feb 2022

But you got your asses kicked at the polls.

You know what brought out the vote for the Dems?

You did. Trump did. The whole fiasco we all experienced for 4 years did.

Your destiny is 20 years to life.

PurgedVoter

(2,217 posts)
15. He wants to plea bargain down
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 04:49 PM
Feb 2022

If he can reduce the charges from sex traffic with minors to trying to overthrow the government and then gas chamber all the liberals, he will get away with a hand slap.

ashredux

(2,605 posts)
16. Note to Matt.....your destiny is this...
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 04:59 PM
Feb 2022

Soon The United States government will be providing you with a new home. The square footage may be less than you’re used to in your current living situation, about 70 Sq.Ft., but it will be very nice and very cozy.

You will be provided meals, clothing, and personal grooming items. I understand the communal showers are a great place to meet new friends.

I want to wish you good luck in your new lifestyle. You will have plenty of time to reflect on your life choices.

And by the way, if you who are into “Ink”, I understand there are many new possibilities in your new living community for body art.

Martin68

(22,794 posts)
21. If Matt Gaetz tried to persuade him, no wonder he didn't do it.
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 06:13 PM
Feb 2022

Pence is a puritanical rightwing freak, but he isn't entirely stupid.

oasis

(49,381 posts)
25. "The morning will come when the whole world is mine...
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 06:40 PM
Feb 2022

...tomorrow belongs to me." sang the Hitler youth.

Matt Gaetz reminds me of that "Cabaret" character.

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