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30. It sure would explain some things.

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Fri Jan 19, 2018, 01:25 PM

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Am I missing something here? The President of the USA paid hush money to a porn star... [View all] First Speaker Jan 2018 OP

It also implies, rather loudly, that this president is open to blackmail... Ferrets are Cool Jan 2018 #1

Frankly, I think he's already being blackmailed... Wounded Bear Jan 2018 #2

And I wouldn't be surprised if he is blackmailing others Siwsan Jan 2018 #13

It sure would explain some things. deurbano Jan 2018 #30

I think you're right PatSeg Jan 2018 #49

Isn't paying hush money a response to blackmail? zaj Jan 2018 #27

It's amazing how effective "spin" can be... zaj Jan 2018 #28

I think they are gonna spin it as... mitch96 Jan 2018 #31

actually if it isn't his money he is in bigger trouble dsc Jan 2018 #37

GOOD!!! mitch96 Jan 2018 #39

But he thinks she looked like his daughter Jarqui Jan 2018 #61

Two words kag Jan 2018 #74

Only if the citizens think it is offensive... Grins Jan 2018 #67

IMPLIES? It proves it. Skittles Jan 2018 #85

His supporters would do the same thing leftstreet Jan 2018 #3

A lot of Trump's "baser" supporters are cheering him on. MineralMan Jan 2018 #4

It is sad d_r Jan 2018 #5

Because they believe,with his eagerness to use nukes, that end times will occur nt maryellen99 Jan 2018 #12

Its all about making abortion illegal marlakay Jan 2018 #33

You left out Russian Agent... N/T jimmil Jan 2018 #57

It happened before he was president LeftInTX Jan 2018 #6

The timeline is exactly why. This did not happen while he was in the White House. LonePirate Jan 2018 #16

The money transfer paper trail IS his "blue dress" Stinky The Clown Jan 2018 #17

Exactly Owl Jan 2018 #68

Because this president is so awful, immoral, chaotic The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2018 #7

Yes, this is how I see it PatSeg Jan 2018 #52

Because we suck at messaging. Squinch Jan 2018 #8

Nailed It, Squnich! ProfessorGAC Jan 2018 #24

Plus a ton. sprinkleeninow Jan 2018 #55

+1000 Pachamama Jan 2018 #25

it's only partly that we suck at messaging. the bigger problem is we don't own the microphone. unblock Jan 2018 #38

Because Democrats would rather govern than message. LisaM Jan 2018 #51

and yet somehow the media gets people to care immensely about hillary's emails unblock Jan 2018 #53

Don't get me started. When Anderson Cooper was all upset about the shithole comments.... LisaM Jan 2018 #59

No one is the least bit surprised by it, so that doesn't help muriel_volestrangler Jan 2018 #9

His racist policies are worse than his personal life uponit7771 Jan 2018 #10

I wonder if white women still prefer him world wide wally Jan 2018 #11

I know plenty if them Cosmocat Jan 2018 #80

What a great distraction from #TrumpRussia. What is Al Franken thinking now? L. Coyote Jan 2018 #14

Democrats holding ourselves to higher standards I guess Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2018 #20

We already knew that as fact. He's thinking Trump will be gone in .... L. Coyote Jan 2018 #41

I dont understand it either. Shitstain has gotten pnwest Jan 2018 #15

Because his base, married or unmarried, male or female, would sleep with a porn star. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2018 #18

Because "Uranium One." LOL. Vinca Jan 2018 #19

IOKIYAR kysrsoze Jan 2018 #21

The shit will hit the fan soon I hope. BSdetect Jan 2018 #22

Truth is, I think a lot of people, and not just deplorables, are OK with this... TreasonousBastard Jan 2018 #23

I would agree Calista241 Jan 2018 #29

Fuck that shit... Blue_Tires Jan 2018 #32

Because it's rarely the sex itself that's the problem-- it's using the sex as a weapon... TreasonousBastard Jan 2018 #44

he didn't, his lawyer did beachbum bob Jan 2018 #26

EXACTLY! But there should be a money trail ... Auggie Jan 2018 #58

It's absurd that the GOP and Christian Conservatives are just looking the other way! VaBchTgerLily Jan 2018 #34

because he is a f****** (in ALL senses of the word) a puke! niyad Jan 2018 #35

Well get us some links to the best stories, articles, cartoons and videos Persondem Jan 2018 #36

Who cares about the women or what she was paid, I want to know where the money came from.... marble falls Jan 2018 #40

I agree wholeheartedly. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2018 #42

The obscene ass in the WH has redefined appropriate behavior for a politician. honest.abe Jan 2018 #43

Trump had a slit trench dug under the bar bigbrother05 Jan 2018 #45

Because we are being buried under in scandals daily. Remember last Tuesday? No? Hekate Jan 2018 #46

OMG! If this had been a democrat infullview Jan 2018 #47

Obviously it was a waste of money another bad Trump investment. gordianot Jan 2018 #48

It's not dominating headlines because he's not a Democrat. n/t CousinIT Jan 2018 #50

set up an LLC and had his attorney make the payment....good Christian that he is. spanone Jan 2018 #54

First Trump married and divorced two women... Purrfessor Jan 2018 #56

If trump can be this easily blackmailed by a porn star BoneyardDem Jan 2018 #60

I just said in another post Bayard Jan 2018 #62

Until we all unite behind a concerted and sustained effort to deal with our Fox and Murdoch Pepsidog Jan 2018 #63

This administration hasn't lowered the bar - GETPLANING Jan 2018 #64

Bill Clinton got IMPEACHED for consensual sex workinclasszero Jan 2018 #65

Actually he was impeached for lying under oath about cheating on his wife. apnu Jan 2018 #66

Oh, he told a lie? workinclasszero Jan 2018 #70

Got to get Trump under oath first. apnu Jan 2018 #72

Dang it workinclasszero Jan 2018 #77

I'm still waiting to see George W Bush on trial.... AtheistCrusader Jan 2018 #83

If there was any justice in this world.... workinclasszero Jan 2018 #84

When he lies under oath, and there is incontrovertible evidence he is lying. AtheistCrusader Jan 2018 #82

It doesn't rate much because everybody knows Trump is a serial cheater apnu Jan 2018 #69

The response you'll get is "this happened before he was in office". nt 7962 Jan 2018 #71

Repubs have been groomed to believe porn-fucking... Beartracks Jan 2018 #73

The alleged mistress has long since recanted her story. Orsino Jan 2018 #75

Because it's not uncommon for Presidents to have flings & affairs, and keep 'em quiet. Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #76

I want to see a congressional investigation into Trump's financial dealings with women Sophia4 Jan 2018 #78

The Overton window has been moved considerably by Trump regarding moral behavior jmbar2 Jan 2018 #79

You understand Clinton was under oath, in a deposition for a sexual harrassment case right? AtheistCrusader Jan 2018 #81

Once Mueller learns of this fescuerescue Jan 2018 #86

Iokiyat kimbutgar Jan 2018 #87