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Bleacher Creature

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7. I've been thinking the same thing.

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Wed Feb 27, 2019, 11:34 AM

Feb 2019

He should never be forgiven for what he helped do to this country, but I also get the sense that he's not terribly bright and very easily swayed/manipulated. Had the person he gravitated to been on our side, he easily could have turned out less odious on the political front.

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Is it okay to have some sympathy for Michael Cohen? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2019 OP

He got sucked in because of his own need to feel important. madaboutharry Feb 2019 #1

Trump exploited a vulnerable soul. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2019 #2

well, as redemption goes Brainstormy Feb 2019 #3

The enemy of my enemy is my (current) friend. Funtatlaguy Feb 2019 #4

He rode the greed train, Corgigal Feb 2019 #5

Yes and I do. octoberlib Feb 2019 #6

I've been thinking the same thing. Bleacher Creature Feb 2019 #7

I think it is ok. nt LuckyCharms Feb 2019 #8

I kinda do, but at the same time, his own words keep popping up in my mind... SKKY Feb 2019 #9

sure. That is what tradgedies in life are all about. However, you look at people such as Trump or still_one Feb 2019 #10

Anyone who tries sincerely to atone for his past deeds panader0 Feb 2019 #11

Yes, I do. I feel sad when I look at him. Claritie Pixie Feb 2019 #12

He was an adult who decided to throw his lot in with Donald Trump. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2019 #13

sure RT Atlanta Feb 2019 #14

Yes and I do. nt UniteFightBack Feb 2019 #15

As long as he stays honest. Trust but verify. 😉 nolabear Feb 2019 #16

A little. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2019 #17

after he serves his time, maybe, but right now. hell no. fuck him. Javaman Feb 2019 #18

When you lead a life hiding secret dealings and finally, volutarily or mfcorey1 Feb 2019 #19