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Bev54

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7. I think this indictment kind of takes away that defense. He knew he lost and Smith

Reply to Chainfire (Original post)

Tue Aug 1, 2023, 09:53 PM

Aug 2023

can prove it. It is not about the lies as much as it is about using the lies to destabilize the belief in the system so people would accept his coup attempts.

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Just finished reading the indictment. [View all] Chainfire Aug 2023 OP

Very detailed. WarGamer Aug 2023 #1

I've saved it on my phone. The Unmitigated Gall Aug 2023 #2

Proof that the GQP's "BIG LIE" defense/propaganda BigmanPigman Aug 2023 #3

👍 Joinfortmill Aug 2023 #4

To those yet to read it, I suggest taking it in 5 page chunks -- easier on the blood pressure. Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2023 #5

Thanks for that advice as I'm gonna tackle it on Wednesday. n/t iluvtennis Aug 2023 #6

I think this indictment kind of takes away that defense. He knew he lost and Smith Bev54 Aug 2023 #7

Of course my suggestion for a defense was tongue-in-cheek, but Chainfire Aug 2023 #10

He has shown that the people that Trump relied on for the term of his presidency Bev54 Aug 2023 #14

Me to. After reading it felt like The J6 Committee's investigation was the movie Cheezoholic Aug 2023 #8

As always, Dump will double down and try to campaign on being falsely accused AdamGG Aug 2023 #9

Trump will be hiring the prestigious law firm of Muddle and DeLay, from Continuance, Ak. Chainfire Aug 2023 #11

And then he's already likely the Republican nominee... AdamGG Aug 2023 #13

Thanks for your reaction FakeNoose Aug 2023 #12