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onenote

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16. Got it: Because it almost always happens.

Reply to 7962 (Reply #15)

Mon Oct 22, 2018, 04:36 PM

Oct 2018

The first thing some folks do is to assume that if a case goes against a Trump opponent, it must be because the judge was corrupt. It's a silly, whiny assumption, and it happens all the time.

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Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti ordered to pay $4.85 million in dispute with former colleagu [View all] oberliner Oct 2018 OP

Another in a series of judgements against him. As I've said for months, this guy is another trump. 7962 Oct 2018 #1

Maybe Avenatti is just what the Democratic Party needs... InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2018 #3

Timed to coincide with the rally, no doubt jberryhill Oct 2018 #5

There is something to be said for that. fight fire with fire, as they say. 7962 Oct 2018 #7

What specifically leads you to allege that? LanternWaste Oct 2018 #9

Becauseivebeenrightsofar (sic). 7962 Oct 2018 #14

Yep.... seems that his 15 minutes of fame is about over groundloop Oct 2018 #12

Well, that'd sure put a crimp in my Armani/Ferrari Budget, dunno 'bout y'all, but ... (nt) mr_lebowski Oct 2018 #2

And before people start attacking the Judge, here's his background onenote Oct 2018 #4

How'd you know? 7962 Oct 2018 #6

Link: onenote Oct 2018 #8

Oops, I meant how'd you know thats the first thing people would do. 7962 Oct 2018 #15

Got it: Because it almost always happens. onenote Oct 2018 #16

While I appreciate all that Avenatti has done for Democrats, I think he has always had a shelf life LiberalLovinLug Oct 2018 #10

Two people who've had legal judgments against them. Trump and Avenatti. WhoWoodaKnew Oct 2018 #11

I'd be a little more impressed with Avenatti Mr.Bill Oct 2018 #13

Cofnused! What happens to the 10 million judgement he was already hit with Izzy Blue Oct 2018 #17

That was a judgment against his firm. Igel Oct 2018 #18

Thank you.. Izzy Blue Oct 2018 #19

Didn't this lawsuit actually predate his involvement with Stormy Daniels? SKKY Oct 2018 #20

Yes, it did oberliner Oct 2018 #21

That's good to hear. I mean, there is no scenario where I can see myself... SKKY Oct 2018 #22

I respectfully disagree with that assessment oberliner Oct 2018 #23