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posted January 03, 2025 02:03 PM            

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It debuted on One America News last night. Congratulations!

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posted January 05, 2025 04:22 AM            

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Are you seriously a fan of Matt Gaetz?

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posted January 05, 2025 04:53 AM            

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More like what I’m NOT a fan of: Character assassination with no proof, witnesses that are found lying so much that Biden’s Justice Dept. refused to press charges after two years of investigating (with one such witness now incarcerated for lying about the same thing about another person), and patent violations of the “innocent until proven guilty standard” of American jurisprudence. The only thing we know for sure that Gaetz is guilty of is making a lot of enemies on the Hill. And for that, he should be highly commended.

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posted January 05, 2025 08:26 AM            

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I agree that there should always be unbiased research. But didn’t Gaetz himself admit using drugs and prostitution? Calling it euphemistically “womanizing”? Not only would this mean he potentially committed a crime, this also indicates that he’s someone that could easily be compromised and blackmailed.

The current political situation in the U.S. is very polarized, so I understand you’re critical. But assuming everything is a witch hunt, is also a bias.

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posted January 05, 2025 12:28 PM            

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Womanizing isn’t sex trafficking or with an underage girl. And this is Congress. No one is perfect. A lot of people have used drugs in their pasts. And many politicians have womanized. I have no bias that he was framed. I base my opinion on the facts of the case. An investigation by Biden’s own Justice Dept. for two years failed to find any credibility to the allegations and determined that the witnesses were lying. It is rich for Congress to accuse anyone of ethic violations over the use of drugs or womanizing. Not too long ago, there was a gay sex orgy right inside the chamber of Congress that was caught on hidden video. I cannot say with any amount of certainty, but drugs were also likely involved. Do real ethics violations occur? Certainly. Like when certain members of the Squad made anti-Semitic comments about our country’s democratic partner in the Middle East. When that happens, a censure is appropriate. A whole report is just ridiculous, and Gaetz was targeted due to his speaking out against the corruption in the body of Congress. Not a single intelligent of rebuttal from any of them. Just personal character assassinations. We all have past mistakes. I believe in redemption. You can insult my house, but I don’t live there anymore. When a person tries to change, they should be allowed to show up as that person.

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posted January 05, 2025 02:10 PM            

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Corruption seems to be a big issue with U.S. politicians, regardless of party affiliation. A big cleanup is desperately needed. But do you honestly believe Matt Gaetz was framed? And that’s he’s the right person for a position as Attorney General?

Didn’t he admit to paying underage women for “partying” with him? He denied further activities, but it is very sketchy and morally dubious. I agree people can improve themselves, however that comes with an admission of your wrongdoings. Admitting to “womanizing” doesn’t come close to what he actually did. Saying that others do it as well doesn’t make it any better. He needs to come clean and accept full responsibility for his actions. Self awareness is the first step to personal growth.

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posted January 05, 2025 08:26 PM            

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Giving gifts does not equate to sex. But he should have known better. As a lawyer, he should have known that the appearance of impropriety is as bad as actually breaking the rules. Pam Bondi is a much better choice for AG. Yes, I believe that he was framed. Or rather, he was set up. Maybe it wasn't coordinated. But look at what they did to President Trump. Anyway, in any case, they got what they wanted. Be careful what you wish for. Bondi is far more dangerous to the deep state corruption. She is legit terrifying to them. So is Kash Patel.

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posted January 06, 2025 02:24 AM            

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Originally posted by Randall:
…As a lawyer, he should have known that the appearance of impropriety is as bad as actually breaking the rules…

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I mostly agree. I do think that actually breaking the rules is still worse, but as he’s in a position that is supposed to set a good example, how he is perceived is extremely important. Giving money to underage girls that he’s not related to through family or friends, just for spending time with him, is setting a very bad example. Did they go after him? Likely. Did he give them the ammunition to go after him? Definitely. He’s an adult man in a position of power, he should have known better.

Trump gets extreme reactions. People seem to either love or hate him. I’m not sure if he’s done anything that deserves any of those extremes. There’s a lot of projections going on. Personally, I’m not a fan of the amount of power he gives to billionaires. I don’t think it’s going to benefit the majority of U.S. citizens. But as a European I know that this is also a cultural difference, I have my own bias. I truly hope he will bring the change you’re hoping for, but I’m sceptical.

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