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jmowreader

(50,528 posts)
2. When was Rudy caught wearing a diaper?
Wed May 2, 2018, 11:52 PM
May 2018

I thought the diaper was David Vitter and the ugly dress and bad makeup were Rudy.

RockRaven

(14,886 posts)
4. Jared's daddy went to federal prison
Thu May 3, 2018, 12:06 AM
May 2018

Jared knows he doesn't want that. Why would he take the fall on Trump's behalf? Or even Ivanka's?

Jared will hold out until the last possible moment hoping for a pardon. Once/if he's certain that avenue is closed off, he cuts the best deal he can get for himself no matter who else gets burned by it.

Telling Jared he's disposable -- even via joke -- while claiming to speak for Trump is profoundly stupid.

poli3

(174 posts)
5. Jared's Orthodox...
Thu May 3, 2018, 12:46 AM
May 2018

is he willing to risk his kids be raised without parents or would he take the fall for his wife for the sake of his children?

RockRaven

(14,886 posts)
7. If you actually believe Jared's got some deep-seated religious and/or moral convictions,
Thu May 3, 2018, 12:56 AM
May 2018

especially of the sort that will lead him to any sort of altruistic behavior, I've got a bridge to sell you.

poli3

(174 posts)
9. It's normal for people (even criminals) to love their children though
Thu May 3, 2018, 01:03 AM
May 2018

Is he going to rat on Ivanka for reduced jail time for both, or is he simply going to take the fall himself to protect their children from the trauma of having both parents in jail at the same time?

RockRaven

(14,886 posts)
10. I don't doubt that criminals love or try to protect their kids
Thu May 3, 2018, 01:25 AM
May 2018

but if Jared's highest priorities included protecting his kids, he would have never gotten involved in his criminal father-in-law's scheme which brought the worlds brightest spotlight and most powerful microscope of attention to both of their families' shady businesses. And then continued to behave criminally while in the public eye.

Also, there's nothing in the public record which indicates there's anything on offer which would allow Jared to save Ivanka by taking the fall, even if he were inclined to do so. But why would that be his inclination? If kids need their parents, then getting their father (i.e. himself) out of jail ASAP might strike him as a most desirable goal.

poli3

(174 posts)
11. It makes sense when you understand
Thu May 3, 2018, 01:28 AM
May 2018

that they never expected to win and thought they'd just be building on connections with future business partners after the expected defeat.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,488 posts)
13. But - after the fact...
Thu May 3, 2018, 03:18 AM
May 2018

tRump was stupid for bringing any of his family into the administration, knowing his risk of criminal liability. Of course, the psychopathic behavior of this whole bunch never ceases to amaze. Similar to the Mafia in many ways.

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Orsino

(37,428 posts)
16. People named Trump will be betrayed last.
Thu May 3, 2018, 10:40 AM
May 2018

Whatzisname is already being nudged into a corner office.

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