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ancianita

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21. Absolutely right. IMO, they never do the right thing because it's right, only because they fear the consequences
Thu Nov 13, 2025, 10:31 AM
9 hrs ago

they thought they could avoid by helping their cult leader's coverup. Turns out that they fell for and spread his lie that the files were full of Democrats, and as always, it turns out their own party and leader are the corrupt ones who've been found out.

They know they're in the law violation zone:

Federal laws, such as 18 U.S.C. § 1519, make it a crime to knowingly alter, destroy, or conceal records with the intent to impede a federal investigation or case. Other laws, like 18 U.S.C. § 2071, specifically target custodians of public records who do so.

Tampering with evidence:
Knowingly altering, concealing, falsifying, or destroying a record, document, or tangible object with the intent to interfere with a federal investigation, a possible investigation, or any federal proceeding is a federal crime.

Penalties:
This offense can result in a fine, imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both.
Targeting specific individuals: Law enforcement officials and other government employees who are custodians of public records are also subject to specific penalties for tampering, including forfeiture of their office and being disqualified from holding any federal office.

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So they can read the tea leaves Raven123 14 hrs ago #1
They wanted to avoid speaking poorly of Trump Quanta 13 hrs ago #2
I don't believe this for a second. choie 13 hrs ago #3
I know hard to believe isn't it? They might do the right thing to save their own skin or for the right price. Irish_Dem 12 hrs ago #4
Republicans are entirely transactional. gordianot 11 hrs ago #7
They know the price of everything but the value of nothing. Irish_Dem 11 hrs ago #8
It's not a matter of "the right thing" BumRushDaShow 12 hrs ago #5
Pizza Gate was pure projection and cover up. Irish_Dem 11 hrs ago #9
Yup BumRushDaShow 11 hrs ago #12
Exactly, how many times have we gotten our hopes up that the truth will come out Irish_Dem 11 hrs ago #13
Absolutely right. IMO, they never do the right thing because it's right, only because they fear the consequences ancianita 9 hrs ago #21
*If* they sense that something is going to pass regardless of their vote, they might as well be on the right side of it. thesquanderer 9 hrs ago #18
Exactly. YodaMom2 8 hrs ago #25
Well, the "right thing" PatSeg 9 hrs ago #20
What's left of the files. We'll never know how much they destroyed already IronLionZion 12 hrs ago #6
The information is worth too much to be destroyed. And it is an insurance policy for some. Irish_Dem 11 hrs ago #10
"Somebody has documents somewhere." speak easy 5 hrs ago #31
Probably a major reason he wanted access to the entire US govt data base. Irish_Dem 5 hrs ago #32
Put the files out. Let chips fall where they may! oasis 11 hrs ago #11
Trump shitting gold plated bricks orangecrush 11 hrs ago #14
Unless 13 repub senators are willing to stand up to Trump, the House vote is a safe one onenote 10 hrs ago #15
Depressingly, It'll take much more than that InstantGratification 9 hrs ago #19
Since I don't see it getting 60 votes in the Senate, I don't think it has a chance of getting the override votes onenote 9 hrs ago #22
Based on reporting this week, I could definitely see it getting 292 votes in the House Wiz Imp 8 hrs ago #27
Mr. trump is miserably failing in his attempt to keep this out of the news Torchlight 10 hrs ago #16
Rats leaving the sinking ship... Fil1957 9 hrs ago #17
Doesn't the Senate and trump still have to sign off on it? Bayard 8 hrs ago #23
Yes Anxy 4 hrs ago #35
As the wind blows. republianmushroom 8 hrs ago #24
This is the GOPs one chance to possibly get rid of Trump, without saying so. Doodley 8 hrs ago #26
"Epstein boasting that he knew how "dirty Donald" was and claiming he "gave" Trump his girlfriend" Dulcinea 7 hrs ago #28
Why in the hell do we need a law to see what a dead man wrote when he was alive? KS Toronado 6 hrs ago #29
Trump is probably stinking up his Depends big time right now Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 6 hrs ago #30
Kick BlueWavePsych 5 hrs ago #33
Ah! So now the dam is breaking Wednesdays 5 hrs ago #34
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