The Trump Presidency, Season 2

[Erich Templar]

Why is Isabeau trolling?

Complete with dodgy fake YouTube link.

 

[Cristiano]

 

[Veritable Quandry]

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[GoblinCampFollower]

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I knew what the link would be before I clicked! I recently did something similar to some guy friends promising boob pics, haha.

 

[Veritable Quandry]

That is such a poorly written filing that I would not be surprised if it had been written by a PR drone. And it opens up discovery that may not go well for the Director.

 

[CronoCloud Creeggan]

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At the end of the day, feel confident knowing that you chose the right pump, the original Asteys water pump.

My brain went "Oh is that some Canadian water pump brand with a famous commercial in Canada? <right click, open>
Oh fuck, she got me.

Why is Isabeau trolling?

Because she can.

/me pulls out the for discovery phase.

 

[Free]

Because she can.

 

[Isabeau]

Well, their lawsuit fillings seemed to work with getting networks to hand over money, so they may think it’ll work again.

 

[Veritable Quandry]

My working theory is that this lawsuit is intended to get the names of sources.

But that is not a given. The Atlantic does not need to prove their story is true, only that it was not published with actual malice and a reckless disregard for the truth. They very well may be able to file the notes under seal so that names will be withheld from Patel's side. But they can then demand discovery to show that their reporting was reasonable.

 

[Bartholomew Gallacher]

Did someone say... Astley?

 

[Cristiano]

his video, hosted by Michael Popok of Legal AF, discusses a defamation lawsuit filed by FBI Director Kash Patel against The Atlantic (0:00 - 0:23). The lawsuit stems from an article published on April 17, which contained serious allegations regarding Patel's professional conduct.


Key Allegations Against Kash Patel:

• Public Intoxication: The article alleges that Patel frequently drinks to excess at Neds in Washington, D.C., and The Poodle Room in Las Vegas (3:15 - 3:42).
• Absenteeism and Unprofessional Behavior: Claims include that he has been missing in action, requiring security to use a breach instrument to enter rooms when he was unresponsive, and that he has prioritized personal relationships and partying over official duties (0:34 - 0:46, 4:12 - 4:49, 5:51 - 6:08).
• Misconduct in Investigations: Allegations suggest his behavior negatively impacted sensitive law enforcement operations, including murder investigations (4:26 - 4:41).

Legal Implications:

• Popok argues that by filing this defamation suit, Patel has inadvertently opened himself, his staff, and various corroborating witnesses to sworn depositions (1:03 - 1:16).
• The legal discovery process will likely require the disclosure of evidence such as travel records, credit card receipts, and potential video surveillance from establishments like The Poodle Room (3:42 - 3:59).
• Popok criticizes the decision to sue as a "brand of stupid," noting that it forces Patel and his defenders to repeat and litigate these damaging allegations under oath, rather than keeping the matter out of the public eye (12:12 - 12:24).

 

[Innula Zenovka]

Maybe having heard that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, he's following the boss's playbook of making a tremendous fuss, with threats and writs flying everywhere, and then letting the whole thing die the death some months later when the courts get involved.

 

[Cristiano]

 

[Cristiano]

This is very satisfying

 

[Cristiano]

This is the best one I have seen.

 

[Innula Zenovka]

Tucker Carlson says he regrets backing Donald Trump and is ‘tormented’

 

[Noodles]

Tucker Carlson says he regrets backing Donald Trump and is ‘tormented’

Grifter just trying to pivot to a new audience like all these grifters.

Fuck them all.

 

[Cristiano]

Tucker Carlson says he regrets backing Donald Trump and is ‘tormented’

On a related note
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[Cristiano]

This is incredibly haunting and the most important of these Lego videos being made.

 

[Beebo Brink]

Tucker Carlson says he regrets backing Donald Trump and is ‘tormented’

Though Carlson in 1999 had referred to Trump as “the single most repulsive person on the planet”, he beat most pundits in calling for Trump to be taken seriously before he won his first presidency in 2016.

Then, as Trump successfully ran for a second presidency in 2024, Carlson supported him throughout the race, speaking at a campaign event for him just five days before election night.

Carlson knew exactly what he was doing: sucking up to power to get his slice of the pie.