Paying people off to avoid a scandal is perfectly legal

[Lewdog]

It’s not ok when it’s a violation of election law

That’s where the argument lies. It has not been established it was a violation yet or not. I’ve basically heard some people say it is and others say it isn’t

First, it wasn't reported. Second, it was over the dollar limit for a single contribution. There's two violations right there. Lastly... Trump is on tape with Cohen asking to pay it in cash so it couldn't be traced... which is conspiracy.

Third, it wasn't a campaign contribution, moron.

You claim you aren't a lefty, so why are you always on the left side of every issue?

It wasn't? Oh after several years he just thought that randomly October 2016 was a good time to pay off Stormy Daniels for their affair...10+ years ago?

 

[Mike473]

It is not a campaign violation. You will never see any charges filed against Trump for this action. It is absurd. Trump is in the clear on this one. He might have a slew of other problems, but paying off a porn star isn't one of them.

 

[ColonelAngus]

If campaign money was used to pay Daniels, it’s a campaign finance violation and Trump should be fined....

Just like Obama was in 2008 for $375,000 when he violated campaign finance laws.

Where is the Trump/Putin collusion to rig the 2016 POTUS election?


The money trail should be pretty easy to follow.

Did Trump pay $130,000 to Daniels with his own money or with political donations?

I challenge anyone to post what statute Trump violated if he paid Daniels hush money from his own funds that he gave to Cohen.

I’ll even get you started.

Finish the sentence:

When Trump paid hush money to Stormy Daniels, he violated:

Title 52 - VOTING AND ELECTIONS
Subtitle III - Federal Campaign Finance
CHAPTER 301 - FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS
SUBCHAPTER I - DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS

(Now, here is the part where you cite the specific statutes he violated.)

 

[Uncensored2008]

It’s not ok when it’s a violation of election law

That’s where the argument lies. It has not been established it was a violation yet or not. I’ve basically heard some people say it is and others say it isn’t

First, it wasn't reported. Second, it was over the dollar limit for a single contribution. There's two violations right there. Lastly... Trump is on tape with Cohen asking to pay it in cash so it couldn't be traced... which is conspiracy.

What "contribution" is that, fucking liar?

There was not contribution, fucking liar. Also, if Cohen has PRESIDENT Trump on tape, that is espionage and punishable by death. IF the Inquisition leaks that bullshit, an honest court just might have Cohen strapped down for a needle in short order. Not that Robert Torquemada cares, he'd kill his own mother to take out Trump.

 

[deanrd]

I'm not sure why, but it seems the Democrats think that paying off a woman to be quiet about a scandal is somehow illegal. Well, it isn't.

The entire Rube Herd has been parroting this bogus meme all fucking day. When will you fools wise up to the fact your propagandists are keeping you credulous morons in the dark?

Cohen pled GUILTY to eight counts. That means what he did was illegal, you fucking moron.

And yet you dumbasses make public fools of yourselves all day with this "it wasn't illegal" bullshit.


Now...I will use simple words to help catch all of you up to the facts, mm-kay? But I must warn you, it will be longer than a tweet, so do your best to keep up.

1) Cohen paid money to Stormy Daniels in order to affect the outcome of the election. He used his own money. It was not Trump's money. Therefore, that was a campaign contribution from Cohen to the Trump campaign. Most importantly, the amount exceeded the legal limit. And that is why Cohen is guilty.

2) Trump directed Cohen to make the illegal campaign contribution. That makes Trump part of a conspiracy involving an illegal campaign contribution in an attempt to affect the outcome of an election.

3) After he won the rigged election, Trump funneled money to Cohen by fraud.



Is everyone all caught up now?

Or have all of you already gotten back in line to chow down on some fresh bullshit from the people who lie to you every day?

Meanwhile, I'm wondering what any of this has to do with collusion with Russia...

This was a case from the Southern District of New York, idiot.

REPORT: Donald Trump shot and killed a nun on Fifth Avenue today.

TARDS: Duhhhhhh...what does this have to do with Russia?

It actually does't matter whose money it was. It was paid to affect the outcome of the election and wasn't reported. That's the crime.

Actually, it does matter whose money it was. It very much matters.

Not only was it Cohen's money, but it was also the National Enquirer's money, too. And corporations are not allowed to make direct contributions.

And you can't report a contribution that exceeds the legal limit. Cohen wasn't guilty of not reporting. He was guilty of exceeding the legal limit.

Sorry, I have to disagree a little. It doesn't matter when it comes to breaking campaign finance laws. The law only says "a thing of value" which doesn't have to be money. But in this case it is money.
But the NE and Cohen can both say Trump paid them back. Trump can then try to make the case he was using his own money which means no one was paid.
But the truth is, he paid for Stormy's silence. That makes her silence a thing of value. So the money was actually paid "in kind" to his campaign. That's how the law would see it. And that contribution, over a quarter million, would definitely be a campaign law violation.

His lawyer would argue he was merely paying out of his own money to shut a woman up. But her silence would benefit his campaign by affecting the election. That makes it a thing of value.

 

[Uncensored2008]

It’s not ok when it’s a violation of election law

That’s where the argument lies. It has not been established it was a violation yet or not. I’ve basically heard some people say it is and others say it isn’t

First, it wasn't reported. Second, it was over the dollar limit for a single contribution. There's two violations right there. Lastly... Trump is on tape with Cohen asking to pay it in cash so it couldn't be traced... which is conspiracy.

Third, it wasn't a campaign contribution, moron.

You claim you aren't a lefty, so why are you always on the left side of every issue?

Lewd actually lies that he isn't a Marxist?

 

[Lewdog]

It is not a campaign violation. You will never see any charges filed against Trump for this action. It is absurd. Trump is in the clear on this one. He might have a slew of other problems, but paying off a porn star isn't one of them.

Michael Cohen plead guilty to a FELONY campaign law violation... which Trump is on tape with him making the arrangements for the payments. That's conspiracy.

conspiracy

 

[bripat9643]

It’s not ok when it’s a violation of election law

That’s where the argument lies. It has not been established it was a violation yet or not. I’ve basically heard some people say it is and others say it isn’t

First, it wasn't reported. Second, it was over the dollar limit for a single contribution. There's two violations right there. Lastly... Trump is on tape with Cohen asking to pay it in cash so it couldn't be traced... which is conspiracy.

Third, it wasn't a campaign contribution, moron.

You claim you aren't a lefty, so why are you always on the left side of every issue?

It wasn't? Oh after several years he just thought that randomly October 2016 was a good time to pay off Stormy Daniels for their affair...10+ years ago?

It occurred then because that's when she started trying to peddle her story to various smear merchants. Why would he try to pay her off when she wasn't talking about it to anyone? Nor was anyone interested in it before he began his campaign.

It's pretty simple, really. Even an idiot could figure it out.

 

[JakeStarkey]

I'm not sure why, but it seems the Democrats think that paying off a woman to be quiet about a scandal is somehow illegal. Well, it isn't.

Meanwhile, I'm wondering what any of this has to do with collusion with Russia...

It is the problem with the campaign finances law: tough luck. Cohen pled to it.

And Trump is on the phone conspiring to it.

 

[jon_berzerk]

It’s not ok when it’s a violation of election law

That’s where the argument lies. It has not been established it was a violation yet or not. I’ve basically heard some people say it is and others say it isn’t

First, it wasn't reported. Second, it was over the dollar limit for a single contribution. There's two violations right there. Lastly... Trump is on tape with Cohen asking to pay it in cash so it couldn't be traced... which is conspiracy.

Third, it wasn't a campaign contribution, moron.

You claim you aren't a lefty, so why are you always on the left side of every issue?

It wasn't? Oh after several years he just thought that randomly October 2016 was a good time to pay off Stormy Daniels for their affair...10+ years ago?

what office was stormy running for

that she would have received a campaign contribution

 

[deanrd]

It’s not ok when it’s a violation of election law

That’s where the argument lies. It has not been established it was a violation yet or not. I’ve basically heard some people say it is and others say it isn’t

First, it wasn't reported. Second, it was over the dollar limit for a single contribution. There's two violations right there. Lastly... Trump is on tape with Cohen asking to pay it in cash so it couldn't be traced... which is conspiracy.

What "contribution" is that, fucking liar?

There was not contribution, fucking liar. Also, if Cohen has PRESIDENT Trump on tape, that is espionage and punishable by death. IF the Inquisition leaks that bullshit, an honest court just might have Cohen strapped down for a needle in short order. Not that Robert Torquemada cares, he'd kill his own mother to take out Trump.

Punishable by death?
Shut up. You have gone off the deep end.

 

[bripat9643]

It is not a campaign violation. You will never see any charges filed against Trump for this action. It is absurd. Trump is in the clear on this one. He might have a slew of other problems, but paying off a porn star isn't one of them.

Michael Cohen plead guilty to a FELONY campaign law violation... which Trump is on tape with him making the arrangements for the payments. That's conspiracy.

conspiracy

A plea deal is not proof of anything, moron. It's a deliberate attempt by Mueller to do an end around proof.

 

[Mike473]

It is not a campaign violation. You will never see any charges filed against Trump for this action. It is absurd. Trump is in the clear on this one. He might have a slew of other problems, but paying off a porn star isn't one of them.

Michael Cohen plead guilty to a FELONY campaign law violation... which Trump is on tape with him making the arrangements for the payments. That's conspiracy.

conspiracy

Ok, I will play. What was the proper way for Trump to have handled the Stormy Daniels situation if both wanted to come to a settlement?

 

[Lewdog]

It’s not ok when it’s a violation of election law

That’s where the argument lies. It has not been established it was a violation yet or not. I’ve basically heard some people say it is and others say it isn’t

First, it wasn't reported. Second, it was over the dollar limit for a single contribution. There's two violations right there. Lastly... Trump is on tape with Cohen asking to pay it in cash so it couldn't be traced... which is conspiracy.

Third, it wasn't a campaign contribution, moron.

You claim you aren't a lefty, so why are you always on the left side of every issue?

It wasn't? Oh after several years he just thought that randomly October 2016 was a good time to pay off Stormy Daniels for their affair...10+ years ago?

It occurred then because that's when she started trying to peddle her story to various smear merchants. Why would he try to pay her off when she wasn't talking about it to anyone? Nor was anyone interested in it before he began his campaign.

It's pretty simple, really. Even an idiot could figure it out.

He lied and said he paid her off to save his marriage and had nothing to do with the election. He's lied so much, not only can he not keep his lies straight, you guys forget them.

 

[g5000]

I'm not sure why, but it seems the Democrats think that paying off a woman to be quiet about a scandal is somehow illegal. Well, it isn't.

The entire Rube Herd has been parroting this bogus meme all fucking day. When will you fools wise up to the fact your propagandists are keeping you credulous morons in the dark?

Cohen pled GUILTY to eight counts. That means what he did was illegal, you fucking moron.

And yet you dumbasses make public fools of yourselves all day with this "it wasn't illegal" bullshit.


Now...I will use simple words to help catch all of you up to the facts, mm-kay? But I must warn you, it will be longer than a tweet, so do your best to keep up.

1) Cohen paid money to Stormy Daniels in order to affect the outcome of the election. He used his own money. It was not Trump's money. Therefore, that was a campaign contribution from Cohen to the Trump campaign. Most importantly, the amount exceeded the legal limit. And that is why Cohen is guilty.

2) Trump directed Cohen to make the illegal campaign contribution. That makes Trump part of a conspiracy involving an illegal campaign contribution in an attempt to affect the outcome of an election.

3) After he won the rigged election, Trump funneled money to Cohen by fraud.



Is everyone all caught up now?

Or have all of you already gotten back in line to chow down on some fresh bullshit from the people who lie to you every day?

Meanwhile, I'm wondering what any of this has to do with collusion with Russia...

This was a case from the Southern District of New York, idiot.

REPORT: Donald Trump shot and killed a nun on Fifth Avenue today.

TARDS: Duhhhhhh...what does this have to do with Russia?

It actually does't matter whose money it was. It was paid to affect the outcome of the election and wasn't reported. That's the crime.

Actually, it does matter whose money it was. It very much matters.

Not only was it Cohen's money, but it was also the National Enquirer's money, too. And corporations are not allowed to make direct contributions.

And you can't report a contribution that exceeds the legal limit. Cohen wasn't guilty of not reporting. He was guilty of exceeding the legal limit.

Sorry, I have to disagree a little. It doesn't matter when it comes to breaking campaign finance laws. The law only says "a thing of value" which doesn't have to be money. But in this case it is money.
But the NE and Cohen can both say Trump paid them back. Trump can then try to make the case he was using his own money which means no one was paid.
But the truth is, he paid for Stormy's silence. That makes her silence a thing of value. So the money was actually paid "in kind" to his campaign. That's how the law would see it. And that contribution, over a quarter million, would definitely be a campaign law violation.

His lawyer would argue he was merely paying out of his own money to shut a woman up. But her silence would benefit his campaign by affecting the election. That makes it a thing of value.

Cohen used his own money to pay off Daniels. It was not Trump's money. I don't know where you got the idea it was Trump's money. It wasn't.

Also, American Media, Inc. used their own money to buy Karen McDougal's story so they could spike it. That money thus became a corporate donation to Trump's campaign, which is illegal.

 

[Lewdog]

It is not a campaign violation. You will never see any charges filed against Trump for this action. It is absurd. Trump is in the clear on this one. He might have a slew of other problems, but paying off a porn star isn't one of them.

Michael Cohen plead guilty to a FELONY campaign law violation... which Trump is on tape with him making the arrangements for the payments. That's conspiracy.

conspiracy

Ok, I will play. What was the proper way for Trump to have handled the Stormy Daniels situation if both wanted to come to a settlement?

Do you know who was Daniels' attorney when she signed the agreement? Do you know who Karen McDougal's attorney was when she signed her's? Lord you people forget all the pertinent information.

 

[bripat9643]

I'm not sure why, but it seems the Democrats think that paying off a woman to be quiet about a scandal is somehow illegal. Well, it isn't.

The entire Rube Herd has been parroting this bogus meme all fucking day. When will you fools wise up to the fact your propagandists are keeping you credulous morons in the dark?

Cohen pled GUILTY to eight counts. That means what he did was illegal, you fucking moron.

And yet you dumbasses make public fools of yourselves all day with this "it wasn't illegal" bullshit.


Now...I will use simple words to help catch all of you up to the facts, mm-kay? But I must warn you, it will be longer than a tweet, so do your best to keep up.

1) Cohen paid money to Stormy Daniels in order to affect the outcome of the election. He used his own money. It was not Trump's money. Therefore, that was a campaign contribution from Cohen to the Trump campaign. Most importantly, the amount exceeded the legal limit. And that is why Cohen is guilty.

2) Trump directed Cohen to make the illegal campaign contribution. That makes Trump part of a conspiracy involving an illegal campaign contribution in an attempt to affect the outcome of an election.

3) After he won the rigged election, Trump funneled money to Cohen by fraud.



Is everyone all caught up now?

Or have all of you already gotten back in line to chow down on some fresh bullshit from the people who lie to you every day?

Meanwhile, I'm wondering what any of this has to do with collusion with Russia...

This was a case from the Southern District of New York, idiot.

REPORT: Donald Trump shot and killed a nun on Fifth Avenue today.

TARDS: Duhhhhhh...what does this have to do with Russia?

It actually does't matter whose money it was. It was paid to affect the outcome of the election and wasn't reported. That's the crime.

Actually, it does matter whose money it was. It very much matters.

Not only was it Cohen's money, but it was also the National Enquirer's money, too. And corporations are not allowed to make direct contributions.

And you can't report a contribution that exceeds the legal limit. Cohen wasn't guilty of not reporting. He was guilty of exceeding the legal limit.

Sorry, I have to disagree a little. It doesn't matter when it comes to breaking campaign finance laws. The law only says "a thing of value" which doesn't have to be money. But in this case it is money.
But the NE and Cohen can both say Trump paid them back. Trump can then try to make the case he was using his own money which means no one was paid.
But the truth is, he paid for Stormy's silence. That makes her silence a thing of value. So the money was actually paid "in kind" to his campaign. That's how the law would see it. And that contribution, over a quarter million, would definitely be a campaign law violation.

His lawyer would argue he was merely paying out of his own money to shut a woman up. But her silence would benefit his campaign by affecting the election. That makes it a thing of value.

Your dumbass theory has already been discredited over 1000 times. Please spare us the ordeal of doing it again. The boredom is killing us.

 

[g5000]

https://nypost.com/2018/08/21/ami-under-increased-scrutiny-after-michael-cohen-guilty-plea/

 

[Lewdog]

It is not a campaign violation. You will never see any charges filed against Trump for this action. It is absurd. Trump is in the clear on this one. He might have a slew of other problems, but paying off a porn star isn't one of them.

Michael Cohen plead guilty to a FELONY campaign law violation... which Trump is on tape with him making the arrangements for the payments. That's conspiracy.

conspiracy

A plea deal is not proof of anything, moron. It's a deliberate attempt by Mueller to do an end around proof.

A judge doesn't sign off on a warrant to do a search of someone's lawyer without MASSIVE amounts of information to give them probable cause. Discussing laws with you is like trying to teach a gerbil algebra.

 

[bripat9643]

That’s where the argument lies. It has not been established it was a violation yet or not. I’ve basically heard some people say it is and others say it isn’t

First, it wasn't reported. Second, it was over the dollar limit for a single contribution. There's two violations right there. Lastly... Trump is on tape with Cohen asking to pay it in cash so it couldn't be traced... which is conspiracy.

Third, it wasn't a campaign contribution, moron.

You claim you aren't a lefty, so why are you always on the left side of every issue?

It wasn't? Oh after several years he just thought that randomly October 2016 was a good time to pay off Stormy Daniels for their affair...10+ years ago?

It occurred then because that's when she started trying to peddle her story to various smear merchants. Why would he try to pay her off when she wasn't talking about it to anyone? Nor was anyone interested in it before he began his campaign.

It's pretty simple, really. Even an idiot could figure it out.

He lied and said he paid her off to save his marriage and had nothing to do with the election. He's lied so much, not only can he not keep his lies straight, you guys forget them.

Prove it, asshole.

 

[jon_berzerk]

It is not a campaign violation. You will never see any charges filed against Trump for this action. It is absurd. Trump is in the clear on this one. He might have a slew of other problems, but paying off a porn star isn't one of them.

Michael Cohen plead guilty to a FELONY campaign law violation... which Trump is on tape with him making the arrangements for the payments. That's conspiracy.

conspiracy

A plea deal is not proof of anything, moron. It's a deliberate attempt by Mueller to do an end around proof.

a plea deal can not be used in court

they are never adjudicated

 

[Uncensored2008]

It is not a campaign violation. You will never see any charges filed against Trump for this action. It is absurd. Trump is in the clear on this one. He might have a slew of other problems, but paying off a porn star isn't one of them.

Michael Cohen plead guilty to a FELONY campaign law violation... which Trump is on tape with him making the arrangements for the payments. That's conspiracy.

conspiracy

Cohen plead guilty to petting a cat.

You are an idiot, as well as a fucking liar,

There is a word you don't know, which is "adjudicated." You are but a Marxist hack spewing shit on behalf of your evil and treasonous party. Grand Inquisitor Torquemada crafted the Cohen plea deal in an inflammatory and slanderous fashion. Because the deal is not adjudicated, it can say anything the Inquisition pleases, it is really just a contract. It can demand Cohen plead guilty to facilitating an NDA or petting a cat - both equally absurd. That Cohen plead guilty to petting a cat in no way indicates that petting a cat is illegal. Cohen would plead to anything to avoid the persecution of the Inquisition, the most vile perversion of justice since the 1400's.