(11-03-2018 02:09 PM)tanqtonic Wrote:  

(11-03-2018 11:52 AM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  

(11-03-2018 11:44 AM)tanqtonic Wrote:  

(11-03-2018 11:31 AM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  

(11-03-2018 11:20 AM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  So, the film doesn't show actually giving the supplies, money, or whatever, and the O'Rourke campaign has issued a self-serving denial. On that basis you conclude tat there is no problem with the campaign staff cavalierly discussing committing illegal acts and covering them up. Got it.

Have you applied that same standard to members of the other party? Such as perhaps Donald Trump? Link?

No, the campaign said that supplies were donated, but to a charity, which is legal. And the campaign says these donations will be documented with the FEC, as required.

The only denial of action is with regards to the vans they used.

Go ahead and do some investigations into the van use - that's the standard I've applied to Trump. I've got no issue if the FEC wanted to open an investigation into this video, I think there would be grounds. Seems rather small potatoes though, no?

I am glad that the standard you promulgate is that a self-serving explanation will be the one accepted by you with no other proof. Should make a lot of other issues for you on this board very easy to put to rest.

So you’re now ok with accusations without proof?

Lad, I am making a comment on your very pliable (to be diplomatic) standard that you give to people making denials.

Funny thing is that the people taped (and I am glad we are actually all watching those first hand tapes instead of knee jerk complaining about the 'distributer') actually confess on tape to a violation of Sec. 1001 -- making a false statement to federal authorities.

Where have I seen that charge pop up before? hmmm....... And yes, its horseshit. But, in other matters it seems to many to be an absolute fitting and just cause for those formal charges. Interesting that.... Since it seems we have a Federal beef, *and* three or four discussing the best manner to do it, and an act in futherance, looks like conspiracy charges are warranted here as well.