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[BobLibDem]

Originally Posted by Crotalus

I believe that the major point in both suits was the claim that Cohen had met with Russian intelligence folks in Prague to discuss covering up the Trump campaign's ties to Russia. Cohen has flatly denied being in Prague at the time in question. I think it is pretty safe to assume that the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York has irrefutable evidence that Cohen was in Prague and had that meeting.

Plus what JohnT said.

I think this is correct. If it is true, why does Cohen continue to deny it? He knows he went there and he should be worried about if there is any proof that he was. Is he stupid? If it was me, I'd do one of two things: own up to it or shut up about it. Denying what you suspect may later be proven to be true seems batshit nuts.

[JohnT]

Says who?

(Sorry, but couldn't resist).

[wguy123]

Originally Posted by JohnT

Says who?

Everyone.

[running coach]

Originally Posted by wguy123

Everyone.

[goombah] Which ones? [/goombah]

[wguy123]

Originally Posted by running coach

[goombah] Which ones? [/goombah]

All of them.

(love the goombah tags)

[Sherrerd]

Originally Posted by The Tooth

What could possibly be left for her to reveal? The salacious details of Trump's sweaty, futile coital floppings don't matter, his need and willingness to pay people to not talk about what he's done is what matters.

Well, it might all matter if there's video. Trump's self-image very much includes 'I am a stud' and 'I guarantee you there's no problem' about the size of his penis.

Video or stills that would graphically contradict these claims would chip away at the degree to which his fans love to identify with him. If he's a tiny-dicked futile flopper, and the evidence is right in everyone's face, day in and day out---that's going to be a problem. Because image is everything.

[Lord Feldon]

Originally Posted by Crotalus

I believe that the major point in both suits was the claim that Cohen had met with Russian intelligence folks in Prague to discuss covering up the Trump campaign's ties to Russia. Cohen has flatly denied being in Prague at the time in question. I think it is pretty safe to assume that the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York has irrefutable evidence that Cohen was in Prague and had that meeting.

Plus what JohnT said.

I don't think it's necessarily that damning. He has much bigger problems now and it's not a good idea for him to be testifying about any of that stuff (regardless of what happened), so he's probably going to have to plead the fifth in any civil cases, and there's no point in suing someone just so you can plead the fifth when you get to court.

[elucidator]

Originally Posted by Sherrerd

...If he's a tiny-dicked futile flopper, and the evidence is right in everyone's face, day in and day out---that's going to be a problem. Because image is everything.

Was it Kissinger said "A pitiful helpless giant"?

[EddyTeddyFreddy]

Originally Posted by elucidator

Was it Kissinger said "A pitiful helpless giant"?

Close; it was Nixon.

[BobLibDem]

Originally Posted by Sherrerd

Well, it might all matter if there's video. Trump's self-image very much includes 'I am a stud' and 'I guarantee you there's no problem' about the size of his penis.

Video or stills that would graphically contradict these claims would chip away at the degree to which his fans love to identify with him. If he's a tiny-dicked futile flopper, and the evidence is right in everyone's face, day in and day out---that's going to be a problem. Because image is everything.

If his hands are in the photo, his dick will look enormous.

[RTFirefly]

Originally Posted by BobLibDem

If his hands are in the photo, his dick will look enormous.

Well played!