# Christie endorses Trump **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [February 26, 2016, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230 "2016-02-26T18:14:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2016, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/161 "2016-03-08T23:01:46Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > … someone at PANYNJ knew what they were doing. Yes, someone at the Port Authority did know what they were doing. ---
**Author:** ![MacCat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maccat/32/216_2.png) [@MacCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacCat)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2016, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/162 "2016-03-09T06:02:59Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > It obvious that the scallywags at PANYNJ (Port Authority New York and New Jersey) were responsible for ruining your family’s milestone day. _ **Obvious?** _ You got that from my post? Seriously? Read for comprehension :smack: My family’s milestone days were 17 & 25 years ago. Nice empathy you have for others there, though ☹ > [@doorhinge](#): > > And the Ft Lee mayor was too incompetent to get the situation corrected. Was he re-elected? Does the phrase **Radio Silence** ring a bell? > [@doorhinge](#): > > The LSM and DNC chose to distort the facts during the multiple investigations of what came to be known as Bridgegate. To date, neither the LSM or the DNC have been able to provide any proof that Christie was involved in the PANYNJ operation. As previously stated, if it happened without his knowledge it reflects on his incompetence, though I wouldn’t be surprised in the least, if he was involved. > [@doorhinge](#): > > That doesn’t stop some members of the Democrat collective from incorrectly claiming that Christie closed the GW Bridge. :rolleyes: Some mistakenly believe the bridge was closed, and are not aware that it was strategic lane closures from Fort Lee on to the bridge. You _use_ their error to just throw away any criticism of Christie. The scum wanted to punish the mayor for not supporting the bully become sad sack hostage. ---
**Author:** ![drad\_dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2016, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/163 "2016-03-09T06:36:55Z")
You mean the ramps to the bridge are what was closed and this does not count as a bridge lane closure??? That’s a good one. Some major correction. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2016, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/164 "2016-03-09T07:03:33Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > To date, neither the LSM or the DNC have been able to provide any proof that Christie was involved in the PANYNJ operation. Well, when there are 7 more inquiries into it that all reveal the same thing, maybe the “LSM” and DNC will back off their investigations like the Republicans have with Benghazi. ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2016, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/165 "2016-03-09T17:34:07Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > Well, when there are 7 more inquiries into it that all reveal the same thing, maybe the “LSM” and DNC will back off their investigations like the Republicans have with Benghazi. It took 8 investigations before it was finally discovered that Hillary was using her personal server for Sec. of State business. Now the FBI is pursuing a criminal investigation into the actions of the persons involved with the handling of the data related to that server. Meanwhile, Christie endorsed Trump because politicians endorse politicians for political purposes. Usually it’s power, sometimes it’s ideological. ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2016, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/166 "2016-03-09T18:00:47Z")
> [@MacCat](#): > > The “scallywags” :rolleyes: did not shut down _ **lanes** _ on the bridge, true. > > I remember both my kids first day of school (ever), and what a big deal it was, neighbors, friends and relatives with video cameras. These “scallywags” ruined a milestone day in many families lives by their scheme, not to mention commuters trying to get to their jobs and businesses. Little kids excited and nervous, forced to sit in traffic for hours for political retribution is heinous… > [@MacCat](#): > > _ **Obvious?** _ You got that from my post? Seriously? Read for comprehension :smack: My family’s milestone days were 17 & 25 years ago. Nice empathy you have for others there, though ☹ > > Some mistakenly believe the bridge was closed, and are not aware that it was strategic lane closures from Fort Lee on to the bridge. You _use_ their error to just throw away any criticism of Christie. The scum wanted to punish the mayor for not supporting the bully become sad sack hostage. (posts shortened) Thank you for having the strength and courage to share your personal experience with the group. You did forgot to mention that you were reminiscing about events that had happened 17 and 25 yrs ago. You understand that the GW Bridge was not closed, Bridgegate was a Port Authority New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) operation from start to finish, and the scum at PANYNJ wanted to punish mayor what’s-his-name. I’ve never suggested that anyone “just throw away any criticism of Christie” because they refuse to accept the fact that the GW Bridge was never closed. ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2016, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/167 "2016-03-09T18:09:42Z")
> [@MacCat](#): > > Does the phrase **Radio Silence** ring a bell? Quasimoto rang a bell. Tinker Bell rang a bell. Radio Silence? Doesn’t seem to ring any bells. Doesn’t _silence_ indicate a lack of ringing? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/168 "2016-03-09T18:13:03Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > the scum at PANYNJ wanted to punish mayor what’s-his-name. You never did tell us what the mayor did to piss _them_ off. Or who _appointed_ that “scum” for the PA and for his staff. Meanwhile, a bit o’ Googling would tell you what “radio silence” refers to here. ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2016, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/169 "2016-03-09T18:15:35Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > There are plenty of other threads where I’ve shared my views on Bridgegate and on the Mayor of Ft Lee. I’m sure your search feature works as well as mine. I don’t find your insights particularly useful so I’m sure you’ll forgive me for not going to the trouble of searching them out in past threads. ---
**Author:** ![MacCat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maccat/32/216_2.png) [@MacCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacCat)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2016, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/170 "2016-03-10T03:22:19Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > Thank you for having the strength and courage to share your personal experience with the group. Strength and courage? :smack: > [@doorhinge](#): > > You did forgot to mention that you were reminiscing about events that had happened 17 and 25 yrs ago. I forgot nothing, I was not reminiscing and suspect you are the _only_ one here that would think that. It doesn’t matter if it was a day, a year, a decade ago. I was referencing the first day of school being a milestone in the life of a child and those who love them. It’s sad you’re not aware of that, especially if you’re a parent. > [@doorhinge](#): > > You understand that the GW Bridge was not closed, Bridgegate was a Port Authority New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) operation from start to finish, and the scum at PANYNJ wanted to punish mayor what’s-his-name. Yes I do, and did from the beginning. Are you just reflexively and defensively padding your post with inanities? 😕 > [@doorhinge](#): > > I’ve never suggested that anyone “just throw away any criticism of Christie” because they refuse to accept the fact that the GW Bridge was never closed. I didn’t say you suggested it, I said and say, you use it because you have shown _nothing but blather and distortion_. ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2016, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/171 "2016-03-10T14:58:02Z")
> [@CarnalK](#): > > Please expand on this. What did the mayor fail to do? Does he have some direct authority over the port authority or the running of the bridge that I haven’t read about? > [@CarnalK](#): > > I don’t find your insights particularly useful so I’m sure you’ll forgive me for not going to the trouble of searching them out in past threads. Hahahaha. You asked me to expand on this. I told you were you could find the information. It seems to me that if you really wanted an explanation you would have made the effort to educate yourself. I’m sure you’ll forgive me for not doing your homework. ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2016, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/172 "2016-03-10T15:03:53Z")
> [@MacCat](#): > > …I didn’t say you suggested it, I said and say, you use it because you have shown _nothing but blather and distortion_. (post shortened) The GW Bridge was not closed during Bridgegate. Bridgegate was a Port Authority New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) operation. The DNC, LSM, and Democrat collective have failed to provide any evidence that Christie closed the GW Bridge. Which one of those do you consider to be a distortion? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2016, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/173 "2016-03-10T15:12:24Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > (post shortened) > > The GW Bridge was not closed during Bridgegate. Bridgegate was a Port Authority New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) operation. The DNC, LSM, and Democrat collective have failed to provide any evidence that Christie closed the GW Bridge. > > Which one of those do you consider to be a distortion? Two of those involved were appointed by Christie. ---
**Author:** ![MacCat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maccat/32/216_2.png) [@MacCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacCat)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2016, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/174 "2016-03-10T20:32:31Z")
* * * > [@doorhinge](#): > > The GW Bridge was not closed during Bridgegate. Again. I know & knew. > [@doorhinge](#): > > Bridgegate was a Port Authority New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) operation. It was instigated by Christie appointees (_fake traffic study_ was the excuse) to punish Mayor Sokolich (D) for not endorsing CC. _They_ instigated the NJ Port Authority, NYPA mistakenly assumed it was legitimate, _at first_. > [@doorhinge](#): > > The DNC, LSM, and Democrat collective have failed to provide any evidence that Christie closed the GW Bridge. DNC, LSM, and Democrat collective :dubious: :rolleyes: 😃 Might have been a very different conclusion if Preet Bharara was selected instead of Paul Fishman. CC just lucky, I guess :dubious: > [@doorhinge](#): > > Which one of those do you consider to be a distortion? The (blather and) distortion I was referring to is your tactic of using posters mistakenly assuming the bridge was closed, instead of lanes at the Fort Lee toll plaza, to deflect from addressing the real issues. And _please_ don’t respond by telling me again the bridge was not closed and again and again :smack: ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2016, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/175 "2016-03-10T20:39:19Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > Hahahaha. You asked me to expand on this. I told you were you could find the information. It seems to me that if you really wanted an explanation you would have made the effort to educate yourself. I’m sure you’ll forgive me for not doing your homework. Lol. My homework. I just asked you to explain your nutty theory. If you want me to research your post history instead of you just answering me then I’m fine not knowing what the hell you’re talking about. ---
**Author:** ![MacCat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maccat/32/216_2.png) [@MacCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacCat)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2016, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/176 "2016-03-10T21:53:23Z")
> [@CarnalK](#): > > Lol. My homework. I just asked you to explain your nutty theory. If you want me to research your post history instead of you just answering me then I’m fine not knowing what the hell you’re talking about. I’d be worried if _anyone_ knew what the hell he’s talking about… ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2016, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/177 "2016-03-10T22:00:00Z")
Mob connected NY mogul “convinces” mob connected NJ Governor to endorse him. Governor looks unhappy during the process. Luigi and Marco meet him back at his car and allow him to leave in one piece. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/178 "2016-03-10T23:56:18Z")
It’s just business … ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/179 "2016-03-11T18:41:51Z")
> [@CarnalK](#): > > Lol. My homework. I just asked you to explain your nutty theory. If you want me to research your post history instead of you just answering me then I’m fine not knowing what the hell you’re talking about. I did answer you. You asked me to expand on something. I told you were you could find the information. I’m fine with you not knowing what the hell I’m talking about. I guess we have something in common. ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2016, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/180 "2016-03-11T18:48:53Z")
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