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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHere's a thought about Cohen
His job as a "fixer" was to make problems disappear. Let's review how that has worked out:
1. Cohen makes a confidentiality agreement with Stormy Daniels and pays her $130,000. (For the moment, let's set aside where the money came from.) The point of the deal was to hide Trump's dalliance from the public. YET WE KNOW ALL ABOUT IT.
2. Cohen arranges a "catch-and-kill" deal for Karen McDougal with the owners of the National Enquirer paying her $150,000 for the exclusive rights to her story of her year-long affair with Trump. By not publishing it, the story was supposed to disappear. YET WE KNOW ALL ABOUT IT.
3. Cohen arranges a confidentiality agreement for Elliot Broidy to cover up his affair with a Playboy model he impregnated, (she had an abortion-- Hey, Republicans! How do you rationalize that?). The woman was to be paid $1.6 million to keep quiet. YET WE KNOW ALL ABOUT IT.
The simple analysis is that Cohen is 0 for 3 with his "fixings." None of these stories has remained confidential and the ridiculous penalties outlined in his agreements will never be enforceable. To whit, he's lousy at his job. With the Federal raids on his office and home, all of his dealings will be poured over. Cohen is toast.
In a rational world, Trump would fire his ass. Of course, Trump must be terrified of what will be found in Cohen's files. Most likely, Trump is toast, too.
malaise
(269,365 posts)that Cohen did not do his dirty work investigating left wing media institutions like Mediamatters.
A guest had said that was the relationship. I found it very interesting that he responded.
PJMcK
(22,077 posts)Good morning, malaise!
Hannity was told over the weekend that his relationship with Cohen would come up in court. Foolishly, he tried to suppress it. Every time these clowns try to hide something, it simply puts a bright spotlight on it.
Cohen claims he had three clients last year: Trump, Broidy and Hannity. For the first two, he covered up illicit affairs. Why should I think he didn't do the same for Hannity?
They're all stupid fools.
malaise
(269,365 posts)Fux has dome more damage to the USA than any institution other than the ReTHUG Party
PJMcK
(22,077 posts)Thanks for the link.
malaise
(269,365 posts)el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)he covered up soooooooo many illicit activities, it's inevitable that a few would slip through.
Bryant
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)That said with his files now being examined, those too may come to light and the piper may need to be paid.
PCIntern
(25,662 posts)Just saying....
PJMcK
(22,077 posts)Now that the FBI has Cohen's files, we'll probably find out about the other 145.
Cohen is so bad at his job that it's laughable. These clowns thought they could just strong-arm anyone in their way.
Both Cohen and Trump will be toast when this is over.