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The Velveteen Ocelot

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18. And then he can jump right into the primaries and defeat everybody.

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Tue Jan 14, 2020, 11:30 PM

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Michael Avenatti Arrested by Feds at California State Bar Hearing [View all] DesertRat Jan 2020 OP

I remain skeptical of Mr. Avenatti... LuvLoogie Jan 2020 #1

Great post JDC Jan 2020 #26

LOL Dorian Gray Jan 2020 #40

Some wanted him on debate stage tonight, running for Prez. Hoyt Jan 2020 #2

Lmao Docreed2003 Jan 2020 #5

I remember that well. Tipperary Jan 2020 #14

Yep.... Dorian Gray Jan 2020 #42

Those were embarrassing times.... Dorian Gray Jan 2020 #41

He seems to be in very deep kimchee. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #3

Basta! Codeine Jan 2020 #4

Where are all of the Avenatti for president cheerleaders now? n/t Ms. Toad Jan 2020 #6

To be fair no one knew he was a crook back then. nolabear Jan 2020 #8

Quite a few of us knew it was just a line - Ms. Toad Jan 2020 #9

And now you'll have your revenge greenjar_01 Jan 2020 #10

It's not about revenge - Ms. Toad Jan 2020 #15

Yeah but it sounds like shaming. That's never helpful. nolabear Jan 2020 #19

That has not been my experience. Ms. Toad Jan 2020 #23

Can you imagine? jberryhill Jan 2020 #33

I suspect he Dorian Gray Jan 2020 #43

Yup. Tipperary Jan 2020 #16

Then keep saying "I told you so" if it makes you feel better! Nt USALiberal Jan 2020 #22

Just hoping to nudge folks to engage brains before jumping on the bandwagon next time. n/t Ms. Toad Jan 2020 #24

So helpful! greenjar_01 Jan 2020 #28

Or at least not attack others for having a different viewpoint Tipperary Jan 2020 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author RandiFan1290 Jan 2020 #38

But we knew he was a shady asshole. Codeine Jan 2020 #12

It became obvious pretty early that he was a sleazy character. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #13

oh I knew he was sleazy, for sure Skittles Jan 2020 #27

And welcome back jberryhill Jan 2020 #31

him AND his client Skittles Jan 2020 #32

Actually, there was an extensive article in the Los Angeles Times back when he first showed up... Hekate Jan 2020 #34

There were many who ignored the evidence presented here that he was iffy at best. Kaleva Jan 2020 #46

This. cwydro Jan 2020 #48

It amazes me how humans can con themselves into believing a con man. Kaleva Jan 2020 #55

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I find it interesting to see what the other side is focusing on and discussing Kaleva Jan 2020 #58

This message was self-deleted by its author ChubbyStar Jan 2020 #59

People ignored what Hitler wrote in his book "Mein Kampf" Kaleva Jan 2020 #60

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This message was self-deleted by its author RandiFan1290 Jan 2020 #37

Obviously a setup jberryhill Jan 2020 #7

And then he can jump right into the primaries and defeat everybody. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #18

It seems he is as big a crook as Trump is. vsrazdem Jan 2020 #11

Trump is in a class by himself. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #17

He coulda really been sumbody. nt UniteFightBack Jan 2020 #20

Hope he doesn't get Epsteined. bluedigger Jan 2020 #21

And what secrets does Avenatti possess? jberryhill Jan 2020 #25

Why would he? He's a garden-variety grifter; he doesn't have secrets The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #29

He's an enemy of the state, i.e. Donald Trump. bluedigger Jan 2020 #53

Probably a good thing he isn't the Dem candidate for president. Kablooie Jan 2020 #35

if he switches to GOP, trump will put him on the Supreme Court EveHammond13 Jan 2020 #36

Remember Dorian Gray Jan 2020 #39

trump's silence through all of this is telling mnmoderatedem Jan 2020 #44

Trump is busy attacking those who do have the goods on him. Kaleva Jan 2020 #47

Good point Rorey Jan 2020 #54

I like this post made back in Nov. of 2018 by a fellow DUer about Avenatti Kaleva Jan 2020 #45

I remember that thread! cwydro Jan 2020 #49

A lot of trumpers gloating today RandiFan1290 Jan 2020 #50

Right Rorey Jan 2020 #52

I told you so.... Rorey Jan 2020 #51

bail has been revoked by the judge. nt Crabby Appleton Jan 2020 #56