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pat_k

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85. Of course they will.

Wed Mar 26, 2025, 05:52 PM

Mar 26

The entire 47 regime follows the Roy Cohn playbook.

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. . Cohn imparted an M.O. that’s been on searing display throughout Trump’s ascent, his divisive, captivating campaign, and his fraught, unprecedented presidency. Deflect and distract, never give in, never admit fault, lie and attack, lie and attack, publicity no matter what, win no matter what, all underpinned by a deep, prove-me-wrong belief in the power of chaos and fear.
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Regime: The texts are fake.

So prove that by releasing this supposedly unclassified exchange.

Regime: No, national security.

If it is a matter of national security, doesn't that mean the exchange revealed classified information?

Regime: No. The texts released are fake.

So show us the exchange.

Regime: No. National security. Goldberg is being arrested for hacking into the chat. It's a socialist conspiracy to undermine the great government we're building.

And round and round they go.

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The Atlantic has now published the Signal texts with attack plans in response to administration denials. [View all] demmiblue Mar 26 OP

Oh snap................. Lovie777 Mar 26 #1

I know, right!? demmiblue Mar 26 #2

splat... catsup hits the wall - ha ha ha... SheltieLover Mar 26 #3

I'm predicting this will be the most popular thread of the day... SheltieLover Mar 26 #4

They're like little children in their complete inability to give up a lie when caught flatfooted ... marble falls Mar 26 #5

If Only There Were a Disciplinarian We Could Insist They Visit! The Roux Comes First Mar 26 #86

The coverup up gets them every time C_U_L8R Mar 26 #6

Exactly. I they had stuck with "Mistakes were made" it would have blown over. John1956PA Mar 26 #13

And today, these same clowns go before the House C_U_L8R Mar 26 #14

And have Putin slice/dice them? stollen Mar 26 #83

Of course they will. pat_k Mar 26 #85

Rep Warren Davidsen says RoeVWade Mar 26 #7

OH MY GOD!!! After reading the thread it is sooo much Phoenix61 Mar 26 #8

So Bondi lied to congress as did Waltz.... spanone Mar 26 #9

"THE PRESIDENT LIED TOO" orleans Mar 26 #45

I didn't see what she said yet....but if it is out of her mouth... Teacher of the Year Mar 26 #75

All liars newdeal2 Mar 26 #10

We'll have to wait til NEXT November (2026, that is) for Dems to take the majority. calimary Mar 26 #81

The Atlantic show the screen shot of journalist Jeff Goldberg's Signal: demmiblue Mar 26 #11

They will now be prosecuted for releasing classified information. Oneironaut Mar 26 #12

who will prosecute them? The FBI Trump OWNS? Captain Zero Mar 26 #18

I believe the poster is talking about prosecuting The Atlantic/Goldberg. n/t demmiblue Mar 26 #19

Yup! Sorry for the confusion! Oneironaut Mar 26 #20

But but they said it wasn't classified kerouac2 Mar 26 #36

Yup. sheshe2 Mar 26 #60

Not gonna happen. The head of FBI and DOJ?? Kash Patel and Pam Bondi?? tulipsandroses Mar 26 #39

trump will pardon them LuvLoogie Mar 26 #56

He gave a 2 to 2 1/2 hour heads up about incoming warplanes and targets Prairie Gates Mar 26 #15

That is the point Pete Buttigieg was so pissed off about: It put US military personnel at risk unnecessarily. Attilatheblond Mar 26 #54

You know, BonnieJW Mar 26 #72

Oh, just like their dear leader bringning them fame and fortunes... Justice matters. Mar 27 #93

Yea, nothing classified there, not an attack plan...no war plans. Passages Mar 26 #16

OMG... lol: Pete Hegseth was worried his war plans would leak while on a Signal group chat with a reporter demmiblue Mar 26 #17

"Precise operational issues were not part of this conversation?" Tulsi Gabbard replied: "Correct." demmiblue Mar 26 #21

Tulsi Gabbord is either really Blue_Roses Mar 26 #29

She's all-in on slurping up the Kool-Aid. nt Wednesdays Mar 26 #41

Both are possible at the same time IronLionZion Mar 26 #48

Gabbard is a Russian plant. yardwork Mar 26 #62

She's a Russian spy. It's common knowledge. OMGWTF Mar 26 #69

How many Russian assets are there in the WH?? Asking for a friend vapor2 Mar 26 #91

Two things can be true about Gabbard. MontanaMama Mar 26 #74

Grab some.... Martin Eden Mar 26 #22

But Hillary's emails!!! Gimpyknee Mar 26 #23

Were the lying liars really banking on the editor not releasing the full transcript? NH Ethylene Mar 26 #24

everyone that testified yesterday should be jailed for lying to congress moonshinegnomie Mar 26 #25

And he didn't wait two or three years to write a book and do a book tour about it. Autumn Mar 26 #26

This. mcar Mar 26 #53

And he didn't wait two or three years to write a book and do a book tour about it. Autumn Mar 26 #27

Confirming, as was obvious from context already, that this wasn't a one-off. They are routinely using Signal to evade... demmiblue Mar 26 #28

Signalgate NameAlreadyTaken Mar 26 #30

And extra stupid copying and pasting the info IbogaProject Mar 26 #31

K & R malaise Mar 26 #32

The entire national security team has been exposed as liars and traitors Mysterian Mar 26 #33

Liars and bumbling, foolish, silly and naive ameteurs. OVER THEIR HEADS. Maru Kitteh Mar 26 #73

They're now in the FO phase of FAFO. nt Wednesdays Mar 26 #34

Archive link UpInArms Mar 26 #35

Thank you. writerJT Mar 26 #61

Thanks for sharing that link! slightlv Mar 26 #87

Then ... UpInArms Mar 26 #89

Thanks from me too!! vapor2 Mar 26 #92

And the only thing we hear from POTUS is he mad at Waltz... sarchasm Mar 26 #37

If some large heads (TG, PH) don't roll for this then I'm afraid we, the USofA, are truly done. sarchasm Mar 26 #42

This is REALLY the lame-ass defense they are going with? They were "attack plans" not "war plans"? demmiblue Mar 26 #38

Could this be the Watergate for this regime liberal N proud Mar 26 #40

Signalgate. usonian Mar 26 #47

WTF. The incompetence in this administration is appalling. iluvtennis Mar 26 #43

That was not classified. usonian Mar 26 #44

Careless risky stupid assholes gonna get people killed. suegeo Mar 26 #46

Sniffing glue,more likely BattleRow Mar 26 #50

I love JD Vance's concerns that Europe might benefit more than the US IronLionZion Mar 26 #49

Why does Hog's Breath still have a job? Botany Mar 26 #51

What did they think Goldberg would do? mcar Mar 26 #52

These is no reason for Dems or anyone Deminpenn Mar 26 #55

I think they'll sue kkmarie Mar 26 #68

the fact is Skittles Mar 26 #90

Just subcribed to it. WinstonSmith4740 Mar 26 #57

Response to threats against the Atlantic orangecrush Mar 26 #58

They testified under oath before Congress AdamGG Mar 26 #59

Arrogant, stupid, ego driven fools are not good choices for cabinet posts. patphil Mar 26 #63

SMH. In a sane country...oh, never mind. Solly Mack Mar 26 #64

"It wasn't classified information." dchill Mar 26 #65

Unfuckingbelievable Happy Hoosier Mar 26 #66

In A Few Days, Houthi-Gate Will Have Never Happened FrankTC Mar 26 #67

Good 3auld6phart Mar 26 #70

She is responding the way everyone should - Lokee11 Mar 26 #71

DoD policy makes all of that at least "Secret". James48 Mar 26 #76

And after this was published they are STILL LYING TO CONGRESS AND AMERICA spanone Mar 26 #77

Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump's Advisers Shared on Signal LetMyPeopleVote Mar 26 #78

Good for the Atlantic. Reminds me of the Pentagon Papers. If the Orange Felon wants to blame a journalist for his Martin68 Mar 26 #79

KnRnBkmrk Hekate Mar 26 #80

They should have done it right away Meowmee Mar 26 #82

Trump said no apology was necessary because they were doing their best. Shermann Mar 26 #84

Another poster her, quoting soldierant Mar 26 #88