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NastyRiffraff

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69. If Weissman plays his cards right

Mon Jun 19, 2017, 06:41 PM

Jun 2017

and I'm sure he will, he'll have them lining up to be first to flip (and get the best deal). Latecomers will be out in the cold, cold wind.

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Robert Mueller Just Hired Trumps Worst Nightmare [View all] Pluvious Jun 2017 OP

cheetolini better start wearing brown suits niyad Jun 2017 #1

Or keep the dark suits and start wearing a diaper, if he doesn't already. nt Blue_true Jun 2017 #2

you are, of course, absolutely correct!! (do they make depends his size????) niyad Jun 2017 #3

Maybe Ivanka Scarsdale Jun 2017 #4

Sure they do. hedda_foil Jun 2017 #6

Actually...yes, they do jmowreader Jun 2017 #12

Do they come in "gold"? ginnyinWI Jun 2017 #30

That can be solved too jmowreader Jun 2017 #54

He could ductape 3 or 4 together...... magicarpet Jun 2017 #32

He needs Pampers!!! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2017 #41

Andrew Weissmann. Sounds harmless. He needs a nickname like.... "The Hammer" or.... Jack from Charlotte Jun 2017 #46

Andrew.... SergeStorms Jun 2017 #62

the Nuge bora13 Jun 2017 #8

You mean Orange Suits, right? Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #16

This is GREAT!!! onecent Jun 2017 #5

All federal prosecutors have made a career out of getting people to flip DefenseLawyer Jun 2017 #7

And some do it with more success than others. Apparently Mueller has an eye for talent. bettyellen Jun 2017 #10

Section 5K1 of the sentencing guidelines makes all of them very successful DefenseLawyer Jun 2017 #24

So all federal prosecutors are equally skilled- gotcha. bettyellen Jun 2017 #27

I think I was pretty clear in what I said DefenseLawyer Jun 2017 #35

Hey, I get what you're saying. Patterson Jun 2017 #60

I'm guessing they meant he was uniquely skilled at flipping high powered white collar criminals? bettyellen Jun 2017 #63

If one reads the article..then we have a reason to be really happy today. Stuart G Jun 2017 #9

The first to flip is the winner. alfredo Jun 2017 #11

Should we make predictions about who will flip first? N/t wryter2000 Jun 2017 #17

Good idea! Ligyron Jun 2017 #42

I'm betting Flynn wryter2000 Jun 2017 #53

I'm thinking it is someone that was low profile, but had access. alfredo Jun 2017 #64

Carter Page seems like a weasel. klook Jun 2017 #55

He'd flip if his wealth stays unaffected. alfredo Jun 2017 #65

If he gets Kushner to flip FakeNoose Jun 2017 #19

He'd lose his arm candy and her money alfredo Jun 2017 #66

Flippers 4bars Jun 2017 #21

But wait........... MyOwnPeace Jun 2017 #56

But when it solidifies it is easy to ladle it out alfredo Jun 2017 #68

It can also catch fire and BURN heh Pluvious Jun 2017 #74

Some say it self ignites, then all you can do is sit back and watch. alfredo Jun 2017 #84

Reliable rumor has it that Flynn has already flipped. Eyeball_Kid Jun 2017 #50

I've been thinking that too. alfredo Jun 2017 #67

If Weissman plays his cards right NastyRiffraff Jun 2017 #69

Just remember...he knows how to play his cards..My guess his flipping expertise is well known..... Stuart G Jun 2017 #70

Kick and rec orangecrush Jun 2017 #13

Reminder wryter2000 Jun 2017 #14

Reminder #2....Lots and Lots of popcorn on the list. Stuart G Jun 2017 #15

And wryter2000 Jun 2017 #18

You do not assemble this much legal talent without intending to get a few indictments Gothmog Jun 2017 #20

Music to my tormented ears! WhiteTara Jun 2017 #28

There will be dozens, including GOP leadership. Eyeball_Kid Jun 2017 #51

Wouldn't it be just beautiful if Ivanka Sedona Jun 2017 #22

Uh-oh President Lardass... Still In Wisconsin Jun 2017 #23

Hopefully one or more folks are going to... SkyDaddy7 Jun 2017 #48

That is why this fellow Weissman was brought in...top flipper around..He cuts.. Stuart G Jun 2017 #71

Trump does not know how to make deals ThoughtCriminal Jun 2017 #82

Yeah, his idea of a deal is stiffing people who do work for him and then Still In Wisconsin Jun 2017 #83

A gentle smile has spread from ear to ear. I'm going to have to stop long enough for the dentist... Hekate Jun 2017 #25

Mueller cilla4progress Jun 2017 #26

It sometimes takes a decade or longer to bring these types of cases to trial. Calista241 Jun 2017 #29

I can't imagine it will take years. WhiteTara Jun 2017 #31

He's made himself billions or at least hundreds of millions of dollars Calista241 Jun 2017 #39

Lying, cheating and stealing are not signs of competence WhiteTara Jun 2017 #44

And then he tweets at 4am inculpating himself. meadowlander Jun 2017 #49

And............ MyOwnPeace Jun 2017 #59

what if they find crime from before Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2017 #79

Excellent question. Liberty Belle Jun 2017 #85

lots of the shenanigans occurred before he was prez - probably most - with regard to Ruskies - but Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2017 #89

No imagination necessary Cosmocat Jun 2017 #86

Note to Trump team members: Jeffrey Skilling is STILL in federal prison alcibiades_mystery Jun 2017 #33

It's ending for President Tweetledumb! WinkyDink Jun 2017 #34

One can only have the utmost respect for Wiessman. Dawson Leery Jun 2017 #36

Excellent. Mrs. Overall Jun 2017 #37

I'd LOVE to seeTiny hands, Plucketeer Jun 2017 #38

Don't forget Sessions...please Alice11111 Jun 2017 #77

Note to self: SeattleVet Jun 2017 #40

Comrade Fatass always said, "get a Jewish lawyer." BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2017 #43

Worst nightmare enid602 Jun 2017 #45

Rotfl - but wouldn't she actually be 2nd to President Obama ? Pluvious Jun 2017 #75

Was hired last month. Good news, but last month. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2017 #47

Members of a mob will stick together------till they don't. Doitnow Jun 2017 #52

We're all about to witness an real-life "Shart of the Deal" flibbitygiblets Jun 2017 #57

I think he should hire Mr. Obama to help him eom LittleGirl Jun 2017 #58

Fitzmas zipplewrath Jun 2017 #61

Right now 4:06p CNN is reporting that Flynn additionally Enoki33 Jun 2017 #72

Let us remember this..Mueller's good friend was fired by Drump... Stuart G Jun 2017 #73

Watch out donny... George II Jun 2017 #76

what does that mean? fried? Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2017 #80

Some of his "insiders" are gonna flip faster than burgers. From the article.... George II Jun 2017 #81

KICK! Cha Jun 2017 #78

I am not sure if Trump know this guy, but he will!!! Stuart G Jun 2017 #87

"made a name for himself...successfully investigated organize crime.." Grins Jun 2017 #88