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In reply to the discussion: Matt Gaetz had sex with a minor on a hockey table [View all]AdamGG
(1,621 posts)45. Gaetz won't be confirmed
This is all a big disctraction from the inexperienced toady nominated to run the military, who will deploy it domestically however Trump wants, the Russian asset who will run the CIA, the vaccine denier nutjob who will run Department of Health, the billionaire government contractor who will decide where the government spends its money - against every conflict of interest law there is, and the rest of the rogue's gallery of bizarro world sycophants who will do the exact opposite of their agencies' stated goals.
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He. Is. A. Coward. Why couldnt he have done the right thing. Put Gaetz in jail. Raping a cjild
Trueblue1968
Nov 2024
#64
The reason - our justice system usually does not apply to people of wealth or influence.
walkingman
Nov 2024
#52
But we're up against the attitudes where people will either blame the girl or cheer his actions.
Solly Mack
Nov 2024
#8
A groomer, supported by those who say they hate groomers, appointed to protect society from groomers.
surfered
Nov 2024
#10
Okay. If true he raped her. "Had sex" implies consent. A minor cannot consent.
yellowcanine
Nov 2024
#28
Isn't part of the allegation that Gaetz paid for the sex and the girl was being trafficked?
AdamGG
Nov 2024
#41
Vance on a couch. Gaetz on a hockey table. No wonder Republicans take issue with...
PeaceWave
Nov 2024
#49