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riversedge

(69,708 posts)
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 06:43 PM Nov 2019

Lindsey Graham says he won't read House deposition transcripts

Source: axios



Zachary Basu 59 mins ago



Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that he will not read any of the transcripts released Tuesday by the House committees conducting the impeachment inquiry, telling CBS News: '"I've written the whole process off. ... I think this is a bunch of B.S."

Why it matters: In a revision to his Oct. 17 testimony, U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland acknowledged that he told a Ukrainian official that the release of military aid to Ukraine would "likely not occur" unless President Volodymyr Zelensky announced an investigation into a gas company with ties to Joe Biden's son.

Graham, a fierce Trump defender, told reporters on Sept. 25: "If you're looking for a circumstance where the president of the United States was threatening the Ukraine with cutting off aid unless they investigated his political opponent, you'd be very disappointed. That does not exist."
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Lindsey Graham says he won't read House deposition transcripts (Original Post) riversedge Nov 2019 OP
Ostrich with no defence, so not even bothering. Can't deny, so distract, obfuscate, delay repeatedly Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #1
Ostrich with it's head up Trump's ass? dem4decades Nov 2019 #3
You've definitely added more precision and accuracy to the depiction. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #5
Political cartoonists alert! truthisfreedom Nov 2019 #16
Nothing says kick his ass out of the Senate BlueIdaho Nov 2019 #2
Would be good if we could have any confidence that his constituents CARED elleng Nov 2019 #4
They not only dont care they want YOU gone and me. And there is NOTHING they wont affirm Eliot Rosewater Nov 2019 #26
Somebody somewhere has something REALLY BIG on Graham pangaia Nov 2019 #6
Either that, or, like a bunch of republicans he is making a show of loyalty so that wiggs Nov 2019 #11
He had an amazing turnaround... dhill926 Nov 2019 #24
At that round of golf, Trump quid pro quo'ed Graham. (Trump keeps quiet and Graham keeps roubles.) NCjack Nov 2019 #58
The equivelant of fingers in ears NA NA NA I CAN'T HEAR YOU! trof Nov 2019 #7
Willfully ignorant, gee, how novel of him. Augiedog Nov 2019 #8
"Willfully ignorant" Nope, he knows Trumps guilty of what he is being accused of but he is choosing cstanleytech Nov 2019 #29
Neglecting his oath to the constitution liberal N proud Nov 2019 #9
Judd Legum tweet: Qutzupalotl Nov 2019 #10
Hahaha - I was wondering who'd play Earl Landgrebe's part in this impeachment, now I know Ftrump Nov 2019 #45
A worthless Russian tool. Hulk Nov 2019 #12
If by tool you mean he may be being blackmailed and or bribed then you may be onto something cstanleytech Nov 2019 #32
Dayam, Linds - well, you'll get your reward in...due time, I guess. Leghorn21 Nov 2019 #13
Typical BumRushDaShow Nov 2019 #14
IF there was any doubt, there isn't ANYMORE! bluestarone Nov 2019 #15
TRAITOR. Evolve Dammit Nov 2019 #17
Did he stamp his feet, hold his breath? Miigwech Nov 2019 #18
What are you saying? xxqqqzme Nov 2019 #19
He is a liar. Probably has already read them. yellowcanine Nov 2019 #20
Too much trDump guilt has been revealed with much more to come. magicarpet Nov 2019 #21
So if he doesn't want to do even the most basic of investigative reading or whatnot, then he ... SWBTATTReg Nov 2019 #22
He was a House Impeachment Manager against Clinton. maxsolomon Nov 2019 #23
Good that Trump did not get a BJ, or Graham would have to be for removal. nt NCjack Nov 2019 #59
He has his ears covered and his eyes closed: "OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND!!!" Tiggeroshii Nov 2019 #25
What an absolute child. Not gonna read it because it doesn't Fla Dem Nov 2019 #27
Hannity and Fox and Friends will give him all the info he needs to run the country. Kablooie Nov 2019 #28
He already knows whats in it and he does not give a shit about it. marble falls Nov 2019 #30
It's over, Lindsey. Just give up. paleotn Nov 2019 #31
Denial isn't just a river in Egypt, Lindsey. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2019 #33
In this case, ignorance will not be bliss... dlk Nov 2019 #34
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #35
He is compromised big time in someway. I bet it is real creepy too. Hotler Nov 2019 #36
Lalalalalalalalala! MontanaMama Nov 2019 #37
Guess what, Linds...he is guilty as hell whether you read them or not The Genealogist Nov 2019 #38
Hahaha! Go ahead, you pathetic little snarling chihuahua of a man. You know you want to... TrollBuster9090 Nov 2019 #39
Good post. Most unique. Pepsidog Nov 2019 #44
Do your job or go home. C_U_L8R Nov 2019 #40
Fingers in Lindsey's ears Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2019 #41
Graham Knows More is Coming! MartyTheGreek Nov 2019 #42
First class piece of shit. Pepsidog Nov 2019 #43
He used to accurately describe Trump as an "xenophobic bigot." Something changed his mind, and the Doodley Nov 2019 #46
So he is quitting the Senate since he doesn't want to do his actual job? Brainfodder Nov 2019 #47
Cuz he can't read? rpannier Nov 2019 #48
Hey Lindsey -- Haggis for Breakfast Nov 2019 #49
And this BS use to be a JAG............................... turbinetree Nov 2019 #50
I see nothing! Eugene Nov 2019 #51
lol, don't read, declare its bullshit. If that is the way he works how did he ever get a HS diploma beachbumbob Nov 2019 #52
Stick your head in the sand Lindsey CanonRay Nov 2019 #53
It's okay, Lindsay, Mr.Bill Nov 2019 #54
The ultimate form of ignorance it to reject something you know nothing about. olddad65 Nov 2019 #55
So admitting you don't/won't know what the hell you're talking about? sinkingfeeling Nov 2019 #56
Lindseed Graham area51 Nov 2019 #57
That's a great plan, Leningrad Lindsey. Best to focus on packing your shit... lagomorph777 Nov 2019 #60

Bernardo de La Paz

(48,773 posts)
1. Ostrich with no defence, so not even bothering. Can't deny, so distract, obfuscate, delay repeatedly
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 06:46 PM
Nov 2019

Same pattern with climate science. Can't deny it so pretend it is a hoax.

elleng

(130,126 posts)
4. Would be good if we could have any confidence that his constituents CARED
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 06:50 PM
Nov 2019

(and/or paid attention/could pay attention.)

Eliot Rosewater

(31,096 posts)
26. They not only dont care they want YOU gone and me. And there is NOTHING they wont affirm
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 08:09 PM
Nov 2019

to get that done.

NOTHING

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
6. Somebody somewhere has something REALLY BIG on Graham
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 06:55 PM
Nov 2019

that has him frightened to death....

He's always been a slimy asshole, but now he is a blackmailed slimy asshole...

wiggs

(7,788 posts)
11. Either that, or, like a bunch of republicans he is making a show of loyalty so that
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 07:03 PM
Nov 2019

when he's faced with reality he can rehabilitate himself and acknowledge wrongdoing. That way, he has the best of both worlds....loyal until faced with no choice.

It's going to be more obvious as time goes on that Trump is corrupt and at some point the gop will turn en mass and try to salvage whomever they can. Some will go down, perhaps Lindsey, because Trump will drag them down with him...others may make it.

More whistleblowers = more evidence that Ukraine is far from the only corruption engaged in by the WH and partners in crime.

NCjack

(10,279 posts)
58. At that round of golf, Trump quid pro quo'ed Graham. (Trump keeps quiet and Graham keeps roubles.)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 12:15 PM
Nov 2019

cstanleytech

(26,080 posts)
29. "Willfully ignorant" Nope, he knows Trumps guilty of what he is being accused of but he is choosing
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 08:21 PM
Nov 2019

to allow it which makes him a co conspirator to a crime.

Qutzupalotl

(14,230 posts)
10. Judd Legum tweet:
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 07:00 PM
Nov 2019

The transcripts are being released and contain damning evidence of Trump's guilt so Lindsey Graham has decided to stop reading the transcripts.


Ftrump

(27 posts)
45. Hahaha - I was wondering who'd play Earl Landgrebe's part in this impeachment, now I know
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 09:47 PM
Nov 2019

Go on, say the words, Lindsey: "no matter what evidence comes forward I’m still backing my president." Or, how about, "I have a closed mind, don't confuse me with facts," you asshat

 

Hulk

(6,699 posts)
12. A worthless Russian tool.
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 07:07 PM
Nov 2019

I’m not one bit surprised. He has no soul, and he was only faking having one when his boyfriend, joker mcCain was alive.

cstanleytech

(26,080 posts)
32. If by tool you mean he may be being blackmailed and or bribed then you may be onto something
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 08:23 PM
Nov 2019

as his current actions make little sense otherwise in light of the overwhelming evidence against Trump.

Leghorn21

(13,520 posts)
13. Dayam, Linds - well, you'll get your reward in...due time, I guess.
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 07:09 PM
Nov 2019

Some other gopee congressman said a few days ago that he's not keeping up with all these depositions either, because he considers them to be nothing more than a "side show".

so on behalf of Amb Marie "Masha" Yovankovich, let me just say to these whiny whimpy gop LOSERS: fuck you all

not kidding

xxqqqzme

(14,887 posts)
19. What are you saying?
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 07:35 PM
Nov 2019

All these depositions, taken under oath, are ALL perjury?

I think you should launch an investigation.

magicarpet

(13,935 posts)
21. Too much trDump guilt has been revealed with much more to come.
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 07:54 PM
Nov 2019

I think I will look the other way, then I will just proclaim all my buddies innocent.

SWBTATTReg

(21,856 posts)
22. So if he doesn't want to do even the most basic of investigative reading or whatnot, then he ...
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 07:57 PM
Nov 2019

shouldn't be allowed any votes in any upcoming processes of impeachment what-so-ever. He's lost that right.

maxsolomon

(32,975 posts)
23. He was a House Impeachment Manager against Clinton.
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 08:00 PM
Nov 2019

He plainly knows it is not a Bunch of BS. It is vastly more serious an offense than perjury over a consensual affair, WHICH HE IMPEACHED AND PROSECUTED A PRESIDENT FOR. Does he think no one remembers?

JFC what a hypocrite.

paleotn

(17,778 posts)
31. It's over, Lindsey. Just give up.
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 08:23 PM
Nov 2019

Your kompromat will become common knowledge. Count on it. He's done and you're done.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,267 posts)
33. Denial isn't just a river in Egypt, Lindsey.
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 08:29 PM
Nov 2019

The transcripts say what they say, regardless of whether or not you read them.

Response to riversedge (Original post)

Hotler

(11,353 posts)
36. He is compromised big time in someway. I bet it is real creepy too.
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 08:40 PM
Nov 2019

It's been awhile since there was a Senator and a young boy scandal or BJs in an airport men's room. We may be due.

The Genealogist

(4,723 posts)
38. Guess what, Linds...he is guilty as hell whether you read them or not
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 08:49 PM
Nov 2019

Jeez what a pathetic excuse for a senator.

TrollBuster9090

(5,953 posts)
39. Hahaha! Go ahead, you pathetic little snarling chihuahua of a man. You know you want to...
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 08:50 PM
Nov 2019

Stick your head into the sand, and maybe it'll all go away. Except that we all know your head's not stuck in the SAND. It's stuck so far up your own ass that you can tickle your own transverse colon.



MartyTheGreek

(562 posts)
42. Graham Knows More is Coming!
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 09:11 PM
Nov 2019

He can't condemn it now because more testimony is coming out daily and if he condemns this now and shows that Lindsey had knowledge of say NRA laundering funds from ruskies to the RNC during 2016, he would have to recuse himself at a minimum. He's tormented over what he has to do and not do. That rock and hard place they always talk about.

Remember the RNC changed the GOP Ukraine policy during the convention, but it's still a big secret why, and who payed? As always, follow the money!

Now if Virginia State flips blue today, Lindsey and Turtle are gonna have to make a big decisions and real soon!

Doodley

(8,976 posts)
46. He used to accurately describe Trump as an "xenophobic bigot." Something changed his mind, and the
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 09:50 PM
Nov 2019

only possible explanation I can think of is that he has been compromised.

Brainfodder

(6,423 posts)
47. So he is quitting the Senate since he doesn't want to do his actual job?
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 09:53 PM
Nov 2019


Dreaming a little dream, tonight!

turbinetree

(24,631 posts)
50. And this BS use to be a JAG...............................
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 10:44 PM
Nov 2019


November 3, 2020 cannot get here fast enough............................

Mr.Bill

(24,103 posts)
54. It's okay, Lindsay,
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 11:20 PM
Nov 2019

when the trial comes to the Senate, we'll read them to you. Real slow so you can understand them. Maybe with pictures.

olddad65

(599 posts)
55. The ultimate form of ignorance it to reject something you know nothing about.
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 11:55 PM
Nov 2019

I think that applies to Leningrad Lindsey in this case.

lagomorph777

(30,613 posts)
60. That's a great plan, Leningrad Lindsey. Best to focus on packing your shit...
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 12:26 PM
Nov 2019

...for your move to Moscow.

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