Avenatti is a bullshitter

[Dreamer Tatum]

The republic is at stake. If he has discs with incriminating information, let them out. Don't show pictures of them and make coy threats.

Likewise if James Woods is a predator and he has the word of victims, don't threaten to out him. Just out him.

Stop playing for the cameras and help us get rid of these fuckers for good.

[leftofcool]

1. He is not a bullshitter

There are already 3 cases against Woods pending. Woods has also sued several women for coming forward. More cases will be filed

[DemocratSinceBirth]

2. Did I ever tell you about The Tortoise and the Hare ?

[Dreamer Tatum]

3. Did either animal have nuclear weapons? nt

[leftofcool]

4. Yes, I believe you did.

[uponit7771]

5. Hyperbole, 1. If Avenatti did have discs there would still need to be 67 senators to remove Red Don

... IF ... there was anything illegal on them so the hopes that whatever he had would bring Red Don down is not realistic.

2. Red Don doesn't have any shame, he could have discs of Red Don screwing a tree while smiling the KGOP is either bought off or being blackmailed so they're not going to do anything about it.

3. I agree on James Woods, screw JW... out his stupidness now

[Hoyt]

6. Although folks here like him for giving trump a hard time (me too), he is a mediahound and

likely a "bullshitter." I don't know whether he is helping the case against trump or not. Hope he is.

[Sophia4]

35. He is an effective voice for justice.

Considering that Fox is an entire network dedicated to injustice, having one voice that clearly speaks for justice seems fair enough.

All the rest of the media (except FOX) tries to be "fair" and doesn't reach the souls and hearts of many viewers. Avenatti is a welcome relief from the usual, so let him appear as much as possible.

At least HE knows how to tell a story so that people listen.

That's what rightwingers are so mad about.

He can tell a story so that people listen. That's a gift.

Most Democrats are too intellectual about politics. Avenatti gets real.

[TheBlackAdder]

7. Yeah, but he's our bullshitter! Seriously, one year is considered overnight in the law profession.

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Patience. All things will come in time.

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[Wwcd]

11. K & R

Considering who he's going after, I applaud Avenatti's mastery of the bullshit.

[leftofcool]

17. They do indeed

[PaulX2]

25. Avenatti Is Doing What All Democrats Should

Attack Relentlessly with only the truth.

[SCantiGOP]

8. I agree with the OP

Avenattti is a lawyer representing a porn star and is doing nothing to advance progressive politics.

[Wwcd]

12. He's an attorney, not a politician

[leftofcool]

15. I guess you missed the part where he laid out his progressive policies?

[Sophia4]

36. Avenatti knows how to tell a story.

Progressive politics presented by a bunch of political hacks is boring to many people.

That's why they voted for Trump. He presents things with a lot of drama and storytelling. Trump's stories are often lies, but at least they are dramatic and catch the attention of people with short attention spans who want quick, easy-to-understand answers.

Avenatti knows how to tell the story of the corruption and hypocrisy of conservatives. He is doing it well.

Go, Avenatti.

[TBA]

9. I've been wondering about him.

For one, immigration law is a specialty. You don’t learn it overnight.

Why would he jump into that arena?

I know many lawyers. They stick to what they know.

[leftofcool]

14. How do you know he doesn't know anything about immigration law?

He is representing immigrants pro bono. Is that now enough?

[dlk]

18. Avenatti can Consult with or Hire Immigration Specialists-The Best Ones

Attorneys do it all the time. He's also mentioned, on camera, he's already done this. Avenatti is in the public eye and under tremendous scrutiny. Why would he risk malpractice?

[Sophia4]

37. He has support staff and probably works with other lawyers.

Plus he may be a quick study. He is probably very brilliant. Look at his work and education history.

[Mike Nelson]

10. The disc...

… is probably a photo showing Stormy & Donnie did hook up... something not too unknown. It's likely worth more unseen. The Woods accusers might be looking for settlements.

I'd like to see more about "other women" contacting Avenatti about Crooked Donald.

[manor321]

13. He's a fighter

Every time a real liberal fighter shows up, liberals get squeamish and flee. This is why we lose.

I don't want him to run for President, but I'm happy to have him fighting along with us.

[CTyankee]

24. Hell, yes. Me too! I like the guy and I'm glad he has the personality and demeanor he has!

[PaulX2]

28. Show No Mercy

Republicans are almost all evil scum. I'll give Schmidt and McCain a pass but the rest need to be attacked until they begin to care about the country once again. Ok ok a few never Trumpers are barely human but their policies are still murder.

[Leith]

39. Exactly!

He's a liberal fighter. It seems that the only way to get some kinds of liberals to speak up and fight is for them to do it against our own - and that's sickening.

Avenatti is brilliant, well spoken, and not afraid to tussle it out in the trenches. He's a breath of fresh air and exactly what we need.

I seriously wonder about people who try to talk him down. When is the last time a rand & file rethug said that their side was a bullshitter and should shut up? What harm has rethug bullshit ever done to their side with their voters?

[dem4decades]

16. There's a reason Trump has never attacked Daniels. And Avenatti has knocked Trump off his game.

He's fine with me. Let him do the guerrilla warfare and Mueller do the targeted strikes.

[CTyankee]

43. He seems to know pretty instinctively what gets under Trump's skin.

Trump doesn't have the guts that Avenatti has.

He works well in tandem with Mueller. Good point.

[dameatball]

19. I think of Avenatti as just another front in a war being waged. How he coordinates his attacks is up

to him. The reasons for his attacks may change over time as new clients and information emerges. As long as he takes up Trump's legal resources and gives them new things to worry about, I'm good with his tactics.

[dalton99a]

20. I welcome all ammunition against the treasonous regime

[MrsCoffee]

21. The Fast and Furious Michael Avenatti!

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/10/magazine/michael-avenatti-stormy-daniels-donald-trump-media.html

A good read. The OP is incredibly dismissive of a very productive ally.

[dalton99a]

22. +1. No Stormy & Avenatti, no Cohen raid

[dlk]

23. You're Confusing the Court of Public Opinion and the Mainstream Media with Trial Law

They work very differently. The legal system takes time and issues are rarely resolved in a speedy manner.

[Trust Buster]

26. When has this guy ever delivered ? Self promotion is his only concern IMO.

[Squinch]

27. I love him. He's one of the loudest voices still talking about those kids. Power to him!

[Oneironaut]

29. He's a showman, just like Trump. I do enjoy his constant trolling, however.

What he should never be, though, is:

- Trusted
- A Democratic politician

Just enjoy the show he creates, but don’t think for a second he cares about anyone else or this country.

[PaulX2]

30. We Need A Thousand Avenattis

Pushing back against the lies.

Maybe a million.

[Pachamama]

34. [phone]

A few Billion Avenattis....

I think he is a National Treasure....and what our Republic and Democracy needs to fight the Racist and Fascist Scumbag named Traitor Trump....

[Loki Liesmith]

31. His job is his client's welfare

That’s it. No one is paying him to “save the Republic”

[KT2000]

32. Love the guy - he fights

the discs do not really matter as they will have no effect. Everyone already knows he lies, sleeps around, abuses women, etc.
Avenatti is doing what he does to get under rump's skin and he is a master at that. He is miles ahead of rump. If necessary they will show up in the court case.

He is also helping with the separated families and encouraging other lawyers to do the same and speak up about this horror.

tRump must be caught on treason.

[shanny]

33. "The republic is at stake?" Gimme a break.

Avenatti has a job: advocating for his client/s, with their best interests at heart, with their consent, and within the bounds of the law.

He isn't playing a shell game, unlike the bullshitter in chief. But he is using all the tools available to him. Publicity is one: the tweet of the disc prior to Stormy's 60 Minutes interview was a warning, and it was heeded--the tangerine menace has not attacked her.

I'm glad he's on our side.

[populistdriven]

38. The OP is wrong and the author knows it, Avenatti works for his clients not the american people

[OnDoutside]

45. Yes, and his work has helped nail Cohen. You can never please some people.

[calguy]

40. He may or may not be a bullshitter ..I don't care

What I do know is his methods are very effective. Democratic leadership would be well served to study his style and copy it.

[empedocles]

41. Avenatti, unlike some here, is playing a long game, not just going with everything right away.

Stormy his client, not interested in quietly settling for any amount apparently. Stormy wants maximus damage to trump. Avenatti doing regular short term damage to trump, and keeping powder dry to keep short term pressure on trump at least weekly. Avenatti trying to do maximum damage to trump.

Some want Mueller to go all out. Mueller seems to be playing long game also - seems we should be very thankful for that

[calendargirl]

42. I applaud anyone who will out a pathological liar and sociopathic abuser. Nt

[Kingofalldems]

44. Not really a good try there.

[gibraltar72]

46. Avenatti is an endurance racer.

They learn to set up the next pass far in advance. Hit the right line, make the guy in front of them nervous make them make a mistake. Trump sees him in his rearview mirror. Believe Me.

[Ferrets are Cool]

47. Where is that thumbsdown button when you need it. nt