Michael Avenatti in Iowa

[Puzzler]

I find it difficult to ignore his message: love him or hate him, Avenatti may be a force to be reckoned with.

I post this in the spirit of discussion,
and not divisiveness.


Be strong in these difficult times

-Puzzler

(There was interesting article about Avenatti in yesterday’s Guardian (I’ll post a link to that article in a comment below)

[Puzzler]

1. Guardian article

Michael Avenatti says Democrats must 'fight fire with fire' as he eyes presidential run

Lawyer who rose to fame with the Stormy Daniels case creates scene in Iowa compared to Barack Obama’s visit

-Puzzler

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/11/michael-avenatti-says-democrats-must-fight-fire-with-fire-as-he-eyes-presidential-run

[OnDoutside]

2. Sure America elected a President who gave a porn star 150K, is it any worse than electing a lawyer

paid by the same porn star ?

[Hav]

3. Uhh...yes?

Not that I'd advocate for him to run for President, but a lawyer doing his job and getting paid for representing his client is something different than paying hush money.

[Puzzler]

6. Yes, I agree. That is an important distinction

-Puzzler

[Bernardo de La Paz]

4. Lawyer shows more judgement than a man who pays $130K or $150K for sex.

Sex workers have a right to legal representation too. You think sex workers should have fewer rights?

[OnDoutside]

8. Can you quote where I said that ?

[Bernardo de La Paz]

13. You should clarify what you wrote. I'm not only one confused by it. Hence my QUESTION. . . nt

[OnDoutside]

20. Maybe you were looking to see something else in there ?

2. Sure America elected a President who gave a porn star 150K, is it any worse than electing a lawyer paid by the same porn star ?

I'm pointing out the symmetry. There is nothing in my post that suggests the porn star should have fewer rights.

[Puzzler]

5. Am I comfortable with this situation?

No, I am not. Regardless, Avenatti looks like he’s not going anywhere soon. For better or worse.

(please understand, that I am debating the issue and not anyone personally)

-Puzzler

[OnDoutside]

9. Not having a go at you, I'm just pointing out the symmetry.

[Puzzler]

10. Understood, and thank you!

I’m just aware of how derisive his, and other similar topics can be.



-Puzzler

(Correction: I meant “derisive” and not “decisive” ... I hate auto-correct!!!)

[OnDoutside]

11. No problem. I think he could be at least at the races but he needs to address his business

relationships first, because that will otherwise dog him. In fact now that he is saying he is going for 2020, I wouldn't be surprised if investigative reporters are on the trail. On the positive side, you can bet the RW have been investigating him and haven't hurt him.

[Puzzler]

18. Yes, I agree with you there.

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[Bernardo de La Paz]

14. It's NOT symmetry. Very assymetrical. . . . nt

[Puzzler]

7. There is also similar coverage in much of the mainstream media

... including, Time Magazine, The Washington Post, CNN et al.

-Puzzler

[janterry]

12. I agree with him

He's got some time to perfect his speaking style. But he's smart and capable and would certainly hire good people to run an administration.

If he gets some traction, I'd be behind him. I've been looking for a new voice and someone who can take on DJT. Avenatti can.

We'll see how this plays out in the coming months. In the meantime, anyone attacking Trump has my support - Go get him!

[watoos]

15. People better wake up

Republicans just elected a mentally ill, draft dodger, person who worked with the Cosa Nostra and Russian mob, a man who made his money by laundering money and by not paying his bills or paying his taxes, who didn't disclose his taxes, who is a 3 time adulterer, a wife beater, a sexual assaulter and most likely a pedophile. Here we sit finding something bad to say about Michael Avenatti, I say shame on us. Avenatti may in fact be our best hope to beating Trump.

If Elizabeth Warren wins our nomination, I'm on board 100%. If Corey Booker wins our nomination, I'm on board 100%. If Michael Avenatti wins our nomination, I'm on board 100%, and every other Democrat in our great nation damned well better be 100% behind him also, how soon we forget history.

[Armymedic88]

16. Amen!

Couldn't have said it better myself!

[Puzzler]

17. Amen (too)

-Puzzler

[tomhagen]

19. He's overstepping; but he is a Voice with an important message