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Irish_Dem

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44. I agree, is the money worth the risk?
Sun Jun 2, 2024, 11:15 AM
Jun 2024

Some may be tempted to gamble with their lives.
Others not.

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Walk taller. C_U_L8R Jun 2024 #1
Yes they are brave and smart. And deserve accolades. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #2
Blend with the wallpaper. bucolic_frolic Jun 2024 #3
The media will make good $$ offers now. Not eight years from now? Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #6
Reputable journalists and media outlets don't pay for interviews or stories. Ocelot II Jun 2024 #35
As so many of us have done after serving our country... MiHale Jun 2024 #4
The difference is that the jury will be offered lucrative deals. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #5
The devil does offer choice. MiHale Jun 2024 #7
Yes indeed he does. :( Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #9
Go back home to their families? pwb Jun 2024 #8
They are the hottest story in the US right now? Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #10
They are? pwb Jun 2024 #13
One of the most important trials in US history is the story. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #18
I don't see any links in this post or replies pwb Jun 2024 #38
This is a discussion forum and I am asking questions to provoke discussion and answers. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #39
I am asking you where the facts are? pwb Jun 2024 #42
They, as individuals, will do whatever they please. MineralMan Jun 2024 #11
Collectively write that book: "We The Jury" n/t MartyTheGreek Jun 2024 #12
Stay anonymous Mz Pip Jun 2024 #14
Depends on the individual but most will simply return to their normal lives. paleotn Jun 2024 #15
Buy Internet security packages to prevent being doxed Bucky Jun 2024 #16
Me? I'd keep my head down and stay under the radar. Talitha Jun 2024 #17
Yes but there will be lucrative money deals offered? Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #19
You keep saying that. Trump is threatening them with death & destruction. Hasn't that gotten thru to you at all? Hekate Jun 2024 #24
I guess I have spent too many years up close and personal to human nature. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #41
Reputable journalists and media outlets don't pay for stories. Ocelot II Jun 2024 #36
"Yes but there will be lucrative money deals offered? There will be a big temptation to go public." Talitha Jun 2024 #40
Go on with normal life. we can do it Jun 2024 #20
I would stay anonymous ecstatic Jun 2024 #21
You would turn down large sums of money? Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #22
So what you are saying is that for your entertainment, other people should get doxxed & SWATted by insane MAGAts Hekate Jun 2024 #25
Anything less than $500,000 would be a non-starter for me. ecstatic Jun 2024 #27
I would turn down large sums of money. Ocelot II Jun 2024 #31
I'm right with you. RubyRose Jun 2024 #63
I sure as hell would. we can do it Jun 2024 #67
Some will want to fade into history. Some will not. It's their choice. AnrothElf Jun 2024 #23
They were told they could talk to the media or whatever they wanted to do. Ocelot II Jun 2024 #26
I didn't know that the judge told them they were free to do what they wanted. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #43
There are already death threats and attempts to dox them getagrip_already Jun 2024 #28
I agree, is the money worth the risk? Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #44
I wonder if there is even a lot of money being offered getagrip_already Jun 2024 #51
I don't know how it works. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #53
Only tabloid-type publications pay. Mainstream media like NYT, WaPo, Ocelot II Jun 2024 #56
Garland's DOJ will protect them. gab13by13 Jun 2024 #29
That would not be the responsibility of DoJ, since this was a state case, Ocelot II Jun 2024 #33
The FBI can be called in when state officials needs help. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #46
I am not a lawyer gab13by13 Jun 2024 #50
Jurors aren't public officials. Ocelot II Jun 2024 #55
Do you think the threats will be coming from New York citizens? gab13by13 Jun 2024 #59
Gab some people may think this, they are going to get death threats anyway. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #45
I would put the whole process behind me and go back to living my before life. Fla Dem Jun 2024 #30
This is what I would do. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #47
I remember te altered voice and blacked out figures Arne Jun 2024 #32
Hire a bodyguard bif Jun 2024 #34
They are quite expensive. They are going to need extra cash for that. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #48
They'll Do Whatever they Want To Do DET Jun 2024 #37
Yes human nature is human nature. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #49
If they have children they will hopefully think twice prior to raising their voice. NoMoreRepugs Jun 2024 #52
Yes they put their families in harm's way if they speak out. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #54
Trump has turned so many people into "enemies," there aren't enough MAGA goons to go after them all. sop Jun 2024 #57
Trump's threats are largely psychological yes. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #60
I would remain anonymous LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2024 #58
I agree, that is what I would do. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #64
Lucrative deals for what? MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2024 #61
People are curious about the details. They like inside information. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #65
Lay low for a while. GoodRaisin Jun 2024 #62
I agree, lay low, say nothing to anyone about the trial. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #66
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