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Rob H.

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43. So what did you mean?

Reply to Disaffected (Reply #27)

Mon Nov 18, 2024, 01:07 PM

Nov 18

Explain it to me like I'm 5.

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Matt Gaetz had sex with a minor on a hockey table [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Nov 18 OP

That will win over all magat sports fans randr Nov 18 #1

Especially if they're on this whole "your body, my choice" BS Montauk6 Nov 18 #47

Puck around and find out... BoRaGard Nov 18 #2

Why did he get a free pass? gab13by13 Nov 18 #7

Merrick Garland was a coward LW1977 Nov 18 #14

Garland is not a coward. Irish_Dem Nov 18 #31

Garland should have exercised more patience Emile Nov 18 #39

He. Is. A. Coward. Why couldnt he have done the right thing. Put Gaetz in jail. Raping a cjild Trueblue1968 Nov 19 #64

Yep, for High Sticking unweird Nov 18 #33

Ouch. Good one Evolve Dammit Nov 18 #50

I suppose that Zamboni accident would explain his forehead.... jls4561 Nov 18 #3

Ick. mzmolly Nov 18 #4

Do they mean dweller Nov 18 #5

Garland didn't think he could win the case, gab13by13 Nov 18 #6

The reason - our justice system usually does not apply to people of wealth or influence. walkingman Nov 18 #52

Not unless they are robbing each other. Ask Bernie Madoff. OldBaldy1701E Nov 18 #59

But we're up against the attitudes where people will either blame the girl or cheer his actions. Solly Mack Nov 18 #8

People on this thead are already joking about it obamanut2012 Nov 18 #11

No, it isn't funny at all. Solly Mack Nov 18 #13

Agree completely. They should apologize! Nt Hope22 Nov 18 #44

I don't know what a hockey table is. milestogo Nov 18 #9

Probably something like this picture. LuckyCharms Nov 18 #17

Looks uncomfortable for doing the deed. milestogo Nov 18 #19

Yes, I would imagine. LuckyCharms Nov 18 #21

Thanks for clarifying. At first, I thought OP meant a foozball table... PeaceWave Nov 18 #29

I would assume ergonomics was not on his mind. Norbert Nov 18 #37

I highly doubt Matt Gaetz's mind is ever dictating his conduct. PeaceWave Nov 18 #38

A groomer, supported by those who say they hate groomers, appointed to protect society from groomers. surfered Nov 18 #10

Like an air hockey table? BlueTsunami2018 Nov 18 #12

Yes, per the deposition, it was apparently an air hockey table. PeaceWave Nov 18 #60

Gaetz should be appealing his conviction for sex trafficking right now gab13by13 Nov 18 #15

Damn good question Evolve Dammit Nov 18 #51

"He shoots, he scores" Disaffected Nov 18 #16

fix your fucking heart WhiskeyGrinder Nov 18 #25

If you can get past your usual self-righteous indignation for a moment Disaffected Nov 18 #27

Don't bite on the bait thrown at you. Irish_Dem Nov 18 #30

That's good advice. Disaffected Nov 18 #34

I know. Irish_Dem Nov 18 #36

Oh in that case could you walk me through what you intended WhiskeyGrinder Nov 18 #35

So what did you mean? Rob H. Nov 18 #43

There are so many jokes about penalties that could be made sarisataka Nov 18 #18

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 19 #63

Age of Consent in Florida is 18 BlueHurricane Nov 18 #20

Dismayed at attempts at humor here. yorkster Nov 18 #22

No attempt at humor DemocratSinceBirth Nov 18 #24

Of course. Your post was straightforward and yorkster Nov 18 #46

It's not funny. He's an effed up guy. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 18 #54

We're all processing our grief in different ways. PeaceWave Nov 18 #32

making fun of perversion is not an answer Skittles Nov 18 #62

I agree Skittles Nov 18 #61

Folks really acquitting themselves on this one WhiskeyGrinder Nov 18 #23

DU is having a banner day sarisataka Nov 18 #40

A...nine-year-old? Christ. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 18 #58

Now Trump is just bragging. Irish_Dem Nov 18 #26

Okay. If true he raped her. "Had sex" implies consent. A minor cannot consent. yellowcanine Nov 18 #28

Agreed. yardwork Nov 19 #67

Isn't part of the allegation that Gaetz paid for the sex and the girl was being trafficked? AdamGG Nov 18 #41

Crimes committed by the wealthy are ignored or get a slap on the hand. NotHardly Nov 18 #42

Gaetz won't be confirmed AdamGG Nov 18 #45

When will the women come forward? Sneederbunk Nov 18 #48

Vance on a couch. Gaetz on a hockey table. No wonder Republicans take issue with... PeaceWave Nov 18 #49

I remember our hockey table. It vibrated. Arne Nov 18 #53

We need to see the House Ethics Committee report LetMyPeopleVote Nov 18 #55

But of course! ThePartyThatListens Nov 18 #56

So fuckface Gaetz rapes children? That is about what I expected out of that lowlife motherfucker. SoFlaBro Nov 18 #57

The people outraged over drag queens and transgender people existing JI7 Nov 19 #65

They see themselves as the arbiters of acceptable behavior in society. PeaceWave Nov 19 #66

Hundreds of millions of people in this country. yardwork Nov 19 #68