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Bloomberg Pays Fines for 32,000 Florida Felons to Vote! (2 Viewers)
- Thread starter Joe Mammy
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sho nuff
Footballguy
Wait...what....start "not buying votes". And what do you think that would entail? Putting people in jail? Making up fines so people can't vote.
No...this is not buying votes...the guy isn't paying people off...he donated (moreover, fundraised) to a fund that does this. Does not appear they screen to see who people would even vote for. So the fact that again the right is more worried that more people will exercise their right to vote is very telling. WHy not just come out and say it...the right wants less people to actually vote. They want less of an actual representation of America to cast votes. That is downright sad.
Zow
Footballguy
Any similarity to GOP operatives trying to put Kanye on the ballot in multiple states to influence the election? I think both are legal.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
E Street Brat
Footballguy
The Commish
Footballguy
Make up your mind...do you want them to "buy votes" or do you want them to do what's legal? Trump should match Bloomberg so he gets his share too...problem solved
Stealthycat
Footballguy
Stealthycat
Footballguy
sure, keep saying that but really we all know what it is, why its happening right now and where its happening
If Bloomberg was doing this in Iowa where felons can't vote ... then I can see it as a good means gesture .... he's doing it where he's doing it at for a reason
what's the reason ? c'mon ... work with me here
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[scooter]
Footballguy
These ex-felons are less likely to be African-American, and more likely to be Republican. That would be good for Trump.
So, despite all the talk about Bloomberg vowing spend money to defeat Trump, this move actually has an ulterior benefit for Bloomberg: if Trump wins, then it will almost certainly lower his tax bill. $16 million would be a tiny investment to avoid Biden's inevitable tax hike.
So, this is basically win-win for Bloomberg.
sho nuff
Footballguy
No...you think you know what it is...you claim it is what is happening...but have zero to back that up.
Yes...he is doing it where it is...so that people will go vote...more people voting is a good thing. We should want that. Seems one party does...one party would rather try to limit how many people vote. Then that same party that tries to limit people from voting...claims to be America First and Patriotic.
Shutout
Footballguy
Suppress voting? Must be doing a terrible job at it seeing as to how the democrats won the popular vote in 2016.
[scooter]
Footballguy
Wait, do you think "suppress" means "completely eliminate"? Like, it only counts as suppression if there are literally zero Democrat votes?
Shutout
Footballguy
Apparently Florida thinks so. Guess that language in their law saying "directly or indirectly" might be a big issue and its going to be looked at.
Of course, nothing will happen to the billionaire. No big deal. He will be fine. But he has inadvertenly painted his party in a bad way. He is either buying votes, discriminating against non-blacks, hispanics, attempting to circumvent the Florida spirit of the law, etc, etc. Put on our "reality" glasses. As soon as anyone and everyone heard about this, everyone knows the scoop. It is a play to get vote for democrats.
Shutout
Footballguy
nope. Just saying you'd think if it were a real thing, the objective would be to actually suppress the votes and make a difference in that area. Its a ridiculous argument. Using the logic that built it, I guess I could say Kamala Harris was attempting to suppress democrat votes because she put who knows how many black people in jail...which led them to them not being able to vote..which is historically a dominant democrat vote. LOL. Harris probably suppressed more votes than the Republicans ever did.
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[scooter]
Footballguy
The Commish
Footballguy
Shutout
Footballguy
So the fact it is written law, specific to be citable in section 6. Its just fluff? Made up fairy tales? Doesn't look funny at all? Just curious. Whatever your honest thought is, that's cool. I just wonder if people really believe that and, if so, how they got to that point. We all have to know the intention and i bet if Trump did this, the pitchforks would be in the streets.
Its kind of funny that the party that wants to push socialism is backed by all the insulated super rich.
The Florida GOP retweeting misleading videos about Biden should be illegal. But it's not.
In English: https://mobile.twitter.com/MarcACaputo/status/1308840103855484928
In English & Spanish, video evidence that Biden wasn't using a teleprompter to give answers: https://mobile.twitter.com/jdbalart
And the head of the FL GOP still has the misleading retweet, along with the story about about the FL AG investigation into Bloomberg's pledge.
https://mobile.twitter.com/FloridaGOP/status/1308807124135350274
This isn't as bad as the Conway family, but Jose Diaz-Balart, who did the Telemundo interview and denied use of a teleprompter, is the brother of Mario Diaz-Balart, Republican congressmen from Miami.
In English: https://mobile.twitter.com/MarcACaputo/status/1308840103855484928
In English & Spanish, video evidence that Biden wasn't using a teleprompter to give answers: https://mobile.twitter.com/jdbalart
And the head of the FL GOP still has the misleading retweet, along with the story about about the FL AG investigation into Bloomberg's pledge.
https://mobile.twitter.com/FloridaGOP/status/1308807124135350274
This isn't as bad as the Conway family, but Jose Diaz-Balart, who did the Telemundo interview and denied use of a teleprompter, is the brother of Mario Diaz-Balart, Republican congressmen from Miami.
Sammy3469
Footballguy
It’s kind of funny that the party that backs individual freedom doesn’t want everyone to vote and tries to block people trying to ensure that happens from doing so. Why don’t they want people to vote?
sho nuff
Footballguy
Do you have a source to this law showing the Florida Rights Restoration Coalitionpaying these fines is illegal?
In what way is it discriminating against non-blacks as you claimed earlier...or buying votes?
Because Gaetz and Desantis say so?
Jobber
Footballguy
Some turd here on FBG was claiming the Biden teleprompter falsehood over and over again recently. Hilarious. I can’t wait for the debate.
Shutout
Footballguy
It has been said over and over that voting is desired. The only issue is voting needs to be done in a way that doesn't open itself up to fraud, as there have been significant examples in recent elections showing the potential. Let's be realistic. I go to vote and I already voted by mail. oops. I go to mail and am told "we have a record you already voted". I say "I did not. i hereby choose to vote provisionally. See You in court". People live in states where mailing ballots are going to go to people who have passed, don't live where they used to, mail, etc. Mail can't be received on time, delays, etc. All these things open up to issues and the only thing that needs to happen is that we do it smartly.
The easy fix. GO vote. If people can protest or go to multiple funerals for politicians, etc, they can go vote and secure their vote. We all know if you show up to vote, nobody is going to wheel you off in a car and never to be seen again.
Shutout
Footballguy
Here is their law. https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Constitution Florida lawmakers are calling for it to be looked into. I don't decide the law. They will. So, yeah, there is a lot there to suggest people with law degrees think this is a no no. We will see.
Sammy3469
Footballguy
So your answer to to deflect to a nebulous voter fraud talking points when we’re asking why a well meaning American ensuring other Americans can legally vote in the manner prescribed by Florida?
sho nuff
Footballguy
Ive seen it...the people who want it looked into are top republicans. Why is that I wonder?
The law prohibits offering direct or indirect payment for a vote...that does not appear to be what happened here...nor does it appear that the Coalition paying their fines is against that law. Unless they are only offering it to people who would vote a certain way...as of now, there is zero evidence of that.
Joe Summer
Footballguy
"X is calling for Y to be investigated" is a pretty meaningless proposition. I mean, you may as well say "Many people are calling for it, believe me."
Shutout
Footballguy
I am going to go out on a limb and say because its their job and they are the ones elected right now. Don't be that naive to not know what is going on here. Everyone knows. don't be the only one who doesn't. That being said, I expect nothing to happen to Bloomie. But I think it is the duty to be looked at because if it is occurring, we don't want that anywhere.
Shutout
Footballguy
it absolutely means something. It is a real legal inquiry being requested. If it is frivolous, someone will decide that. I didn't call the investigation, I just said what they reported."X is calling for Y to be investigated" is a pretty meaningless proposition. I mean, you may as well say "Many people are calling for it, believe me."
quick-hands
Footballguy
sho nuff
Footballguy
Im not naive...they are acting in a partisan manner...that is what is going on.
He made calls and donations to a coalition...again, is that illegal?
I think its being looked into to distract and make bogus claims of wrongdoing.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Joe Summer
Footballguy
You are using the language of conspiracy theories.it absolutely means something. It is a real legal inquiry being requested. If it is frivolous, someone will decide that. I didn't call the investigation, I just said what they reported."X is calling for Y to be investigated" is a pretty meaningless proposition. I mean, you may as well say "Many people are calling for it, believe me."
When it becomes an actual real serious legal inquiry, then it might actually mean something.
But right now, as you have conceded, it is merely a request for an inquiry. A strenuous request, perhaps. But still just a request. And, thus, without meaning.
quick-hands
Footballguy
Bribe isn't force.
Definition of bribe
(Entry 1 of 2)
1: money or favor given or promised in order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person in a position of trustpolice officers accused of taking bribes
Shutout
Footballguy
We have more than enough distractions to keep us busy in this election. Like i said, i expect nothing to come of it.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Shutout
Footballguy
No conspiracy. I simply said "this is what they are calling for and this is their reasoning". That is not conspiracy, that is "nature/reason for this inquiry". If you personally think its crazy-talk or conspiracy then that is fine. You can have that opinion. But you should also be willing to say "ok, the guy posted what has happened. no need to post something to me spinning it like i am saying 'believe me'. It is not MY fight. It is going on in Florida. Nobody has to believe me. The lawmakers will decide if this is real or not.
quick-hands
Footballguy
Are u serious?
Do you actually think they did it to be nice? My goodness. I used to think you were a good poster. Good luck brother.
[scooter]
Footballguy
You sure you copypasted the right definition, GB? Ex-Felons aren't exactly the "person in a position of trust" type.
quick-hands
Footballguy
Lol....bro. they are voting. The day before they couldn't. I assume you are having trouble with voters are persons of trust. Is that a bit much?You sure you copypasted the right definition, GB? Ex-Felons aren't exactly the "person in a position of trust" type.
[scooter]
Footballguy
It's not a bribe because an individual ex-felon is not in a position of trust.Lol....bro. they are voting. The day before they couldn't. I assume you are having trouble with voters are persons of trust. Is that a bit much?You sure you copypasted the right definition, GB? Ex-Felons aren't exactly the "person in a position of trust" type.
It's also not a bribe because Bloomberg's action is not conditional upon a vote. That's basically the same reason why it's not illegal to give a free bus ride to a polling place: as long as you agree to let everyone ride, without condition, then it's perfectly legal.
Trump supporters should know this stuff by now. Remember the phrase "quid pro quo"?
quick-hands
Footballguy
Your position would be reversed if the Koch brothers did this.
Id still call it bribery. Cuz it is.
sho nuff
Footballguy
So no...zero evidence. Ans yes, I think coalitions do such things because they believe in people’s rights.
No need for the bs personal crap.
[scooter]
Footballguy
Actually I'd be pretty impressed if the Koch brothers did this, considering that one of them is dead.
quick-hands
Footballguy
[scooter]
Footballguy
But seriously: victim restitution is a pretty big issue for me, so if the Koch brother offered to pony up $16 million towards crime victims, I'd be pretty happy. I'm already on record with my belief that Bloomberg isn't getting much bang for his buck here, so I'd definitely rather see Koch take $16 million out of his campaign budget and donate it to crime victims and/or the government.
quick-hands
Footballguy
Fair enough. I think ex cons should have all full citizenship restored. If this was in January. Id be fine with it. In sept. Bribery
sho nuff
Footballguy
Did he actually donate it? The articles all seem to indicate he made fundraising calls (and did support among other pretty high profile celebrities...Lebron, Jordan...)
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Ruffrodys05
IBL Representative
The actual legality of the action (it's legal) is the exact same whether it be done in early January or late September.