That is not the charge. The government has to convict you for the charge they bring against you.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
Did he plead guilty to lying to the FBI under oath?
That is not the charge. The government has to convict you for the charge they bring against you.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
Did he plead guilty to lying to the FBI under oath?
It's important in a criminal prosecution. Even if politics affect the prosecution, defense and verdict.Canada2017 said:Exactly when was the truth critically important in Washington DC ?Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
Thats great. Lying under oath doesnt mean as much as it used to.
Yes, and that is not the charge.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
Did he plead guilty to lying to the FBI?
Twice?
Doesn't matter. Never had Miranda rights. Just a fireside chit chat and it should have been thrown out right then. You don't get your rights read, nothing can be used against you unless you waive them. You are parsing words anyway. The 302's said he DID NOT LIE. They destroyed a general's life long service life dude! You are hardcore.HuMcK said:
That is an incorrect interpretation of what the FBI agents said. They said that he didn't show any overt clues that would show consciousness he lied, which is wildly different than saying they didnt think he lied. They said it appeared that he didn't think he was lying, not that they agreed with him.
And when DoJ (Barr) tried to dismiss the charges, after multiple guilty pleas to 2 judges, the lead prosecutor resigned in disgust. Lying to FBI investigators is also not the only criminal conduct Flynn plead guilty to, that's just all he was charged with in exchange for his guilty pleas.
You know better.......why the charade ?Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
Did he plead guilty to lying to the FBI under oath?
Yep, but that has nothing to do with the charge he faced. Moreover, I cannot think of a single time I have ever heard of anyone being prosecuted for withdrawing or changing a guilty plea.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
He didnt plead guilty?
If I were facing the charges, Flynn was facing, and was fully convinced of my innocence I would fight for my day in court to acquit myself I would certainly not plead guilty, nor would I accept a pardon, which does not exonerate me, but implies my guilt. Of course, I don't think of myself as the swiftest of fellows, so I would have made damn sure I didn't in anyway lie to the FBI (or the VP, or anyone else). Finally, I would have found a better lawyer than Sidney Powell, even a court appointed would have done that trick Flynn, with a little cooperation on his part, would have received a light sentence, probably little or no jail time. Powell, in drumming up $millions billable, managed to turn this into a circus without end. Understand the Judge was and is a crank, but she should have known that. Her accomplishment has been nothing but political theater, and ill-served her client.Carlos Safety said:That is what you ought to get to say when you are framed on federal charges. I assure you that your light attitude will dissipate real quick.TWD 74 said:If Flynn is so concerned that his admission of lying was wrong and he didn't lie, he can refuse the pardon proffered by Trump. I'm sure Sidney would just love another 3 years to go round and round on this case.Carlos Safety said:LOL! That is not the statement that resulted in the charges. You really need the statement, if you can find it, because the charges will turn on the details, Flynn's knowledge, and whether any misstatements of fact were material.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
He plead guilty to lying to the FBI. He said he had lied about contacting a Russian ambassador.
If he didnt lie to the FBI he lied when he plead guilty.
If he did lie to the FBI, well. he lied.
Now, go read the statute and what the government has to prove to get a conviction. He did not violate the statute.
If you are broke, how would you pay the lawyers? Talk to lawyers who do impecunious clients. They plead for a variety of reasonsTWD 74 said:If I were facing the charges, Flynn was facing, and was fully convinced of my innocence I would fight for my day in court to acquit myself I would certainly not plead guilty, nor would I accept a pardon, which does not exonerate me, but implies my guilt. Of course, I don't think of myself as the swiftest of fellows, so I would have made damn sure I didn't in anyway lie to the FBI (or the VP, or anyone else). Finally, I would have found a better lawyer than Sidney Powell, even a court appointed would have done that trick Flynn, with a little cooperation on his part, would have received a light sentence, probably little or no jail time. Powell, in drumming up $millions billable, managed to turn this into a circus without end. Understand the Judge was and is a crank, but she should have known that. Her accomplishment has been nothing but political theater, and ill-served her client.Carlos Safety said:That is what you ought to get to say when you are framed on federal charges. I assure you that your light attitude will dissipate real quick.TWD 74 said:If Flynn is so concerned that his admission of lying was wrong and he didn't lie, he can refuse the pardon proffered by Trump. I'm sure Sidney would just love another 3 years to go round and round on this case.Carlos Safety said:LOL! That is not the statement that resulted in the charges. You really need the statement, if you can find it, because the charges will turn on the details, Flynn's knowledge, and whether any misstatements of fact were material.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
He plead guilty to lying to the FBI. He said he had lied about contacting a Russian ambassador.
If he didnt lie to the FBI he lied when he plead guilty.
If he did lie to the FBI, well. he lied.
Now, go read the statute and what the government has to prove to get a conviction. He did not violate the statute.
Never been charged with lying to FBI. Yep, you figured that one out. Also have never hid a million dollar consulting business with a Foreign Government while I was working as the National Security Advisor to POTUS.Osodecentx said:If you are broke, how would you pay the lawyers? Talk to lawyers who do impecunious clients. They plead for a variety of reasonsTWD 74 said:If I were facing the charges, Flynn was facing, and was fully convinced of my innocence I would fight for my day in court to acquit myself I would certainly not plead guilty, nor would I accept a pardon, which does not exonerate me, but implies my guilt. Of course, I don't think of myself as the swiftest of fellows, so I would have made damn sure I didn't in anyway lie to the FBI (or the VP, or anyone else). Finally, I would have found a better lawyer than Sidney Powell, even a court appointed would have done that trick Flynn, with a little cooperation on his part, would have received a light sentence, probably little or no jail time. Powell, in drumming up $millions billable, managed to turn this into a circus without end. Understand the Judge was and is a crank, but she should have known that. Her accomplishment has been nothing but political theater, and ill-served her client.Carlos Safety said:That is what you ought to get to say when you are framed on federal charges. I assure you that your light attitude will dissipate real quick.TWD 74 said:If Flynn is so concerned that his admission of lying was wrong and he didn't lie, he can refuse the pardon proffered by Trump. I'm sure Sidney would just love another 3 years to go round and round on this case.Carlos Safety said:LOL! That is not the statement that resulted in the charges. You really need the statement, if you can find it, because the charges will turn on the details, Flynn's knowledge, and whether any misstatements of fact were material.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
He plead guilty to lying to the FBI. He said he had lied about contacting a Russian ambassador.
If he didnt lie to the FBI he lied when he plead guilty.
If he did lie to the FBI, well. he lied.
Now, go read the statute and what the government has to prove to get a conviction. He did not violate the statute.
I'm a little surprised you would post something like this. It tells me you've never been in a position where you had to go all in
Ever been broke?TWD 74 said:Never been charged with lying to FBI. Yep, you figured that one out. Also have never hid a million dollar consulting business with a Foreign Government while I was working as the National Security Advisor to POTUS.Osodecentx said:If you are broke, how would you pay the lawyers? Talk to lawyers who do impecunious clients. They plead for a variety of reasonsTWD 74 said:If I were facing the charges, Flynn was facing, and was fully convinced of my innocence I would fight for my day in court to acquit myself I would certainly not plead guilty, nor would I accept a pardon, which does not exonerate me, but implies my guilt. Of course, I don't think of myself as the swiftest of fellows, so I would have made damn sure I didn't in anyway lie to the FBI (or the VP, or anyone else). Finally, I would have found a better lawyer than Sidney Powell, even a court appointed would have done that trick Flynn, with a little cooperation on his part, would have received a light sentence, probably little or no jail time. Powell, in drumming up $millions billable, managed to turn this into a circus without end. Understand the Judge was and is a crank, but she should have known that. Her accomplishment has been nothing but political theater, and ill-served her client.Carlos Safety said:That is what you ought to get to say when you are framed on federal charges. I assure you that your light attitude will dissipate real quick.TWD 74 said:If Flynn is so concerned that his admission of lying was wrong and he didn't lie, he can refuse the pardon proffered by Trump. I'm sure Sidney would just love another 3 years to go round and round on this case.Carlos Safety said:LOL! That is not the statement that resulted in the charges. You really need the statement, if you can find it, because the charges will turn on the details, Flynn's knowledge, and whether any misstatements of fact were material.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
He plead guilty to lying to the FBI. He said he had lied about contacting a Russian ambassador.
If he didnt lie to the FBI he lied when he plead guilty.
If he did lie to the FBI, well. he lied.
Now, go read the statute and what the government has to prove to get a conviction. He did not violate the statute.
I'm a little surprised you would post something like this. It tells me you've never been in a position where you had to go all in
TWD 74 said:Never been charged with lying to FBI. Yep, you figured that one out. Also have never hid a million dollar consulting business with a Foreign Government while I was working as the National Security Advisor to POTUS.Osodecentx said:If you are broke, how would you pay the lawyers? Talk to lawyers who do impecunious clients. They plead for a variety of reasonsTWD 74 said:If I were facing the charges, Flynn was facing, and was fully convinced of my innocence I would fight for my day in court to acquit myself I would certainly not plead guilty, nor would I accept a pardon, which does not exonerate me, but implies my guilt. Of course, I don't think of myself as the swiftest of fellows, so I would have made damn sure I didn't in anyway lie to the FBI (or the VP, or anyone else). Finally, I would have found a better lawyer than Sidney Powell, even a court appointed would have done that trick Flynn, with a little cooperation on his part, would have received a light sentence, probably little or no jail time. Powell, in drumming up $millions billable, managed to turn this into a circus without end. Understand the Judge was and is a crank, but she should have known that. Her accomplishment has been nothing but political theater, and ill-served her client.Carlos Safety said:That is what you ought to get to say when you are framed on federal charges. I assure you that your light attitude will dissipate real quick.TWD 74 said:If Flynn is so concerned that his admission of lying was wrong and he didn't lie, he can refuse the pardon proffered by Trump. I'm sure Sidney would just love another 3 years to go round and round on this case.Carlos Safety said:LOL! That is not the statement that resulted in the charges. You really need the statement, if you can find it, because the charges will turn on the details, Flynn's knowledge, and whether any misstatements of fact were material.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
He plead guilty to lying to the FBI. He said he had lied about contacting a Russian ambassador.
If he didnt lie to the FBI he lied when he plead guilty.
If he did lie to the FBI, well. he lied.
Now, go read the statute and what the government has to prove to get a conviction. He did not violate the statute.
I'm a little surprised you would post something like this. It tells me you've never been in a position where you had to go all in
Innocent people are never indictedTWD 74 said:Never been charged with lying to FBI. Yep, you figured that one out. Also have never hid a million dollar consulting business with a Foreign Government while I was working as the National Security Advisor to POTUS.Osodecentx said:If you are broke, how would you pay the lawyers? Talk to lawyers who do impecunious clients. They plead for a variety of reasonsTWD 74 said:If I were facing the charges, Flynn was facing, and was fully convinced of my innocence I would fight for my day in court to acquit myself I would certainly not plead guilty, nor would I accept a pardon, which does not exonerate me, but implies my guilt. Of course, I don't think of myself as the swiftest of fellows, so I would have made damn sure I didn't in anyway lie to the FBI (or the VP, or anyone else). Finally, I would have found a better lawyer than Sidney Powell, even a court appointed would have done that trick Flynn, with a little cooperation on his part, would have received a light sentence, probably little or no jail time. Powell, in drumming up $millions billable, managed to turn this into a circus without end. Understand the Judge was and is a crank, but she should have known that. Her accomplishment has been nothing but political theater, and ill-served her client.Carlos Safety said:That is what you ought to get to say when you are framed on federal charges. I assure you that your light attitude will dissipate real quick.TWD 74 said:If Flynn is so concerned that his admission of lying was wrong and he didn't lie, he can refuse the pardon proffered by Trump. I'm sure Sidney would just love another 3 years to go round and round on this case.Carlos Safety said:LOL! That is not the statement that resulted in the charges. You really need the statement, if you can find it, because the charges will turn on the details, Flynn's knowledge, and whether any misstatements of fact were material.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
He plead guilty to lying to the FBI. He said he had lied about contacting a Russian ambassador.
If he didnt lie to the FBI he lied when he plead guilty.
If he did lie to the FBI, well. he lied.
Now, go read the statute and what the government has to prove to get a conviction. He did not violate the statute.
I'm a little surprised you would post something like this. It tells me you've never been in a position where you had to go all in
Whatever. You should pray that no one ever threatens your family and then conditions letting up on you pleading guilty.HuMcK said:
The time to hash that out was before pleading guilty...twice. Again, he plead to that lesser charge because it was a lighter offense than the other conduct he admitted to in his pleadings, a functioning DoJ would have torn up the agreement and gone after him for FARA violations.
If you don't believe that people plead guilty when threatened, coerced.... you're an idiot.HuMcK said:
I want him to wear the felon tag he deserves. He himself is the one that drug this out 4yrs, if he would have cooperated he would have plead out and been off of probation a year ago. And if you don't think his legal bills are more than covered, you aren't paying attention. His current lawyer is your girl Sidney Powell, working for free last I heard.
Can't find a link, all google searches are about current news and a different set of notes.
Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
He plead guilty to lying to the FBI. He said he had lied about contacting a Russian ambassador.
If he didnt lie to the FBI he lied when he plead guilty.
If he did lie to the FBI, well. he lied.
Like I said. lying under oath doesnt mean as much as it used to. I am not butt hurt at all. Nothing Trump does surprises me. Whats surprising is the good people that bend over backward to either say he didnt lie, ask in shock "what lie?" or insist someone made him lie. Others go the "well, what about Sally? She lied too" or, "You know everybody lies under oath."
TWD 74 said:If I were facing the charges, Flynn was facing, and was fully convinced of my innocence I would fight for my day in court to acquit myself I would certainly not plead guilty, nor would I accept a pardon, which does not exonerate me, but implies my guilt. Of course, I don't think of myself as the swiftest of fellows, so I would have made damn sure I didn't in anyway lie to the FBI (or the VP, or anyone else). Finally, I would have found a better lawyer than Sidney Powell, even a court appointed would have done that trick Flynn, with a little cooperation on his part, would have received a light sentence, probably little or no jail time. Powell, in drumming up $millions billable, managed to turn this into a circus without end. Understand the Judge was and is a crank, but she should have known that. Her accomplishment has been nothing but political theater, and ill-served her client.Carlos Safety said:That is what you ought to get to say when you are framed on federal charges. I assure you that your light attitude will dissipate real quick.TWD 74 said:If Flynn is so concerned that his admission of lying was wrong and he didn't lie, he can refuse the pardon proffered by Trump. I'm sure Sidney would just love another 3 years to go round and round on this case.Carlos Safety said:LOL! That is not the statement that resulted in the charges. You really need the statement, if you can find it, because the charges will turn on the details, Flynn's knowledge, and whether any misstatements of fact were material.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
He plead guilty to lying to the FBI. He said he had lied about contacting a Russian ambassador.
If he didnt lie to the FBI he lied when he plead guilty.
If he did lie to the FBI, well. he lied.
Now, go read the statute and what the government has to prove to get a conviction. He did not violate the statute.
riflebear said:
It would be shocking (and scary) to go back and see who Obama did this for.
And of course Limitted knows all this. Been discussed on this forum many times.Mothra said:Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
He plead guilty to lying to the FBI. He said he had lied about contacting a Russian ambassador.
If he didnt lie to the FBI he lied when he plead guilty.
If he did lie to the FBI, well. he lied.
Like I said. lying under oath doesnt mean as much as it used to. I am not butt hurt at all. Nothing Trump does surprises me. Whats surprising is the good people that bend over backward to either say he didnt lie, ask in shock "what lie?" or insist someone made him lie. Others go the "well, what about Sally? She lied too" or, "You know everybody lies under oath."
As I said above, people who aren't guilty do plea deals all the time. If you actually read anything about this case, you would know that one of the things the Feds promised is not to go after his son on seemingly bogus charges if he would do a deal. And there is also a serious question of whether he actually knew he gave the Feds false information. At least one of those interviewing him said he did not know. And of course there's also the question of whether the Feds tried to entrap him.
Because he hates Trump.Canada2017 said:And of course Limitted knows all this. Been discussed on this forum many times.Mothra said:Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
He plead guilty to lying to the FBI. He said he had lied about contacting a Russian ambassador.
If he didnt lie to the FBI he lied when he plead guilty.
If he did lie to the FBI, well. he lied.
Like I said. lying under oath doesnt mean as much as it used to. I am not butt hurt at all. Nothing Trump does surprises me. Whats surprising is the good people that bend over backward to either say he didnt lie, ask in shock "what lie?" or insist someone made him lie. Others go the "well, what about Sally? She lied too" or, "You know everybody lies under oath."
As I said above, people who aren't guilty do plea deals all the time. If you actually read anything about this case, you would know that one of the things the Feds promised is not to go after his son on seemingly bogus charges if he would do a deal. And there is also a serious question of whether he actually knew he gave the Feds false information. At least one of those interviewing him said he did not know. And of course there's also the question of whether the Feds tried to entrap him.
But for whatever reason he enjoys playing the game .
Suspect its not just due to hating Trump.Doc Holliday said:Because he hates Trump.Canada2017 said:And of course Limitted knows all this. Been discussed on this forum many times.Mothra said:Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
He plead guilty to lying to the FBI. He said he had lied about contacting a Russian ambassador.
If he didnt lie to the FBI he lied when he plead guilty.
If he did lie to the FBI, well. he lied.
Like I said. lying under oath doesnt mean as much as it used to. I am not butt hurt at all. Nothing Trump does surprises me. Whats surprising is the good people that bend over backward to either say he didnt lie, ask in shock "what lie?" or insist someone made him lie. Others go the "well, what about Sally? She lied too" or, "You know everybody lies under oath."
As I said above, people who aren't guilty do plea deals all the time. If you actually read anything about this case, you would know that one of the things the Feds promised is not to go after his son on seemingly bogus charges if he would do a deal. And there is also a serious question of whether he actually knew he gave the Feds false information. At least one of those interviewing him said he did not know. And of course there's also the question of whether the Feds tried to entrap him.
But for whatever reason he enjoys playing the game .
Don't believe you lie. Sorry if that is the impression I gave. You are very open.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
I have never. Why would I lie? Do you think I am concerned about what others here think of me? I am among the most honest open people here.
Half of American Catholics vote democrat so I guess its a 50/50 chance you vote democrat.
Canada2017 said:Don't believe you lie. Sorry if that is the impression I gave. You are very open.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
I have never. Why would I lie? Do you think I am concerned about what others here think of me? I am among the most honest open people here.
Half of American Catholics vote democrat so I guess its a 50/50 chance you vote democrat.
On the other hand I don't recall you ever supporting any Republican national figure......not even on the old message board. Just the opposite.....you bash them relentlessly .
Meanwhile you give Democrats an easy pass...always . And that is fine of course .....after all these years I find it amusing.
You are most certainly correct .......almost half of Catholics vote Democrat .
However I suspect the vast majority of such Catholics......are Catholics in name only .
One can not support abortion, support assisted suicide.......and honestly consider yourself Catholic .
My wife quit teaching long ago when our first son was born. However a few of her friends have recently retired from the profession . They all say the same......the field is overwhelmingly Democrat, overwhelmingly liberal.Mothra said:Canada2017 said:Don't believe you lie. Sorry if that is the impression I gave. You are very open.Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:
I have never. Why would I lie? Do you think I am concerned about what others here think of me? I am among the most honest open people here.
Half of American Catholics vote democrat so I guess its a 50/50 chance you vote democrat.
On the other hand I don't recall you ever supporting any Republican national figure......not even on the old message board. Just the opposite.....you bash them relentlessly .
Meanwhile you give Democrats an easy pass...always . And that is fine of course .....after all these years I find it amusing.
You are most certainly correct .......almost half of Catholics vote Democrat .
However I suspect the vast majority of such Catholics......are Catholics in name only .
One can not support abortion, support assisted suicide.......and honestly consider yourself Catholic .
Yup. You can bet if there an opportunity to bash Republicans he's going to do it. Not once in the two decades I've known him on these boards do I recall him speaking positively about a conservative politician. And never have I seen him criticize a democrat.
Good call on the education field. I suspect that has influenced his politics big time.
chuckleLimited IQ Redneck in PU said:
I voted for B Dole,
R. Reagan
R, Reagan
H. Bush
H. Bush
I voted for G. W. Bush.
Though I respect J McCain for his service, I felt he was too liberal and voted Libertarian.
I learned to like Romney a little, but voted for G. Johnson.
I couldnt force myself to vote for a snake oil salesman so again I voted for G, Johnson
I voted for Jo Jorgensen.
This board is 95% toe the line Republican foot soldiers. It doesnt need another party shill echoing Repub talking points. There is no reason to have yet another poster saying the man that just won the election has dementia or has handlers or wears diapers. So I dont add to the excess. OTH, there are plenty of little wooden soldiers here that think God installed Trump to save America. I dont. I dont think repubs or dems are able to make any changes that will matter in the long run. America needs someone that can make positive changes but the sheople keep voting for the same old same old even though you see the results.
What do you call a man that does the same thing over and over and acts surprised when he always gets the same results?