(10-30-2020, 11:55 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: If there was any actual evidence of Joe Biden "using his status as VP to arrange meetings with foreign diplomats and Hunter in return for monetary compensation," we would have seen it by now.  

One other correction to what you said: "...the fee Hunter implies was paid to Joe..." if you're talking about the "10% for TBG...," obviously there was no fee paid to Joe Biden because that whole deal went up in smoke.  No one got paid on that deal.  

Joe Biden has released his tax returns, he has filed financial disclosure forms, and he made no money other than a book deal and speaking fees.  Meanwhile, we have a President who refuses to release his tax returns, and owes hundreds of millions to unknown entities.  Why aren't you guys talking about that?

I agree that we've probably seen the worst of whatever's on the laptop (in regards to Joe). My point is that this is more than enough probable cause to open an investigation into where the money came from and by whom. It should also lead into determining if Joe received money as a result of Hunter's business deals. I don't think it's difficult for rich people to hide money or spend money that was never officially given to them. We know Joe flew Hunter around the world as he picked up deals from everywhere. I think most people would look at flying to China on Air Force 2 and picking up millions from Chinese-backed banks ten days later would be more than enough considered circumstantial evidence. 

I don't think any one thing that's been mentioned is enough to charge anyone without more evidence. But I don't think this should be an easy thing for Biden supporters to dismiss. Add in Bobulinski and there's more here than anything about Trump's tax returns. A billionaire owing millions isn't as concerning as selling out to foreign nationals. Especially when that billionaire owns numerous expensive properties including Mar-a-Lago which is estimated to be worth $160M alone. As you say, if there was anything there, we would have seen it by now. 

Hunter also texted Bobulinski telling Bobulinski that Joe was making key decisions in their business dealings with China. Bobulinski confirmed that the "Big Guy" was Joe, and it doesn't matter if the deal fell through if Joe solicited payment for what is suggested there. That's just an example of how these things played out. Interest-free loans from the Chinese, millions from the Moscow mayor's wife, etc. Do we really thing Joe isn't making a cut of it?

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