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[–] ccunning 151 points 7 months ago (4 children)

“While crime in Arizona is at an all-time high the Arizona Secretary of State’s office felt it was a good use of resources to send multiple agents across the country to storm an 80th birthday party like it was Normandy,” said Caroline Wren, a top GOP consultant, who hosted the birthday party at her home.

Ridiculous. It’s well known that Arizona had been looking for him for days if not weeks. He could have let them know where he was at any point before the party.

Rudy did this to himself.

[–] [email protected] 74 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Besides: this "crime at an all time high" fearmongering is disgusting.

[–] Passerby6497 35 points 7 months ago

How do you know when Republicans are lying?

Their lips move.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago

Especially when it's been declining for more than a decade (I think even longer). Anomalies during pan times should be considered in context of world events.

[–] barsquid 28 points 7 months ago (1 children)

They served an indictment to a criminal. Is she talking about crime at an all-time high because she is mad that they are stopping Repubs while they are on a streak?

[–] NABDad 16 points 7 months ago

She's just saying she knows crime is high in Arizona because you don't even have to go outside your home to find criminals. They're right there next to you at the party you threw for them.

[–] CharlesDarwin 21 points 7 months ago

The top GOP consultant needs to be reminded that what Roodles did was one of the very worst crimes. Just because he's a rich white Republican doesn't mean it isn't.

[–] ripcord 9 points 7 months ago

Also, it's a lie that crime in Arizona is at an all-time high.

[–] Diplomjodler3 117 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'm so tired of these fucks painting themselves as the victims whenever they face consequences for their malfeasance.

[–] disguy_ovahea 15 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

It’s how it works if you’re in Trump’s circle. right wing media minimizes factual reporting, then extensively reports on the sensationalist witch hunt against the Republican victim. It looks like nonsense from the outside, but it’s very effective at maintaining their narrative with Republicans.

[–] [email protected] 92 points 7 months ago

When Rudy was mayor of New York he proudly arrested homeless folks and subway fare jumpers. Surely such a dedicated protector of the law isn't averse to being treated that way himself?

[–] Boddhisatva 72 points 7 months ago (3 children)

I guess you probably shouldn't taunt the process servers.

[–] jordanlund 58 points 7 months ago (4 children)

Not finding him would have resulted in an arrest warrant, not a dismissal. How does a former lawyer not know that?

[–] [email protected] 33 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

You know what they call law students that are at the bottom of the class?

Lawyers.

[–] EisFrei 17 points 7 months ago

He does know, but needs something for the masses to parrot

[–] barsquid 14 points 7 months ago

You can know for a fact he is bottom of the barrel skillwise because Donald hired him.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Ted Cruz blathered on about why we should sign the Paris Agreement when Paris is in another country. It's all performative for their uncurious base who they know will never cross-reference what they say. Cruz went to an Ivy, btw. He's not stupid. He's a smart, grifting, dishonest asshole.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Deadly Teddly has other reasons for rejecting extradition treaties.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 33 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Some quick googling looks like this is real. Looks like it was this deleted post.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 7 months ago

I'm surprised he didn't say anything about writing "Not entered into contract" on it at a 45 degree angle with red pen.

[–] Boddhisatva 15 points 7 months ago

I'm thinking Rudy got very drunk at his party, which should come as a surprise to no one, and decided to post that. Then, after he got served, his lawyers made him delete it.

[–] CharlesDarwin 6 points 7 months ago
[–] [email protected] 30 points 7 months ago

They finally lifted the right rock.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I'd serve him papers then oopsie his cake onto the floor.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] bazus1 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I THREW THE REST OF THE CAKE TOO

[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD, JACKASS!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago

I'M AN ADULT

[–] TheJims 21 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Is there anyone in trumps orbit that isn’t a complete sleaze ball?

[–] barsquid 28 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Literally no. Donald is so overtly a corrupt sack of shit criminal you have to have been deliberately ignoring reality to want to get near him. Once near, either you find out he is a skeeze and leave, or the world finds out you are a skeeze when you stay.

[–] gAlienLifeform 7 points 7 months ago

Yep, and this is all also applies to the Republican party as a whole

[–] Ballistic_86 11 points 7 months ago

I guess I’m glad he didn’t go missing forever. He can face his crimes, sweat all that hair dye down his face again and again

[–] givesomefucks 11 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It's a mindfuck that Rudy is 2 years younger than the president.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

The older people get the greater apparent differences of people who are the same age.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago

Should have set gene parmesan on the case

[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago

Got 'im! If I recall they only hade about four more days before he's due in court. Please tell me they were attached to the outfit of a stripper who came out of an oversized cake.

[–] MehBlah 8 points 7 months ago

He could have chosen to do it more privately but he acted just like the criminal he is and avoided it.

[–] Wrench 7 points 7 months ago

This makes me warm and fuzzy. Good way to start the weekend!

[–] CharlesDarwin 5 points 7 months ago

Weird how long it took to find Roodles.

[–] kingshrubb 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Why would you throw a birthday party if you are avoiding "being served". Go camping or something.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Happy fuckin' birthday Rudy you pos fuck.

[–] Stupidmanager 3 points 7 months ago

Rudy, Want to know why it’s not publicized for others who are famous? No one gives a shit. Being famous is not a ticket to do whatever you want. You too shall be prosecuted when found guilty of the crime.

[–] b3an 2 points 7 months ago

Stain blocking ceiling paint? lol what. My only thought is from cigars. Man this guy is such a little weasel. I thought he was broke af too. I’m glad they keep on him, especially in Arizona