George Santos charged with defrauding campaign donors

[Norman Alexander]

Because when he steps out of line to promote their interests, it can be passed of as "he's just crazy, look at his record".

Which, in turn, completely undermines Russian interests because he is constantly crazy and obviously "bought". So he seems to not be a great choice for them. I don't think they would make that basic a mistake. Wouldn't you want your Manchurian Candidate to be a little less obvious?

 

[Hercules56]

Santos is perfect for Democrat ads in 2024.

"Vote for the guys who gave you George Santos, or the guys who have you Barack Obama. The choice is yours!"

 

[The Don]

Santos is perfect for Democrat ads in 2024.

"Vote for the guys who gave you George Santos, or the guys who have you Barack Obama. The choice is yours!"

I'm ashamed to say that in large parts of the US that would result in a switch of votes towards the GOP.

 

[I Am The Scum]

Are we sure his name is even George?

So I was asking this question as a joke, but it turns out I was actually onto something?

 

[Ladewig]

Which, in turn, completely undermines Russian interests because he is constantly crazy and obviously "bought". So he seems to not be a great choice for them. I don't think they would make that basic a mistake. Wouldn't you want your Manchurian Candidate to be a little less obvious?

The perfect double bluff.
Wouldn’t you want your Manchurian candidate to have a personality that makes people say “he can’t be the Manchurian candidate - it’s too obvious.”

And his handlers can quietly spread a rumor: yes, he’s been bought but he’s been bought by American business interests, therefore we can trust him.

 

[Norman Alexander]

The perfect double bluff.
Wouldn’t you want your Manchurian candidate to have a personality that makes people say “he can’t be the Manchurian candidate - it’s too obvious.”

And his handlers can quietly spread a rumor: yes, he’s been bought but he’s been bought by American business interests, therefore we can trust him.

You're talking about fooling people who believe that putting on a pair of spectacles makes a crazy criminal 100% sane and respectable. It isn't a stretch.

 

[Stacyhs]

You're talking about fooling people who believe that putting on a pair of spectacles makes a crazy criminal 100% sane and respectable. It isn't a stretch.

No, no, no...putting on glasses makes someone look intellekchual, therefore part of the elite and not to be trusted!

 

[Norman Alexander]

No, no, no...putting on glasses makes someone look intellekchual, therefore part of the elite and not to be trusted!

OK, then!

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[Stacyhs]

A former roommate and friend of Santos' says the rep. was always lying about things and even stole things from him. He also said Santos took money from his mother (who was cleaner) and would blow through it and would set up Go Fund Me pages to grift money for his non-existent pet charity. He also said Santos claimed Jews would donate more if they thought he was Jewish.

A chip off the old Trump.

 

[Chris_Halkides]

The talented Mr. Santos

So I was asking this question as a joke, but it turns out I was actually onto something?

He called himself Anthony Devolder in a 2019 video. Maybe he is George-ish?

 

[gabeygoat]

It's gonna turn out he's really D.B. Cooper Jr. and this will all make sense.

Andy Kaufmann

 

[Norman Alexander]

Andy Kaufmann

Jimmy Hoffa.

 

[Chris_Halkides]

The talented Mr. Devolder

He called himself Anthony Devolder in a 2019 video. Maybe he is George-ish?

His use of the name Anthony Devolder goes back a number of years, according to his roommate, in this CNN interview.

 

[Crazy Chainsaw]

His use of the name Anthony Devolder goes back a number of years, according to his roommate, in this CNN interview.

At this time I question if he is even Human or does he come from The planet Fibulan 5?

 

[Chris_Halkides]

Is there a doctor

At this time I question if he is even Human or does he come from The planet Fibulan 5?

I am thinking maybe a Slitheen, from Dr. Who.

 

[TragicMonkey]

At this time I question if he is even Human or does he come from The planet Fibulan 5?

He does seem to have a flat affect in the photos and videos I've seen of him.

 

[newyorkguy]

CNN found a Twitter exchange Devolder/Santos had in June 2020. A client complains that Deutsche Bank termed the protection for their principle to be "a complete fraud." When asked to explain, Devolder/Santos tweeted, "Sorry I'm not following you."

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A Nassau County (NY) Republican suggested that given the level and scope of Santos' lying he needs professional help. Meanwhile, Republican Matt Gaetz says Devolder/Santos shouldn't be "shunned."

 

[newyorkguy]

A Kansas TV station, KOAM-TV, reports:

Republican Rep. George Santos, said a company later accused of running a "Ponzi scheme" was "100% legitimate" when it was accused by a potential customer of fraud in 2020, more than a year before it was sued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Once the company, where he worked, came under federal scrutiny, Santos claimed publicly that he was unaware of accusations of fraud at the firm, a CNN KFile review of Santos' social media and statements found...In fact, according to the SEC complaint, "at no point" was Harbor City Capital "ever issued a SBLC," despite claims from the company. Dylan Riddle, a spokesman for Deutsche Bank, told CNN on Monday that they had no affiliation with Harbor City Capital. "Harbor City Capital was not a client of Deutsche Bank," he said. KOAM news link

What's going to be his fallback? At the time he stated Harbor City had been issued an SBLC by various banks including Deutsche Bank, "He believed it to be true. But Mr. Santos later determined that it was not true."

If Santos is reminded, despite saying he was "unaware" of any accusations of fraud, there is documented proof that he was made aware. Fallback? "I'm sorry I don't remember that."

As Steve Martin once put it:

Want to rob a bank and get away with it? First, rob a bank. If caught, explain, "I forgot it was illegal to rob a bank." You had no criminal intent. They can't touch you!"

I guess George Devolder/Santos thought he was serious.

 

[gnome]

It does work, if everyone with the power to enact consequences lets it.

 

[jadebox]

If there wasn't already enough of a reason to hate the man:

George Santos took $3,000 from dying dog’s GoFundMe, veterans say:

https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/18/politics/george-santos-veteran-dog-gofundme/index.html