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Wiz Imp

(10,433 posts)
Tue May 19, 2026, 05:47 PM Tuesday

Wow! Michael Fanone just told Nicolle Wallace (on her MSNow show) that since this "slush fund" was announced,

He has been flooded with messages from people saying they were going to kill him because they believe they will get paid from the slush fund for doing that.

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Wow! Michael Fanone just told Nicolle Wallace (on her MSNow show) that since this "slush fund" was announced, (Original Post) Wiz Imp Tuesday OP
I'm watching..this is horrific behavior from MAGA and I don't blame him one bit for his attitude Deuxcents Tuesday #1
Which is EXACTLY the reason for the fund FHRRK1 Tuesday #2
Hear, hear! n/t PatrickforB Tuesday #6
No shit FoxNewsSucks Tuesday #9
THE most severe JokeHer Tuesday #17
He is an acknowledged adulterer.. thomski64 Tuesday #26
I'll cast the first stone. SergeStorms 10 hrs ago #34
This is what happens when criminals get paid for their crimes. Irish_Dem Tuesday #3
The current administration along with the Republican party............. Lovie777 Tuesday #4
With no mercy. For any of them Deuxcents Tuesday #5
THEY TRIED ON JANUARY 6TH Jimvanhise Tuesday #7
The fact that 1/6 wasn't the end of the GOP as a political party is a complete indictment of the US. Karasu Tuesday #16
Effectively a bounty on the heads of Trump opponents. Ocelot II Tuesday #8
Please be safe, Michael Fanone! ☮️💙🌈🌸🍀 Cha Tuesday #10
one suspects most americans dont care about this very much. just a guess tho msongs Tuesday #11
I have seen him many times on Nicolle but today he acted different Katinfl Tuesday #12
I sometimes think this country is so far beyond corrupt Grim Chieftain Tuesday #13
Which will solve nothing but help our enemies mahina Tuesday #14
I am NOT touting it Grim Chieftain Tuesday #15
Honestly to me it sounded like you were convinced TBF Tuesday #18
I have been a fierce advocate of this country for all of my 73 years Grim Chieftain Tuesday #20
With ya, Grim Chieftain. calimary Tuesday #21
Thank you, calimary Grim Chieftain Tuesday #22
That is all great - but it is not what you said. TBF Yesterday #28
a potential civil war Felicita 10 hrs ago #31
Thank you so much Grim Chieftain 10 hrs ago #32
Haven't had the pleasure mahina Tuesday #23
My meaning was plain. Grim Chieftain Tuesday #24
Okie dokie mahina Tuesday #25
We both want this democracy to prevail Grim Chieftain 19 hrs ago #29
When the J6'ers get paid, Fanone knows who to sue. Dr. T Tuesday #19
Except for the fact that we won't know who johnnyfins Tuesday #27
they could be right. barbtries 13 hrs ago #30
OMFG!!!! nt City Lights 10 hrs ago #33

Deuxcents

(27,715 posts)
1. I'm watching..this is horrific behavior from MAGA and I don't blame him one bit for his attitude
Tue May 19, 2026, 05:51 PM
Tuesday

FHRRK1

(135 posts)
2. Which is EXACTLY the reason for the fund
Tue May 19, 2026, 05:57 PM
Tuesday

If we get fair elections and take back control I don’t want to hear one Dem stating we need to move on.

Severe punishment needs to occur.

FoxNewsSucks

(11,926 posts)
9. No shit
Tue May 19, 2026, 06:56 PM
Tuesday

"Looking forward not back", and "moving on" is the reason we're in this mess

And Ford's pardoning Nixon set the IOKIYAR example.

JokeHer

(59 posts)
17. THE most severe
Tue May 19, 2026, 08:10 PM
Tuesday

Treason… how about those firing squads ol orange dipshit wants to bring back

SergeStorms

(20,818 posts)
34. I'll cast the first stone.
Wed May 20, 2026, 03:04 PM
10 hrs ago

Not that I'm without sin, but someone has to get the party started!

Lovie777

(23,747 posts)
4. The current administration along with the Republican party.............
Tue May 19, 2026, 05:59 PM
Tuesday

are creating a hostile environment for the citizens of the US.

But alas, it will befall solely on the Republican party, shithole and comrades.

Jimvanhise

(604 posts)
7. THEY TRIED ON JANUARY 6TH
Tue May 19, 2026, 06:51 PM
Tuesday

They tried to kill Michael Fanone on January 6th and almost succeed. When he testified at the trials of those who attacked him, the rioter's families spit on him and called him names, in spite of the video evidence.

Karasu

(2,081 posts)
16. The fact that 1/6 wasn't the end of the GOP as a political party is a complete indictment of the US.
Tue May 19, 2026, 07:28 PM
Tuesday

Cha

(320,608 posts)
10. Please be safe, Michael Fanone! ☮️💙🌈🌸🍀
Tue May 19, 2026, 07:00 PM
Tuesday

Of course, the Nazis want to kill their enemies who stand for Democracy!

Katinfl

(885 posts)
12. I have seen him many times on Nicolle but today he acted different
Tue May 19, 2026, 07:03 PM
Tuesday

IMO he seemed subdued. He just looked into the camera motionless. Of course he had much to say about the absurdity of the whole thing with this “slush fund” but today he just seemed resigned to the fact that the J6’ers will get a pay out and he is tired of fighting it. IMO and I hope I am wrong.

Grim Chieftain

(2,048 posts)
13. I sometimes think this country is so far beyond corrupt
Tue May 19, 2026, 07:09 PM
Tuesday

that the only thing that will save it (perhaps) is a civil war.

My god, I cannot believe this is where we are.

mahina

(20,724 posts)
14. Which will solve nothing but help our enemies
Tue May 19, 2026, 07:16 PM
Tuesday

Last edited Wed May 20, 2026, 06:24 AM - Edit history (1)

Putin mainly

So, nonsense. In my opinion.
/family died on both sides, great great walked across states after release from captivity in Indiana


/we died on both sides in Ireland too

My own Father fought in a civil war. It took everything from him, eventually.

Respectfuly, DU is the wrong place to tout for civil war.

TBF

(37,197 posts)
18. Honestly to me it sounded like you were convinced
Tue May 19, 2026, 08:21 PM
Tuesday

that violence is the answer. You may wish to reword it if that's not what you intended.

Grim Chieftain

(2,048 posts)
20. I have been a fierce advocate of this country for all of my 73 years
Tue May 19, 2026, 08:44 PM
Tuesday

I have marched in rallies for decades to uphold and defend the US against violence, war, and the and evisceration of our democracy. My husband was a legislative recruiter for the Democratic party in our state, a mayor who ran on the principles of equality and unity, and the betterment of all people. As a professor I taught my students the value of peaceful resistance to protect our democracy. It has been my life's goal and purpose.

I do not apologize for rightly fearing what the lawless right may do to undermine our democracy.

calimary

(90,817 posts)
21. With ya, Grim Chieftain.
Tue May 19, 2026, 08:56 PM
Tuesday

Methinks we’re about the same age. Sounds to me as though we may have gone to the same rallies.

And I share the same dread of the lawless among us. Especially those who allowed themselves to be taken in by the donald. None of ‘em seem to have ANY recollection of the many, Many, MANY lies he’s told, throughout his deceitful life and right up to right now.

TBF

(37,197 posts)
28. That is all great - but it is not what you said.
Wed May 20, 2026, 12:04 AM
Yesterday

This is what you said: " I sometimes think this country is so far beyond corrupt that the only thing that will save it (perhaps) is a civil war. "

That is not the same as: "I do not apologize for rightly fearing what the lawless right may do to undermine our democracy."

If what you fear is that the lawless might engage in war, then say it. Don't say that the only thing that will save it is a civil war.

Grim Chieftain

(2,048 posts)
32. Thank you so much
Wed May 20, 2026, 02:45 PM
10 hrs ago

I certainly did not mean to offend anyone, and I regret if my words were misconstrued.

The last thing I want to do is anger or alienate anyone here on DU

mahina

(20,724 posts)
23. Haven't had the pleasure
Tue May 19, 2026, 09:44 PM
Tuesday

Perhaps I misunderstood your post. I thought your meaning was plain.

Wishing you well.

Grim Chieftain

(2,048 posts)
29. We both want this democracy to prevail
Wed May 20, 2026, 06:13 AM
19 hrs ago

I am sorry if we got our wires crossed.

Cheers to you, mahina.

Dr. T

(715 posts)
19. When the J6'ers get paid, Fanone knows who to sue.
Tue May 19, 2026, 08:39 PM
Tuesday

I believe the legal term is deep pockets. The ones with money are the ones you sue in civil court. And it would be easy to win because the respondents (J6'ers) have already been convicted.

johnnyfins

(3,993 posts)
27. Except for the fact that we won't know who
Tue May 19, 2026, 09:59 PM
Tuesday

Gets paid. Blanche has already spouted the "Privacy Laws" that would come into play.

barbtries

(31,353 posts)
30. they could be right.
Wed May 20, 2026, 11:51 AM
13 hrs ago

i'm sure he's a thorn in the mad king's side.

so bad. it's so fucking BAD

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