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SayGod:Where's the evidence that he's gay? |
Phantom233:And where's the evidence of this? |
bemeruca:You just proved my point... Events like black lives matter protests due to George Floyd's death and also covid made him endorse Biden. People thought Dems handled or would have handled the pandemic better. He definitely didn't like how Trump handled it... I've always thought it'd be extremely ard for any president to survive in that enforcement. He's definitely liberal on social issues but he's not a Trump-hating leftist. Kennedy's unexpected flip to challenge Biden shows that Biden has a problem with some demographics and he's definitely losing voters (at the moment). But we'd see how it translates to November |
RenaissanceGuy:Where's the evidence that Bob is gay? |
bemeruca:lol . He's a former wrestler...Ever since he joined Hollyweird, they conformed him. I haven't seen Dwayne talk bad against Trump except on his endorsement of Biden last cycle (I may be wrong though)... I knew many celebs that were suffering from TDS but The Rock wasn't really in the spotlight. In all, I think he's the kinda person that'd vote 3rd party. Even if he ends up voting for Biden, I'm happy he spoke out against him... I'd give Trump some talking points and destroy some narratives. |
raumdeuter:I understand you but inasmuch Dwayne is likely left-leaning he's not a rabid leftist. The one person I don't trust is Michael Rappaport. The Rock openly speaking up against Biden will definitely sway lots of undecided voters... I'm not saying they definitely vote Trump but they may not vote at all or simply vote 3rd party. I hope RFK jnr would do great harm to Biden's campaign m... It'd be the biggest FU of the decade. Kennedy is getting on the ballots on most swing states that'll matter. I think he's on 12 states officially so far. The Dems is only trying to use fear to get people to vote Biden again but it won't work like it did in 2020... No one has the capacity to be a dictator in an American setting. It's all fear-mongering. |
raumdeuter:I doubt Rock is a leftist... He looks more like a centrist although he may be quite liberal on some issues but we don't know his positions yet. He's just like Matthew Mccoughney. He said he has donated to both Dems and Repubs years back... He looks more like a swing voter. The type that'll vote Kennedy.. Remember he didn't endorse in 2016. I think he endorsed Biden because of the events (Covid etc) that led the cycle and also Biden posed as a unifying of which he's not now. The Rock even said he regrets that endorsement and Biden has failed to unite the country. |
broadman20:Which law is that? Which part of the constitution? If there's any, there should be a process where the matter is debated and deliberated before a vote call is brought to the floor where it's decided. Not some bunch of agbada-wearing fascists deciding to disenfranchise quarter of a state's electorate. |
shortgun:I wonder too. His electorate voted him into power and they alone should recall or remove him. What's the need of going to vote in Nigeria when judges determine who finally holds the mantle? Of what use is the people's votes when a bunch of charlatans can disenfranchise a whole constituent by suspending their leader without their endorsement? |
Dwayne Johnson said he won't support Biden again. Leftists wanna tell us Trump is losing voters and Biden isn't. The narrative falls flat! |
vowiski:Such a clown show of charges filled with BS. Not a fan of Bob but this case is a disgrace for our anti-graft body... Total waste of time and valuable resources. There has been pressure from Nigerians for EFFC to go after Bob under the unfounded allegations that he's gay... It's like them going after squirrels (internet fraudsters) than the big fish (politicians and influential). Stop going after petty cases... Leave it for the police. Stop these distractions and get to real work. |
folake4u:Yeah he's within his own right but he doesn't have to trample on other people's right to protect his. Like I said, one has to go through the process...this norm of using law enforcement to suppress dissenting opinions has to end. We need to improve our democracy. I noticed the same thing with other pastors of recent... They arrest people that said things they don't like instead of using their so-called spiritual powers. Politicians arrest and torture certified journalists, broadcasters and newscasters for speaking against them and we are condemn them... Then why can't we do the same to our religious leaders? They aren't infallible neither are they demigods. Yes, Nigerians have herd mentality because of illiteracy, ignorance and intellectual laziness imbedded within the core tenets of our behavior and everyday lifestyle... They refuse to research and draw their own conclusions and it's also the same reason they worship politicians and religious characters. They're too gullible but that shouldn't make anyone overreach to flex their muscles... Let's follow due process as ascribed in a democratic setting. |
GloriousGbola:Bloggers in Nigeria are not out of control... In fact they're restricted...Check US and UK media and see what the free press means. |
RealTrump:No right to arrest them at all... It's a civil matter not a criminal one. |
folake4u:Not glad he did because he went contrary to his beliefs as a gospel-propagating Christian. And NO! He shouldn't use any form military to drive home his points... We're not in a military rule. We have the civil courts go take care of issues like this. Besides some of these people are shady... Always with a skeleton in there cupboard. So don't ever expect someone in such caliber to accept guilt. |
niggaman:I think Erisco's case is a lot different from this... She made strong statements that are tantamount to defamation. People were mostly against Erisco in his method... That was a civil case and not criminal. Police shouldn't be involved... If you think you're defamed then serve her a lawsuit demanding millions compensation then watch her retract those statement. His aim was to threaten her into admission of falsehood and lies using the law enforcement but it seems to be backfiring. The rich has always being known to use the military to oppress their foes instead of using the law... It's an authoritarian stuff synonymous to 3rd world countries especially in Africa. |
folake4u:Yeah they'll likely cower and retract it. That's how it works in a Banana Republic...Trust me! |
Angelfrost:I think it's his opinion. He's only commenting and not defaming...unless there's another strong writeup on his factuality (you know the kinda words you'd use if you're sure). Bassey would have to prove this statement caused him irreparable harm and what compensation this amounts to. I still think he'd have threatened a direct lawsuit if there was a case instead of ordinary petition... What do you think? |
Saintzykie:I'm done with you... Don't come to my mentions again. |
Angelfrost:I'm only stating a trend among the well-to-do... To my own knowledge of the event. You can show me proof to your last paragraph... From one of the accused in this case. If the 4 accused actually made direct statements then he can sue them for defamation. |
Saintzykie:You made no sense to me since you couldn't state the facts. |
folake4u:I mean the gospel singer is using intimidation tactics to get them retract. The gospel singer won't like a defamation trial. |
pek:Except they didn't allege... Never claimed it was his child - only said they strike a resemblance. He's using intimidation tactics to cower them just like the average wealthy Nigerian that thinks he can buy his/her way with money. I'm sure his lawyers has told him he has no case and that's why resorted to this. The cyberstalking/bully charges are frivolous and baseless... No competent judge signs off on that. |
Angelfrost:Not pity but ego... He sees them as ants worth crushing without a sweat since they may not be in his class. That's the same tactics the affluent use in Nigeria... He'd have sued them if they're well-known or in the same class. Besides a defamation trial would involve him coming to court and taking the stand... Alot would be blown wide which may require the judge ordering a DNA test. The trial alone would be high-profiled, bringing unnecessary drama that'll further taint him... I'm sure he doesn't want that. He has a lot to lose. In all, I think he has no case that's why he didn't sue at all... The cyberstalking and bullying allegations are frivolous and baseless. I'm into law so I can tell you the defamation allegation is also nonsense if the defendant never substantiated that it's a fact... They never claim it's his child. He's making a mountain of a molehill. |
Angelfrost:He's technically threatening them through the law enforcement to get them to withdraw the statement. Why is he not suing for defamation instead? |
folake4u:He'll lose if he can't prove they're lying. Stop using scare tactics. |
maxiuc:He's using intimidation tactics... That's what the rich do in 3rd world countries. He's alerting the police to go after them as a means to get them to retract their statement instead following the civil-legal means which is suing for defamation. He knows in a defamation trial, the case would be blown open and garner attention which may lead to the judge ordering a DNA test. Notice the pattern... None of them sue the poor/lower class they scare them. That's what we see in authoritarianism. |
Cc: raumdeuter
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raumdeuter:You're wrong on this one. Nigerians are used to asslicking and being sycophants for the affluent and powerful... Which is bad. Obi is in the opposition so he's doing a modest job acting as a check and balance as it's meant to be in a democracy. Political prostitution (carpetbagging) is the norm in Africa especially Nigeria so Obi isn't the first but can he be the last? Obi shouldn't be attacked for not being supportive of the government after a brutally contested race with all the shenanigans and brouhaha therein. The country has been in bad shape even more than the ruins Buhari left. Tinubu should appeal and bring together those who didn't vote for him and not further ostracize them. Good governance and effectiveness should cap it all. |
raumdeuter:Not really. Florida has nearly 1 million more registered Republicans and they'll be out-voting the Dems by 2:1...Dems have to get 15 to 20 percent of Repubs to vote for Biden in that 2:1 advantage in order to put it in play and we all know it's not gonna be possible. Yes significant amount of Rs would vote for the proposal but it won't hurt Trump or Rick Scott because they'll split their ballot to vote for them. Trump is facing Biden and not some popular or charismatic democrat and Trump is more moderate on abortion than Haley and DeSantis (he spoke out against the 6 weeks law while supporting 15 weeks ban). Democrats would be coping. No house seat or legislative seat is competitive. Yes Dems would try to galvanise their base to vote but the problem is their base is shrinking in Florida. It'd have much effect in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania...Not that it necessarily helps Biden much there too. Biden's biggest dark huddle this fall would be his "weakness and 3rd partiers". It'll just be like 2004 when same sex marriage ban was on ballot in states like Michigan, Ohio PA, Wisconsin etc. Bush thought he'd capitalize on the unpopularity of same sex marriage then to win Michigan and PA. It may fail though because it needs 60 percent to pass in Florida (I think). If it's 50% threshold then it likely passes. High turnout of low propensity voters that support Trump may hinder it from passing. Kansas measure got 59 percent and Ohio got 57 percent. Florida is gone for the democrats... Roe v Wade in 2022 didn't impact in Florida at all. The state would move more to the R federally this cycle. Trump would be beating Biden by at least 1.25 million votes (approx. 9 to 11 percent). |
IamGreen1:was a typo... Not not now |
shortgun:He proves your point. |
. He's a former wrestler...Ever since he joined Hollyweird, they conformed him. 