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Kendra wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 7:47 pm Yikes!

Matt Gaetz says the 2nd amendment is about “maintaining within the citizenry the ability to maintain an armed rebellion against the government”

bill_g wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:27 am They ain't afeared.

covfefe wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:37 am

bill_g wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:27 am They ain't afeared.

WTF is with the English flags, not sure if I've seen that before. They looking to rejoin the UK now that they are out of the EU?

roadscholar wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:50 am "...well regulated..."

"...well regulated..."

"...well regulated..."

Kendra wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 12:01 pm https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/inv ... t-missing/

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida has sailed into a new controversy, claiming money wired to close the sale on a St. Petersburg yacht his fiancée had agreed to buy “went missing.”

According to a spokesperson for the Republican, he and his fiancée Ginger Luckey were “targeted by malicious actors” during the purchase process of a St. Petersburg yacht. Follow-up questions about the transaction and clarification of the statement have not been answered.

About a week after news broke about the investigation into Gaetz’s potential connection to the sex-trafficking case involving former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg, the Republican was spotted with Luckey on a 41-foot yacht docked at Pier 4 at the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina.

Yacht owner details failed deal involving Rep. Gaetz, fiancée

ST. PETERSBURG Fla. (WFLA) – The owner of the yacht almost sold to the fiancée of U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida claims the craft’s name was changed without his “knowledge or approval,” and before the deal was closed.

The sale of the $155,000 sailboat to Ginger Luckey fell through in late April, with a Gaetz spokesperson claiming the money “went missing” when the couple allegedly was “targeted by malicious actors.”

“Rep. Gaetz and Ms. Luckey were recently the target of a financial crime,” the spokesperson told WFLA. “Which federal law enforcment is both aware of and actively pursuing.”

Rep. Gaetz, fiancée claim money for St. Pete yacht deal ‘went missing’
Gaetz’s camp would not say which agency is involved. An FBI spokesperson said the agency could neither confirm nor deny the existence of an investigation.

The now-former owner of the 41-foot yacht wrote in a May Facebook post that he listed the boat — named “Ol Pappy” — with a brokerage firm in February, and it was under contract in March.

Several owners of boats docked near Ol Pappy at the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina said they saw Gaetz and Luckey on the sailboat during the inspection process, known as the survey.

John Golly said the yacht was known on Pier 4 for its distinctive full-color logo on her stern.

“Very high-end job, whoever did it. Very nice-looking logo,” Golly said. “Very memorable.”

According to the owner’s post, he found out “two days before closing without my knowledge or approval” that his memorable logo was removed and replaced by the name Thirsty.

He wrote that the hailing port on the boat was also changed from St. Pete to Niceville, a city in Gaetz’s district. Gaetz went to Niceville High School.

The owner also said the prospective buyers had a “stay on my boat” and refueled it without his approval in the days before the scheduled closing.

About a week after the deal collapsed, Luckey posted a picture from a boat with St. Petersburg in the background.

The owner’s post said half of the downpayment money held in escrow is in dispute and the owner said he has hired an attorney.

Gaetz’s spokesman hinted some of the claimed missing money has been recovered, saying, “The parties are working to recover the rest of the monies.”

The yacht was eventually sold to a new buyer in a transaction that closed May 21, according to the brokerage firm that listed the vessel.

Gaetz’s spokesperson did not return requests for comment about the claims of the owner, who has not offered any comment outside of his post about the transaction.

The survey was conducted about a week after news broke about the investigation into Gaetz’s potential connection to the sex-trafficking case involving former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg.

covfefe wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:48 pm

Yacht owner details failed deal involving Rep. Gaetz, fiancée

ST. PETERSBURG Fla. (WFLA) – The owner of the yacht almost sold to the fiancée of U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida claims the craft’s name was changed without his “knowledge or approval,” and before the deal was closed.

The sale of the $155,000 sailboat to Ginger Luckey fell through in late April, with a Gaetz spokesperson claiming the money “went missing” when the couple allegedly was “targeted by malicious actors.”

“Rep. Gaetz and Ms. Luckey were recently the target of a financial crime,” the spokesperson told WFLA. “Which federal law enforcment is both aware of and actively pursuing.”

Rep. Gaetz, fiancée claim money for St. Pete yacht deal ‘went missing’
Gaetz’s camp would not say which agency is involved. An FBI spokesperson said the agency could neither confirm nor deny the existence of an investigation.

The now-former owner of the 41-foot yacht wrote in a May Facebook post that he listed the boat — named “Ol Pappy” — with a brokerage firm in February, and it was under contract in March.

Several owners of boats docked near Ol Pappy at the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina said they saw Gaetz and Luckey on the sailboat during the inspection process, known as the survey.

John Golly said the yacht was known on Pier 4 for its distinctive full-color logo on her stern.

“Very high-end job, whoever did it. Very nice-looking logo,” Golly said. “Very memorable.”

According to the owner’s post, he found out “two days before closing without my knowledge or approval” that his memorable logo was removed and replaced by the name Thirsty.

He wrote that the hailing port on the boat was also changed from St. Pete to Niceville, a city in Gaetz’s district. Gaetz went to Niceville High School.

The owner also said the prospective buyers had a “stay on my boat” and refueled it without his approval in the days before the scheduled closing.

About a week after the deal collapsed, Luckey posted a picture from a boat with St. Petersburg in the background.

The owner’s post said half of the downpayment money held in escrow is in dispute and the owner said he has hired an attorney.

Gaetz’s spokesman hinted some of the claimed missing money has been recovered, saying, “The parties are working to recover the rest of the monies.”

The yacht was eventually sold to a new buyer in a transaction that closed May 21, according to the brokerage firm that listed the vessel.

Gaetz’s spokesperson did not return requests for comment about the claims of the owner, who has not offered any comment outside of his post about the transaction.

The survey was conducted about a week after news broke about the investigation into Gaetz’s potential connection to the sex-trafficking case involving former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg.

https://www.fox44news.com/news/yacht-ow ... z-fiancee/

I don't remember if this was discussed upthread, but Luckey's brother was a co-founder of Oculus, which was sold for like $2B.

filly wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:09 pm

Kendra wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 12:01 pm https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/inv ... t-missing/

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida has sailed into a new controversy, claiming money wired to close the sale on a St. Petersburg yacht his fiancée had agreed to buy “went missing.”

According to a spokesperson for the Republican, he and his fiancée Ginger Luckey were “targeted by malicious actors” during the purchase process of a St. Petersburg yacht. Follow-up questions about the transaction and clarification of the statement have not been answered.

About a week after news broke about the investigation into Gaetz’s potential connection to the sex-trafficking case involving former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg, the Republican was spotted with Luckey on a 41-foot yacht docked at Pier 4 at the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina.

Wait, I thought his "fiancee's" name was Kelly Luckey? $155,000 for a "yacht" seems rather implausible.

ETA: I looked. I've seen some older 41' boats in that price range, but it's not the norm.

filly wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:09 pm I dunno somerset . My friends just have Hinkleys.

sugar magnolia wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 2:03 pm
So not a $155,000 boat, but half of a ($300,000) down payment.

somerset wrote: ↑Wed Jun 02, 2021 12:51 am

sugar magnolia wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 2:03 pm
So not a $155,000 boat, but half of a ($300,000) down payment.

No, I don't think so. The articles says the boat was listed at $155K, and that's at the high end for that particular boat. Maybe Gaetz/Luckey tried to put $75K into escrow.

Matt Gaetz has deleted a picture of Lee Harvey Oswald after he and several other conservative figures were tricked into retweeting a picture of President John F. Kennedy's assassin on Memorial Day.

Journalist Ken Klippenstein trolled prominent Republicans, including Florida Congressman Rep. Gaetz, American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp and conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza into sharing the picture of the infamous killer.

Klippenstein tweeted at the conservative figures and pretended Oswald, who was pictured wearing his army uniform, was a family member.

He asked Rep. Gaetz: "Congressman, my grandpa's a big fan of yours and is a veteran, he would be thrilled if you could RT this photo of him for Memorial Day. Here he is as a young Private First Class."

Volkonski wrote: ↑Wed Jun 02, 2021 7:29 am Matt Gaetz Deletes Lee Harvey Oswald Tweet After Top Conservatives Tricked

https://www.newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-del ... ed-1596372

Matt Gaetz has deleted a picture of Lee Harvey Oswald after he and several other conservative figures were tricked into retweeting a picture of President John F. Kennedy's assassin on Memorial Day.

Journalist Ken Klippenstein trolled prominent Republicans, including Florida Congressman Rep. Gaetz, American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp and conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza into sharing the picture of the infamous killer.

Klippenstein tweeted at the conservative figures and pretended Oswald, who was pictured wearing his army uniform, was a family member.

He asked Rep. Gaetz: "Congressman, my grandpa's a big fan of yours and is a veteran, he would be thrilled if you could RT this photo of him for Memorial Day. Here he is as a young Private First Class."

filly wrote: ↑Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:15 am Gaetz was not the only fool who got punked. Matt Schlapp retweeted this as well. A bunch of morons.

filly wrote: ↑Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:26 am It may no longer amuse you but it is a clear demonstration that their tweets are utter horse shit, in case anyone is still on the fence. Morons wading in horse shit.
The punk was initiated by someone who is not a prosecutor nor an investigator, so it's not like precious time and resources are being diverted by this.

covfefe wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:48 pm

Yacht owner details failed deal involving Rep. Gaetz, fiancée

He wrote that the hailing port on the boat was also changed from St. Pete to Niceville, a city in Gaetz’s district. Gaetz went to Niceville High School.