Posts Made By: Rod Kaufman

"The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying evidence prosecutors had recently received refuted the idea that vandals were to blame."

"Government lawyers said in a 20-page court filing that additional documents provided by the Interior Department since the indictment of David Hearn show that the damage was the result of a botched installation by a contractor as well as “the rush to complete the project prior to events associated with the America 250 celebration in the weeks surrounding Independence Day 2026.” In addition, a recent visual inspection revealed damage throughout the pool, including in the middle — where prosecutors say a vandal would not likely attempt to peel the lining."

https://apnews.com/article/reflecting-pool-damage-olympian-hearn-trump-21d997b5b55e6adf01862d7c5292476d

So Don the Cons' No Bidder Contractor Mira Lago buddy botched the job, shocking!

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

Really? Why are you lying about me? Please provide proof to substantiate your lie about me. You are now publicly slandering my name on a worldwide forum.  I would suggest that you do something to correct your lie about me and/or my business immediately or I will most likely take action to correct your action of lying about me. 

Oh, what I meant to say and let me rephrase: Richie hates no bid contracts and would never consider one, let alone get one!

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

Your original posting still contains slanderous and malicious attacks on my business and personal character.  I will expect you to remove your slanderous commentary about me within 24 hours.  

To leave in place your lie about me implies visibility worldwide should your lies about me remain in place, I will be forced to take further action should you choose to leave your unprovoked personal attack upon me in place.  

Sincerely, 
Richard Davis

I've removed the reference to "Richie" from my original post as demanded by one Richard Davis. I deny any personal attack in what was obviously a was a joke regarding a "Richie". No more "Richies" for me...

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

I will not move forward with any action from here on out since you wisely removed your slander of me.

I think that's a wise decision.

Originally Posted by James Brown

Slander is a spoken defamation, so I find it hard to believe you have slandered anyone Rod, unless you have been making public speeches recently?  

In any case if an obviously humorous trolling post were held to be libelous by any court, can you imagine the backlog of new cases?  It boggles the mind.  

I am sure we have all noticed how Trump resorts to litigation, threats of litigation, and so on, whenever his ego is bruised.  Sorry to see that tactic employed here.

By the way, notice how some folks call others "snowflakes" or worse on forums like these, but then take unreasonable umbrage if they are personally the target of a minor tease?  It is odd behavior at best.  Reminds me of one of my all time favorite South Park Episodes where Cartman, who is a legendary bully, demands "safe spaces" from any teasing directed to him at all.  The musical number is Emmy worthy.  You can watch it here, after an ad of course:

https://southpark.cc.com/video-clips/hlh1tk/south-park-in-my-safe-space

 Jim

"Slander is a spoken defamation, so I find it hard to believe you have slandered anyone Rod, unless you have been making public speeches recently?"

I guess it's possible I may be living rent free and giving speeches in somebody's head...

"Capital One bank has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the Trump Organization over the closure of hundreds of bank accounts back in 2021, arguing in new papers that the shutdowns were the product of a monthslong anti-money-laundering review — not retaliation for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, as the Trump family businesses have claimed."

"In a motion to dismiss the case filed Friday in a Florida federal court, Capital One's lawyers wrote that the bank's own filings and the Trump businesses' allegations "make clear that Capital One closed Plaintiffs' accounts for anti-money laundering ('AML' reasons."

https://www.npr.org/2026/08/02/g-s1-136834/capital-one-trump-bank-anti-money-laundering

Capital One or the Trump family businesses, whom to believe?...

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

LOL

Well, you do if you're a Republican!

The update for those who deal with real people:     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRCJYTotdn8

Ya all will undoubtedly be pleased to meet Mitch McConnell's staff, all of whom are being paid, during his absence:

"Kentucky’s Democratic Governor Andy Beshear has repeatedly pushed for information on the senator’s well-being from his office, and last week told Bloomberg that it was up to his staff to "step up and to be honest and transparent." Members of McConnell's team, however, have routinely declined to provide concrete answers in response to questions about him, which has now led to scrutiny of their finances and the salaries being drawn during their boss’ absence."

"Taken together, McConnell’s staffers took home just under $4 million between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026—the most recent 12-month period for which figures were available—and many of his top employees enjoy salaries above the senator’s own official earnings. Below are the six highest paid staffers employed by McConnell, whose annual salaries have been calculated by doubling their reported pay for the most recent six-month period disclosed on LegiStorm."

https://www.newsweek.com/meet-mitch-mcconnell-staff-getting-paid-during-his-absence-12282411

The latest: "Sen. Mitch McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehabilitation center".  "McConnell in a statement Thursday, gave no specific date for his return to the Senate."

Why not issue a video as proof of life instead of a written statement?...