AOC claims ‘RICO is not a crime’ in testy exchange with Biden impeachment witness Tony Bobulinski

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was mocked online after she claimed “RICO is not a crime” during a heated exchange Wednesday with President Biden impeachment hearing witness Tony Bobulinski.
Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) asked Bobulinski, a former business associate of Hunter Biden, whether he witnessed “the president commit a crime,” seeking to rebuff GOP narratives about the Biden family during the second public impeachment probe hearing.
“How much time do I have to go through it,” Bobulinski shot back before listing off several items such as “corruption statutes, RICO and conspiracy, [Foreign Agents Registration Act].”
“What is the crime sir, specifically,” the progressive darling pressed again.
“You asked me to answer the question. I answered the question. RICO, you’re obviously not familiar with. Corruption statutes. FARA,” Bobulinski replied.
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[@christopherpayne3530]

Rico isn't a crime, he's my cousin

[@kevyntavares9829]

😂😂😂

[@HairyDairyMilkMaid7854]

Noice🤙

[@kayobrien1294]

Hillarious comment!!😂

[@topchief777]

Rico Suave 😂

[@danajen2659]

🤣😂thanks for the belly laugh

[@jaysonj9327]

In fairness to AOC they didn't spend too much time on federal criminal laws such as RICO in bartender school.

[@ghostmantagshome-er6pb]

no, but she once hooked up with a guy named Rico.

[@KB-ke3fi]

@@ghostmantagshome-er6pb Rico Riccardi

[@BohemothWatts-vz1lc]

Too much alkeyhall for AOC

[@user-pd1fo4xd1t]

RICO is not a crime, it's an ACT which details the list of 35 or so crimes that a person must have committed to be charged under RICO act. Obviously, Blockhead Bobulinski is blabbering words like RICO and Corruption, but is unable to point out what specific crime Biden has committed. Such trolls, both amongst congressional GOP and in this comment section

[@Dusty-McDusterson]

Only a reverse-raicist would vote for A0C✌🏾

[@Ret_Army_Combat_Vet]

Well, there goes the Trump Georgia case. RICO is not a crime.

[@kylesuperbaby9616]

Trump and his associates CONSPIRED to hide top secret documents, that’s the underlying crime

[@LouCypher-bj1ve]

RICO isn’t a crime. Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act… it’s an act that encompasses crimes by an organization….

[@driver9337]

WRONG. Trump was charged under RICO because he and his co-conspirators committed numerous crimes. And RICO by itself is NOT a crime, it is a statutory framework used to prosecuted all participants in a criminal conspiracy equally, not allowing the higher-ups (e.g. the mob bosses) to avoid personal accountability. This is why RICO is being used to put Trump in JAIL in Georgia.

[@DeadCat-42]

The spin here is hilarious, this blew up in the GOP face! Their witness was a Chinese arms dealer and a Russian asset. And they have NOTHING, can't name ONE CHARGE!

[@moyazflair6369]

@@LouCypher-bj1vethank you! I’m so sick of these people.

[@joeoquendo4943]

The dumbest congresswoman award keeps on giving.

[@RajHK8]

Huh

[@GoldwaterB]

Speaking of dumbest, count yourself in. She is 100% correct, and RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) is not a crime. It's an Act, like the Sherman Antitrust Act. And Bobulinsky can't even specify any crime by Biden, so he uses general terms like "RICO" and "corruption."

[@v1antbo]

The people who vote her in are idiots

[@ryancrazy1]

can you name 1 person thats been charged with the crime of RICO?

[@joeoquendo4943]

Members of criminal organizations especially the top echelons get charged all the time. It 18 USC 1961. Google it.

[@KEP1983]

"Rico is not a crime, its just a category of people from Puerto Rico! Youre racist!"

[@HumbleAstronaut]

RICO is a statute under which specific crimes may be considered

[@KEP1983]

@@HumbleAstronaut yes. And it's commonly used as an umbrella term for all the varying possible crimes, because typically a person or group isn't just violating one tiny statute, they're violating a plethora of the statutes. So it's referred to as a RICO crime more broadly. Common sense and intelligence is hard to come by with leftists.

[@DeeGarner-sy4cd]

@@KEP1983 She was asking for specifics, and he never gave any. He just kept saying RICO RICO RICO but he never said HOW he violated the RICO act. Money laundering? Extortion? Bribery? Drug running? who, what, when, where, why and how? that's common sense. And until the GOP has the answers to those questions, they are wasting the tax payers' time and money.

[@KEP1983]

@@DeeGarner-sy4cd yet when AOC accused Trump of RICO, she never cited the exact statute. And what was the exact statute that Weinstein violated? Or Epstein? Did they give the exact statute in Congress at that time? No. Witnesses don't gives exact statutes. That's done by lawyers in the court room, not when witnesses are talking in front of Congress. Common sense. But if you don't want to see the truth, you'll make up excuses like "the witness didn't know the exact statute" in order to keep your head in the sand.

[@carolynpickens1388]

@@HumbleAstronaut absolutely

[@JS-nb5lu]

What she really means is that RICO is not a crime if you charge a Democrat with it.

[@danm3532]

Tony Bobulinski. admitted it is a category of crimes.

[@dragonflyjones5023]

I can smell your brain rot from here 😂

[@karastone3602]

If she doesn't want to know, she won't let you speak.

[@alisonockuly7462]

If RICO is not a crime Trump should be exonerated and refunded!!😅

[@jkalibeelz4339]

Haha 😂Truestory

[@edbenti5007]

The indictments against Trump name the specific RICO statutes he violated. Namely conspiracy to overthrow the 2020 election. AOC was unable to get this witness to name any of the 35 RICO crimes he alleges Biden violated. AOC WAS CORRECT. You should read the Trump indictments and the wiki on RICO. Then you won’t appear ignorant.

[@DeadCat-42]

Rico isn't a crime it's a statute, and you need to name specific crimes. They have nothing, this was all theater.

[@RougeSanta]

He was listing them within RICO...

[@DeadCat-42]

The only thing the GOP found , was that they were being manipulated by Russian intelligence agencies!

[@purplepanther2771]

Wow! Talk about voters' remorse.

[@danarnett9660]

She started to work the neck and finger wag…and still got checked.

[@chrisjenkins203]

Yeah, I’m surprised the Spanish accent didn’t find its way into her rambling.

[@tosseway145]

She gives an example, "Did you watch him steal something?" but her example doesn't have the exact charge. What law on the books is "stealing something"?

[@TheUsmc3020]

Robbery, shoplifting, petty theft, grand larceny, grand theft auto,

[@tosseway145]

@@TheUsmc3020 yes and her example is none of those. Her example is “stealing something”

[@jasminev5103]

theft. are you slow?

[@bradshelton2397]

Illegally crossing the border is not a crime sir……

[@DR.ELEKTRIK]

She’s dumb as it comes 😂

[@MacLaw3084]

You realize that not everything that is illegal is a crime, right?

[@danm3532]

Crossing the border is not illegal.

[@xhenryth7926]

​@@MacLaw3084 You realize crossing the border illegally is in fact illegal, right?

[@GLo1991]

@@MacLaw3084except illegal border crossing is a crime. Failure to report. Up to 6 months in prison

[@TheYoungerSemiOldMan]

This is called Gaslighting. My ex-wife did the SAME thing. They ask a question, and once you corner their BS, they overtalk and twist your words to make you appear inadequete in following the conversation and victimizing her. EVERY time. It progressed in intensity but by divoce, she was just about as bad, if not considerably worse, than AOC. I say this bc it wasn't a public hearing. I was stuck with my ex-wife day in and day out for hours and hours and hours, years, etc.

[@stephenallen5939]

I honestly think all women know how to gaslight. Every relationship i've been in, every single one...they all know how to gaslight and manipulate. Men are more honest and direct when questioned. I'm not thinking about what I'm going to say, I'm listening to what you're asking. That's how normal conversation is supposed to work.

[@tg1304]

How come she won’t let him finish?

[@ShelbyRadar-hb7tj]

She AOC, figure that out. If you ask what 1+1, she says,3.

[@butterpecan9749]

@@ShelbyRadar-hb7tjLol.. correct!! I’m with you on it.

[@MacLaw3084]

because he won’t answer the question directly. should be pretty easy to say “yes, (and then the crime).”

[@bmwr1100sa]

Womanterrupting and womansplaining

[@DeeGarner-sy4cd]

Because he's wasting time dancing. He's not answering her question.

[@daryl6957]

People voted this 'thing' into office. That is what is truly scary. JEEZUS!!!

[@themarjoriedeleon]

Nothing between AOC's ears. She's all drama.

[@KB-ke3fi]

Yip...along with that 9th grade cheerleader voice.

[@moyazflair6369]

Says the person who doesn’t even know what RICO is 😩

[@rorycannon7295]

she literally said nothing wrong, and meanwhile you are delighted at being misled by this video

[@themarjoriedeleon]

@@rorycannon7295 I initially saw the live video at another channel. AOC trying to, for the nth time, conceal her pathetic cerebral capacity by going overboard with her theatrical antics. She appeared lunatic yelling him questions but wouldn't even let him answer.

[@themarjoriedeleon]

@@rorycannon7295 I saw the live video at another channel. AOC concealing her pathetic cerebral capacity by going overboard with her theatrical antics. She yelled him her questions yet she wouldn't even give him chance to answer. 🙄

[@jonathangarcia2285]

Who let this child in congress? Oh yeah!!! New York!!!!!!😂😂😂

[@edbenti5007]

Trump's from New York. What's your point?

[@ducewags]

@@edbenti5007 Trump does not run New York like AOC does. Next story.

[@v1antbo]

@@edbenti5007 People in NY who vote for her are idiots.

[@TheUsmc3020]

@@ducewags no he is from New York and ran the whole country and wants to run it again. We can’t move on to the next story until we finish this one.

[@ddhb223sfyn]

@@edbenti5007kids kids, you’re both just awful

[@mightymarsha]

AOC needs to focus on her 3rd world districts

[@user-pd1fo4xd1t]

And you need to focus on not looking like a troll in the real world, not just in your bedroom in front of your screen. Understand what RICO is. RICO is not a crime, it's an ACT which details the list of 35 or so crimes that a person must have committed to be charged under RICO act. Obviously, Blockhead Bobulinski is blabbering words like RICO and Corruption, but is unable to point out what specific crime Biden has committed. Such trolls, both amongst congressional GOP and in this comment section

[@danm3532]

Tony Bobulinski. admitted it is a category of crimes.

[@ArtistFormerlyKnownAsShitlord]

@@danm3532 Stop copy and pasting the same erroneous comment, and then liking it yourself.

[@user-tm7zw3wv7r]

This woman knows absolutely nothing regarding any laws.

[@edbenti5007]

AOC was correct in what she said about RICO not being a crime. It is a list of 35 separate crimes, two of which in a 10 year period are needed to trigger an indictment. The witness was unable to describe nor name any of the 35 he claims he saw Biden commit. Case closed, you must acquit.

[@user-pd1fo4xd1t]

@@edbenti5007 Exactly! The people in this comment section are such MAGA numbskulls. The GOP is not being specific about any crime, but just throwing around words like RICO and corruption. Such trolls in the congress as well as in this comment section

[@Lilbigpapi43]

@@user-pd1fo4xd1t you do know what RICO means right?? There’s a reason why he asked “how much time do you have?” RICO is a charge given to those who have multiple accounts of racketeering connected to an enterprise. It’s organized crime. He could’ve easily gave a small example, yet that one example would’ve belittled his case against Biden, when this guy has a pile of charges. That would be like you asking, what was Gambino family’s crime?? Like bro, the list is way to long, that’s why the RICO charge was created, to destroy organized crime and to allow victims of organized crime to recover.

[@FJB6544]

​@@user-pd1fo4xd1t because AOC throwing around phrases like,"Did you see him steal something?" Makes her sound so smart.

[@LarryKelly]

she asked, stopped the answer. looked obstinate.

[@MacLaw3084]

not what happened at all.

[@xhenryth7926]

@@MacLaw3084 Then what happened genius?

[@chrisjenkins203]

Yes, and then rolled right into her prepared and pointless speech. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@sisepwodwe2021]

@@xhenryth7926MacLaw has been going under every comment defending the bartender. $20 that it’s one of her sock puppet accounts

[@lilybond6485]

She intentionally acted obnoxious, disrespectful and ignorant. Wouldn’t even let him answer the question - and that was indeed intentional. Needs to go back to bartending.

[@TheGratitudeAttitude]

She wouldn’t let him finish because she knew his answers would require an intelligent response. This was over her head.

[@TheUsmc3020]

@@TheGratitudeAttitude do you say that when the other members of Congress do the same?

[@bmwr1100sa]

Womansplaing, womanterrupting and womanspreading

[@thomastessier4529]

Someone (AOC) trying to act / look smart when she hasn't got a clue as to what she is talking about.

[@KB-ke3fi]

Teenage girls like her always try to act smarter than they really are. She has zero education..except for bartending school.

[@LouCypher-bj1ve]

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. RICO….

[@user-pd1fo4xd1t]

You are trying to act smart in a KZbin comment section. Understand what RICO is. RICO is not a crime, it's an ACT which details the list of 35 or so crimes that a person must have committed to be charged under RICO act. Obviously, Blockhead Bobulinski is blabbering words like RICO and Corruption, but is unable to point out what specific crime Biden has committed. Such trolls, both amongst congressional GOP and in this comment section

[@thomastessier4529]

@@LouCypher-bj1ve Appreciate explaining what RICO means.

[@DeadCat-42]

She was completely correct and this was a hol fail they are Trying to spin. They got laughed at! They have nothing at all and know it!! He couldn't name one crime because they will get sued!!

[@Gogoteamgo]

Shes actually asking what crime specifically is he guilty of under the rico statute..money laundering? Murdr 4 hiRe? Bribery? Human trafficking? Drug trafficking? .. if i was him i would of responded all of the above .. cuz garuntee that family has committed all at some point..you could throw that dart with a blindfold and still get a bullseye

[@jameslinmd]

She tries to litigate in a Congressional hearing by asking a witness who isn't a judge. Her ignorance is beyond words in my opinion.

[@Gogoteamgo]

@@jameslinmd I guess that's the only option she had but to pull that move to maintain the appearance of control over the narrative especially when you got a witness about to testify against everything you want your overall narrative to portray.. that overall narrative being " no crime was committed" ..like you got a guy about to say what crimes he witnessed in person .. but to anyone with a half a brain cell the tactic she was using was obvious.. so her tactic just made her look ridiculous desperate and insecure.. it did not help Biden whatsoever..just made her look like she should be included as a conspirator in a Rico investigation along side Biden

[@DeadCat-42]

This whole thing was a joke, the GOP has nothing but the world of a Chinese arms dealer and a Russian asset both in prison. This was all theater.

[@MacLaw3084]

⁠@@jameslinmdthe guy said biden committed a crime, and aoc asked which one. he said “rico”, which is not a crime, so she ask for the specific crime.

[@GreyWind1988]

​@MacLaw3084 maybe if she let him answer the question in detail before cutting him off, she'd get it

[@tiopuerco6923]

Come on, guys, she was talking about RICO SUAVE

[@derekcarter8492]

How, just how is this girl in office? Seriously USA? This is a direct reflection on our voting abilities and this has to be one of the worst we have made. Get her out of office immediately and while were at it, lets look into how she went from not having 2 dimes to rub together to a multi millionaire just from being in office...

[@stephenallen5939]

Blame NY for this one. Not the whole nation.

[@riaz8774]

How come she gets elected again and again with such a bad attitude?

[@edbenti5007]

What attitude? She asked the witness to name the specific crime he witnessed Biden violate and the witness never answered her. RICO is NOT a crime! It is an umbrella law containing at least 35 specific crimes where at least 2 of which committed over a ten year period can constitute a RICO indictment. AOC IS CORRECT! Bobulinski made allegations without naming the specific violations he claims to to have witnessed! Don't you see how this case is garbage??

[@edbenti5007]

AOC was correct in what she said about RICO not being a crime. Read about it on wiki. Then ask yourself why this witness could not answer her question. What specific crime did you personally witness Biden committing? There are 35 federal RICO statutes. Which ones did Biden violate? The witness was unable to answer her.

[@billace90]

Her electoral base is made of non educated voters, easily manipulated with entitlement promises!

[@TheUsmc3020]

Are you really asking that? I guess it’s for the same reason many of those with bad attitude keeps getting reelected. Take it from a native New Yorker, New Yorkers are all attitude.

[@williamfulgham2010]

Maybe she and Kamala have something in common.

[@miriamraderdowning8126]

I looked up clueless in the dictionary and there was AOC.

[@danm3532]

I think you saw a mirror.

[@dragonflyjones5023]

Funny how he admitted she was right 😂

[@MyPajamaman]

Actually, she's pretty sharp. Her questions were focused. She had a narrow line of questions, did you witness Joe Biden commit any crimes. Sorry if Mr Bobulinski wanted to grand stand and talk about everything else, but whether or not he witnessed a crime. The answer is real simple. Yes, or no. And, after that, just tell the Congress what the crime was you witnessed. I.e. Stealing money, lying, misappropriating funds, conspiracy to commit fraud, ...it's real easy. Just stated the crime.

[@JohnB3363]

@@dragonflyjones5023except he never did. You want to think he did but he obviously didn’t

[@MrYuck-ec5do]

​@danm3532 oh snap, I bet you thought that was funny.

[@elizabethlacky6068]

The reason why she was a bartender..

[@edbenti5007]

You are ignorant of what RICO is. You should remain quiet when ignorant.

[@user-pd1fo4xd1t]

And then went onto be a congresswoman while your pathetic little self is commenting nonsense on KZbin. You apparently don't understand what RICO is, AOC does. That's why she's in congress and your pathetic little self is here commenting nonsense on KZbin. Biden should have committed atleast two crimes listed under the RICO act(yes, RICO is an act, not a crime). to be charged under the ACT. Bobulinski could just throw around words without being specific about what crimes Biden has committed. MAGA trolls lol

[@DeadCat-42]

Yes this whole thread , a bunch of people ignorant about RICO and how you need a specific crime to be listed. The GOP has nothing but Russian propaganda fed by witnesses who are in prison for it! The people commenting here look like idiots!!

[@Sudmadiq]

Thats why a bargirl should not be in congress. Also this is the quality you get with DEI.

[@danm3532]

Tony Bobulinski even admitted it is a category of crimes.

[@dragonflyjones5023]

You didn't notice how he literally admitted that she was right? You shouldn't be allowed to share your thoughts out loud 😆

[@maddat8701]

She is not right in the head.

[@user-pd1fo4xd1t]

That must be you. Understand what RICO is. RICO is not a crime, it's an ACT which details the list of 35 or so crimes that a person must have committed to be charged under RICO act. Obviously, Blockhead Bobulinski is blabbering words like RICO and Corruption, but is unable to point out what specific crime Biden has committed. Such trolls, both amongst congressional GOP and in this comment section

[@optimusprinceps3526]

Once again in Congress or at her old Cocktail Lounge, AOC never actually brings anything to the table....

[@justinreilly1]

Lawyer here. He named violation of RICO. That is actually a specific crime. She didn’t ask him to name the predicate offenses and then yells at him for not naming the predicate offenses. Her expertise does not extend beyond drink recipes, which is fine, but she shouldnt pretend she’s, like, a member of Congress.

[@moonrunrs]

Thank you!

[@chrisjenkins203]

The fact that she wouldn’t let him talk just proves that she didn’t want to hear the answers. Anything else anyone says is nothing but an excuse for her incompetence.

[@jameslinmd]

The level of ignorance of this bartender is unbelievable. She has no clue about the legal terms she wants to bring up and like every Democrat, she just want to filibuster through her 5 min narrative and stifle the witness' testimony.

[@mamie59]

RICO IS AN ACT, NOT A LAW

[@edbenti5007]

The witness was unable to name at least 2 of the RICO statutes he claims Biden violated. You are unfortunately displaying greater ignorance than AOC. Brush up on wiki before denigrating your betters.

[@edbenti5007]

AOC was correct in her description of what RICO is and the witness was unable to answer her when asked what specific RICO statutes had Biden violated. He just blathered "RICO"! There are 35 separate RICO statutes, and this witness could not describe nor name even one of them that he claims he witnessed Biden violating. Compare that to trump in Georgia, where very reputable witnesses, some lifelong Republicans with impeccable records, gave grand jury testimony about numerous violations of that State's 50 RICO statutes leading to 41 charges against trump and against his co-conspirators.

[@jameslinmd]

@@mamie59 any idea act is a law? The official definition of Rico act is law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions. How do we get so many ignoramus of law like you and her?

[@jameslinmd]

@@mamie59 any idea act is a law? The official definition of Rico act is law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions. How do we get so many ignoramus of law like you and her?

[@fcalba]

RICO is not a crime it is a law, and Act and statute. There are 35 different crimes under the RICO law, that's what she's asking, what is the crime that Biden committed that falls under the RICO law. You can be charged with RICO, but there has to be an underlying crime related to the RICO law to be charged with RICO.

[@drummermayne11]

If she would have given him a moment to answer I’m sure he could have elaborated.

[@kevyntavares9829]

Rico isn’t a crime yeah . That’s just flat out fuckign insane for someone to say especially someone whose a politician

[@KB-ke3fi]

She's a barmaid from a burrough of NYC. Nothing else. A bunch of drunks in a small village elected her.

[@DeadCat-42]

You know nothing she was correct you need a specific crime and the GOP has nothing but smoke and mirrors. And a Russian asset feeding them propaganda.

[@MacLaw3084]

It is an act/law, NOT a crime. But you maga weirdos obviously don’t care about facts.

[@Toxic0788]

It's not. It's a law. Go read.

[@kevyntavares9829]

@@Toxic0788 Rico act is the law Rico is an acronym racketeering influence and corruption of organization which are all crimes !

[@frankalonzo5062]

She thinks Rico is some Puerto rican dude who owns a bodega in the Bronx 😂🤣😂

[@eng3d]

Rico Suave. Also, Rico is the Argentinian who saved us from the invasion of insects. Do you want to know more?

[@billace90]

Don’t call her Puertorican, she isn’t. Her ancestry was. Was born in NYC, doesn’t speak Spanish, wasn’t raised in the Island, lacks culture and understanding of PR customs, history and heritage. She uses her Latin last names to appeal to her voter base.

[@angelf3365]

@@billace90she does speak Spanish . I thought the same .

[@franksanz1044]

Or Rico Suave - the song from the 90s.

[@danm3532]

Do all MAGAtards act like they are 12 years old?

[@user-nl1ti3hd3y]

She must be taking English lessons from Kamala - RICO...IS...NOT...A...CRIME..............IT...IS...A....CAT...E...GORY

[@danm3532]

Tony Bobulinski. admitted it is a category of crimes.

[@chrisjenkins203]

Fr between her and Kamala combined they might achieve a double digit IQ.

[@AlexRising_]

RICO isn’t a specific crime. It’s a law defining multiple racketeering crimes, and you need to commit at LEAST two of em within ten years to be charged under the RICO act. If you’re confused about the difference, the Wetterling Act isn’t a crime. Failing to register is.

[@edbenti5007]

Thank you. The level of ignorance by the commenters on this video is stunning.

[@user-pd1fo4xd1t]

Exactly. MAGA trolls are just that, trolls.

[@jameslinmd]

A crime is a behavior that breaches a law. The purpose of the hearing is to establish the behavior of the family that might break the Rico law. She jumped miles ahead and demanded a definitive verdict from a "witness" who testified their behavior that appeared to have break the law. Is it his purview to give a decision that isn't his to make? Does she even know what she's doing? The ignorance by the commentators on this tread is stunning just like her.

[@Dusty-McDusterson]

​@@edbenti5007 Only a reverse-racist,would vote for A0C😅

[@diggs3922]

@@user-pd1fo4xd1t Says the one posting tired insults...

[@freedomfirst9819]

AOC is just reminding us all how ignorant she is... Thanks AOC / ( ALL OUT CRAZY. ) 🤪

[@danm3532]

Tony Bobulinski even admitted it is a category of crimes.

[@alfreda2711]

Nobody said she was smart 😂🤣

[@putinwork3498]

😅🛑

[@jasonlongton1876]

HAhahahaha! Smarter than you! Hey brain child, if I do a RICO, what did I do?

[@DeeGarner-sy4cd]

She's actually very smart. And here, she's actually correct. RICO is not a crime. RICO stands for the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization Act. this act defines a multitude of crimes. you can't just say Biden committed RICO, or committed RICO crimes. You have to be able to say who what when where why and how. You have to be prepared to say "biden committed bribery/money laundering/drug running/prostitution by doing this that or the other with this person on this day, here's that person's testimony, here's the documentation, resulting in thus and so. the GOP to date has not done this.

[@ericbrucker]

Wait a minute. It’s not? Well that just changed the trajectory of my week. Thanks AOC!

[@sctsh1491]

😂😂😂

[@MacLaw3084]

yep it’s not, you’re welcome.

[@lbcoach2295]

Learn the law chickie

[@DeadCat-42]

It seems the post and everyone here needs to learn. This was a flop, the GOP has nothing at all and know it. In fact the GOP now needs to be investigated for using a Russian asset to attack the president's FAMILY,!! Spi all you want post, but soc is correct RICO is not applicable if you can't NAME A CRIME! The problem for the GOP is, they are going to be sued for defamation and loose!! Just like Trump. Another half a billion.

[@TheUsmc3020]

Exactly! The RICO ACT is a law not a crime. She was correct when she stated as much. Violating a law is the crime.

[@CosmicBeings]

She literally never lets anyone respond to anything…interrupts them 🤮

[@tammygavazzi1143]

Watching this is a new level of entertainment, the guy laughing behind Tony gets an extra reward!

[@goldwinger5434]

RICO isn't a crime. You cannot be charged with "RICO". RICO is a law that provides for enhanced penalties for certain crimes if they are part of an organized criminal activity.

[@K-Kori]

Passed in 1970, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a federal law designed to combat organized crime in the United States. It allows prosecution and civil penalties for racketeering activity performed as part of an ongoing criminal enterprise. It's not a crime it is a method of prosecuting organized crime syndicates. Stop parroting faux, it is bad for your image. Calling rico a crime is the equivalent of calling a house a resident. Racketeering is the crime, rico is the law that makes it illegal.

[@MacLaw3084]

woah woah woah, gtfoh with your facts and nuance.

[@Exambient]

How dare you come in here on the New York Post to provide facts about what is RICO. Ugh, its like AOC was trying to find what that crime specified to in the RICO allogation. What a silly goose /s

[@Allenryan819]

But the legist of this argument is Also Rico is not a catory either RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) is not a category because it does not encompass a broad range of related crimes or offenses. Instead, it is a specific federal law that targets organized crime and corruption. The term "category" typically refers to a group or classification of similar things or concepts. In the context of criminal law, categories might include types of offenses such as theft, assault, or drug trafficking.

[@derekcarter8492]

Read the last part of your last sentence out loud to yourself and than please say again that Rico isn't a crime...wow

[@K-Kori]

@@derekcarter8492 Again. Laws and crimes are polar opposites maga.

[@KenichiYokota]

I hope that there will be a strong opponent in her constituency.

[@Ted-Fuckn-Nugent]

可能不会。没有人愿意投资反对派候选人，因为黑暗区注定是一场失败的事业

[@KB-ke3fi]

There's not any. They're all the same in her little....burrough, county, part of the city, whatever that little area is. They shouldn't even be allowed to have that much power from there.

[@37HD]

Wow, she is beyond ignorant.

[@joepowell4288]

She has no right to be in this room…..

[@user-pd1fo4xd1t]

Yeah that's why she's there and your pathetic self is hiding behind a computer and typing useless comments on KZbin. Understand what RICO is. RICO is not a crime, it's an ACT which details the list of 35 or so crimes that a person must have committed to be charged under RICO act. Obviously, Blockhead Bobulinski is blabbering words like RICO and Corruption, but is unable to point out what specific crime Biden has committed. Such trolls, both amongst congressional GOP and in this comment section

[@robertriquier2046]

Rico not a crime! Then there is no case in Georgia against DJT!

[@coreywilliams570]

🤣🤣🤣🤣Thanks for proving you don't know what the RICO law is

[@Keemao88]

Why is trump being charge with a rico then if its not a crime?

[@curtisbischof3812]

Gin n Tonic please, don forget the lime.

[@johndunphy7771]

"RICO" isn't a crime. Its a categorization. You can't just say, "THAT PERSON COMMITTED RICO." Because that makes literally no sense at all. A person, can commit a crime that falls under the RICO statute. But this witness clearly didn't understand that so he just said the president "committed RICO." Which, again, makes no sense.

[@orlandomendes3616]

She is great joke

[@user-pd1fo4xd1t]

You are a great joke. Understand what RICO is. RICO is not a crime, it's an ACT which details the list of 35 or so crimes that a person must have committed to be charged under RICO act. Obviously, Blockhead Bobulinski is blabbering words like RICO and Corruption, but is unable to point out what specific crime Biden has committed. Such trolls, both amongst congressional GOP and in this comment section

[@dragonflyjones5023]

She's also right and he literally admitted. Jokes on you 😂

[@davidsommerfield7739]

There should be an IQ test to enter congress.

[@GoldwaterB]

Great idea! That would block many Republicans out of Congress.

[@kristenlandon796]

And she got to bypass that 😉

[@GoldwaterB]

AOC is 100% correct, as usual. RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) is not a crime itself; rather, it is a federal statute used to prosecute organized crime.

[@GoldwaterB]

But then there wouldn't be any maga in Congress. And hardly any Republicans. 😢

[@GoldwaterB]

@@kristenlandon796 Bypass what?

She probably thinks that RICO has something to do with Puerto Rico, where she comes from.

[@Ted-Fuckn-Nugent]

I'll have a Stoli martini with two olives Uppity Barmaid; _excuse me! a martini is not a drink, it's a category!_

[@user-pd1fo4xd1t]

Look at your pathetic self commenting here on KZbin while she's in congress. Understand what RICO is. RICO is not a crime, it's an ACT which details the list of 35 or so crimes that a person must have committed to be charged under RICO act. Obviously, Blockhead Bobulinski is blabbering words like RICO and Corruption, but is unable to point out what specific crime Biden has committed. Such trolls, both amongst congressional GOP and in this comment section

[@oldsoul4699]

rofl

[@danm3532]

RICO is a Congressional Act that establishes a category of crimes. Tony Bobulinski even admitted it is a category of crimes.

[@Ted-Fuckn-Nugent]

@@danm3532 lol,C U C K,harder

[@Al_Gore_Rhythmn]

​@@Ted-Fuckn-Nugentsooo.... Biden is innocent, ya?

[@derkardinal9781]

She's actually right, MAGAdopians. I'm not a fan of AOC, but RICO is an act not a crime. Look it up.

[@hangtime1111]

You have a bartender defining a crocked president

[@katoom-ju6vo]

I think Kelly Bundy may be smarter then AOC.

[@nallie10]

Rico is not a crime! It's a port in Rico

[@danm3532]

Tony Bobulinski even admitted it is a category of crimes.

[@Btommy92]

I believe RICO is a federal law but it is not a specific crime. It's a blanket term used in prosecution, and AOC was clearly asking if the witness can testify that he saw the President commit a specific crime. Seems like an easy question if you actually witnessed a specific crime. For example, Trump is facing a RICO charge but he's not being charged with "committing RICO". Trump is being charged with "knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome" of the 2020 election in Georgia... That is considered one of many types of crimes under the category of RICO crimes. I'm not a lawyer so maybe I'm missing something but this seemed clear to me after 10 minutes of reading about RICO crimes.

[@mistervacation23]

If you're a Democrat nothing is a crime

[@zaqxoable]

Engaging in activities that violate Rico can be considered a crime, Rico itself is not a criminal offense.

[@TheUsmc3020]

Thank you, I can’t believe people are on here with their whole chest yelling that RICO is a crime. The US school system strikes again.

[@GreyWind1988]

Well to be fair, he didn't have much of a chance to explain that. She cut him off constantly and then reclaimed her time.

[@jasonlongton1876]

@@GreyWind1988To be fair, he could have stated the crime.

[@chrisdee1583]

Pedantic mfs.

[@derekcarter8492]

How is it not? So your saying there has never been anyone charged with Rico? There is no one that has ever been prosecuted with a charge listed as Rico?

[@user-cr1lz4sk9d]

The RICO Act was created as a way to litigate against organizations that engage in racketeering activity. For those of you that don't know, racketeering is a broad term that defines different types of specific criminal activity. AOC wanted to know what the specific criminal activity was. If I said, "Hey did you see that? That guy just committed Rico." What would that look like?

[@dustyhedger380]

Welllll , , , , , I'm glad her mom and dad invested all that money into her law degree . Wait a minute she only got her Bar degree !

[@dustyhedger380]

👍🏽🤡👍🏿💸

[@paguardian3123]

AOC is a leftist who was indoctrinated at Boston University.

[@gmc9342]

Please do not call her a bartender....she has never been a bartender.....she was a waitress.

[@whiterose7055]

This woman is living proof that a "little" knowledge is dangerous. She sounds like she knows as little about RICO as possible.

[@edbenti5007]

AOC apparently understands RICO law better than you. Brush up on wiki before denigrating your betters.

[@user-pd1fo4xd1t]

You are the living proof that "little" knowledge is dangerous. You apparently don't understand what RICO is, AOC does. That's why she's in congress and your pathetic little self is here commenting nonsense on KZbin. Biden should have committed atleast two crimes listed under the RICO act(yes, RICO is an act, not a crime). to be charged under the ACT. Bobulinski could just throw around words without being specific about what crimes Biden has committed. MAGA trolls lol

[@tubbers20]

Mother of mercy, is this the end of RICO? The crime is that she was ever elected.

[@nyali2]

We should tell Fani that RICO is not a crime, she was wrong all along AOC said it..

[@carebear2272]

She’s living the American dream!

[@user-eq7nr3bb1c]

And so will she have charges-Very Soon, along with Pelosi-they will get to be cellies together, since they love and support one another so much. Throw Hilary in as well-🎯💯☘️👍

[@Maranatha1777]

If the Right does not agree with you TALK OVER THEM, I GET IT. ITS CALLED INTERRUPTING SO THEY CANNOT ANSER THEIR SO CALLED QUESTIONS SHUT UP AOC AND LET THE MAN ANSWER THE QUESTION.

[@RMSS-nn8bd]

No, the Rico act has many crimes under it. I heard her asking for which specific crime was being alleged under the RICO Act.

[@curtisbischof3812]

Her and Ms Crocket need to lay off the Jamba Juice

[@BlackRiverGold]

"RICO is not a crime" with swing

[@shizz1e79]

How is she even there? When did Rico not become a crime. Does this vindictive trump?

[@Craig2760]

One has to commit “at least two acts of racketeering activity” drawn from a list of 37 federal crimes within a 10 year period to be charged under RICO. She’s spot on correct.

[@belinda3402]

“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt.” …word to AOC…🙄🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Bluedevil50482]

Bobulinski, should’ve replied with the quote Alec Baldwin said in the movie The Departed. “World needs plenty of bartenders!”

[@edbenti5007]

Bobulinski should have answered her question. But he apparently could not, as it appears Biden has not violated any of the 35 specific RICO statutes. Educate yourself, ignorance you can fix, stupidity not.

[@johnmcafee1498]

She also said that illegally crossing the border was not a crime. REMEMBER

[@chadashley1434]

Pretty sure Capone would disagree... FJB FBO 🖕🏼 🐑

[@Doc-Tari_Based-Ng]

Lefties just love giving *conservative utube channels 'juicy' sound bytes😅 (*formerly echo chambers, now mainstream) ✌🏾

[@allanfrancisco8979]

Maybe she’s referring a song RICO mambo songs.

[@chrisjenkins203]

It’s Rico Suave! 🎶

[@michaeldonovan7570]

How about the crime of TREASON !

[@chicksgrowtoo]

AOC is afraid he’s going to ask her if she even know what the RICO ACT is… 🤡

[@TheUsmc3020]

An “ACT” is not a crime, it is a law and violating that law is a crime

[@chrisjenkins203]

@@TheUsmc3020 No one cares about semantics! Nice to see that you’re still pumping the excuses like you’re on the dnc payroll though. 🙄

[@sisepwodwe2021]

@@TheUsmc3020do you share a brain cell with AOC

[@crystalchili3823]

She’s afraid he will say the rico crimes Biden is guilty of. The loyalty to a president simply for being from the same political party is gross.

[@Galaxymoon36]

Please don’t vote for this woman whoever voted for her! Don’t do it again

[@rickmartinez1798]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ivaniuk123]

My personal favorite was when she did the classic sassy Latina head and arm gesture as she said something with 100 percent confidence while also being 100 percent wrong.

[@edbenti5007]

How was AOC wrong? Which specific crimes under the 35 listed as RICO did Bobulinski witness Biden violating?

[@jay.d277]

RICO itself isn't a crime, its an act of Congress. There are crimes that fall under RICO.

[@VDBrown]

The Racketeer Influence and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) is a federal law in the United States. It was enacted in 1970 to combat organized crime. Under RICO, certain activities connected to criminal enterprises, such as money laundering, bribery, and extortion, can be prosecuted more severely. Rico or need further information, feel free to ask! It is not a CRIME.

[@drew1980ish]

She's a joke !!!!

[@burgandi.c]

🙄🙄🙄

[@KB-ke3fi]

Wow. AOC is such a fine student of law...in Puerto Rico.

[@billace90]

Even in all PR Law Schools RICO Act is studied!

[@andredefrancesco7111]

If it’s not a crime and a catagory then release every Italian American detained 50 years for there crimes

[@_musiclover_]

RICO is NOT a crime: it’s an ACT. There’s one in Georgia and a handful of other states, as well as the Federal RICO Act passed by Congress in the 1970s. Where do they find these witnesses? 😅

[@LLove-th4ju]

Rico is an act pertaining to racketeering and corruption. Are racketeering and corruption not crimes anymore ?

[@edbenti5007]

Bobulinski could not name nor describe a single one of the 35 federal RICO statutes he claims he saw Biden violate. RICO itself is NOT a crime, but a list of 35 laws. AOC asked the witness to describe what of those laws he saw Biden violate and the witness could not answer her. That should at least leave some doubt as to Biden's guilt. From Reuters: The main requirements under the federal RICO law are at least two underlying crimes and participation in a criminal enterprise over a long period of time. Georgia's RICO law does not require criminal enterprises to be long running and lists nearly 50 underlying crimes that qualify as racketeering, compared with 35 under its federal counterpart.

[@FD-uo7vi]

Porto Rico???

[@ggaray9283]

I'm sure that there are intelligent bartenders everywhere who know what RICO means-except those who became government officials! This woman should be voted out of office and made to live where her constituents live!! Maybe, that way, she will do something on their behalf!