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Irish_Dem

(80,151 posts) Mon Jan 19, 2026, 07:44 AM Monday

What character are the American congress, courts, media, institutions displaying?
What is their level of courage and moral core?

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Crisis reveals character. (Original Post) Irish_Dem Monday OP

They're all chasing their money. Nothing else matters to them. bucolic_frolic Monday #1

Great questions! Kid Berwyn Monday #3

(54,222 posts)

1. They're all chasing their money. Nothing else matters to them.

Mon Jan 19, 2026, 07:52 AM

Monday

Except maybe their mistresses.

(80,151 posts)

2. Yep accepting bribes to live the good life. And covering up their crimes.

Mon Jan 19, 2026, 07:54 AM

Monday

Including raping children.

Nice country we have here.

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3. Great questions!

Mon Jan 19, 2026, 09:07 AM

Monday

My scorecard has the cowards and traitors ahead, but the game’s still going and their lead shrinking.