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In reply to the discussion: From the beginning we all knew this was inevitable. [View all]calimary
(81,507 posts)58. Yep. Public financing of elections.
And outlaw dark money!
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That would be a bit awkward because Qatar bailed Jared out of his balloon payment
catbyte
Aug 2022
#27
I still think the Saudis got TS documents that were hidden in Ivana's casket at their BS golf
OMGWTF
Aug 2022
#55
Exactly. Wealth does not equate to intelligence or integrity, often the opposite.
Joinfortmill
Aug 2022
#39
Ya know? Great sound bite. "Don't like Democracy? Move to Russia, they need you now."
TigressDem
Aug 2022
#48
And half of those he chose to fill numerous positions were "acting" since they couldn't be confirmed
Rhiannon12866
Aug 2022
#15
One thing Trump's time in office brought to light was just how shaky our institutions are.
Lonestarblue
Aug 2022
#16
That should be challenged, at least on principle and for public awareness.
Joinfortmill
Aug 2022
#42
Good point. Should a presidential candidate be required to pass a background check?
Martin68
Aug 2022
#21
I'm afraid it would require a Constitutional amendment. The party of bigotry, dark money,
Martin68
Aug 2022
#53
What's interesting to me is the number of experienced pros who had bells go off in their heads
underpants
Aug 2022
#22
We have to systematically remove the devices that have been put into place that allow minority rule
Mr. Ected
Aug 2022
#24
WE need to keep BIG money OUT. THEY drive all of this and use the loud and stupid as a screen.
TigressDem
Aug 2022
#34
Right. Debates on NPR, and TV Ads must be fact checked BEFORE they get aired.
TigressDem
Aug 2022
#70
Yup. Our job is to vote. And stand up to family/friends who adhere to this trash
Joinfortmill
Aug 2022
#45
Ironic. Looking at his PARDON list again. 2nd PARDON is for UNAUTHORIZED RETENTION OF DEFENSE INFO
TigressDem
Aug 2022
#28
TBH, even I didn't have "sell US secret documents" on my scratch off card.
Ferrets are Cool
Aug 2022
#29
in my apartment complex , there was a woman warning about trump 4 years before .
AllaN01Bear
Aug 2022
#30
Jared considered a security clearance to be a sales license for selling our country's secrets.
keithbvadu2
Aug 2022
#35
It is a harsh analysis, but I agree, especially for those who voted for him a second time. Shame!
Joinfortmill
Aug 2022
#36
Yep. I agree. This is not a surprise at all. It is however, extremely frustrating and maddening!
liberalla
Aug 2022
#54