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themaguffin

(5,416 posts) Thu Aug 24, 2023, 09:11 AM Aug 2023

Having seen clips of Vivek for a few months now, I'm convinced he's just a grifter [View all]

Now after 2016, anything is possible I guess, and he gave the base the show that they want...

but I still don't see anything other than grifter with him and remember.... Ben Carson was the it candidate in 2015/16 for a moment, as was Cain, among others.

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Having seen clips of Vivek for a few months now, I'm convinced he's just a grifter [View all] themaguffin Aug 2023 OP

so what you are saying is... jcgoldie Aug 2023 #1

Wait til the base finds out he doesn't love Jesus. Ocelot II Aug 2023 #2

He is Hindu vlyons Aug 2023 #3

I wonder how Ramaswamy explains Gandhi's quote... ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2023 #6

This is the biggest reason I don't see him having much of a chance JI7 Aug 2023 #10

Another arrogant, rich S.O.B. FalloutShelter Aug 2023 #4

Does he support the Hindu caste system? EYESORE 9001 Aug 2023 #5

We were discussing Vivek and caste on another thread. Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #15

Indulging because he can. However, he and DeSantis are considered by Hortensis Aug 2023 #7

He's also a clueless tech bro who thinks he is right about everything. Like Trumpy FSogol Aug 2023 #9

+1000. We shouldn't try to pet a rabid dog that staggers up either. nt Hortensis Aug 2023 #11

I agree . JI7 Aug 2023 #8

Took me 15 seconds. hedda_foil Aug 2023 #12

I didn't actually watch the debate but saw a clip Sugarcoated Aug 2023 #13

Aren't all Republicans, either for themselves or their donors? ananda Aug 2023 #14