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Attilatheblond

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9. Gratuity vs Bribe probably depends on which party the parties involved are labled.

Reply to GoodRaisin (Reply #2)

Tue Jul 16, 2024, 02:29 PM

Jul 2024

The SCOTGOP seems to be fine with GOP leaning bribes being just regular ol gratuities. But doubt they will see it that way in the case of guilty verdicts for DEMs.

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Senator Menendez found guilty of bribery or, according to the Supreme Court, accepting a gratuity. [View all] surfered Jul 2024 OP

Probably will not be speaking at Dem convention in August. Sneederbunk Jul 2024 #1

If gratuity he would be not guilty according to Supreme Court GoodRaisin Jul 2024 #2

Gratuity vs Bribe probably depends on which party the parties involved are labled. Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #9

Maybe it was just a reward. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #3

Will SCOTUS overturn if he donates the "take" to the Federalist Society? DJ Synikus Makisimus Jul 2024 #4

A gratuity is for services rendered, a bribe for services yet to come Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #5

The gold bars were a gift, just like a motor home or a fishing trip surfered Jul 2024 #7

It was just a gratuity -- thsi needs to eb overturned on appeal obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #6

Is there time to schedule a special election SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #8

That's not necessary. totodeinhere Jul 2024 #10

Ok SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #11