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Mme. Defarge

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6. Question -

Reply to PurgedVoter (Original post)

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 05:00 PM

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can a person running for office as a Republican receive large campaign contributions if they are NOT vulnerable to blackmail? Inquiring minds want to know.

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Our JB Pritzker is a kind billionaire. murielm99 Yesterday #5

"Wherever there is great property, there is great inequality.... dedl67 Yesterday #2

"Behind every great fortune there is a crime" Honore de Balzac dedl67 Yesterday #3

I think excessive wealth makes people stupid VMA131Marine Yesterday #4

Question - Mme. Defarge Yesterday #6

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