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DawgHouse

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4. I think this is better than Don the Con.

Reply to 11 Bravo (Original post)

Sat Jun 11, 2016, 01:20 PM

Jun 2016

His supporters probably respect a conman because that makes him seem sly and smart, in a good way. It's a perfectly acceptable attribute for a businessman. But not paying his bills? Stiffing workers? That makes him a Deadbeat and I think most people would find that easier to relate to. JMHO

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