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21. Remember Leona Helsmley? "We don't pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes"

Thu Mar 30, 2017, 10:02 AM

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So what became of this "nepotism clause" [View all] Heartstrings Mar 2017 OP

I know! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #1

I think they figure if they don't accept pay... WePurrsevere Mar 2017 #3

Laws and rules aren't made for them. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #5

I agree. I truly think that they feel they're above the laws... WePurrsevere Mar 2017 #7

Their behavior is appalling - to the point it's hard to believe. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #10

It takes a bit to royally tick me off now but... WePurrsevere Mar 2017 #16

Every day is a new episode of The Twilight Zone. sarcasmo Mar 2017 #20

The nepotism clause does not apply to the President. former9thward Mar 2017 #14

There are excellent reasons... WePurrsevere Mar 2017 #17

It may not be a good idea but it is constitutional. former9thward Mar 2017 #19

Unfortunately our forefathers... WePurrsevere Mar 2017 #22

And Mrs. Clinton was an experienced lawyer Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #24

Well, section (d) might make it possible.. Atman Mar 2017 #15

I would like to add Heartstrings Mar 2017 #11

Good call. OnDoutside Mar 2017 #12

That's what I'd like to know! nt raccoon Mar 2017 #8

Secretary of Solicitation Norbert9 Mar 2017 #9

Rules/Law don't apply to Republicans. dae Mar 2017 #13