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47. Well, exactly

Tue Mar 15, 2016, 02:29 PM

Mar 2016

I'd be very surprised if at least the spirit of this law hasn't been violated by just about every serious presidential candidate since it was enacted. Most of them are probably smart enough not to make anything explicit enough that it can be pinned to them, and not to involve a moron like Carson who doesn't give a ratfuck about the law and can't keep his piehole shut.

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LOL! You nailed it! veronique25 Mar 2016 #59

It really is such an open secret, people have been doing that for years and years. dixiegrrrrl Mar 2016 #80

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Well, Maybe President Trump will finally Pardon Gov Don Seigleman next year, mackdaddy Mar 2016 #83

Wonder what the Donald promised Christie.... SunSeeker Mar 2016 #2

An all-you-can-eat buffet? perdita9 Mar 2016 #6

Only if the buffet is a do-nut shop Jack Rabbit Mar 2016 #45

Oh, damn! sofa king Mar 2016 #68

Whatever it was... hamsterjill Mar 2016 #7

Attorney General n/t aggiesal Mar 2016 #8

The aforementioned "Mitt Romney position" Plucketeer Mar 2016 #14

A get-out-of-jail-free card Major Nikon Mar 2016 #19

probably Attorney General & as for Carson, mrmpa Mar 2016 #20

both scary propositions dorkzilla Mar 2016 #31

This: snort Mar 2016 #37

Secretary of Tranportation Fritz Walter Mar 2016 #44

Secretary of Trump Steaks Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2016 #50

Or Drumpf wine Fritz Walter Mar 2016 #76

Christie Cream MosheFeingold Mar 2016 #54

a pardon JI7 Mar 2016 #65

Not relative to anything in real life. Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #3

Exactly, means nothing. harun Mar 2016 #18

Knowing Trump & his family's background .... ? Myrina Mar 2016 #4

Ambassador to Egypt Fritz Walter Mar 2016 #46

Bernie Sanders is not for sale perdita9 Mar 2016 #5

Define "disgrace" Plucketeer Mar 2016 #15

Hillary's probably already tried Fritz Walter Mar 2016 #49

Sounds like a warrant for email and phone records is appropriate at this time Android3.14 Mar 2016 #9

Sounds like a stupid law to me. But anyway, let's throw them in jail and throw away the key. A Simple Game Mar 2016 #10

I think it's ok to discuss such things but you can't promise Fast Walker 52 Mar 2016 #25

Patronage Adsos Letter Mar 2016 #33

Well, exactly skepticscott Mar 2016 #47

And supposedly the people running for the Presidency are the best and brightest A Simple Game Mar 2016 #73

first ben is a moron. Javaman Mar 2016 #11

No, Ben is not a moron MosheFeingold Mar 2016 #56

I must respectfully disagree... Frisbee Mar 2016 #63

once he aligns himself with trump... Javaman Mar 2016 #66

That's possible MosheFeingold Mar 2016 #67

no, he's a moron. Javaman Mar 2016 #64

Just an observation: sofa king Mar 2016 #74

He's at best, an idiot savant. n/m ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2016 #78

Probably promised a position as Grand Wizard ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2016 #58

seriously? I thought drumphs calling card was that he was not beholden to anyone. MariaThinks Mar 2016 #12

The clown car isn't what it used to be. Clowns are supposed to be funny, not so tragic. L. Coyote Mar 2016 #13

Clearly, Brazenly, Shamelessly, Blatantly illegal. nt deminks Mar 2016 #16

Wow, it's not just liberals that promise ponys? lark Mar 2016 #17

Donald Trump. President of Allenwood, Pa. Fuddnik Mar 2016 #21

Surgeon General, ugh maxsolomon Mar 2016 #22

Calling the US Attorney -- hello -- anyone home? /nt NCjack Mar 2016 #23

Hell, my opinion of Ben just went up packman Mar 2016 #24

Yes, it is. Baobab Mar 2016 #28

I hope it's not the Food and Drug Admin! world wide wally Mar 2016 #26

That sounds a hell of a lot like bribery to me.. Baobab Mar 2016 #27

LOL MynameisBlarney Mar 2016 #29

They are Republicans remember?? Rule of law doesn't apply to them... NoMoreRepugs Mar 2016 #30

He is not elected and already promises the most corrupt administration in American History. Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #32

What position? Prone? LiberalEsto Mar 2016 #34

Assume the position, Ben. nt C Moon Mar 2016 #35

The Donald will deny it. Carson is out now for sure. yellowcanine Mar 2016 #36

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Sounds awfully similar to being "awarded" a scholarship BadgerKid Mar 2016 #39

I can't even imagine how corrupt things would be with a Rump in charge. SoapBox Mar 2016 #40

A minimum wage position? Blue Owl Mar 2016 #41

ANd then he'll ask Congress to do away with the minimum wage Jack Rabbit Mar 2016 #48

EPA is off the table Turbineguy Mar 2016 #42

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If Christy had not made a deal he would have certainly resented randr Mar 2016 #51

You are 100% right, but it will never happen. Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #52

He'll be in charge of truthisfreedom Mar 2016 #53

Should've stuck to motivational speaking 6chars Mar 2016 #55

In other words, personal gain trumps principles. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2016 #57

He's a consistent unstable lunatic. Cavallo Mar 2016 #61

I feared Trump would make him the Surgeon General. Cavallo Mar 2016 #60

Trump promised Christie sandpan Mar 2016 #62

I heard Bobcat Goldthwait the other day on NPR TexasBushwhacker Mar 2016 #71

And you believed him? tanyev Mar 2016 #69

Wonder what position since Christie has the Trump ass position locked up. yellowcanine Mar 2016 #70

BTW Ben, situations are "fluid" not liquid TexasBushwhacker Mar 2016 #72

Ben, you are better than that. At least a little better. olddad56 Mar 2016 #75

Mental Ben is a worm. ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2016 #77

Wait... Did I say that out loud? ThoughtCriminal Mar 2016 #79

"... and, apparently, the one I'm best suited for is on my knees with my mouth open." Nihil Mar 2016 #81