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7. I used to believe that but now we just pay up n shut up because the billionaires pay them and they are

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 08:31 PM

Nov 13

Beholden to the almighty dollar and its highest bidder

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PeaceWave Nov 13 OP

There's an unnecessary "now" in there. RockRaven Nov 13 #1

Surprise is something you don't want in healthcare or govt C_U_L8R Nov 13 #2

Precisely! C_U_L8R Nov 13 #5

"Just lie back and enjoy it" maxrandb Nov 13 #4

They have no concept that they work for the American people. Irish_Dem Nov 13 #6

Just Stop Projecting Asshole Oz. FY.. Cha Nov 14 #8