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ThoughtCriminal

(14,404 posts)
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 06:45 PM Mar 2020

Why don't we just see if we can out-bribe the Russians?

It works with incompetent CEOs (golden parachutes).
Here's my idea. We offer Trump $10 Billion to resign, leave the country forever and shut up. Pence gets $1 Billion, McConnell $500,000,000.

Trust me, it would be a bargain that would pay for itself the first week.

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Why don't we just see if we can out-bribe the Russians? (Original Post) ThoughtCriminal Mar 2020 OP
Yes, Newest Reality Mar 2020 #1
Unless your planning on getting rid of the sanctions Downtown Hound Mar 2020 #2
If we were getting rid of Trump for sure, we could probably raise that with a bake sale. n/t brewens Mar 2020 #3
I Thought We Don't Negotiate With Terrorists....nt global1 Mar 2020 #4

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)
1. Yes,
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 06:53 PM
Mar 2020

Nice idea, but that's assuming that this country is not already a big cash cow for said individuals.

I have no idea what their net worth is or how much they are making in various ways from being in such positions. I assume it is very lucrative or they would have picked other options or gone through a revolving door. I am also pretty sure that the spirit of public service, (chuckle) is not a prime motivation for altruistic, selfless service.

Downtown Hound

(12,618 posts)
2. Unless your planning on getting rid of the sanctions
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 06:53 PM
Mar 2020

No bribe you ever offer to them would be as valuable as that.

 

brewens

(15,359 posts)
3. If we were getting rid of Trump for sure, we could probably raise that with a bake sale. n/t
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 06:56 PM
Mar 2020
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