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4. A "bribe" is a very negative sounding word. A "gratuity" is a much better sounding word, which...

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Original post)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 02:26 PM

Oct 4

..the Supreme Court described it as; therefore, making it legal. You know, like Alito's and Thomas' fishing trips and vacations paid for by their "friends". Perfectly legal, not a bribe, but a gratuity from a friend. Nothing to see here...

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