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duncang

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108. You probably don't have the money for lawyers.

Sat Nov 23, 2024, 12:47 PM

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This isn’t just a tfg deal. We have seen big companies get away with stuff like that for a long time. Most of the time the company gets fined, but the board and ceos who did it get away no problem. We have gotten to the point of thinking that it’s normal.

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This is a serious question. Perhaps some of you philosophers, lawyers, or anyone else smarter than I can answer it. [View all] AverageOldGuy Yesterday OP

That's a question that's been pondered for centuries. Ocelot II Yesterday #1

I too, have questions as he managed to get away w/ literally everything, even being convicted 34 or so times (felonies) SWBTATTReg Yesterday #5

The Diktator Of Day One can probably take care of those pesky state charges erronis Yesterday #12

And the SC says "Yes!"... rubbersole Yesterday #34

It's all about the Golden Rule HarryM 5 hrs ago #105

"Why" is totally simple. recovering_democrat Yesterday #40

I've often thought that if there were justice Gaugamela Yesterday #2

Laws are for schmucks. Laws keep the schmucks in check. usonian Yesterday #3

Father Elon. rubbersole Yesterday #35

"in god we trust" rampartd 21 hrs ago #75

Under His Eye paparush 6 hrs ago #99

The love and worship of Mammon Farmer-Rick 6 hrs ago #100

You might enjoy usonian 5 hrs ago #103

I'll look it up Farmer-Rick 3 hrs ago #115

"You have a republic, if you can keep it." LudwigPastorius Yesterday #4

Well said. n/t yellow dahlia 22 hrs ago #70

Sir, to answer your questions... SnoopDog Yesterday #6

It worked for them ! Nigrum Cattus 2 hrs ago #117

At 18 years old 58 years ago I had to get a doc03 Yesterday #7

👇👇👇👁️👁️ Goonch Yesterday #8

Stealing this graphic HarryM 4 hrs ago #106

Because you're a hero, and role model David Boyle Yesterday #9

At least you can go to sleep with a clear conscience KS Toronado Yesterday #10

He does not have a conscience. Jamesm9164 Yesterday #13

Correct. ShazzieB Yesterday #31

Geez bdamomma 23 hrs ago #44

THAT'S clear. dchill 17 hrs ago #88

tsf is sufficientlly tranqued to not give a shit. Assuming he ever had a conscience! erronis Yesterday #17

Huh? He sleeps like a diapered baby. He's been criming for so long, it's all he knows. nt allegorical oracle Yesterday #32

Because we do the right thing Tweedy Yesterday #11

What stands between us and the devil now? Slave patrol? Get real. TheKentuckian 18 hrs ago #84

I am real Tweedy 36 min ago #119

What protection? As to your question, the appropriate people being lawless is more than sufficient TheKentuckian 6 min ago #120

On this day in 1963 is when it all changed. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #14

Be proud of yourself for keeping high moral and ethical standards when it Karadeniz Yesterday #15

Trump could not pass even the most basic background check Skittles Yesterday #16

Unless the whole game is rigged. erronis Yesterday #19

well it is definitely rigged for RICH WHITE MEN Skittles Yesterday #21

President bdamomma 23 hrs ago #47

Maybe not close, but the closest. Hard to accept that KPN 22 hrs ago #65

Sure seems that way doesn't it. KPN 22 hrs ago #61

The game is most certainly rigged. returnee 22 hrs ago #66

There's an old acronym: RHIP patphil Yesterday #18

Thanks for the memories. I doubt I'll stay around for another repeat of this cycle. erronis Yesterday #23

You and I both. It was a hard time. I'm not ready to do it again. patphil Yesterday #24

Makes me very sad. It's been a long slog. KPN 22 hrs ago #67

Why do so many military personnel follow T? Hope22 Yesterday #20

Question bdamomma 23 hrs ago #48

My family members....? Hope22 23 hrs ago #59

that has got to be so hard. I can't imagine being part of a family with those views. erronis 22 hrs ago #69

I'm sorry to hear about your cousin. It's hard not to get the answer to the question. 💗🙏🏼 Hope22 20 hrs ago #79

Because a large chunk qazplm135 5 hrs ago #101

And west mid western...they seem to have a racist bend that can't be overlooked. Hope22 4 hrs ago #111

Everything trended south after 2000 SleeplessinSoCal Yesterday #22

Too bad that George, Tom, Ben and the guys didn't insert a bit about convicted felons allegorical oracle Yesterday #25

Their worst nightmare. yellow dahlia 22 hrs ago #71

Because you actually will be held responsible. BlueTsunami2018 Yesterday #26

I am so ashamed of our country and my fellow citizens to support such an evil deranged lying cheating traitorous kimbutgar Yesterday #27

So true Cherokee100 Yesterday #28

To me bdamomma 23 hrs ago #49

Are you are a billionaire, or perceived to be a billionaire? JT45242 Yesterday #29

There has never been a time in recorded history Locutusofborg Yesterday #30

Be a serf if you wish but I am a citizen. TheKentuckian 18 hrs ago #85

If there is a law you don't like Beachnutt Yesterday #33

Fair The Wizard Yesterday #36

You should get promoted to president. Then you can do whatever you please and Ping Tung Yesterday #37

That resonates with me. I hear you loud and clear. WE are being overlooked is my opinion. Did everything right and now Evolve Dammit Yesterday #38

But isn't this why people strive to become rich, powerful, influential? Aussie105 Yesterday #39

I'm right with you! Mr. Evil Yesterday #41

Well, our bdamomma 23 hrs ago #54

IMO, he had plans to pull this "soft coup" even before he first came down the tacky allegorical oracle 7 hrs ago #96

AverageOldGuy.......very simple answer.... Butterflylady Yesterday #42

There is no real reason other than to avoid the hammer. TheKentuckian 23 hrs ago #43

AverageOldGuy, I think you know the answer to this already FakeNoose 23 hrs ago #45

Maybe we need another French Revolution Stargazer99 12 hrs ago #94

Apparently tRump is special.... So fucking special.... Blue Owl 23 hrs ago #46

And I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo, what am I doing here? k55f5r 4 hrs ago #107

It does seem that the worth of a well-lived life Mblaze 23 hrs ago #50

Because you're better than *rump and you have an example to set even if it's against the dark power of injustice, Uncle Joe 23 hrs ago #51

He got a different Supreme Court opinion than the rest of us would have gotten. surfered 23 hrs ago #52

What Is True Purpose of "Law" modrepub 23 hrs ago #53

Accountability and consequences for rich, white men are few and far between dlk 23 hrs ago #55

The answer to your question NewLarry 23 hrs ago #56

I believe that most of us TNNurse 23 hrs ago #57

Life is not fair. Never was, never will be. n/t elocs 23 hrs ago #58

I join you in feeling stupid when I stop at a stop sign! Hope22 23 hrs ago #60

We are better Rebl2 22 hrs ago #63

We had a slumber party in 8th grade. Hope22 16 hrs ago #89

Simple Rebl2 22 hrs ago #62

the birth lottery tmars505 22 hrs ago #64

"Give Us Barabas!" BurnDoubt 22 hrs ago #68

Some good comments and observations, yellow dahlia 22 hrs ago #72

AverageOldGuy CentralBlueTexan 21 hrs ago #73

I don't have an answer Meowmee 21 hrs ago #74

Exactly This Deep State Witch 21 hrs ago #76

When you left the intel job moondust 21 hrs ago #77

Why? Because, unlike iDJT & his cronies, Dark n Stormy Knight 20 hrs ago #78

See for example Emmanuel Kant's Generalization Principle WheelWalker 20 hrs ago #80

One would have to ask Merrick the Meek, why. republianmushroom 20 hrs ago #81

It's mind boggling. I don't think our government Joinfortmill 20 hrs ago #82

What you write is what I've been saying for years now... slightlv 19 hrs ago #83

Because you are you. H2O Man 18 hrs ago #86

Simple: Money. The rules do not apply to the rich. SunSeeker 17 hrs ago #87

Because Randomthought 15 hrs ago #90

Didn't read all the replies, so this has probably been said, but B.See 13 hrs ago #91

Glad to be rec 200 AKwannabe 13 hrs ago #92

Imho, because you have a self-regulating sense of honor, and ethics. Ty electric_blue68 12 hrs ago #93

I've had cheerleaders mock me for asking much the same question Orrex 8 hrs ago #95

Trump gets away withn it Progressive dog 7 hrs ago #97

You should do these things because you want to be a good person and a patriot Ohioboy 7 hrs ago #98

22snakes RoHok123 5 hrs ago #102

It is a habit.... kentuck 5 hrs ago #104

You probably don't have the money for lawyers. duncang 4 hrs ago #108

You're lucky to have pensions wryter2000 4 hrs ago #109

VERY simple answer CommonHumanity 4 hrs ago #110

Just get 80 million morons to vote for you for President Pototan 3 hrs ago #112

If you would like to have the same privileges Joe Nation 3 hrs ago #113

Sadly, corruption DOES trickle down, snot 3 hrs ago #114

Why Psychopaths Win (and Eventually Fall) Metaphorical 2 hrs ago #116

One more thought (to the OP) Metaphorical 2 hrs ago #118