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snot

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114. Sadly, corruption DOES trickle down,

Reply to AverageOldGuy (Original post)

Sat Nov 23, 2024, 02:10 PM

3 hrs ago

unlike wealth.

I derive meaning in life from trying to make things better, so I choose both to refrain from following corrupt leaders' example and also to work to try to reform the systems that allowed them to ascend... but in our current, unfettered-capitalist system, it's tough, since it rewards the ability to accumulate money and power rather than other virtues.

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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 7 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 5 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 Yesterday #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 53 min ago #119

What protection? As to your question, the appropriate people being lawless is more than sufficient TheKentuckian 22 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 Yesterday #47

Maybe not close, but the closest. Hard to accept that KPN 23 hrs ago #65

Sure seems that way doesn't it. KPN 23 hrs ago #61

The game is most certainly rigged. returnee 23 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 23 hrs ago #67

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

Question bdamomma Yesterday #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 21 hrs ago #79

Because a large chunk qazplm135 6 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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #43

AverageOldGuy, I think you know the answer to this already FakeNoose Yesterday #45

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

Apparently tRump is special.... So fucking special.... Blue Owl Yesterday #46

And I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo, what am I doing here? k55f5r 5 hrs ago #107

It does seem that the worth of a well-lived life Mblaze Yesterday #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 23 hrs ago #63

We had a slumber party in 8th grade. Hope22 17 hrs ago #89

Simple Rebl2 23 hrs ago #62

the birth lottery tmars505 23 hrs ago #64

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

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

AverageOldGuy CentralBlueTexan 22 hrs ago #73

I don't have an answer Meowmee 22 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 21 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 20 hrs ago #83

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

Simple: Money. The rules do not apply to the rich. SunSeeker 18 hrs ago #87

Because Randomthought 15 hrs ago #90

Didn't read all the replies, so this has probably been said, but B.See 14 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

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