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denem

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10. But you can sell ambassadorships?

Reply to Zolorp (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 04:01 PM

Feb 2020

... to the likes of Louis Susman, Citi VP of Corporate and Investment, an outfit at the heart of the financial crisis, who not only escaped prosecution, but scored an Ambassadorship to the UK (that little place) without any professional FP experience.

Oh yes, and he bundled $500K for the Obama campaign.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Insane Purity Demand of the Day: YOU CANNOT TAKE MONEY FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE IT!!! [View all] Zolorp Feb 2020 OP

I like all our candidates able to raise money. That is a good thing. krissey Feb 2020 #1

Really, who CARES if there are billionaires helping. Zolorp Feb 2020 #2

With the rules as they are, getting Trump out, Russia and other countries giving Trump money? krissey Feb 2020 #4

I'm with you. Zolorp Feb 2020 #5

Lol, very good to hear. It is the only smart thing to do. As a matter of fact, I think I heard krissey Feb 2020 #8

Purity accusations and tests are what circular firing squads are made of. n/t Beartracks Feb 2020 #3

I will 100% support whoever wins the nomination! Johnny2X2X Feb 2020 #6

And they should not limit themselves to small donations Zolorp Feb 2020 #7

Who is this billionaire you refer to? jls4561 Feb 2020 #9

But you can sell ambassadorships? denem Feb 2020 #10

we need EVERYTHING to defeat the orange cancer. pansypoo53219 Feb 2020 #11

Agreed. Cha Feb 2020 #12