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    i mean, there were multiple patently false allegations made against kavanaugh (julie swetnick and others) and the dr. had plenty of sketchy things about her testimony as well including not knowing the time or place, corroborating witnesses not remembering or flat out refuting, seeming to lie about her fear of flying, and the list goes on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Masterofreality View Post
    Is that a crime? NO! #CaseClosed

    Seems like his hotel waaaaay pre-dated his election. The Saudi's can stay where they want. Just like you can choose not to stay in his hotel.
    Nope:

    Article I, Section 9, Clause 8 of the Constitution provides: No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States: and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state.

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    If one of the Supreme's died, I'm sure The Grim Reaper would call off his 6 month vacation and try for another Bozo like Thomas.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobbiemcgee View Post
    Nope:

    Article I, Section 9, Clause 8 of the Constitution provides: No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States: and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state.

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    This can’t be true I’m sure he has a blind trust, right? Right!?

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    No, he has a revocable trust (revocable at any time) and his son is the trustee (haha)
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    Good to know, since she ain't the pres., NEWSFLASH
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobbiemcgee View Post
    Good to know, since she ain't the pres., NEWSFLASH
    There with you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bobbiemcgee View Post
    Good to know, since she ain't the pres., NEWSFLASH
    Correct, but you (presumably) voted for her to be president, so complaining about it with trump can seem disingenuous

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    Quote Originally Posted by scoscox View Post
    Correct, but you (presumably) voted for her to be president, so complaining about it with trump can seem disingenuous
    Thinking both are bad, aka having principles not defined by party, is very liberating.

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