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7. They're repuQs. Nobody advances in that wretched realm without someone having something on them

Tue Mar 10, 2026, 09:41 AM

16 hrs ago

It’s long been my contention that the party apparatus collects kompromat on everyone who runs for office. Helps ensure they’ll toe the party line.

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What does putin/epstein have on the republicans? [View all] 4bonhoffer 16 hrs ago OP

Nothing in particular, they just want to do what it takes to stay in power. marble falls 16 hrs ago #1

When the Russians widely hacked Democrats' phones in 2016, Tanuki 16 hrs ago #2

That is the correct answer in most cases -misanthroptimist 16 hrs ago #6

I think it is a couple of things Buckeyeblue 16 hrs ago #3

Another idea 303squadron 16 hrs ago #4

Choose your blackmail C_U_L8R 16 hrs ago #5

The cabal wants global control Clouds Passing 16 hrs ago #8