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2. The intersection of flattery and hubris is the political sweet spot ...

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 06:34 AM

Jul 9

... for Republicans.

Rape, schmape, she's not my type, I thought she was a couch, when you're a star, blah, blah.

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ME-SEN: 'A Slow-Rolling Disaster': Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign [View all] RandySF Jul 9 OP

The dangerous intersection of flattery and hubris. QueerDuck Jul 9 #1

The intersection of flattery and hubris is the political sweet spot ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 9 #2

You make good points. 🇺🇸 QueerDuck Jul 9 #3

Platner ran as a Republican? WinningAgain Jul 9 #4

Sounds serious Torchlight Jul 9 #5