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ThoughtCriminal

(14,046 posts) Thu Mar 12, 2020, 07:45 PM Mar 2020

Why don't we just see if we can out-bribe the Russians?

It works with incompetent CEOs (golden parachutes).
Here's my idea. We offer Trump $10 Billion to resign, leave the country forever and shut up. Pence gets $1 Billion, McConnell $500,000,000.

Trust me, it would be a bargain that would pay for itself the first week.

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Why don't we just see if we can out-bribe the Russians? (Original Post) ThoughtCriminal Mar 2020 OP

Yes, Newest Reality Mar 2020 #1

Unless your planning on getting rid of the sanctions Downtown Hound Mar 2020 #2

If we were getting rid of Trump for sure, we could probably raise that with a bake sale. n/t brewens Mar 2020 #3

I Thought We Don't Negotiate With Terrorists....nt global1 Mar 2020 #4

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)

1. Yes,

Reply to ThoughtCriminal (Original post)

Thu Mar 12, 2020, 07:53 PM

Mar 2020

Nice idea, but that's assuming that this country is not already a big cash cow for said individuals.

I have no idea what their net worth is or how much they are making in various ways from being in such positions. I assume it is very lucrative or they would have picked other options or gone through a revolving door. I am also pretty sure that the spirit of public service, (chuckle) is not a prime motivation for altruistic, selfless service.