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Dirty Socialist

(3,252 posts) Wed Nov 14, 2018, 01:06 PM Nov 2018

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GOP. The scum rises to the top.

I wonder how some of the most mendacious Republicans end up in leadership positions in the GOP. There are some respectable Republicans, but the "nice guys finish last".

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GOP. The scum rises to the top. (Original Post) Dirty Socialist Nov 2018 OP

Because they want them there? Takket Nov 2018 #1

Maybe Greed Trumps Principle? Dirty Socialist Nov 2018 #2

Greed is their principle Takket Nov 2018 #3

I have read here on DU Dirty Socialist Nov 2018 #4

Takket

(21,550 posts)

1. Because they want them there?

Reply to Dirty Socialist (Original post)

Wed Nov 14, 2018, 01:10 PM

Nov 2018

Dirty Socialist

(3,252 posts)

2. Maybe Greed Trumps Principle?

Reply to Takket (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 14, 2018, 01:14 PM

Nov 2018

Just a guess

Takket

(21,550 posts)

3. Greed is their principle

Reply to Dirty Socialist (Reply #2)

Wed Nov 14, 2018, 01:15 PM

Nov 2018

It is no accident that awful people want awful leaders.

Dirty Socialist

(3,252 posts)

4. I have read here on DU

Reply to Takket (Reply #3)

Wed Nov 14, 2018, 01:19 PM

Nov 2018

The contests for power in the Young Republican organization are cesspools of mendacity and deceit. Maybe they learn early.

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