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rocktivity

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22. Mrs. Bush's purchases would have NO resonance if they were paid for directly out funds

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #14)

Tue Feb 24, 2015, 02:53 PM

Feb 2015

Last edited Tue Feb 24, 2015, 03:27 PM - Edit history (1)

that her husband clearly has -- AND if she didn't live in the money-laundering capital of the world. I think it would be remiss of us NOT to wonder why.

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Columba Bush's $42,000 shopping spree could damage husband Jeb's nomination hopes [View all] Liberal_in_LA Feb 2015 OP

I was all set to dimiss the Paris shopping spree as ancient history rocktivity Feb 2015 #1

Favors madokie Feb 2015 #2

Hard for me to believe jebbie doesn't have the money to pay for her jewelry. why would ND-Dem Feb 2015 #3

Either Jeb has a sub-zero credit rating rocktivity Feb 2015 #8

What does she use as collateral? malaise Feb 2015 #17

Wasn't it Newt Gingrich who had a "line of credit" at some high priced store? csziggy Feb 2015 #25

If Newt or Calista set up the credit lines up with their own funds, that's fine. rocktivity Feb 2015 #28

Makes me think of Imelda... undeterred Feb 2015 #4

"Never had a conscience or any moral views, Even any kind of taste, just 2000 shoes" FSogol Feb 2015 #5

Doesn't come as much of a surprise, tho prolly helps Jebbie's status among Wall Street fat cats. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2015 #6

More rocktivity Feb 2015 #7

She's probably addicted to spending and status, like Kris Jenner. Initech Feb 2015 #29

"she bought a $11,700 Rolex watch", yortsed snacilbuper Feb 2015 #9

is mitt really ironing his wrists there? what's the story on that? ND-Dem Feb 2015 #12

Steaming out a wrinkle on the cuff, most likely JHB Feb 2015 #15

When Netflix released the trailer for its upcoming "MITT" documentary, yortsed snacilbuper Feb 2015 #23

Who really needs a Rolex? panader0 Feb 2015 #13

Rolexes are wrist-mounted pissing contests. JHB Feb 2015 #16

I have a Rolex titaniumsalute Feb 2015 #18

But the RW keeps telling me.... Takket Feb 2015 #10

The whole Bush clan got their brains olddots Feb 2015 #11

This is a collateral issue. no_hypocrisy Feb 2015 #14

Mrs. Bush's purchases would have NO resonance if they were paid for directly out funds rocktivity Feb 2015 #22

As long as she didn't use public money, HappyMe Feb 2015 #19

When you're the spouse of a public SERVANT, fiscal responsibility matters. rocktivity Feb 2015 #20

The state of their marriage is nobody's damn business. HappyMe Feb 2015 #31

I agree. Mojorabbit Feb 2015 #30

Queen Ann?...Meet COUNTESS COLUMBA. Rhinodawg Feb 2015 #21

Wear do yo ueven wear such stuff? My life has gotten to the point where it would be hedgehog Feb 2015 #24

It Does Not Matter How Gross The Spending It. THEY ARE ENTITLED Because They Are Bush Dynasty. TheMastersNemesis Feb 2015 #26

$19,000 Paris shopping spree and she didn't declare it to US Customs!?!? WTF! KeepItReal Feb 2015 #27