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9. It wasn't the swag and "charm" bullshit that changed their minds.

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 11:01 AM

Jul 2025

It was the kompromat he has on them, and showed them, along with the threat of releasing it. "Charm offensive, " my fat ass.

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I want to barf. Diamond_Dog Jul 2025 #1

So that is all it takes kacekwl Jul 2025 #2

Do you think someone else was there to threaten them? LaRaven Jul 2025 #4

This has also been revealed, in addition to what I posted: Miles Archer Jul 2025 #5

My God JMCKUSICK Jul 2025 #6

Man. there's a sucker born every minute Deminpenn Jul 2025 #12

Photos and signed swag? Shiny baubles for your vote! Grins Jul 2025 #7

That's because they truly enjoy Bettie Jul 2025 #8

It wasn't the swag and "charm" bullshit that changed their minds. GoCubsGo Jul 2025 #9

What are they - 7 year olds? rurallib Jul 2025 #10

GOP should be wary bmichaelh Jul 2025 #11

All that swsg they settled for isnt Figarosmom Jul 2025 #13

I would replace the word "convince" Blue Ozarks Jul 2025 #14