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erronis

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2. Great questioning, Sen. Blumenthal. Why can't Traynor just admit that he's been told what to say?

Reply to red dog 1 (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 04:08 PM

9 hrs ago

Wouldn't that be a refreshing comeback? One already-life-time judge, up for a "promotion", being honest?

I think it shows how malleable many, many people are in when faced with power and threats.

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