• Jo Miran@lemmy.ml
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    “I practice what I preach,” Hawley said in an awkward exchange with fellow Republicans on the panel. “I don’t have individual stocks, I don’t trade in stocks. I’m not a billionaire, unlike others on this committee. And what I think is, the American people are sending us a clear message.”

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      Yep fucking tragic. Though he also isn’t sincere about it. The man holds no significant position other than benefiting himself. As one of his constituents that’s been extremely clear.

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        He was honest when he said he doesn’t own individual stocks. He has a standard of ethics. It’s just that you only like a couple of them.

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          Motherfucker both ran for his life during the J6 riots, then subsequently called them a quiet and peaceful tour. He says whatever gets him reelected.

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          like when he said that he wouldn’t vote for anything that includes cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, then voted for the OBBB which includes cuts to Medicare and Medicaid

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          Hey if you got any proof of that I’d be willing to see it. I’ve got tons of proof showing he is a weasly dishonest lying manipulator who is out of touch with ethics in general. But you know what they say. Stopped clock right twice a day.

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      He’s just reading the room. The fact that saying “eat the rich” is as common as it is should be a wake up call. When I was younger people mostly said it as a joke. The problem is that nowadays people are putting a little bit more sincerity into the saying.

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        I’ve been collecting recipes and I keep that lobster pot handy even though I never eat lobster.

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      Hawley is such a weird character in general. I think he’s actually twins posing as the same person.