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[–] 13936582? 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

And wasn't it all just a ploy to gain leverage in order to negotiate against declassification? They've become so accustomed to using leverage to get their way that they've completely forgotten how to actually play by the rules, bring a valid argument, win an election on policy, etc.

edit: I know many of them never knew how to play fair, but let's give some of 'em the benefit of the doubt and pretend things were different once upon a time.

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[–] Old_Man_In_A_Can 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I think they’ve had control for so long they are use to a different playbook.

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[–] 13936678? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Moving forward, we might need a Checkered Past Party made up of people with integrity who admit they aren't perfect and are willing to let We The People know "hey, I've made mistakes in my life. Here's what they might try to blackmail me with in order to get me to work against your best interests once elected. I'm telling you so that, if elected, I can actually work for you without these distractions." — to avoid such exploitation of, and into, corruption ever again.