• Jo Miran@lemmy.ml
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    22 days ago

    “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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      22 days ago

      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’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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        21 days ago

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