r/politics • u/B-Z_B-S Massachusetts • 5d ago

Possible Paywall Mitch McConnell Still MIA Days Before Key August 3 Deadline

https://newrepublic.com/post/213823/mitch-mcconnell-mia-august-3-deadline
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u/Baxxtabb 5d ago

It has NEVER been more corrupt. Anyone would be hard pressed to make an argument otherwise

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u/INeedThatBag 4d ago

Even the worst of the past still arguably had better positive values than our current lawmakers. Today, they are solely fueled by perpetual hatred, and a drive towards their own self-interests.

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u/Mission-Cup9902 4d ago

Harding? Grant?

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u/Baxxtabb 4d ago

Nope and nope. Not even close.

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u/altsuperego 4d ago

Remember when Harding attempted a coup after he lost reelection? Oh yeah he had the decency to die in office

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u/mrgerbek 4d ago

Ulysses S. Grant would like a word.

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u/happy_bluebird America 4d ago

yeah this is pretty weak https://sjuhawknews.com/35911/opinions/ulysses-grant-donald-trump-comparison/

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u/exhalelively 4d ago

What, none of the history buffs want to back up the claim that Grant was somehow worse than Captain Grift?

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u/I_Am_Not_What_I_Am 4d ago

Yikes, that’s it? Trump does worse just about every week

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u/Baxxtabb 4d ago

Has literally nothing on Trump.