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dutch777

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2. Too much in DC relies on "norms and customs". This nonsense needs to be codified against in law with real penalties.

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Wed May 6, 2026, 09:18 AM

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I would hope the Dems have been keeping a running list of all the things we can no longer leave to norms, customs and what used to be just plain polite behavior.

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OBAMA: A good policy that I'd like to see followed is that the president shouldn't have a bunch of side hustles [View all] Swede Yesterday OP

I don't know about that bucolic_frolic Yesterday #1

Too much in DC relies on "norms and customs". This nonsense needs to be codified against in law with real penalties. dutch777 Yesterday #2

Try the Emoluments Clause for starters. TheRickles 22 hrs ago #10

The Repukes have never heard of that FakeNoose 22 hrs ago #14

I love President Obama TommieMommy Yesterday #3

Here malaise Yesterday #4

Busted, Barack! Seriously, though, what color sneakers ... JustABozoOnThisBus Yesterday #5

Good point. The 3rd term talk would end if wnylib 22 hrs ago #11

"Side hustles" are an intricate part of "Swamp creatures". Omnipresent Yesterday #6

silly me. i thought that's what the emoluments clause said. mopinko Yesterday #7

But what enforcement teeth does it have? wnylib 22 hrs ago #12

"side hustles"?? kentuck Yesterday #8

Exactly this. MontanaMama 22 hrs ago #13

;-{) HUSTLER Goonch Yesterday #9

"Side hustles" is a nice term for outright corruption FakeNoose 22 hrs ago #15

I think I_UndergroundPanther 1 hr ago #16

Its like in the constitution or something... Johonny 1 hr ago #17