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[–] zib@lemmy.world 56 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Sure would be nice if we lived in a world where politicians were held to account for their crimes.

[–] 7112@lemmy.world 24 points 2 weeks ago

This. Every day the media mentions some political crime and nothing happens.

[–] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Sure would be nice if we lived in a country where we knew what our crimes were, and it wasn't a motherfucking question every single fucking time.

[–] WrenFeathers@lemmy.world 34 points 2 weeks ago

Trump running for president should be a violation of election laws. But here we are.

[–] barsquid@lemmy.world 23 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Tax those churches.

Tax all churches. They can file for 501(c)(3) exemption if they qualify.

[–] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 5 points 2 weeks ago

Tax them at the highest rates and reclassify them legally as "Centers for Political Influence," since that's what they really are.

[–] Bluefalcon@discuss.tchncs.de 14 points 2 weeks ago

Sure...Just throw it on top of everything else we won't hold them accountable for.

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago
[–] dhork@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Silly rabbit, laws are for Liberals!

[–] TheLowestStone@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Silly rabbit, laws are for ~~Liberals~~ the poor!

[–] uberdroog@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

I support whatever administration taxes churches.

[–] cabron_offsets@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

That’s what republicans do best. Maybe after sucking putin’s dick.

[–] TomMasz@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

I'm sure he'll be prosecuted. Oh, wait, he's a Republican, nevermind.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

And I'm sure they'll do something about it right away this time!

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