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RockRaven

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8. Disgraceful that none would speak the truth that he is unworthy of the position.

Reply to ZonkerHarris (Original post)

Tue Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM

Jan 21

It isn't like going on the record that he is unworthy would have denied him the position and risked a worse option being put forward. He was getting confirmed either way.

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Disgraceful that none would speak the truth that he is unworthy of the position. RockRaven Jan 21 #8

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