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TygrBright

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5. LOL... Until recently I'd have said "basic literacy" was a given.

Reply to PJMcK (Reply #4)

Mon Jan 8, 2018, 02:22 PM

Jan 2018

And I would certainly HOPE that "ethical public service" would include things like transparency and diligently avoiding the appearance of self-enrichment, even to the point of personal financial sacrifice.

sadly,
Bright

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Presidential Qualifications [View all] TygrBright Jan 2018 OP

If wishing made it so. redstatebluegirl Jan 2018 #1

Yeah but Oprah seems really nice and smart... HopeAgain Jan 2018 #2

It's not just about Oprah, although that's relevant. n/t TygrBright Jan 2018 #3

K & R PJMcK Jan 2018 #4

LOL... Until recently I'd have said "basic literacy" was a given. TygrBright Jan 2018 #5

She's a rich and famous celebrity, too, and just look how well that's worked out! nt procon Jan 2018 #6

uses everything they do as an opportunity to increase their wealth and market their brand nt msongs Jan 2018 #7