Who would have thought that a Reform UK candidate would turn out to be a corrupt bastard?
this post was submitted on 24 Feb 2025
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They’re all taking bribes from someone.
All of reform? Yes very likely
All of anyone who has been in politics long enough has taken some kind of bribe.
Source?
Get some new material.
In this day and age someone asking for proof of a statement isn't something you should deride, because there's too many lies flooding the world rn.
How do you think a person could prove secret bribes? They’re secret. They get uncovered all the time, but until they do, no one knows. That’s the whole point.
I think it’s naive of them to assume the best of a politician. The absence of a list of secret data does not make it an untrue opinion.
Then don't state that every politician has accepted bribes without providing facts to support it.
This is on you buddy, not me.
It not on anyone.
Yes, it's in you to prove this fact, or this is just your cynical opinion.
Perhaps you're anti-democracy and have zero idea of how bad corruption can really get under an autocracy.
It’s an opinion. It’s your opinion that it’s cynical. It’s my opinion that you’re naive and in denial if you think politicians aren’t being bribed. Bribes come in all sorts of sizes and packages.
I’m not anti-democracy, I’m just aware that money/power corrupts most people—especially these days.
In that case the source is clearly your arse.
Me: Politicians frequently accept bribes
You: lol fUCKin SoUrCe?
Yup.
You said All politicians take bribes. Not lots of politicians take bribes or many or some, all.
I think it's quite reasonable to ask for a source to such a sweeping statement. The fact you can't provide any evidence shows it's just your opinion.
You’re welcome you have your opinion. That’s what the internet is for.
And your welcome to yours. There's also nothing wrong with me asking for evidence when you portray your opinion as objective fact. However, you seem to have ridiculed me for doing so.
“Source?” Welcomes asshole behavior. Adjust your approach, and you’ll find people are more willing to behave nicely and have quality conversations.
Oh ok.
Can you back up your ballshit generalisation with some evidence?
When does bribery by a foreign nation become treason?
Asking for a friend with a rope
Good work UK. keep at it. Clean the house.
shall we do the same for brexit while at it?
Wait, y'all hold people accountable for that?