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10. Argentine rumor has it, that Scott Bessent has investments in Argentina (thru a cutout, naturally)...AND a MISTRESS.

Thu Oct 2, 2025, 07:29 PM

22 hrs ago

A regular Mark Sanford, that guy.

(it's funny, too, because in Spanish, Bessent sounds a lot like besante - "kisser" )

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Trump's Argentina Bailout Sparks Fury Among Farmers, Republicans [View all] usonian Yesterday OP

He is obviously being paid under the table by someone involved with this Eliot Rosewater Yesterday #1

Oh so that's who's paying the piece of shit under the table. Eliot Rosewater 21 hrs ago #11

Ah - it is what it is peppertree 21 hrs ago #14

He'll pat them on the head, give them CivicGrief Yesterday #2

Who is he going to bailout next North Korea Coldwater Yesterday #3

Eugenics originated in the US. usonian 21 hrs ago #12

And who is it who is SUPPOSED to have the power of the purse??? notinkansas Yesterday #5

Congratulations, Chuck! You got what you voted for! tanyev Yesterday #7