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		FredPret on Nov 3, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Truck driver leads NJ Senate president after spend... Being on the same wavelength as the people is a critical quality in a leader. Otherwise you end up with arrogant technocrats

onemoresoop on Nov 3, 2021 [–]

Sure, but how about a clueless puppet you can have a drink with in the office?

FredPret on Nov 4, 2021 | [–]

"man from a lower social class than you" = "clueless puppet"? Yikes

onemoresoop on Nov 9, 2021 | | [–]

Not in a pejorative way but certainly don't expect a trucker to be a good politician. I really hope he'd prove me wrong

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