Things that made you Facepalm today (Political Version)

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Originally Posted by Gelston

There are a lot of hot women in Puerto Rico. I care about it.

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Yeah.

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Originally Posted by Taernath

Definitely sounds like there was some skimming going on.

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The company overestimating is not the same as skimming off the top, especially for the lady being bribed.

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Originally Posted by Suppa Hobbit Mage

Are people still virtue signaling/pretending they care about Puerto Rico?

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No, just the money part.

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Originally Posted by Tgo01

The company overestimating is not the same as skimming off the top, especially for the lady being bribed.

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... where do you think that 'overestimated' money went?

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Originally Posted by Tgo01

The company overestimating is not the same as skimming off the top, especially for the lady being bribed.

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When the amount is paid and the excess money is kept, it is.

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Originally Posted by Taernath

... where do you think that 'overestimated' money went?

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Skimming off the top suggests someone was literally pocketing the money and not reporting it. Him overbidding is not skimming. People overbid on projects all of the time and get hired, it doesn’t suggest fraud.

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Originally Posted by Gelston

When the amount is paid and the excess money is kept, it is.

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Not when it’s a contract.

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Originally Posted by Tgo01

Not when it’s a contract.

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Um, yes it is. Any money not used is supposed to be returned.

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Originally Posted by Tgo01

Skimming off the top suggests someone was literally pocketing the money and not reporting it. Him overbidding is not skimming. People overbid on projects all of the time and get hired, it doesn’t suggest fraud.

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So a company bribing their way to a contract then overbidding doesn't scream 'fraud' to you?

This is a weird hill to die on.

They are supposed to get three bids anyways. There has to be a very compelling reason to take the highest bid.