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Old 01-14-2011, 09:22 AM
 
Location: The Republic of Texas
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It is very illegal to pull off a Ponzi Scheme. Many greedy individuals are sitting in jails around the nation for slimy rob from Peter to pay Paul schemes that paid very well.

Why do we allow our own government, that is there to serve us, do it to us???


Are we fools?
Do we not see it?
Is it that well hidden?

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Old 01-14-2011, 09:25 AM
 
Location: Fort Worth Texas
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It is very illegal to pull off a Ponzi Scheme. Many greedy individuals are sitting in jails around the nation for slimy rob from Peter to pay Paul schemes that paid very well.

Why do we allow our own government, that is there to serve us, do it to us???


Are we fools?
Do we not see it?
Is it that well hidden?

the government is involved with ponzi schemes
We are fools for letting them do it
Yes
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Old 01-14-2011, 09:47 AM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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It's worse than a Ponzi scheme because you are forced by threat of jail time and/or financial ruin to participate.
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Old 01-14-2011, 10:14 AM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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It's also illegal to murder but government has done it many times in history, and even in the US.

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Old 01-14-2011, 10:17 AM
 
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Yeah the cops shoot people to protect money, but try that idea to protect you, and it's a toss up. You can go to jail for self defence.

I didn't know money could die, and all this time i thought it was just paper.
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Old 01-14-2011, 05:59 PM
 
Location: The Republic of Texas
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It's worse than a Ponzi scheme because you are forced by threat of jail time and/or financial ruin to participate.


Well, I'm confused. Is it right or is it totally wrong to do?
Is our government and those elected to government offices, above the law?
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Old 01-14-2011, 06:04 PM
 
Location: Silver Springs, FL
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Are we fools?
Do we not see it?
Is it that well hidden?

Some people refuse to acknowledge the fact that the government does anything wrong at all.
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Old 01-14-2011, 06:17 PM
 
Location: The Republic of Texas
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Come on, let's be truthful with ourselves, here!
How does our government do it and we as private people willing to take a risk, cannot?
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Old 01-14-2011, 06:19 PM
 
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Well, I'm confused.
That goes without saying.

What profits are being promised to what investors?
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Old 01-14-2011, 06:35 PM
 
Location: 3rd rock from the sun
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Why do we allow our own government, that is there to serve us, do it to us???
They are serving us. The Ponzi scheme is there to serve us and give us the government benefits that we demand. Blame the voters and lock them up.

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19% Defense
16% Unemployment/Welfare
13% Medicare
8% Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance
5% Interest on debt
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