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w0nderer

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March 15, 2016

considering that asked Germans during 1934/35/36 would have responded

"No...Herr Hitler is not a problem, he's a funny man, he's a house painter at best and not a very good one."

How do Americans respond to Herr Trump?
(and i wish i was a member so i could make a poll) it'd be interesting for history) (hint hint a member)


Similarities
strongest army in the world ....in those days...Germany
now 'the US'
most military consultants around the world ...in those days Germany
now adays....the US
largest 'perceived' lack of representation ...probably US
largest low to middle class unemployment..dunno if it's US but it's higher than expected
most scared population of foreigners...
.....

February 16, 2016

US Marshals arresting people for not paying their federal student loans - Story | KRIV

Source: Fox26 Houston

HOUSTON (FOX 26) - Believe it or not, the US Marshals Service in Houston is arresting people for not paying their outstanding federal student loans.

Paul Aker says he was arrested at his home last week for a $1500 federal student loan he received in 1987.

He says seven deputy US Marshals showed up at his home with guns and took him to federal court where he had to sign a payment plan for the 29-year-old school loan.




Read more: From: http://www.fox26houston.com/news/local-news/92232732-story



article was Updated:Feb 15 2016 07:02PM CST

How far behind are debtor prisons?


--edit 1:07 PM CST to add links below--
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/u-s-marshals-arresting-people-not-paying-student-loans-article-1.2533153
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/16/us-marshals-arresting-people-outstanding-federal-s/
http://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/feb/16/student-debt-protest-armed-marshals-arrest-man-loans
--end edit--
--edit 14:51 PM CST to add link below--
http://www.rawstory.com/2016/02/us-marshals-just-arrested-this-guy-for-a-1500-student-loan-from-29-years-ago/
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