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cory777 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-06-10 11:44 PM Original message |
Hackers Strike Back at Bank |
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tomm2thumbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 12:31 AM Response to Original message |
1. 'Operation Payback' going after the banksters |
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IthinkThereforeIAM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 03:04 AM Response to Reply #1 |
6. Matrix-esque... |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:50 PM Response to Reply #6 |
53. Very Matrix like this whole scenario that is playing out with Wikileaks. |
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Mojorabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 03:51 AM Response to Reply #1 |
12. I told my husband the same thing |
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tomm2thumbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 05:23 AM Response to Reply #12 |
91. especially if he is somehow extradited to the torture capital of the world - America |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 01:04 AM Response to Original message |
2. Damn- 4Chan, EFF involved if only peripherally. World War RJ45!! n/t |
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TroubleMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 01:22 AM Response to Original message |
3. Chalk up one for the good guys. |
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Alamuti Lotus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 02:56 AM Response to Reply #3 |
5. First of many -- the gloves are coming off for one side, the wheels coming off the other |
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johnroshan (333 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 03:46 AM Response to Reply #5 |
10. LOL.. |
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HCE SuiGeneris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 02:46 AM Response to Original message |
4. K & R |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 03:30 AM Response to Original message |
7. K & R nt |
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Hardrada (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 03:36 AM Response to Original message |
8. Go get the bankster bastards and their militarist allies! |
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firehorse (547 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 06:05 PM Response to Reply #8 |
57. yes, and hack the rich |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 03:45 AM Response to Original message |
9. PayPal, PostFinance Hit by DoS Attacks, Counter-Attack in Progress |
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NuclearDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:53 AM Response to Reply #9 |
17. Anonymous... |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:58 AM Response to Reply #17 |
19. They're also at war with PayPal. nt |
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NuclearDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:03 AM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Operation Payback's been at war with anti-piracy groups since early this year |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:05 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. I'm impressed and wish them well in this. nt |
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berni_mccoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 03:47 AM Response to Original message |
11. Say goodbye to the "free" Internet |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:13 AM Response to Reply #11 |
13. Yes, the authoritarians will likely try to use it to further erode rights. |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:26 AM Response to Reply #13 |
14. EFF is probably next to be banned from Paypal, Master Charge, etc.. |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:50 AM Response to Reply #14 |
16. Not sure they use PayPal. They've been around longer than PayPal, I believe. nt |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:48 AM Response to Reply #11 |
25. They'll restrict access anyway. |
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wtmusic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 09:58 AM Response to Reply #11 |
46. They will begin to *try* to restrict access to it. |
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marasinghe (754 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 06:42 PM Response to Reply #46 |
60. yep & wireless. so we free ourselves of the marauding murdochs. |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:54 PM Response to Reply #11 |
54. The Internets 9/11. |
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tcaudilllg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:14 PM Response to Reply #11 |
66. I hope they try! |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:15 PM Response to Reply #11 |
67. But they CAN'T! That's the point... |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:37 AM Response to Original message |
15. They couldn't write a better movie plot.. n/t |
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Shining Jack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:55 AM Response to Original message |
18. K&R |
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The Stranger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 10:54 AM Response to Reply #18 |
48. A-fucking-men. |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:36 AM Response to Original message |
22. This is so great. So the little people do have power |
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sofa king (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 12:33 PM Response to Reply #22 |
50. About as much power as a kamikaze pilot had. |
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tcaudilllg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:20 PM Response to Reply #50 |
70. Where have I heard that line before "THEY WILL NOT BE SPARED." |
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martymar64 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:30 PM Response to Reply #50 |
78. I'm sure these guys know the risk. After all, this is war. |
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daleo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 12:06 AM Response to Reply #50 |
88. Resistance is futile |
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sofa king (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 09:14 AM Response to Reply #88 |
94. I think you misunderstand me. |
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daleo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-09-10 12:19 AM Response to Reply #94 |
96. Idealists take chances, and they are usually young |
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martymar64 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:25 PM Response to Reply #22 |
72. I hope Operation Payback grows and flourishes. |
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Anakin Skywalker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:44 AM Response to Original message |
23. Ha ha ha! F*ck the banks! |
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truth2power (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:46 AM Response to Original message |
24. Warms my heart. |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:51 AM Response to Original message |
26. Why do I keep thinking of Robin (Robbin') Hood? |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:14 PM Response to Reply #26 |
87. I've been grinning from ear to ear since hearing this news. |
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florida08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 06:11 AM Response to Original message |
27. I think these are the people |
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daleo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 12:08 AM Response to Reply #27 |
89. Lolcats and pron! |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 06:52 AM Response to Original message |
28. It's like a Tarantino movie - criminals hitting criminals after a heist |
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Azathoth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 06:54 AM Response to Reply #28 |
29. lol n/t |
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Voice for Peace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 02:03 PM Response to Reply #28 |
51. I'll bet on the keyboarders |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:55 PM Response to Reply #28 |
55. Suits VS Keyborads, I would watch that movie as long as the keyboards won. |
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lunatica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:11 AM Response to Original message |
30. this is fascinating |
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Hissyspit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:34 AM Response to Original message |
31. PayPal, PostFinance Hit by DoS Attacks, Counter-Attack in Progress |
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dipsydoodle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:34 AM Response to Reply #31 |
32. Doncha just love |
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tomm2thumbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:34 AM Response to Reply #32 |
33. it's unforgivable, really |
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OKNancy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:34 AM Response to Reply #31 |
34. I've been doing some heavy paypal business the last week |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:34 AM Response to Reply #34 |
35. Reports on twitter were that the paypal blog was down for 8 hours 15 on Monday. |
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OKNancy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:34 AM Response to Reply #35 |
36. I guess the blog is just that.. a blog |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:27 PM Response to Reply #34 |
74. I'm removing my PayPal account |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:34 AM Response to Reply #31 |
37. I do hope a lot of other people besides me quit Paypal |
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formercia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:34 AM Response to Reply #37 |
38. +100 |
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tcaudilllg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:16 PM Response to Reply #37 |
68. What about Paypal's master? |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:06 PM Response to Reply #68 |
86. Long time back |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:47 PM Response to Reply #37 |
82. I just did it and DAMN it felt good! |
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j420norcal (96 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:34 AM Response to Reply #31 |
39. With all the hacking and counter hacking that's going on right now |
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maddezmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:34 AM Response to Reply #31 |
40. Swiss Postfinance site down: traffic bombardment by pro-WikiLeaks fans |
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live love laugh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:55 AM Response to Original message |
41. V for Vendetta. Yayyyyy. nt |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
42. BWAHAHAHA!!! This is great! |
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Courtesy Flush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 09:14 AM Response to Original message |
43. Reality: |
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midnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 09:44 AM Response to Reply #43 |
45. Now that you put it that way-it's crazy... |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 09:19 AM Response to Original message |
44. FIrst this "Operation Payback" was aimed at PayPal |
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The Stranger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 11:01 AM Response to Reply #44 |
49. Based on the speed of the counterattack, it is almost as if someone was waiting for EFF/OP. |
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safeinOhio (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
47. Pitch forks and torches, move over |
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progressoid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 02:07 PM Response to Original message |
52. Holy shit. |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
56. WOW. |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
58. What was the Swiss bank's justification for freezing the funds? |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 06:37 PM Response to Reply #58 |
59. That he provided a false address |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 06:45 PM Response to Reply #59 |
61. Well, the good news is that his attorney is unlikely stupid enough to walk away for lack of payment. |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:00 PM Response to Reply #61 |
62. Yes, I would assume so |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:19 PM Response to Reply #59 |
69. Gee, I'll bet nobody ever did that before... |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
63. The genie is out of the bottle f*ckers |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:03 PM Response to Reply #63 |
64. So after the fall of the ameriKKKan empire, |
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marasinghe (754 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:24 PM Response to Reply #64 |
71. sometimes - you take down a bully, just for the righteous satisfaction of it. |
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tcaudilllg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:28 PM Response to Reply #71 |
75. Nah Americans stand to benefit from their military decline. n/t |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:30 PM Response to Reply #71 |
77. che was a bully and did have it coming |
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tcaudilllg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:26 PM Response to Reply #64 |
73. Nah |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:32 PM Response to Reply #73 |
79. Actually the us will be selling technology because of his dump |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:50 PM Response to Reply #79 |
83. You really are clueless, aren't you? |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:52 PM Response to Reply #83 |
85. Check the futures on those stocks... |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:46 PM Response to Reply #64 |
81. There are not enough resources left for world empires any more... |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:51 PM Response to Reply #81 |
84. Hope you have guns, the evil people like me will be coming to take your stuff |
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krabigirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:04 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. Yep!! |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
76. Boycott eBay and remove your PayPal Account... |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:33 PM Response to Reply #76 |
80. I just bougnt a nice Camera body and paid no state sales tax |
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go west young man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:10 AM Response to Reply #80 |
90. Why is your head always so far up asses of the powers that be? |
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Shining Jack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:01 AM Response to Reply #90 |
92. He loves the smell? |
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Nihil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:54 AM Response to Reply #90 |
93. It's the only way to keep his accounts open. (n/t) |
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Captain Beefheart (31 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
95. “Widespread Interconnected Ponzi Scheme” |
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