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Wed Mar-31-10 03:40 PM
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Is the RNC a ponzi scheme? |
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Wed Mar-31-10 03:41 PM
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1. actually, the whole freakin' gov't is |
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in my opinion. And by that, I mean you pay in more than you get back.
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Wed Mar-31-10 03:44 PM
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2. It can be argued that capitalism itself is, at the root, a Ponzi scheme |
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Wed Mar-31-10 03:51 PM
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Wed Mar-31-10 04:26 PM
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7. The dailykos article was excellent IMO. I've often said similar... basically a |
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capitalistic system is always robbing Peter to pay Paul... pretty much passing the debt around... hence grow grow grow
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Fri Apr-02-10 12:17 AM
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10. Requires a constantly expanding base. Kick. nt |
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Wed Mar-31-10 06:05 PM
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I would argue that ANY institutionalized system invariably works to enrich only those at the top, or those well-connected to that system, be it public or private.
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Wed Mar-31-10 03:49 PM
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in effect, all capitalism is a ponzi scheme.
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Wed Mar-31-10 03:50 PM
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Wed Mar-31-10 03:54 PM
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6. If it is, it is about to collapse - the RNC has very little money |
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in 2010, the least on hand in many years...nearly tied with the DNC! They blame Steele for spending it as fast as it comes in, and for the low contributions as well.
I love the guy - he is the best Republican we Democrats ever had.
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Wed Mar-31-10 04:27 PM
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8. Yep, Steele is our guy!!! n/t |
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