There's never been a better time to commit financial fraud

 (economist.com)

50 points | by petethomas 8 hours ago

4 comments

  • k310 8 hours ago
    https://archive.is/e3OV7
  • dnemmers 8 hours ago
    The real question is, will you : (a)get your pardon, (b) run out the statute of limitations, or (c) buy off a politician with part of the proceeds?
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    • cyanydeez 7 hours ago
      (d) become a political target
  • akashskypatel 7 hours ago
    It's being perpetrated right in front of us by this administration. They have been embezzling billions in so many schemes:

    - Crypto scams by DJT

    - Trump Phone

    - The whole Tariff Refund Scheme by Lutnick's firm Cantor Fitzgerald

    - The billions stolen from Venezuela just recently

    - the J-6 "Slush Fund"

    - The guy who got the Reflection Pool contract is mysteriously a Mar a Lago regular

    And probably many many more we don't even know about.

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    • ElProlactin 7 hours ago
      Gives new meaning to "as above, so below."
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      • wbl 4 hours ago
        Not so new: the legend of the Fisher king (the source of Parsifal), the implicit theology of the Deuteronomistic history, the substitute king ritual in Assyria all speak to a conception of a connection between a rulers moral and physical health and the realm.
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        • Terr_ 2 hours ago
          I suppose the Egyptians sidestepped it a bit, by having the Pharaoh only gain most of their godly power (and responsibility) after death.
  • hosel 6 hours ago
    Sweet! Anyone wanna buy a boat?