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#1187215 - 05/20/09 03:46 PM
Interesting Article...
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Mob Rule Comes to Washington Yes, it's old news, but I found the article interesting. The administration’s latest proposal, for a “systemic risk regulator,” should leave little doubt that it seeks carte blanche in ruling the economy. This is a plan for an economic dictator, an “enforcer” who will have the frightening authority to oversee every decision that, in his opinion, significantly influences the economy.
Of course, once the mob-rule mentality takes hold, everyone becomes a potential target. If you obtain a mortgage or a college loan, the government may subject you too to “risk regulation.” You may be told that you can’t buy a plasma TV or take a vacation or quit your job, because the risk to your finances is “unacceptable.” But isn’t that a purely private decision?--you will indignantly demand. If government power keeps expanding, however, there may no longer be any private decisions.
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#1187233 - 05/20/09 03:51 PM
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Thank you for sharing I hope you're having fun.
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#1187260 - 05/20/09 04:03 PM
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buggs
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When is the next election?
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#1187264 - 05/20/09 04:05 PM
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#1187270 - 05/20/09 04:06 PM
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Can I vote for Mayor McCheese? I thought that was more of an honorary title.
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#1187278 - 05/20/09 04:08 PM
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Will Grimace be on the ballot?
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#1187279 - 05/20/09 04:08 PM
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buggs
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Thank you for sharing I hope you're having fun. Kinda
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#1187289 - 05/20/09 04:11 PM
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OK. I see it's time for more BYTMF postings.
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#1187291 - 05/20/09 04:12 PM
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Yeah!!!
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#1187391 - 05/20/09 04:58 PM
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is it time for an intervention?
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#1187406 - 05/20/09 05:03 PM
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^^^great show.
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#1187417 - 05/20/09 05:08 PM
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I actually do appreciate your article Bugs.
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#1187932 - 05/20/09 10:37 PM
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MB, I have to admit, until now I've not thought much about laissez-faire but now I'm wondering.
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