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16. Kinda, sorta. Close enough.

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:06 PM

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It isn't always that simple ToxMarz 16 hrs ago #3

You've nailed it FakeNoose 16 hrs ago #4

Exactly and to add FHRRK1 15 hrs ago #8

Then they pass the debt on to the heirs as well surfered 13 hrs ago #18

Correction. SergeStorms 16 hrs ago #6

Sounds like a great idea LilElf70 16 hrs ago #5

Greed is destroying American society. Aussie105 16 hrs ago #7

One of my aunts used to sum up that attitude as wnylib 15 hrs ago #11

"I'm not greedy..I. just want more than my fair share." BattleRow 15 hrs ago #14

No they would not Alpeduez21 15 hrs ago #12

We need a wealth tax. patphil 15 hrs ago #10

"Outlaw billionaires" Seinan Sensei 7 hrs ago #21

Recommended (#99) H2O Man 15 hrs ago #13

Do they pay back the loans? nt. druidity33 14 hrs ago #15

Kinda, sorta. Close enough. Joinfortmill 14 hrs ago #16

Where do they get the money to make the loan payments? rickford66 8 hrs ago #20

Maybe a dumb question, but: moose65 2 hrs ago #23

So exactly how does the scam work? Lokee11 36 min ago #24