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Re: Gasoline Riots in Iran

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From: fact check local 225
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:23
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Gatt wrote:
> "Lobby Dosser" <lobby.dosser.mapson@verizon.net> wrote in message 
> news:bIfhi.34$bh5.25@trndny01...
>>> Bill, I get what you're saying and the only conclusion I can come to
>>> is that these guys don't WANT to get what you're saying.  Either that
>>> or they just don't want -other- people to get it.
>> The oil companies make 10% profit. The banks make 17%. Which one is
>> exploiting the American people?
> 
> Both.  


How?

PROVE IT!

> But, reduced to lowest common denominators (simplified for the 
> easily-confused) a farmer can operate his tractor, a police department can 
> operate its patrol cars and an office employee can get to work without a 
> bank.

Bzznt!

Wrong, they all use money transfers, electronic or otherwise to PAY for 
their equipment and fuel.

Lame, totally lame reply.

> If you want to avoid paying a bank 17%, don't be a dumbass.  Avoid banks. 

And do what, barter?

How's that work for the utility bill, license plates, etc?

> Meanwhile a squadron of F-16s or border patrol helicopters isn't gonna fly 
> on saved pennies.

You flamed out big time on this one gothman.
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