That is what many murderous despots like Putin do. Steal money from the people they are supposed to serve. I wonder how many heads of state use the state as his/her own personal ba... moreThat is what many murderous despots like Putin do. Steal money from the people they are supposed to serve. I wonder how many heads of state use the state as his/her own personal bank and suck money from it as fast and as long as they can?
Drug Cartel heads pull in lotsa money by providing to drug addicts what they wantRobber Barons got very wealthy (JP Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, Andrew Mellon, John D. Rockefeller) by ... moreDrug Cartel heads pull in lotsa money by providing to drug addicts what they wantRobber Barons got very wealthy (JP Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, Andrew Mellon, John D. Rockefeller) by unscrupulous meansHeads of state who steal money from the people and get obscenely wealthy while the people sufferDisreputable businessmen who are always getting sued for fraud or suing someone or stiffing someoneOr the old-fashioned way. Creating something millions/billions of people need, can use, can afford
I recently wrote and circled one of the four words: "mug", "coffee", "cup", and "face" on my paper. I ask you to write it here (if you think you might know it). Thank you... moreI recently wrote and circled one of the four words: "mug", "coffee", "cup", and "face" on my paper. I ask you to write it here (if you think you might know it). Thank you for participating.Update: results of the test:The correct answer was actually neither "face" (the word chosen by Randy D), nor "cup" (Maurice214's choice), but "coffee", which was chosen by no one. Nevertheless, I found the answers given by Randy and Maurice both interesting. I was, however, a little disappointed by the answers given by Not Flo and by Austrans (not by their pictures). less
It speaks well for them to want to be outshone and served well. Those who know they are mediocre fear doing that so they go out of their way to choose ignorant/inexperienced/... moreIt speaks well for them to want to be outshone and served well. Those who know they are mediocre fear doing that so they go out of their way to choose ignorant/inexperienced/docile doormats. You judge a leader by the people he/she surrounds him/herself with. How do you judge the small orange man?
The history of pie propulsion as an iconoclastic and 'political act' is relatively recent, the first recorded instance being in 1970. But is it an under-utilised demonstration of d... moreThe history of pie propulsion as an iconoclastic and 'political act' is relatively recent, the first recorded instance being in 1970. But is it an under-utilised demonstration of democratic grievance? For example, it has been said that "the pie gives power back to the people because so many feel powerless in the face of big politicians and industrialists". Do you agree?Would you fling a flan?Should it be 'pie any means necessary'?
If there was a board, here on AM, by which if you wrote your name on it, you would be volunteering for an everything goes interview.Anybody could ask you anything.Would you be cour... moreIf there was a board, here on AM, by which if you wrote your name on it, you would be volunteering for an everything goes interview.Anybody could ask you anything.Would you be courageous enough to do it?For a whole hour.Or a movie. Would you have your life play in a big screen for all to.see?
