What part of "bankrupt" don't you get? - Federal Reserve, Ron Paul, Government

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hf-implode.com - 6/29/2009

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"..., when someone says to you; "I am going to penalize your main industry with economic caps, bankrupt anyone who attempts to use your product and give the money to your competition" it should be a no-brainer. As with the cap-and-trade bill, Rahall and Mollohan delayed in supporting an audit of ...

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