alt.hn

7/30/2026 at 12:22:16 AM

There's never been a better time to commit financial fraud

 https://www.economist.com/business/2026/07/29/theres-never-been-a-better-time-to-commit-financial-fraud

by petethomas

7/30/2026 at 12:34:26 AM

The real question is, will you : (a)get your pardon, (b) run out the statute of limitations, or (c) buy off a politician with part of the proceeds?

by dnemmers

7/30/2026 at 1:37:27 AM

(d) become a political target

by cyanydeez

7/30/2026 at 1:14:07 AM

It's being perpetrated right in front of us by this administration. They have been embezzling billions in so many schemes:

- Crypto scams by DJT

- Trump Phone

- The whole Tariff Refund Scheme by Lutnick's firm Cantor Fitzgerald

- The billions stolen from Venezuela just recently

- the J-6 "Slush Fund"

- The guy who got the Reflection Pool contract is mysteriously a Mar a Lago regular

And probably many many more we don't even know about.

by akashskypatel

7/30/2026 at 1:30:38 AM

Gives new meaning to "as above, so below."

by ElProlactin

7/30/2026 at 3:57:43 AM

Not so new: the legend of the Fisher king (the source of Parsifal), the implicit theology of the Deuteronomistic history, the substitute king ritual in Assyria all speak to a conception of a connection between a rulers moral and physical health and the realm.

by wbl

7/30/2026 at 6:42:20 AM

I suppose the Egyptians sidestepped it a bit, by having the Pharaoh only gain most of their godly power (and responsibility) after death.

by Terr_

7/30/2026 at 11:16:45 AM

Venezuela was bankrupt before this shitshow started.. naked man and pockets..

by 21asdffdsa12

7/30/2026 at 2:02:14 AM

Sweet! Anyone wanna buy a boat?

by hosel