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To: CyberAnt

This month I decided to run my own personal finances just like the government runs the Social Security Trust Fund.

So I took every penny I earned in March and spent it. Then I wrote myself an IOU and put it in a safe deposit "lockbox.". When it comes time to pay my mortgage next week, I'll simply take one of the IOUs and endorse it over to the bank. I intend to the same thing for all the rest of my bills as well.

As Adam Smith said, "What is prudence in the conduct of every private family can scarce be folly in that of a great kingdom." Since A=A, I figure the reverse must be true as well. And since our government obviously would only do the prudent thing, I figure I can't go wrong doing this.

Life is good.


6 posted on 03/30/2005 7:57:25 PM PST by Maceman (Too nuanced for a bumper sticker)
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To: Maceman

can you loan me a fiver? ;'}


7 posted on 03/30/2005 8:02:38 PM PST by rockrr (Revote or Revolt! It's up to you Washington!)
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To: Maceman

Good plan,if you hate your house. :^)


8 posted on 03/30/2005 8:04:44 PM PST by smoothsailing (Qui Nhon)
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To: Maceman

Well .. good luck Maceman .. I do hope you have Plan B when it comes time to pay the mortgage .. but I thought the govt just borrowed more money ..?? That might work!

Good luck though! LOL!!


9 posted on 03/30/2005 8:42:26 PM PST by CyberAnt (President Bush: "America is the greatest nation on the face of the earth")
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