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I think George W. Bush buying a million acres in Paraguay says a LOT about the possible future of this country. I don’t think it was just for investment purposes.

72 posted on 08/09/2011 2:40:38 PM PDT by ChocChipCookie (Jonah is my patron saint.)

You’re not losing your 401K’s.
They're being stolen.

73 posted on 08/09/2011 2:44:41 PM PDT by right way right (Whats it gonna take?)

To: ChocChipCookie

I think George W. Bush buying a million acres in Paraguay says a LOT about the possible future of this country.

Never heard that rumor before...so I took a moment to source it.

Purportedly, it's 98,400 A. -- not a million acres.

The report came from something called "Russian Intelligence" in 2007 -- which claimed that Jenna fronted the deal. And it was picked up by the likes of a.) The Guardian, b.) Counterpunch, c.) Pimpinturtle, d.) Wonkette and e.) something called "The Power Hour".

And it has been denied by Paraguay, the U.S. State Department and Bush spokespersons.

So, why would a FReeper repeat such a spurious story...from such unreliable sources?

75 posted on 08/09/2011 2:57:36 PM PDT by okie01 (THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA: Ignorance On Parade)

To: ChocChipCookie

77 posted on 08/09/2011 3:00:46 PM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid! (S&P wasn't worried about us not lifting the debt ceiling - they are worried about the spending)

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