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Originally Posted by sky_nh
I feel sorry for people like the man in this story because I've seen the same weaknesses in people better educated, wealthier, supposedly with more "real-world" smarts fall victim to other kinds of scams. It's all of a kind as far as I'm concerned.
There are a few people -- evidently all on this forum -- who have the foresight, self-control, and wisdom to escape from making such bad decisions -- or perhaps just the consequences of bad decisions. I admire you!
As for me, I am not about to cast stones at anyone.
-- Sky
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Thank you for "Not casting stones". It is a fantastic spirit to maintain in forums!
I think the many on the forum that can offer their insite about this case may have learned and are offering their perspectives and thoughts based on past learnings. I know I was burned in 1987, 1993, 2002, and then again in 2007. I might even be getting burned right now based on how our government is squandering my tax dollars. Based on my studing after each event we are virtually debt free (keeping a small credit line to keep a high credit score) and continue to build a retirement program for out sunset days. We live on a cash only budget and stay far away from the situation portrayed in the main story of this thread.
There are many members that I totally enjoy reading their posts and thoughts. VTSteve, Octactive, NoBozo, Maxum, FFL, and too many others to list who add so much to the fabric and color on this site. I look forward to the continuation of participation and interactions on the forum as we move forward into a new boating season and changing political environment!