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Obama's Sloppy Stimulus Attracts Crooks, So the FBI Gets Swamped

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I agree with Marie of NY up to a point, it's not just white men doing these scams it's also African Americans , a couple of months ago I applied for a job on career builder as a customer service rep, well it seems these crooks are also targeting career builder as well as snag a job, I supposedly got the job but it wasn't what I applied for it was a secret shopper job and the gentleman sounded like he was from Africa, he said my first assignment was to go to a money gram super store and cash a money order for $1900 I was to keep $200 and take it the store fee out also then I was to wire the rest of the money to someone claiming to be my aunt, yeah right !!!!! I reported this to BBB, FBI, FTC. My point is it's not just the whites the blacks are also screwing their own people race has nothing to do with it it's just that more whites are doing it and the blacks are discreet. It's all about educating people and letting them know if it's too good to be true it's most likely is. I noticed this lady is blaming Obama for the crooks and I don't agree with her stupidity if she was paying attention she would have known that these crooks was around way before Obama went into office and I think he's doing an outstanding job in fixing George Bush, AIG and all the other idiots that drove this country into the ground but I don't see anyone writing an article on the destruction that was caused they rather blame the man that's been thinking about the people.. Crooks will be crooks .... They will always be here, scamming, stealling, and ruining peoples lives.. When you take one away 20 pops out that's just the way things are.... Instead of blaming we should be educating people on how to protect themselves against these thieves

Martine of FL 1:46AM October 25, 2009

First off crooks was around way before Obama went into presidency, so I don't think it's fair to blame him for trying to help a country that's drowning. We wouldn't be in this mess if it wasn't for AIG and all the other idiots including George Bush let's put the blame where it's needed. Crooks don't need a reason to screw hard working people these people are snakes just waiting to strike at unsuspected people and they don't care who they hurt in the proccess. Years ago I'd say about six years ago I recieved a letter in the mail saying I won $62,000 from a Australia lottery I reside in Miami, FL so I took the check to the bank and the bank teller confirmed what I suspected it was a scam, so she suggested I deposite the check but put a seven day hold on it just to make sure the check cleared I did and seven days later I recieved a later from the bank stating that the check was fraudulant, many people have fallen victims to this and all type of scams the difference with me is I never sent anyone money and Obama wasn't president yet so there goes your stupid theory. Your blaming the president for something he can't control. What about the crooks that are selling fertility herbs to desperate couples trying to concieve? See , your theory is wrong !!!!!! Whatever crooks think can make them money they will do it.. So before you start blaming a man that's trying to help us get back on track you really should do your research otherwise you'll have some pissed off people like myself shoving your theory up your @ss

Martine of FL 1:14AM October 25, 2009

I live in the city of Detroit. I can assure you government waste and corruption is not limited to white people and neither is crime.

Brian of MI 12:53PM March 27, 2009

Blame Obama for putting money INTO the hands of crooks. (AIG, anyone?)

Brendon Pihl of UT 10:54AM March 26, 2009

Crooks seek to steal anywhere possible rather than earn. Obama did not invent crooks. Jesus was betrayed for 30 pieces of silver. Ceasar was betrayed by his best friend, Brutus. Greed, the easiest way possible is what motivates crooks. Banks have always been key targets of crooks before, during and will continue after Obama. Blame Obama for trying to do something constructive and lasting, but do not blame him for the greed of crooks.

HillbillyBill of TN 8:08AM March 26, 2009

Remember the Chicago cesspool of politics that was the breeding ground for Obama's weaning experience. Is it any surprise? He couldn't nominate cabinet candidates that were not crooked in some shape or form. The previous writer is damned ignorant to be playing the race card!

Ken of WI 6:54PM March 25, 2009

Now I just know you are not suggesting that Obama brought out these crooks with his stimulus. Whaaat!!! You've got to be kidding me. It didn't bring them out, it just revealed who they have been all along. Anyone in their "right minds" knows that these white men running this country and corporate America are, and have been crooks way before Obama would have ever even been allowed to consider running for office. The only reason we are now seeing the true greed that has existed in this country since it's beginning is because with Obama at the helm, now all of a sudden, no one is allowing anyone to "just get away with anything." And we'er suppose to believe it is because "Obama's so-called 'sloppy stimulus'!" Get real! These Crooks thought that they could get away with those bonuses only because they have been getting away with that kind of crookedness for years. Enron was just the tip of the iceberg of what's really going on and has been going on. There is so much "padding the palms" going on until, many of them are now praying they don't get caught next! I would say to Obama, not to allow anyone to cause him to feel incompetent at this point, or the cause of this mess where dealing with right now. White men are always looking for a scapegoat to take the blame and heat for their crookedness, even if it's their own color. Can you say Oliver North! Look, it took Bush 8 years to bring this country to where it is now, and it will surely take longer than 3 months for Obama to bring us out. Ugh!!! The ludicrously of so-called intelligent, modern day thinkers to even begin to think of blaming him for this mess is so incredibly unbelieveable and idiotic until I just don't have words. Ugh, idiots!!!!!

Marie of NY 5:39PM March 25, 2009