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Posted by: thedesertrat1 ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 01:26PM

underestimate the people in power in Salt Lake City.

they did not get there by being Stupid!

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Posted by: Dave the Atheist ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 01:29PM

is this news ?

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Posted by: order66 ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 01:34PM

Underestimate them how? They going to figure out some new way to take 10% of my money?

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Posted by: thedesertrat1 ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 01:35PM

DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THEIR ABILITY TO RUN THE LONG CON.

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Posted by: Levi ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 01:39PM

I guess you're right.

This con started in 1830.

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Posted by: jcrichards ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 01:39PM

I don't think any of us will. Are you somebody who just realized this?

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Posted by: thedesertrat1 ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 01:43PM

My goodness no. I realized it a long time ago. I just think that it bears a reminder from time to time.

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Posted by: dogzilla ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 01:59PM

Preaching to the choir.

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Posted by: ificouldhietokolob ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 02:03PM

"they did not get there by being Stupid!"

Most of them "got there" by family bloodlines.
"Stupid" or not had nothing to do with any of it.

They don't actually have any "power" though. They only have the "power" that believers give them. If believers stopped believing, their "power" would disappear.

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Posted by: Phazer ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 03:29PM

They have power by buying lobbyists in Wash. DC and state officials. Lots of money that can be donated through subsidaries and influence.

God like powers of healing... not present.

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Posted by: Chump ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 05:43PM

Good point. Most of them "got there" through their inbred bloodlines. It's genetic stupidity. Maybe we should take it easy on them. They can't help it. Now I feel bad...like I've been teasing a mentally disabled kid...

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Posted by: SL Cabbie ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 02:09PM

At least many of them...

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Posted by: Brother Of Jerry ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 04:52PM

Ok, then explain Donald Trump.

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Posted by: Colette ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 06:47PM

Trump was born to parents who already had money.

Then he expanded his money through real estate/construction enterprises. And casinos.
His successful show and other investments also bring in money.

When his father died, Donald inherited MORE money.

He also repeatedly used bankruptcy laws to his advantage.
His Trump Entertainment arm filed for bankruptcy again as recently as last month.

Trump makes sure he is protected by the corporate shield, so his personal assets cannot be touched whenever he files for another bankruptcy.
Investors and banks are left holding the bag.

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Posted by: whatiswanted ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 06:20PM

Ummm....that is exactly how the got there.

Lots of stupid people in positions of power.

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Posted by: Third Vision ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 08:21PM

Many of the apostles are stupid outside of their professions. They can actually be more pleasant because they don't feel confident enough to tell blatant lies. The others are proud of their ability to phrase things just right and mislead the members. And then there's Andersen, who defies easy categorization...

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Posted by: elbert ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 09:05PM

They got there through blood line? whose blood does Dieter have? I thnk they got there through obedience; they carry their stupidity/inteligence with them. I think.

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Posted by: heberjgrunt ( )
Date: October 20, 2014 09:06PM

Dieter got there by being chums with Tommy.

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