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Banking Establishments Are More Dangerous

I sincerely believe…that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies. Thomas Jefferson, in a letter to John Taylor (May 28, 1816), quoted in What Liberals Believe, page 132, edited by William Martin

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Loan Sharking

Loan sharking is an odious practice whether it is performed by street corner thugs or the CEOs of large banks. Charging economically vulnerable Americans outrageous interest rates and fees is simply not acceptable. Bernie Sanders, “The Great Credit Card Scam”, … Continue reading

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