Why are americans fascinated with appointing czars? Why the fascination with electing perpetual dictators who want to transform a republic into an empire?
A little background-
"Originally, the title Czar (derived from Caesar) meant Emperor in the European medieval sense of the term, that is, a ruler who has the same rank as a Roman or Byzantine emperor (or, according to Byzantine ideology, the most elevated position adjacent to the one held by the Byzantine monarch) due to recognition by another emperor or a supreme ecclesiastical official (the Pope or the Ecumenical Patriarch)."
"Gaius Iulius Caesar[1] or Gaius Julius Caesar (pronounced [ˈgaːius ˈjuːlius ˈkaɪsar] in Classical Latin; conventionally pronounced [ˈgajəs ˈdʒuːliəs ˈsiːzɚ] in English), July 13, 100 BC[2] March 15, 44 BC,[3]) was a Roman military and political leader. He played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire."
CR: Anonymous, I think I saw Mortgage Pig Central Bank on the TARP list ... I'll have to double check.
LOL, but I doubt it. Tanta probably left the steel-toe bunny slippers on autopilot, and they would kick the bejezus outta the pig if it was that irresponsible. Come to think of it, steel-toe bunny slippers would be a heckuva xmas gift if Cathy is ready. (j/k!)
comrade tinman writes:
@hoops -- does that mean anyone can go to their local FED with a stack of FRN's and have them redeemed with US notes?
Some people have reported doing just that, and taken pictures of the US notes they received, red seal and all. It's an obscure law, though, and I'm still researching its validity. However, given that people are sometimes arrested for trying to pass a valid $2 bill at mcdonalds, I don't think you'd be able to pull it off without a huge hassle.
I actually intended to pay $ 100 on my $ 40 order since the proceeds were for charity, but I couldnt see where you could bid the item up. Ive never bought from eBay until last week so maybe I missed something?
I would LOVE to see mortgage pig and "we are all subprime now" on coffee mug or hat or t-shirt. The ultimate items for the cognoscenti in this dismal time.
Ebay and Paypal have changed the checkout screens. The window where you used to type a note to the seller never appears now. At least not for me. A quick note using the ask seller a question button worked to communicate the size data. It's a pleasure to support Tanta's seleted charities, I'll wear the pig with pride.
Hmm.. quite the cashflow coming from this new Mortgage Pig enterprise. You know, if we securitized it and sold it off to pension funds - assuming a AAA rating....
Use the proceeds to leverage puchase of some mysterious investments 40:1 that should never go down in value. Then sell those investments at a profit. Soon you will have trillions of dollars for these charities. Oh wait you are selling real merchandise made by someone that has value that may not increase. Jeeezzee that is not how you do it. How will you get taxpayer bailouts?
I will order one specifically so that I can doff it, put it over my heart, and thank Tanta for being an outstanding and generous human who deserved to walk the Earth for many more decades.
Cathy & CR,
Thank you for the updates and for everything else too.
I'm happily and patiently waiting for the ball caps & coffee mugs.
Thanks again.
@moqui writes:
I actually intended to pay $ 100 on my $ 40 order since the proceeds were for charity, but I couldnt see where you could bid the item up. Ive never bought from eBay until last week so maybe I missed something?
moqui | 12.09.08 - 6:02 pm |
Just click on the donations link and donate the $60 directly to one of Tanta's personally chosen charities.
R.I.P. Doris Dungey
Yield on mortgage pig shirts is rapidly approaching zero as demand spikes drive down rates.
The team at "Mortgage Pig Central"
LOL, Mortgage Pig will soon have it's very own central bank!
And I await the coffee mugs with bated breath.
LOL, Mortgage Pig will soon have it's very own central bank!
Issuing humor-backed shirts...
I bought a hoodie.
Why are americans fascinated with appointing czars? Why the fascination with electing perpetual dictators who want to transform a republic into an empire?
A little background-
"Originally, the title Czar (derived from Caesar) meant Emperor in the European medieval sense of the term, that is, a ruler who has the same rank as a Roman or Byzantine emperor (or, according to Byzantine ideology, the most elevated position adjacent to the one held by the Byzantine monarch) due to recognition by another emperor or a supreme ecclesiastical official (the Pope or the Ecumenical Patriarch)."
"Gaius Iulius Caesar[1] or Gaius Julius Caesar (pronounced [ˈgaːius ˈjuːlius ˈkaɪsar] in Classical Latin; conventionally pronounced [ˈgajəs ˈdʒuːliəs ˈsiːzɚ] in English), July 13, 100 BC[2] March 15, 44 BC,[3]) was a Roman military and political leader. He played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire."
Not a problem whatsoever. I trusted anyone affiliated with Tanta without thinking twice. Thanks for the update! Lookin' forward to my threads :+:
Anonymous, I think I saw Mortgage Pig Central Bank on the TARP list ... I'll have to double check.
Best to all and thanks for everything!
CR: Anonymous, I think I saw Mortgage Pig Central Bank on the TARP list ... I'll have to double check.
LOL, but I doubt it. Tanta probably left the steel-toe bunny slippers on autopilot, and they would kick the bejezus outta the pig if it was that irresponsible.
Come to think of it, steel-toe bunny slippers would be a heckuva xmas gift if Cathy is ready. (j/k!)
FWIW, I came up with terms Scam Options and the Scam market in 1998.
And those terms have caught on so well! Everybody is using them now!
Damn you are witty.
Sorry, wrong thread.
@hoops -- does that mean anyone can go to their local FED with a stack of FRN's and have them redeemed with US notes?
comrade tinman writes:
@hoops -- does that mean anyone can go to their local FED with a stack of FRN's and have them redeemed with US notes?
Some people have reported doing just that, and taken pictures of the US notes they received, red seal and all. It's an obscure law, though, and I'm still researching its validity. However, given that people are sometimes arrested for trying to pass a valid $2 bill at mcdonalds, I don't think you'd be able to pull it off without a huge hassle.
Looking forward to my pigwear!
What are the colors offered?
I only see "White" on the ebay pages.
..........what a lovely pig!...LoL......
Are the coffee cups in more than one size? Large, XLG, and Got-to-sit-down-and-read-an-UberNerd-essay bicep builder.
I got a polo - it was offered in white or gray
you're a good man CR.
thanks for all you do.
Belated condolances to CR, Tanta's Family and the entire community here. How about "Tanta Vive" T-shirts?
Tanta Vive!
Tanta:Charlotte
MortgagePig:Wilbur
Some pig!
hoops, i would like to just go down to my local FED with about a couple hundred of my closest friends and exchange my FRNs for US notes.
...just for shoots and googles....
I actually intended to pay $ 100 on my $ 40 order since the proceeds were for charity, but I couldnt see where you could bid the item up. Ive never bought from eBay until last week so maybe I missed something?
I would LOVE to see mortgage pig and "we are all subprime now" on coffee mug or hat or t-shirt. The ultimate items for the cognoscenti in this dismal time.
PS: My mother died of ovarian cancer several years ago, so this has really affected me. RIP Tanta.
Ebay and Paypal have changed the checkout screens. The window where you used to type a note to the seller never appears now. At least not for me. A quick note using the ask seller a question button worked to communicate the size data. It's a pleasure to support Tanta's seleted charities, I'll wear the pig with pride.
I would definitely be interested in "We're all subprime now" wear.
Hmm.. quite the cashflow coming from this new Mortgage Pig enterprise. You know, if we securitized it and sold it off to pension funds - assuming a AAA rating....
Use the proceeds to leverage puchase of some mysterious investments 40:1 that should never go down in value. Then sell those investments at a profit. Soon you will have trillions of dollars for these charities. Oh wait you are selling real merchandise made by someone that has value that may not increase. Jeeezzee that is not how you do it. How will you get taxpayer bailouts?
I would definitely be interested in a "BORN AND BRED DOPE" coffeemug.
Re: Bush Pardons
WorldCom's Ebbers seeks Bush pardon - Telegraph
Ebbers wants a pardon.
Mortgage Pig ballcaps! Yes!
I will order one specifically so that I can doff it, put it over my heart, and thank Tanta for being an outstanding and generous human who deserved to walk the Earth for many more decades.
Cheap whores aren't cheap either!
Jas Jain | Homepage | 12.09.08 - 8:22 pm | #
Jas, you naughty naughty boy.
A Dope and a stud. Whoocoodanode.
I would love to get a Mortgage Piggy Bank.
One without a cork in the bottom.
That way I can put money in and never get it back out.
Shnaps writes:
I would definitely be interested in a "BORN AND BRED DOPE" coffeemug.
Shnaps | Homepage |
For target practice? : )
Cathy & CR,
Thank you for the updates and for everything else too.
I'm happily and patiently waiting for the ball caps & coffee mugs.
Thanks again.
@moqui writes:
I actually intended to pay $ 100 on my $ 40 order since the proceeds were for charity, but I couldnt see where you could bid the item up. Ive never bought from eBay until last week so maybe I missed something?
moqui | 12.09.08 - 6:02 pm |
Just click on the donations link and donate the $60 directly to one of Tanta's personally chosen charities.
I'd love a Mortgage Pig/"we are all subprime" mug!
Looking forward to my earlier order - this morning's email contained a notice that it has shipped.
I still want to go to a CR convention wearing personalized pigwear.
Every time Tanta is brought up, I can do little more than weep for a lost family member.
Oh good, I love the Cupidity thingy!