The DC Flimflam

I spoke about the Pigeon Drop yesterday, but there is another one you need to be aware of. It is called the Rain Maker.

This dodge is actually quite a bit easier to describe because it is extremely simple. The conman convinces you to pay him to make something good happen, or to provide you with something you want. Or perhaps get you out of a mess you are in.

If it works, he will tell you it was because of his efforts, and if you pay him more money he will do even greater things for you.

If it doesn’t work, he will tell you he needs more money.

Do you see the pattern?

President Obama and the Congress are trying to convince you that by spending lots of taxpayer dollars they will fix the problems our country is facing.

Print this post out and keep it in your purse or wallet. Make a checkmark on it every time you hear the President or someone in Congress say, in some way, it didn’t work and we need more money, or that it did work and we need more money.

Have a good week.