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PCIntern

(25,553 posts)
Sun Nov 25, 2018, 11:19 AM Nov 2018

My father of blessed memory was, [View all]

As one of his jobs, an auditor for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 38 years. He told me two important things about money:

1. Never ever be involved with local, state, or Federal monies. He said: you’re a nice guy, a get-along guy and people much shrewder than you will manipulate you into doing something which can cost you your job or your freedom. And once they have their hooks into you, they can threaten you with exposure if you don’t continue to play along.

2. The root of much of the crime in America is cheating on tax returns. Period.

The Trump crime family has apparently been guilty of the second while the first involves individuals who are saving themselves by giving testimony. I believe my father was correct on both counts and we are going to see this guy’s nuts toasted on Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Your Dad sounds like a Patriot Civil Servant. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #1
Worked nights for 38 years PCIntern Nov 2018 #2
O...M..G!!! Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #3
7 masters degrees -- wow! JudyM Nov 2018 #4
Remarkable guy. PCIntern Nov 2018 #6
And I'll be eating nuts watching his nuts being toasted malaise Nov 2018 #5
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