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MineralMan

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2. You probably can, but should not.

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Sat Feb 1, 2020, 01:13 PM

Feb 2020

Really, anyone CAN rob a bank. It's a bad idea, though, since there is a very good chance you will be caught and go to prison.

Every bank has banks of cameras recording everything that happens. If you rob one, you're likely to get caught these days.

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can I now rob a bank [View all] edhopper Feb 2020 OP

f you say you need the help to run for president, for the good of the country... Takket Feb 2020 #1

You probably can, but should not. MineralMan Feb 2020 #2

YEP! cilla4progress Feb 2020 #3

Do you read Andy Borowitz's satire column? Ohiogal Feb 2020 #4

Well ... you're not a Republican. mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #5

I guess if it's in the public's interest... 2naSalit Feb 2020 #6

Only if you can get your trial in the US Senate ... CloudWatcher Feb 2020 #7

Well, if you donated all the money to federal taxes, it would be in the public interest muriel_volestrangler Feb 2020 #8

For Presidents only lame54 Feb 2020 #9

Only if you're a Republican running for reelection world wide wally Feb 2020 #10

Can I work with the judge presiding regarding my defense? Iliyah Feb 2020 #11

Yes, because our nation's economy benefits if you buy things with the money dalton99a Feb 2020 #12

The tellers and customers in the bank shouldn't be allowed as witnesses in your trial. For sure. Captain Zero Feb 2020 #13

Mo' money. Mo' money. That's a good reason to Repukes. LakeArenal Feb 2020 #14

I'll help in the cover up. You can pay me later. 42bambi Feb 2020 #15

And just who do you think you are? ooky Feb 2020 #16