[Mr. Bird]

This is the type of imbecile for whom Democrats want to provide a social security "safety net". And, as is often the case, he demonstrates that no amount of social concern can keep an abject buffoon from screwing up his life. But I get to subsidize his jackassery. Great.

[Holly_P]

But I get to subsidize his jackassery. Great.

Jackassery - I like that!

[cwb]

"Sessions was wary but intrigued. His $250,000 nest egg had been scrambled by the stock market's slide. He and his partially disabled wife needed the money."

I can just see it now: It's Bush's fault that this poor man had to risk his life's savings. While I feel sorry for this guy's wife, his greed has not only left him broke, it will undoubtedly make him a new dependent of the Nanny State. Just how much sympathy...or support, should people like this get? I must also say, that on the few occasions I've read these scams, they do ask the victim to lie...or exaggerate, about certain details in order to get the cash. His ignorance and greed destroyed him...and we'll end up paying the bill.