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Solving the Double Standard

By Thomas M. Cole JD

Aug 17, 2026
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Ordinary Citizens Face Felony Risk While Government Fraud Goes Unpunished

Young investigators like Nick Shirley uncover hundreds of millions in government assisted fraud with a cell phone and laptop. Elon Musk used AI and discovered DC is a veritable circus of fraud.

Every year, ordinary Americans must account for every penny of income, deduction, and tra…

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