The Texas Preacher Who Used God to Steal | Bloomberg Investigates

[@EjDantes]

Evangelicals and Prosperty Gospel have to be the most successful con in the last 100 years.

[@kmm1863]

religion is a con job

[@madass888]

He should have promised riches in the afterlife, like every other evangelical.

[@ogunniranisraelofficial]

Once an original exist, fake definitely exist too. Although it's important to note that Prosperity Preached properly is part of the gospel

[@You_are_Right_]

That would be the government and “green” innovations.

[@JohnSmith-ur2ki]

what are shitcoins?! 😂

[@HKim0072]

lol, if someone is writing a book called "Jesus Christ, Money Master", you might want to think twice about this guy.

[@hellepost1439]

💸🆘

[@HumanBeanbag]

Jesus was a communist.

[@bunnyluver2176]

Right! Read in the Bible what Jesus says of the rich

[@peach22ful]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@diorocks5858]

these people would pay your rent if you were struggling

[@kimjohnson8471]

Beware of ANYONE bragging about how much integrity and humility one has. 🤔

[@mason96575]

“I am the most humble- no one is more humble than me!” -Trump at one his “off year” rallies in 2022

[@smokeykitty6023]

Right, bragging and humility don't go hand in hand...

[@nni9310]

you reminded me of what alita said at the hearings for his confirmation. I think he said that he had a lot of integrity...

[@chickentender4037]

Yup. I know a person at work who thinks every man she meets is in love with her, tells me how wonderful and beautiful she is, and how humble she is.

[@terrytari1891]

TRUTH! None of us are Perfect Angels Saints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RBzee112]

A preacher stealing. I'm shocked! Shocked, I tell you. 🙄

[@ivydickson7596]

Brilliant comment, you win the internet today 👏

[@vls3771]

Millions of penticostals continue to be scammed ...thinking their following jesus 😅😅😅😅😅

[@David-nq4qi]

It doesn't surprise me at all. See my comment.

[@Intentionaltia]

😂😂

[@Zodinthara-jo5yi]

Oh! Preacher stealing ? What have we come to now! Can it really be true? Might be a case of miscommunication, I still say. Maybe they confuse fees for hardwork backbreaking task of prayers as a sort of ...I dunno.

[@papagen00]

"The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose." - Shakespeare

[@thehoneydeev]

Jesus said that in the Bible before Shakespeare though 😅. It was said when the devil tried to tempt Jesus after his 40 days fasting

[@papagen00]

@@thehoneydeev you know your Bible is a collection of fairytales, right?

[@razony]

Can't distinguish evil from everyone else.

[@MightyWarriorCoalition]

@@papagen00except it’s not.

[@tamie2714]

​@@papagen00 Why, have you read the Bible?

[@a.a.a.8365]

There's so many of them out there, hes just one of them who got caught. ⚖️

[@SleepyJoesDiaper]

I was going to comment “the” implies one. Joel Osteen, TD Jakes, Robert Morris are all dirty too.

[@a.a.a.8365]

@@SleepyJoesDiaper He's next ⚖️

[@AMYV3]

isn’t that ALL of them. all religions are cults .. let’s be real here The cause of so many wars, death, division and hate

[@elizabemagnaye1874]

There are a few well known bible thumping preacher on t,v. 3:03

[@toniwilson3827]

​@@SleepyJoesDiaperyep

[@franciscovarela7127]

Parole after 6 years?! He was given 3 life sentences plus 30 years. How on earth can someone who stole so much from so many (who believed he was a "Christian") be eligible for parole. He's probably got the 21 million that wasn't recovered stashed overseas. If paroled he will make a dash for this money.

[@benseep]

In a few months over life savings

[@flyingface]

Lone Star State

[@Mkbshg8]

I wonder how that is possible too. Outrageous!

[@LunaShimmyDiva]

& to think I was cheering for his three life sentences! Six years is one tiny slap on the wrist. And I agree that he likely has missing funds hidden outside the US.

[@MeganBoomershine-pf7iz]

Usually they make them serve at least 10 or 20 but if you noticed they said in that safe you could see imprints of gold or silver bars. Plus he didnt buy mansions and sports cars or anything crazy and 21mil is still missing. Usually they follow these dudes for a year or so after repease and since everyone involved is elderly they probably have to do it a little faster than usual. Cause you know as soon as hes released hes running straight to those gold bars..... And then they will arest him for those peoples money cause its almoat the end of alot of their lives he ripped off elderly. Stole their whole lifes savings thats so not right.

[@NZKiwiRic]

What are the odds? A wealth preacher running an investment fund in Texas...

[@terrytari1891]

That's sounding like Trump & the current Texas Governor!

[@sandragoff4720]

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[@beachbum1523]

And he's the only one who is getting wealthy from it.

[@beachbum1523]

@@terrytari1891 Not to mention Cancun Cruz!

[@terrytari1891]

@@beachbum1523 Cancun, is NOW in the hand of the Mexican Mafia & Drug Gangs!

[@ryanreedgibson]

There are only 6,500 of these preachers left in Texas.

[@Double_Dave]

And millions upon millions of gullible people believing in space wizards. It's about supply and demand really.

[@gotshot4151]

😂😂😂

[@Spaghetti_policy]

Hahaha true statement.

[@weemac4645]

That's odd,I've heard it pays well. 😂.

[@mervynstephens2808]

@@weemac4645😂😂😂😂😂

[@Starfish2145]

“ I totally trusted him.” That’s your first mistake

[@soonockshin114]

Trust no one but Christ first.

[@vaska1999]

Exactly.

[@brentstahl204]

So many Texas preachers to choose from for this story. So little time....

[@bunnyluver2176]

Not just Texas greed is everywhere

[@weemac4645]

Religeons are corrupt,have been throughout history and still are. 😢.

[@sandragoff4720]

ALL THE PROSPERITY (So called) PREACHERS🖤🕳️🔥🖤🕳️🔥

[@huma474]

The people in his office should have all been charged as accomplices. The fact that money was gone from the safe makes it clear that someone either tipped him off or actively removed it when the cops raided the office.

[@margwalker6606]

YES THEY SHOULD

[@David-ud9ju]

They might not have known it was fraudulent. Bernie Madoff was running his Ponzi scheme with his sons who had no idea and it was them who figured it out after decades and went to the feds.

[@MansaMusa001]

How can someone sentenced to 3 life sentences and an extra 30 years be eligible for potential release after serving just 6 years?

[@mikeoveli1028]

Money

[@bunnyluver2176]

Sickening

[@junglekutz5625]

Why continuously ask such question. Do folk not realize/come to realize anything.

[@truthhurts2879]

That's only for one of his crimes in another state, but he's got 3 life sentences to complete so will never happen.

[@martinmpyisi7995]

The judge was promised part of the missing 20 million. It’s all in the negotiations that take place. As the saying goes “money talks, BS walks!”

[@echos-myron]

A guy named L. Ron Hubbard once said “If you want to make some real money, start a religion” if he can make one up off the top of his head and turn it into a billion dollar business and then target IRS agents through blackmail and lawsuits to get tax exempt status… I think the fact that these guys are so easily able to accumulate followers, is a follower problem.

[@seagirl1100]

Scientology is a human crisis business.

[@htopherollem649]

it's much the same with political parties

[@tiahenry4743]

Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyers, Kenneth Copeland and so many more are in the limelight doing what these individual preachers do but I uess they are covered by our government.

[@francesbernard2445]

I like Joyce Meyers. At least she isn't pretending to know how to order around her present man. In a man's world.

[@1gerard47]

Copeland also looks evil.

[@maxinef6654]

I don’t think Joyce Meyers should be lumped in with the other two. She’s doing great work throughout the world.

[@geronimoscadilac]

The talk radio stations that aired his program should be held to account, proper vetting was never done. In fact, at least one major radio host in the Dallas market was endorsing him.

[@abanks9591]

Name him

[@abanks9591]

Name him

[@Howiefm28496]

Caveat Emptor, translated from Latin means Sheep Beware.

[@conzmoleman]

Thank Ronald Reagan and the Heritage foundation for gutting the nations broadcast standards! The FCC used to be able to protect our airwaves from the grifters.

[@mosimosi630]

KCBI KLTY they aired him and endorsed almost every morning when we listed to the radio driving the kids to school

[@tammycenter8757]

Just because someone claims to be a Christian doesn't mean they actually are. Same goes for preachers.

[@cinemaipswich4636]

The Catholic Church has been doing this for 2,000 years.

[@TheSmark666]

Now see this is what "taking the Lord's name in vain" actually means.

[@seagirl1100]

Your comment gave me a different view of that scripture. Powerful statement! Thanks

[@wmd13194]

When he started talking about money that's when ppl should have been concerned. Money and religion dont mix

[@burlykim132]

Unless you look at all the evidence to the absolute contrary

[@taylorpresley4604]

Really? One of the most successful combinations of success and wealth.

[@Dimaz42]

Not the first and not the last.. your generous tithe goes straight into their pockets to get another private jet

[@interestsavvy6813]

Blessed by the lord

[@guardianoffire8814]

Don't you know the good word... supposedly Jesus wanted them to have a private jet, mansions, and other luxuries

[@MightyWarriorCoalition]

Not all ministry is like that. I’ve been a part of one that literally every dime that comes in also goes back out plus whatever from the paycheck that isn’t bills. Real ministry is a constant never-ending sacrifice. There is not reward outside of eternity.

[@mervynstephens2808]

@@MightyWarriorCoalitionunfortunately there is no eternity for you to get your reward. You cannot plant something here on earth and honestly expect to reap your harvest when you die that in itself is the biggest con of all time.

[@eddyraye5825]

Man cannot live by one jet alone. I think that's in the Bible.

[@NavigatorMother]

This is the kind of person who does the bare minimum emotionally, manipulates to get what he wants, becomes a*usive when confronted with his crimes, and still expects to be respected, praised and worshipped.

[@noahlamoureaux6462]

Great documentary! Thank you, keep up the great work!

[@who2u333]

3 concurrent life sentences plus 30 years and he is eligible for parole in 6 years? Something seems off.

[@chiqlou3525]

Perhaps another "Christian" judge running another scam 🤔

[@taylorpresley4604]

He more than likely paid people off. The judge, the prosecutor.,...

[@tayyabkhan2228]

they probably cut a deal with him to recover more money

[@purplecloud2828]

Christian Bernie Madoff.

[@lisadavis5442]

He’s not “Christian”…..

[@GizelleQuant]

Yup. Crime of affinity.

[@mlisaj1111]

If someone is NOT a physician (MD), but insists on throwing around a “Dr” title and on being called “doc/doctor”….that is as big a “red flag” as I know of.

[@kellyngrey4950]

Agreed. And I have a PhD. If someone isn't referring to you in an academic context, you shouldn't use the title of doctor. Said another way, you're not a doctor outside of academia.

[@timothykeith1367]

You can pay some religious "schools" to send you papers with fake academic credentials. They might request a sermon outline and transcript - but not much. There many "doctor" preachers that aren't scholars.

[@carlosbond5062]

Especially if HE is the source of that name being used.

[@cameronshea1997]

@@kellyngrey4950

[@__________5737]

“Words are wind” - GRRM. Trust only people who live moral not the ones that say they are moral.

[@lindashaw3640]

What religious institutions isn't scamming? They all tell you the more you donate the bigger AND better house you'll have in the next life. Tell me anybody who has EVER gotten to take it with them?

[@jlsudberry5862]

He's not the only preacher that has stolen from people

[@ThisIsMeOnYoutube]

"Religion began when the first scoundrel met the first fool." - Voltaire.

[@Spaghetti_policy]

Corrupted preacher?! Gee, what a surprise….

[@carlosbond5062]

😂😂😂

[@davidelplaneta272]

How does someone get sentenced to three consecutive life terms plus 30 years and be eligible for parole after serving only 8 years? Maybe by having $21,000,000 stashed somewhere?

[@blackpanda43]

We have a saying in Kenya, loosely translates to 'a cow must be milked'. Stay woke, don't be a cow.

[@cyberla]

Heartbreaking story! How these guys can go on with a scam for years/ decades is shocking.

[@purplecloud2828]

Nothing heartbreaking here.

[@ThrowAway-f6q]

Heartbreaking ????? M

[@LoVe-kl4zl]

Don't they all

[@MilesRCH]

Definitely not.

[@greengelacid2061]

@@MilesRCHabsolutely yes…religion is a con…the whole thing, every single one of them…

[@MrScaryLemonHead]

@@MilesRCHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHHAAHAHHAHAHAHA!

[@Double_Dave]

​@@MilesRCH You are aware that religion is and always has been a giant scam, right?

[@bunnyluver2176]

That’s why I avoid organized religion

[@Squatch_needs_no_heroes]

Big surprise. Separating Christians from money is like shooting fish in a barrel.

[@boop79]

Another bitter atheist what’s new

[@Squatch_needs_no_heroes]

@@boop79 I don’t know why he bothered with the Ponzi scheme, tithing is so much easier and legal!

[@virginiashroyer2279]

The difference in the Apostle Paul and many modern day preacher’s is the former was never on a church payroll and the latter rejects the Biblical teaching on the subject!

[@ariw9405]

He’s just one of many. All these pulpit pimps need to be in jail!

[@vincegreenwood5561]

The first red flag that I see from Doc Gallagher as he walks into your place and he starts pitching a product before he even asks his clients what their financial goals are .If that happens to me I am sending the guy right out the door. The other red flag I've seen is his guarantee of fixed return rates. None no financial planner can guarantee a precise amount of r.o.i.

[@travelwithtony5767]

If anyone guarantees you double digit fixed rates of returns, turn around and leave.

[@splint3048]

With no market risk.

[@kasession]

Aside from the money he paid out, no one knows what happened to the rest of the money he stole?

[@fluffybunny4366]

I remember when I was younger, around 18 years old, visiting a friend at his parents house. It was a very nice area his parents had moved to before he was born, one of the 3 most expensive cities to buy a home in Canada. I had noticed he had a neighbor not much older than us that had a pretty nice house to himself and drove a very expensive model Mercedes convertible. I asked my friend what was the deal with this guy? It turned out his father was a Preacher in the USA and both the 7 figure home and 6 figure car were bought by his father who lived in California where he also had a home and made his money at church. I remember thinking at the time, that doesn't seem very "Christ" like!

[@DonaldSanders-hb2qg]

He's not alone, therE's a whole bunch of them out there, some have stole millions and drive quarter million dollar sports cars and live in mansions,

[@Howiefm28496]

I would estimate 80% of Texazz pastors are engaging in that business.

[@Novilicious]

Sounds like classic religious zealot to me. Like a wolf stealing from sheep 🐑

[@burlykim132]

I get your point but please don’t get into shaming victims. The guy was a con artist. Let’s keep the blame where it belongs.

[@weemac4645]

​@@burlykim132 No fool like a religious fool. They were fooled hence the word fool.😂.

[@htopherollem649]

​@burlykim132 he used their own greed against themselves. wasn't even sophisticated about it, the paperwork (according to the video) listed 20% to this, 25%to that ect. even scammers from Nigeria know how to produce more legitimate looking documents than that. their age is no excuse, they've all seen bank statements.

[@juliaf.9243]

Just another case that proves that identifying as someone following *any* religious belief doesn't make you a better person than anyone else. If anything, it makes you a worse person, if you abuse said religion to hurt others in any way, shape or form.

[@tmcurly]

If you have 750k and wanting to do something so risky put 100k not all of it.. 😳

[@Double_Dave]

They are religious, I suppose critical thinking isn't their strong suite

[@chiqlou3525]

That part...😢

[@vaska1999]

​@@Double_Dave At least a third of the world's top physicists are practicing Christians.

[@Double_Dave]

@@vaska1999 and 2 thirds aren't. But yeah, they should start using the scientific method for areas outside their career.

[@vaska1999]

@@Double_Dave I thought we were talking about people with critical thinking skills, a prime example of whom would be top-tier scientists.

[@frankk.7977]

He is not the only one.... this happens in all Religions and in all kinds of churches. Religion is Big (fraud) Business.

[@curiouskitten]

👍👍👍

[@laurastuart3814]

No it does not. Not in Islam.

[@mikeoveli1028]

Isn't this a long list? I mean when the congregation is poor and the minister is wealthy, what would you call it?

[@burlykim132]

Different. That’s not a ponzi scheme. That’s getting people to willingly fund your lifestyle…equally appalling but very different.

[@w.urlitzer1869]

"a premier true american"

[@rasempress9724]

Have never understood how people who profess to b Christians, i.e. followers of Jesus Christ, FAIL to recall what HE said…namely, “ My house will be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves”…..

[@taylorpresley4604]

Love of $$

[@mxmus08]

Zero risk with 8% return, bye! 🚩

[@kevinb.7503]

you underestimate the possibilities. you supposed to get a minimum of a 10 return that increases with the more fear or guilt that one can instill in his or her followers

[@bunnyluver2176]

15% even! 😂

[@mxmus08]

@@bunnyluver2176 I hope I never get to a point in my life where desperation leads me to taking on this insane risk with my savings.

[@mxmus08]

@@bunnyluver2176 15% Alpha.....Fund manager level flex

[@bunnyluver2176]

@@mxmus08 Right! 😂

[@bonniehall578]

Never put all your eggs in one basket.

[@jaex9617]

*The* Texas preacher? Nah. One of thousands doing this.

[@BeLohse68]

Many have used Jesus in their hustle. They will have to give account.

[@zxrcanada]

"religion preys on the weak and vulnerable" - best line from a batman video game

[@cathalhendron3941]

Batman FFS lad

[@peterhe7887]

Thought this is Jesse Ventura line. No?

[@marilynh.]

For the LOʻVE of money is the ruler of all evil.

[@MasonryDoctor]

They all do, they sale you an imaginary heaven that you can only access in death, and no one can come back to tell you it's a ruse...

[@rancher12121]

well said... doctor

[@DabbleDo]

Should be “A Texas Preacher.” Using “The” implies he’s the only one.

[@karezaalonso7110]

Is he related to Donald?!

[@Rhyas9]

Eligible for parole? After wrecking so many lives? Hello?

[@Atitlan1222]

I can understand how senior citizens get scammed but not younger people. How could people be so gullible?

[@carlariggs525]

because most young people don't have substantial funds, retirement or otherwise. Also, and sadly, many older people are easily talked into scams and they don't do their due diligence.

[@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts]

Greed🤷 the uncomfortable truth is that however sadly people describe themselves as simple kind trusting innocents, underneath their heart beat faster once that sales pitch started. They put all religious sensibility, common sense and life experience to one side as the incredible promises of wealth were made. Greed my friend. Is always why people get conned. No-one ever wants to face it except the comments who recognise it instantly.

[@shabudinjaver4672]

That is so common it happens all the time suckers are all over available

[@teasetarte17]

She’s not wrong. When I lived in Utah and Hawaii, at least 3 ppl were scam artists that I met from Texas.

[@SyracuseIsOranges]

Act like this is the only example. All religions are cults

[@MrTVintro]

At that age you don't need a financial planner, its too late to invest. You need an accountant.

[@bigkahuna3534]

youre crazy..its never too late to buy some AMD or NVIDIA

[@vaska1999]

They got greedy, perhaps?

[@flyingface]

When it's an individual preacher it's called fraud, when it's organized religion it's called faith

[@backto-il9ne]

Preach !!! (pardon the pun)

[@WVgrl59]

True

[@conzmoleman]

@@technicalboy1816Swing and a miss, pseud!

[@Uhmm485]

@@technicalboy1816now, where was the soul exactly? I never seen one 🤔

[@stellviahohenheim]

Godlessness have been the source of the lack of morals these days

[@Jordan5784]

This title is misleading ,he was not a preacher ,he proclaimed to be Christian

[@pamsimmons3331]

Thanks for clarifying that.

[@BryonBarrett-c3w]

More of this happens than people know

[@georgecuster527]

It’s not so much about Gallagher they come and go , but those who believed in him and that Jesus wanted them to be rich .

[@doilyhead]

How can people be protected from psychopaths?

[@curiouskitten]

Awareness and refusal to be conned.

[@saullotzof]

From ~4:19 - brilliant production value. Top of the line.

[@saullotzof]

NOOO I TAKE IT BACK 08:58 YOU GUYS NEED TO CHECK YOUR WORK FFS

[@business]

@@saullotzof thanks for catching that (and for the kind words about the series)! We are fixing now. 🙌🎞

[@laurahoward5426]

" I 've always been a giver and a helper" ...says the perfect victim

[@acspicer]

Tell me when you find one that doesn’t steal.

[@richardlangcay9903]

@@acspicer i know only 1 ... he worked in a govt office and a pastor missionary, doesnt own a car ,live in a simple house and ordinary lifestyle...

[@trh1493]

Jesus in the (true Gospel ) doesn't need or want your Money $$$ He wants your heart and to have a true fellowship & relation with him so you can live with Him in eternity...not by giving $ but by giving Christ your affection and praise ...He is the only one Worthy...

[@kellyngrey4950]

In the four Gospels (Mark, Matthew, Luke, John), Jesus regularly eschews wealth and, paraphrasing here, says that it's easier to thread the eye of a needle with a camel than for a rich man to get into heaven. Anyone promoting the gospel and wealth is not a Christian but a charlatan. Unfortunately, there are way, way more charlatans than Christians in this country.

[@trh1493]

@@kellyngrey4950 you are 100% right ! hope to meet you in Heaven one day !

[@Sunshineannatx]

He doesn’t actually believe he was going to help people. He’s clearly intelligent. He will not get parole like this.

[@SakeKaama]

How is this guy up for parole after 6 years? If he gets paroled this will make the American public's already wavering faith in our justice system collapse. Anyone who would do this is beyond reform, especially at his age. When are we going to start punishing malicious actors and protecting the public?

[@mineown1861]

With the profits to be made quoting the prophets, the predators simply flock to the flock .

[@mtunguyaz5057]

Financial services is highly regulated but people still engage in malpractices everyday. What would you really expect when an individual yields 100% power and control over finances.

[@StanleyChen-jw6tx]

Which one of them isn't scamming their followers.

[@iterativegrowth]

Fantastic doc. (The documentary. Not Gallagher, lol.)

[@moereese5254]

Name a pastor who doesn’t use Jesus to steal. 🙄

[@lc285]

Eligible for parole in 2025 and if paroles will have served 6 years? How is this possible if convicted 3 life ter.s plus 30 years?

[@snooganslestat2030]

10% 15%. SERIOUSLY. When are people going to stop being gullible & greedy?!

[@jdaze1]

My people perish for lack of knowledge. (Wisdom).

[@jacquelinewilson2279]

I thought this was about Trump.

[@shelton-c6b]

that's literally every preacher.

[@PatrickBaptist]

But yet the Bible says if any would not work then he shouldn't eat. IF people would OBEY the Bible these con jobs wouldn't have any money coming, the people feeding them deserve it.

[@superheavydeathmetal]

@@PatrickBaptistWhat an awful thing to say.

[@MightyWarriorCoalition]

@@PatrickBaptistexactly. People have always been the problem. Most lack discernment and can’t judge between right and wrong even though the answers are found directly in the scriptures.

[@usainengland]

You can’t speak about “every preacher” anymore than I can speak about every atheist. I am a preacher and I never asked for money for myself. I have never given financial advice except to tell addicts that their addictions are driving their families into poverty. Yes I have been paid to lead church, less than minimal wage because I was paid a flat rate no matter how many hours I spent preparing. I have visited the dying and conducted funerals without payment. Religion is not for everyone. But being non-religious does not make anyone more moral or intelligent.

[@superheavydeathmetal]

@@MightyWarriorCoalitionMost people CAN discern between right and wrong, which is why most people don’t follow the cruel, barbaric rules of the Bible and make excuses for it, even though they claim it is God’s Perfect Word.

[@zarasbazaar]

The gun mentality is so weird. They're constantly in fear of being shot. "Oh, he might off us." Strange to immediately jump to that and think that they need to carry to defend themselves.

[@CC-lk1sj]

Just asked yourself this: why isn’t all the money collected by the church not being used to help the families within the church that are struggling to pay their bills and put food on their table while at the same time their “pastor” “priest” drives a nice car, leaves in a fabulous house, kids go to private schools and go to fancy vacations?

[@BJOLDSCHOOL71]

When I was a kid I used to listen to old con men and there stories and they said a con only works on a crooked person or a fool trying to get something for nothing😂

[@swedesam]

Religion in the modern age does just that.

[@francesbernard2445]

Fake religiosity you mean. When someone tries to convince everybody around that they never sin or that they all of a sudden has changed from being a vicious criminal running a mob organized crime business are we to believe that overnight like Saint Paul was long ago has become transformed in an instant too? - Like after only one visit from a buddy to a Christian preacher Imam to them in jails in that one kind of nation who believes in the Great Irene of Greece too.

[@rent7142]

"See you at the top". There is no top for people who worship money. Success is the ability to enjoy the life you have.

[@Squatch_needs_no_heroes]

26:10 ‘stash house’ is such a cool term.

[@jefferylorance7988]

Always trust your instincts “first”..if it doesn’t feel right? You mind know it not right.. Plus in doubt…ask a friend ? A lawyer? Anyone not associated..

[@dhix2388]

what a SURPRISE.

[@bunnyluver2176]

But we focus all our attention on drug dealers committing, basically victimless crimes or at least the victims don’t mind the crime. But guys like this get away every day when he ruined hundreds of lives. Just destroying families and their savings, having elderly people having to go back and work when they should be retired and comfortable. It’s sickening.

[@FelipeElGatoBustamanteRenda]

Consensual crimes vs theft.

[@anneamus]

Drug crime is not victim-less.

[@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts]

That's quite an appalling thing to say! How did you just discount the millions of lives destroyed by drug addiction. And their families and loved ones. But losing an object which only has symbolic worty-money, has greater value in your eyes than human life. Maybe I'll come and sell you a policy with 15% interest paid!!! I'll bring a couple of grieving mothers with me to hear your theory about drug dealing being a victimless crime.

[@richardpetker4337]

Kensington. Portland, Seattle ,New York, Vancouver east side etc sure don't look victimless to me.!! Such nice dealers!!!

[@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts]

@@richardpetker4337 not just that end of the chain. I'm talking about the people at the other end,the ones who don't get to choose whether or not to make their lives more exciting with street drugs. The peasants, farmers who are forced to grow these crops,or off their land. Facing either bloodthirsty armed men or law enforcement who hold them responsible or becoming starving and landless. The poor who exploited in the countries of origin, who are the real victims of the cartels and gangsters. Their stories are never told,and they don't choose to have themselves and their families caught up in it all. These so called 'party drugs' for affluent, vacuous westerners, sounds so innocent. But a moments thought about the journey those drugs have taken, whether from Latin America or Southern Asia, it's the poorest and most vulnerable who are forced to produce and smuggle these drugs. Who's families live in fear of violence. The same villains and thugs who transport drugs transport children and women for prostitution, just another commodity. Another crime the customer pretends has no victims. We really have got to get people to face their responsibility for other people's misery. Sitting with your organic,fair trade cappuccino in your non-plastic cup having been out coked up all night.. you need to see the hypocrisy. The madness of it all has to be stopped. So much misery in the world is caused by a relative few. And we can change that. There are so many of the world's problems that ARE in our hands to solve and this is surely one of the easiest 🤷

[@DreamWorkerl]

Most Ethiopian Protestant pastor take advantage from others in Ethiopia. The same like Mr Abiy Ahmed (PM)

[@fahadzafar3593]

Greed destroys

[@madkey228]

Same issue with all religions

[@Howiefm28496]

Yeah but not to the extend of American evangelicals.

[@laurastuart3814]

Not true. Islam doesn't have priests.

[@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts]

And Islam doesn't preach prosperity either.

[@laurastuart3814]

@@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts How so ?

[@geroldbendix1651]

This is a very professional presentation, almost artistic. The light, camera angles and the still life kind of filming is very nice 👍

[@Leo-dw4fx]

Say whatever you like about Banks but at least your money will be safe if you deposit there because if the Bank fails US government will refund your deposits.

[@mikemiller6483]

FDIC insured for up to $100,000 only.