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Saturday, May 14, 2022

WHAT MONEY CAN BUY

by George Salamon


US billionaires' demand for 'golden passport' schemes that sell citizenships to 'safe' countries for up to $6.5m including New Zealand and Portugal rockets by 337% in three years as fears of civil unrest spike. —Mail Online, May 7, 2022


Good riddance, and safe trip,
but before abandoning our ship,
make them sign a promissory note
forbidding return to their original boat.


George Salamon looks forward to the inevitable movie version, "Ship of Wealthy Fools," starring celebrities who appear in ads for beachwear.