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To: TobagoJack who wrote (216293)	9/3/2025 1:50:51 AM
From: Maple MAGA	1 Recommendation Recommended By Mick Mørmøny Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 217591

You’ve shared a video titled “Massive Property Tax Fraud Exposed – $5.1 Trillion Bond Scam Will Crash Financial System, Ponzi Scheme of 'Biblical Proportions'.” It presents claims from a whistleblower named Mitch Vexler, who alleges widespread inflation of property valuations—used to justify massive school bond debts across the U.S. amounting to $5.1 trillion. He warns that this could become a ticking time bomb for local governments and taxpayers alike sfbay.craigslist.org+9youtube.com+9dinarrecaps.com+9. My Take on It 1. Scale and Specifics Are Alarming A claim that school districts have accumulated $5.1 trillion in bond debt, based on inflated appraisals, is staggering—especially when many Americans struggle with far smaller financial burdens. This points, at the very least, to a need for thorough scrutiny and transparency in local government finance. 2. Lack of Independent Verification The video chiefly relies on Vexler’s testimony, which is compelling but still anecdotal. I haven’t seen references to corroborating data from official audits, government reports, or news outlets. Major figures like this generally require strong evidence before we can judge them as credible. 3. Potential Incentives for Appraisers There is a plausible mechanism here: appraised values can influence the amount raised through bonds, which in turn funds school projects. It’s not hard to imagine how inflated valuations could facilitate more borrowing—but again, whether it’s systemic fraud or isolated overvaluation needs verification. 4. Emotional Framing Raises Caution Flags The language—“$5.1 Trillion...Ponzi Scheme of Biblical Proportions” and “ticking time bomb”—is very dramatic. While it effectively grabs attention, high-emotion framing is often a tool to persuade before full evidence is shared. What We’d Want to See Next Independent confirmation: Look for corroborating evidence from financial regulators, school finance audits, or investigative journalism. Scope clarity: Is this problem localized (e.g., only in certain states or districts), or genuinely nationwide? Mechanisms and oversight: How are appraisals governed? Which state or federal agencies oversee these bonds? Are there safeguards or regular checks that could be exposed or strengthened? Potential impact: If the claims are accurate, what would be the ripple effects on taxpayers, bond markets, and government services? Final Thoughts The video brings attention to an important and potentially critical issue—namely, how school bonds are funded and whether the appraisal process is reliable and accountable. While the claims are alarming, they remain unverified at this point. In short: It’s a compelling call to action—but until investigated further by credible, neutral sources, it should be treated as a hypothesis rather than fact.

To: TobagoJack who wrote (216293)	9/3/2025 9:29:48 AM
From: Maple MAGA	1 Recommendation Recommended By Mick Mørmøny Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 217591

What is the general consensus from the comments following the Mitch Vexler YouTube? Massive Property Tax Fraud Exposed - $5.1 Trillion Bond Scam Will Crash System ITM TRADING, INC. Here’s the vibe from the comment thread you shared—short, straight, and to the point: Overall sentiment Overwhelmingly sympathetic to Mitch Vexler and angry at property taxes/assessments. Supportive comments vastly outnumber skeptical ones. Tone is populist and outraged: words like fraud, theft, corruption, criminal show up constantly. Lots of personal anecdotes of sharp assessment hikes and seniors on fixed incomes being squeezed or forced to sell. What most commenters believe Property tax = “you never really own your home.” Many call it unconstitutional or “taxing unrealized gains.” Assessments are being inflated to feed school bonds/pensions; money isn’t reaching classrooms/services. Systemic corruption/no accountability. Multiple calls for prosecutions, refunds, and abolition of property tax. This is widespread (mentions of FL, TX, CA, IL, NJ, VA, OH, KY, KS; also Canada, UK, Australia). Mitch is credible/heroic. Frequent praise for him finally getting a platform. Common themes & examples Anecdotal harm: retirees priced out; taxes doubling/tripling despite no improvements. Policy rallying cries: “Abolish property tax,” constitutional challenges, senior exemptions, national standards, switch to consumption taxes. Skepticism/realism: a smaller strand doubts anyone will be jailed or that change will happen soon. Broader narratives: WEF/“own nothing,” fiat/ponzi system, pensions “eating budgets,” BlackRock/single-family homes. Minority/nuance Very few defenses of property taxation or reminders that local services must be funded somehow. A few practical suggestions (appeals, lawsuits, title-insurance claims), but the thread is mostly cathartic, not procedural. Net “consensus” Strong pro-Mitch, anti-property-tax, anti-assessment-inflation. Calls for abolition/refunds/accountability dominate. Cynicism about enforcement is the main countercurrent. Comment Consensus Snapshot: Mitch Vexler Interview (ITM Trading) Headline takeaway: Audience reaction is overwhelmingly pro-Mitch and anti-property-tax, framing current assessment practices as systemic fraud that’s pricing people out of their homes and feeding school-bond/pension debt—with loud calls for abolition, refunds, and prosecutions. Key bullets: Support & credibility: Commenters hail Mitch as a “hero,” “national treasure,” and the first to connect inflated assessments to school-bond debt. Ownership illusion: Dominant view is that property tax = you never truly own your home; many call it “taxing unrealized gains.” Personal pain: Hundreds report 50–200%+ tax hikes, seniors on fixed incomes forced to sell, and appeals going nowhere. Follow the money: Belief that inflated valuations feed bonds, pensions, and admin salaries, not classrooms/services. Everywhere problem: Reports from FL, TX, CA, IL, NJ, VA, OH, KY, KS—and even Canada/UK/Australia—suggest it’s widespread. Action demands: Calls to abolish property taxes, refund homeowners, prosecute officials, and push constitutional challenges. Skeptical counter-current: A smaller chorus doubts prosecutions or reform will happen without massive public pressure. Representative quotes: “Property tax is the most Un-American tax… If you can lose your home for not paying, you don’t own it—you rent it from the government.” “Our taxes tripled in 7 years. Retired seniors are being taxed out of paid-off homes. This is criminal.” Suggested closer / call-to-action: If you’ve experienced sudden assessment spikes, document the change, file an appeal, and organize locally (public records requests, bond audits, and coordinated challenges). Share resources, compare district bond loads, and push for caps/exemptions for seniors and transparent, standardized assessment methods. Hashtags: #PropertyTax #AssessmentFraud #SchoolBonds #TaxReform #Homeowners #FiscalAccountability