Protection Racket

A business combination of extortion schemes controlled by a criminal syndicate. For the "promise" of security, significant sums of money are seized from persons, businesses, communities, or even nations. While the racketeer may in fact provide real protection, it is at a cost the victim would never voluntarily assume under normal circumstances. Often the promise of security is accompanied by a veiled threat.

"This is President Obama calling. Don't think of this as some kind of Protection Racket...think about it as life insurance. Your country has numerous external security threats. You are also very dependent on trade for continued economic growth. It would be terrible to experience a security failure in that part of the world. We stand ready to protect you against that kind of threat. But in order to do that we need about a billion dollars this week. Recognize we are partners in this now. It takes a village. We know we can count on your support.

by prophet matt February 21, 2011

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Ricktator

A ruler with a dominant & demented way of thinking, who's name is Richard, which is originally derived from King Richard of England.

A ruler that leads in a standardized fashion, who's name is Richard, which is originally derived from King Richard of England.

My Boss at work was a Ricktator. His name was Rick, thought he was a ruler, was very strict, and could be a real prick. Outside of work, he was a hell of a guy.

by Punkin Central July 17, 2011

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