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14. It's a mix of things they're into
Sat Feb 11, 2012, 09:52 PM
Feb 2012

There have been a couple of defections from the Phelps clan, and they have told the stories. The Phelps's do make some of their money through filing lawsuits. I don't have the details, but I think they're pretty litigious. (One of the defectors claims that they ALL study law- it's the only profession allowed in the Phelps clan) Again, I don't have the details, but I read somewhere that some of their money comes from exploiting government grant programs and such. The also have the kids out selling stuff after school.

I doubt if they get very much money from donations, as just about everybody in the world seems to hate them- even hardcore fundies and neo-Nazis.

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