Dr Fate
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Wed Nov-12-08 05:25 PM
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| 46. Dr. Fate requests a mere $50K bailout. Dr Fate not holding breath. n/t |
| -American Express requests 3.5 billion bailout |
Lumpsum |
Nov-12-08 10:35 AM |
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Why would they be under?? |
skooooo |
Nov-12-08 10:37 AM |
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Think about what you just said! |
ben_meyers |
Nov-12-08 10:43 AM |
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They aren't able to pay because of excessive late fees and interest. Credit card companies and |
Raschel |
Nov-12-08 11:10 AM |
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I Agree |
RobinA |
Nov-12-08 11:19 AM |
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They claim it takes a mailed payment ten days to reach them. |
Raschel |
Nov-12-08 11:26 AM |
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As far as I know, 'they' are in posession of the payment the moment the envelope is canceled. |
kgfnally |
Nov-12-08 09:06 PM |
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Fine print indeed. So the credit card companies have managed to |
happydreams |
Nov-12-08 02:28 PM |
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They Have Delayed Accounts, Too |
Crisco |
Nov-12-08 08:27 PM |
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I can NOT believe that on a site like this |
TwixVoy |
Nov-12-08 05:24 PM |
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And that is the fault of AMEX |
kgfnally |
Nov-12-08 09:08 PM |
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Are they going to forgive some of the debts of their cardholders? |
BrentTaylor |
Nov-12-08 10:37 AM |
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You would think they would have to forgive the people who are bailing them out. |
Raschel |
Nov-12-08 11:28 AM |
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So the money people can't pay is taken out in taxes to fill AE's |
happydreams |
Nov-12-08 02:32 PM |
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Why should they? |
WriteDown |
Nov-12-08 11:56 AM |
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Why should they? Because they're getting free money from me and taxpayers who never charged |
Raschel |
Nov-12-08 01:23 PM |
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The reason they "need" the money... |
WriteDown |
Nov-12-08 02:03 PM |
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Those defaults aren't always due to |
liberalhistorian |
Nov-12-08 04:45 PM |
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I Have AmEx + Two Charge Cards |
Crisco |
Nov-12-08 08:30 PM |
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Well I "need" the money too. Why should I have to give them mine? I didn't charge a dang thing. |
Raschel |
Nov-12-08 06:49 PM |
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THey need to make better decisions on extending credit. They picked poorly. |
mbperrin |
Nov-12-08 07:56 PM |
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You're right. And greed was the reason they gave out credit like mad. |
Raschel |
Nov-12-08 08:20 PM |
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No, the taxpayers shouldn't foot the bill for any corporation seeking expansion. |
sinkingfeeling |
Nov-12-08 10:38 AM |
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Oh, oh! I want a bailout too! |
htuttle |
Nov-12-08 10:38 AM |
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Can they get any greedier? nt |
babylonsister |
Nov-12-08 10:41 AM |
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Threre greed knows no limits |
autorank |
Nov-12-08 10:51 AM |
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Threre Greed? |
RUMMYisFROSTED |
Nov-12-08 02:30 PM |
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Bailout request - well there's no surprise |
edwardlindy |
Nov-12-08 10:45 AM |
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They want the $$$ "to directly invest in financial firms" |
av8rdave |
Nov-12-08 10:46 AM |
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Me Too |
RobinA |
Nov-12-08 11:24 AM |
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If AmEx wants more money, let them raise Cindy Lou's interest rate above zero. nt |
No Surrender |
Nov-12-08 10:47 AM |
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Woo Woo " on board," train to Bailout City leaving in |
azurnoir |
Nov-12-08 10:48 AM |
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How do I apply for a bailout? |
Juan_de_la_Dem |
Nov-12-08 10:54 AM |
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Well, for starters, change your name to "Bank of Juan_de_la_Dem" (nt) |
KansDem |
Nov-12-08 08:42 PM |
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They are a HUGE GOP contributor. I vote nay. nt |
onehandle |
Nov-12-08 11:10 AM |
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Eight years on the Bush gravy train and |
asjr |
Nov-12-08 11:20 AM |
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I hope Obama adopts Robert Reich's list of measures in relation to |
KCabotDullesMarxIII |
Nov-12-08 11:31 AM |
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Me to AmEx: Nope. |
HawkeyeX |
Nov-12-08 11:43 AM |
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Fine then |
blackbart99 |
Nov-12-08 11:44 AM |
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Just. Say. No. |
Owl |
Nov-12-08 11:46 AM |
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lining up at the trough |
shanti |
Nov-12-08 11:46 AM |
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Where do I submit my request for a bailout? I don't need nearly that much. |
no limit |
Nov-12-08 11:50 AM |
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"no limit"? You might have trouble selling your idea with that name. |
happydreams |
Nov-12-08 02:33 PM |
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This is insane. |
closeupready |
Nov-12-08 11:55 AM |
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I GUARANTEE they'll get the money. They're rubber-stamping $$$ for financials right now. nt |
Romulox |
Nov-12-08 11:57 AM |
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What a coincidence |
Marie26 |
Nov-12-08 11:57 AM |
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FUCK THEM!!! With their 300% fees and interest, again, FUCK THEM. |
pattmarty |
Nov-12-08 12:19 PM |
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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot |
slackmaster |
Nov-12-08 12:22 PM |
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It's free money. |
bmbmd |
Nov-12-08 12:47 PM |
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## PLEASE DONATE TO DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND! ## |
DU GrovelBot |
Nov-12-08 12:47 PM |
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Do you take American Express? Or government bailout? |
muriel_volestrangler |
Nov-12-08 02:13 PM |
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Communist Right Wing Takeover |
BluePatriot21 |
Nov-12-08 01:26 PM |
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dupe delete |
Zorra |
Nov-12-08 02:17 PM |
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This company cheats thousands of people out of their money on |
Zorra |
Nov-12-08 02:17 PM |
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dupe delete |
Zorra |
Nov-12-08 02:17 PM |
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OK, what am I missing? |
elias7 |
Nov-12-08 02:24 PM |
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Dr. Fate requests a mere $50K bailout. Dr Fate not holding breath. n/t |
Dr Fate |
Nov-12-08 05:25 PM |
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Hey pay it in full each month, you losers! |
Generator |
Nov-12-08 07:51 PM |
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Fuck these CC companies. Don't give them shit. |
pinniped |
Nov-12-08 08:25 PM |
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sure = just as long as no executive, manager or director makes more |
brandnewlaptop |
Nov-12-08 08:30 PM |
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I too.... |
unkachuck |
Nov-12-08 08:41 PM |
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Apparently membership really does have its privileges |
KamaAina |
Nov-12-08 08:47 PM |
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Fuck them in the ass with a tire iron... |
Endangered Specie |
Nov-12-08 08:58 PM |
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