the way I see it - my credit card balances are paid off via TARP.
as bush and the repubs were fond of reminding us "IT's YOUR MONEY" referring to the taxes we all pay
so if it's OUR money that went to TARP recipients, then it should be applied to OUR balances.
I know, in my dreams...

if they have enough money to had out obscene bonuses, take trips, get laid, redecorate their offices - then they have no business asking for a freaking hand-out.
Credit card delinquencies are rising, and the higher the credit card companies raise their rates the more delinquencies there will be.
what if we ALL just stopped paying our credit card bills? never happen, I know... but what if.....