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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:15 PM Original message |
Senate Rejects Limit on Credit-Card Interest Rates |
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DebbieCDC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:17 PM Response to Original message |
1. Amen Bernie |
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salguine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:06 PM Response to Reply #1 |
50. Consumers need to organize a nationwide event where no one uses a credit card for one week. |
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Rwalsh (153 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:19 PM Response to Reply #50 |
62. Guess I won't be donating to DU this week n/t |
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Grinchie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:02 PM Response to Reply #62 |
115. Better yet, Don't use Cards at all.. There is a technology called a "Check" |
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FiveGoodMen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 01:35 PM Response to Reply #115 |
247. Lots and Lots of places won't take checks anymore |
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Grinchie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 03:41 PM Response to Reply #247 |
251. Thats the idea. Banks are deprecating checks on purpose. |
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demwing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 04:43 PM Response to Reply #115 |
254. Fuck Credit Cards. Use Debit Visa/Mastercards - just like a check |
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Liberal_Christian (387 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:16 PM Response to Reply #50 |
124. NO! FUCK THAT! Americans need to organize a stike! a REAL boston tea party!!!!!!! |
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Butch350 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-16-09 06:08 PM Response to Reply #50 |
269. Please... |
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villager (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
2. when the fuck does the *payment strike* start |
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lib2DaBone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:09 PM Response to Reply #2 |
52. Agreed! A great idea. "I'm like a mule.. you beat me.. I sit down." |
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EnviroBat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 07:49 AM Response to Reply #52 |
193. Count me in! |
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Bryn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:14 PM Response to Reply #2 |
55. Agreed! |
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Liberal_Christian (387 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:19 PM Response to Reply #2 |
126. Agreed! |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 11:20 PM Response to Reply #2 |
145. Started in 2003 and ongoing. Move to Texas first. n/t |
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LaydeeBug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 07:41 AM Response to Reply #145 |
190. why? nt |
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WriteDown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:37 AM Response to Reply #190 |
210. Texas does not allow your wages to be garnished. nt |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 09:55 AM Response to Reply #210 |
219. The consumer laws re credit cards are much better. |
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Baby Snooks (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 11:06 AM Response to Reply #210 |
234. True but they can take your home... |
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Grinchie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 03:59 PM Response to Reply #234 |
252. Actually, your debt load must be very high to take your home |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-15-09 03:54 PM Response to Reply #234 |
264. Yes, that's why you have to talk to a lawyer. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 02:09 AM Response to Reply #2 |
170. We do need to organize and do something, no doubt about it |
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BonnieJW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:29 AM Response to Reply #170 |
207. I'm in. One question. |
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Veruca Salt (846 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-16-09 02:01 PM Response to Reply #207 |
267. Double check with your bank but I |
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jimlup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 04:17 AM Response to Reply #2 |
178. I'm in!!! Let's do this... |
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Butch350 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-16-09 06:19 PM Response to Reply #2 |
270. Now I could G for that! |
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LakeSamish706 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
3. It would appear that Senator Durbin's statement was right on.... |
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INdemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 07:49 AM Response to Reply #3 |
192. The Senate is owned by banks....and insurance companies |
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SOS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 11:06 AM Response to Reply #3 |
233. The Senate is indeed owned by Wall Street |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
4. Things like this convince me corporatists have bought enough of the People's representatives both |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:23 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. Why do you think they have kept Single Payer off the health care reform table? |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:57 PM Response to Reply #7 |
25. I know, see partial quote below from a thread on DU's Labor forum |
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Voltaire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 11:12 PM Response to Reply #7 |
139. When that Bolivarian Revolution is ready to go |
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Grinchie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 04:02 PM Response to Reply #4 |
253. I've been convinced since 2002-3. |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
5. More BS by the "moderate" Democrats... It is the 2nd time they reject an usury rate. |
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debbierlus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:33 PM Response to Reply #5 |
69. One party...under a corporate god. When's the revolution? |
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Robbien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
6. Just about half of Dem Senators support the predatory credit card rates |
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county worker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:24 PM Response to Original message |
8. "cause a sour reaction in the financial markets" GMAFB! |
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Optical.Catalyst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 04:56 AM Response to Reply #8 |
181. The "sour reaction" would be a reduction in campaign donations from the financial institutions |
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DURHAM D (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:26 PM Response to Original message |
9. Good God - no point in pretending any longer. |
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villager (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:28 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. We *do* need an alternative to the single "Corporate Party" and its two divisions |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 05:01 AM Response to Reply #11 |
183. How can we come to any |
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blueclown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
10. We need names of the 27 "Democratic" senators who opposed this. |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:32 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Roll call vote here. |
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blueclown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:34 PM Response to Reply #13 |
14. I see the 20 are the usual Democratic dreck |
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lazyriver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:14 PM Response to Reply #14 |
54. "How can they sleep at night?"... |
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Grinchie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:10 PM Response to Reply #54 |
119. It's not the money -- It's the name on the entry list to Iron Mountain Complex. |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 01:38 AM Response to Reply #14 |
165. I'm shocked. My two Bayh lackeys from Colorado voted yes! |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 07:40 AM Response to Reply #14 |
188. The Bayhs and the Nelson Twins and sometimes * |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:36 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. The useless Evan Bayh voted in lockstep with Republican Dick Lugar |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:23 PM Response to Reply #13 |
64. Thanks for the voting info Mass. |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:43 PM Response to Reply #13 |
79. Rassafrassin' Stabenow!! |
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Moochy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:12 PM Response to Reply #13 |
91. For Those Too Lazy To Follow Link :) |
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AllyCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:20 PM Response to Reply #91 |
128. Max Baucus....what a surprise....not... |
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Baby Snooks (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 02:42 AM Response to Reply #91 |
174. And next election? |
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LuckyLib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 09:35 AM Response to Reply #91 |
215. And the Repugs keep denying Minnesota a Senator! |
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AllyCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:18 PM Response to Reply #13 |
125. Shame on these bought-and-paid-for "Dems". My senators voted for cap |
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mvd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:20 PM Response to Reply #13 |
129. Good for Casey, voting Yea |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 01:00 AM Response to Reply #13 |
160. There are way too many Repubs dressed as Dems in the Senate. n/t |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 09:43 AM Response to Reply #13 |
216. (Side note) Bennet (CO) seems to have his head right on this |
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Triana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
12. ONCE again Americans are held hostage by timid lawmakers and big banks |
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Old Coot (385 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:38 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. Never. |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:39 PM Response to Reply #12 |
17. We need more Socialists in Congress like Bernie Sanders |
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Abq_Sarah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:08 PM Response to Reply #12 |
27. Lawmakers aren't timid |
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ronnie624 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 10:05 AM Response to Reply #27 |
224. No doubt. |
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Butch350 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:52 PM Response to Reply #12 |
84. When your dead and buried! |
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bread_and_roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
18. His Bankster buds must have given Schumer permission to vote "yea" |
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Plucketeer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:41 PM Response to Original message |
19. SENATORS FOR SALE!!!! |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:17 PM Response to Reply #19 |
59. $$$ |
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L0oniX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
20. No surprise. They ALL want money for re-election campaigns. We are fucked! |
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Zodiak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
21. The DLC and its minions strike again |
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avaistheone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:58 PM Response to Reply #21 |
45. Yes. The only way things are going to change is with public financing for |
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Grinchie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:16 PM Response to Reply #21 |
123. Voting no longer means anything when the parties are homogenous. |
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handmade34 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
22. very troubling!! |
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Liberal Veteran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
23. What the hell is wrong with these people? |
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Mithreal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:14 PM Response to Reply #23 |
56. Some will have played games with that vote as well |
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DaLittle Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:34 PM Response to Reply #23 |
104. Watch THIS and You Will Understand COPLETELY What The Hell Is Wrong W/ These People! |
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DaLittle Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:42 PM Response to Reply #104 |
110. John Russell Was ALL Over This In 2008! |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-15-09 01:06 AM Response to Reply #104 |
263. Thank you for posting this. This John Russell guy tells it like it is. |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
24. assholes |
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babsbunny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
26. The Senate can be replaced? |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:52 AM Response to Reply #26 |
156. Senate can be replaced -- in from 18 to 12 years . . .!!! |
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Blackhatjack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:12 PM Response to Original message |
28. Time for a million man march on the Senators' Offices Who Voted This Down... |
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jimmybama (90 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:14 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. Did you expect any less? |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:14 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. How about lynching the whole lot of them! |
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mbperrin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:41 PM Response to Reply #30 |
78. Apparently that really is what it is going to take. |
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avaistheone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:55 PM Response to Reply #28 |
44. We should have a DEMOCRATS DO YOUR JOB march. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:53 AM Response to Reply #44 |
157. They're doing plenty to help themselves to fine living, constant raises . . . |
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EC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
31. simple for me |
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NeoConsSuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:32 PM Response to Reply #31 |
35. Better yet |
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chill_wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 02:30 AM Response to Reply #35 |
173. I LIKE that. |
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MrBlueSky (104 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
32. This really makes me mad!!! |
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windbreeze (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:23 PM Response to Reply #32 |
131. Right behind you....They pissed me off once again...n/t |
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windbreeze (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:32 PM Response to Reply #32 |
133. Have you read the release from yesterday, from Patty Murray? link incl. |
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Norrin Radd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:49 AM Response to Reply #32 |
155. No surprise there, Cantvotewell and Murray, our resident DINOs. |
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DU GrovelBot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
33. ## PLEASE DONATE TO DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND! ## |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:19 PM Response to Reply #33 |
61. Do you take credit cards? |
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Wizard777 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 11:17 AM Response to Reply #61 |
238. So that's like what a 20.00 donation to DU and a 200.00 donation to your Credit Card company? |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
34. REMEMBER -- Credit Card Companies require binding arbitration that takes away our right under |
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NorthCarolina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
36. The people this legislation would help do not have the means to line the politicians pockets |
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d_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
37. I'm just all sorts of proud about being a Democrat today. |
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d_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:47 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. but at least Begich voted for it. |
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AnneD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
39. I think it is time the Democrats... |
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xxqqqzme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 02:47 AM Response to Reply #39 |
175. We also need a majority |
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AnneD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:27 AM Response to Reply #175 |
206. I firmly believe that .... |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
40. Becoming obvious "who owns who." n/t |
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ihavenobias (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:14 PM Response to Reply #40 |
92. Yep. n/t |
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GOTV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:12 AM Response to Reply #40 |
201. At least our Ohio Dem voted for it! |
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pinniped (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
41. WTF is their excuse for the sour markets right now? |
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kaygore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
42. I am keeping a file of these votes so that I can write LTTE when the |
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billyoc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
43. Payment strike, Rent strike, Mortgage strike. |
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Hissyspit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
46. Senate to average Americans: |
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Wapsie B (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 01:06 PM Response to Reply #46 |
246. Yeah they used to work for the Mafia. Now they have MBAs and work for banks. |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
47. "They are engaged in loan-sharking." |
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blueknight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:07 PM Response to Reply #47 |
51. the dems just keep |
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liberal N proud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
48. Money is the only thing that rules in this country |
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howmad1 (959 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 11:31 PM Response to Reply #48 |
149. Only goes to prove one thing...... |
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Bryn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:05 PM Response to Original message |
49. Ugh! |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
53. assholes! |
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unpossibles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:16 AM Response to Reply #53 |
203. Good to know one of my Senators was doing his job |
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Mithreal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
57. When it comes to the hard votes, never count on either WA senator. nt |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
58. A cap at least temporarily would have been a great gesture on part of the banks directed at their |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:18 PM Response to Original message |
60. Sigh. |
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Jeep789 (935 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
63. We should use the Biblical references to usury to turn |
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Chisox08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
65. It goes to show that Senator Dick Durbin was right when he said |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:33 PM Response to Reply #65 |
103. Also goes to who that Nader was absolutely right |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
66. warned that an interest rate limit could cause a sour reaction in the financial markets |
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babsbunny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
67. Me thinks the Senate is trying to make us grow a pair |
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natrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
68. maybe the great democrat obama will intercede on our behalfs, no i didn't think so |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
70. The obvious answer to this is for virtually everyone to stop using their |
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Flatulo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:04 PM Response to Reply #70 |
90. That is precisely the only tactic that would work. Stop using them. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:37 PM Response to Reply #90 |
106. It is a question of priorities and the ability to restrain... |
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Mithreal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:30 PM Response to Reply #70 |
101. Nice thought but Greenspan planned easy credit replace wages. nt |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:38 PM Response to Reply #101 |
107. Now easy credit puts people on the brink of disaster... |
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TankLV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #70 |
197. I did that finally over two years ago - it was painful, but it's DONE and I'm THROUGH! |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:25 AM Response to Reply #197 |
204. Heh...I couldn't get credit if I had a band of angels on my |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 01:41 PM Response to Reply #70 |
248. what an awe inspiringly complex thought. nt |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
71. Is Our Government Working FOR THE PEOPLE Or Not???? I Had My |
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slay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:36 PM Response to Reply #71 |
75. "Our Government is SUPER corrupted" |
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slay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
72. These FUCKERS looking out for predatory lenders over protecting the people!!! |
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MasonJar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
73. One GOPer (Grassley) voted for the bill and 20 dems did not. I laud the |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:40 PM Response to Reply #73 |
77. Got to give Grassley props for that vote. |
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Iwillnevergiveup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 02:16 AM Response to Reply #77 |
171. I caught that, too |
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asjr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
74. Where can we find the names of those |
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slay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:38 PM Response to Reply #74 |
76. Post #13 by Mass - or here: |
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asjr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:51 PM Response to Reply #76 |
83. Thanks. And to think, we pay their salaries! |
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abq e streeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:45 PM Response to Original message |
80. shocked, just shocked I tells ya--- |
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DWilliamsamh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:46 PM Response to Original message |
81. Tell me again why I should keep supporting Democrats? |
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Umbral (969 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:56 PM Response to Reply #81 |
85. That would be the question of the day... |
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slay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:56 PM Response to Reply #81 |
86. I am wondering the same thing right now - although Kerry, Boxer, Feingold |
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DWilliamsamh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:40 PM Response to Reply #86 |
108. I makes me want to advocate the idological purity |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:49 AM Response to Reply #81 |
154. Yeah . . . but, what's Plan B . . . where are you going???? |
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Hugin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 08:46 PM Response to Original message |
82. This is beyond contempt. |
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WestSeattle2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
87. Banking industry owns our government, no surprise here. n/t |
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WestSeattle2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:28 PM Response to Reply #87 |
98. Move all of your banking business to credit unions. n/t |
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Flaxbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:03 PM Original message |
My newly elected Democratic Senator from NC, Kay Hagan, must worship at the feet of Bank of America, |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
88. Dem Debbie Stabenow of Michigan (of all places) voted, "No." Remember that. |
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frylock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
89. fuckin awesome |
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downindixie (321 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:19 PM Response to Original message |
93. I have one credit card |
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Bryn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:28 PM Response to Reply #93 |
97. We could hold a tea-card party and throw cc cards in the water |
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Imalittleteapot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 11:19 PM Response to Reply #93 |
143. They will just charge you a huge late fee and raise your interest rate to |
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scentopine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
94. Wall Street Now Completely Controls our Government |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:22 PM Response to Original message |
95. Its understandable why kennedy wasnt there |
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mr_smith007 (75 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:22 PM Response to Original message |
96. This is fucking heartbreaking. |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 10:03 AM Response to Reply #96 |
222. And, And, And... He's Basically A SOCIALIST!! Time For A SOCIALIST Party |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 11:06 AM Response to Reply #222 |
232. Yes, we need a socialist party siphoning votes from the Dems. |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 11:15 AM Response to Reply #232 |
237. I SERIOUSLY Agree! And It's Too Bad We Have To Think This Way! |
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jemma (43 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
99. And there is no excuse because the Democrats have the power |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
100. Democrats showing their true colors yet again |
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WestSeattle2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:45 PM Response to Reply #100 |
111. You're being too kind.....it's a corrupt institution that is an |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:51 PM Response to Reply #111 |
112. With its arcane rules- and non-representative nature |
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dgibby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:13 PM Response to Reply #111 |
120. That's why we have to spread it by the barrel of a gun. |
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TankLV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 07:57 AM Response to Reply #120 |
198. I'm afraid you're right. |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:33 PM Response to Original message |
102. I'm not surprised |
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LaydeeBug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:36 PM Response to Original message |
105. until we hold them to account, thing will never change. nt |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:58 AM Response to Reply #105 |
158. Where do we have leverage over the Democrats? |
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LaydeeBug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 07:40 AM Response to Reply #158 |
189. I say we do the best we can with "or else" |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:55 PM Response to Reply #189 |
244. We need FAIR ELECTIONS NOW ACT HR1826 -- |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:40 PM Response to Original message |
109. Im emailing EVERY democrat that voted NAY |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:55 PM Response to Reply #109 |
245. Misplaced |
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digidigido (553 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
113. Here's the solution, it sucks but it works, max them out and stop paying. |
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digidigido (553 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 11:14 PM Response to Reply #113 |
141. Of course this only works if you can pay off the settlement over a 3 month period |
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Baby Snooks (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 02:50 AM Response to Reply #141 |
176. And only works if they offer a settlement... |
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Grinchie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
114. Heavyweight Representatives i.e. Knuckles and Rocco, and they Know where you live. N/T |
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Dr.Phool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
116. It's time to take drastic action! |
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bora13 (56 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
117. Dodd is the real thing |
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Jefferson23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
118. DISGUSTING WHORES FOR THE BANKS |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 10:04 AM Response to Reply #118 |
223. Yepper. |
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DatManFromNawlins (640 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
121. God damnit |
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mvd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:15 PM Response to Original message |
122. Very disappointing |
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Dorian Gray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
127. Of course they did |
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nradisic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
130. Those fucking scumbags! |
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stlsaxman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:30 PM Response to Original message |
132. In Missouri, Bond will be replaced and we will keep our McCaskill, thank you very much! |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:37 PM Response to Original message |
134. Fuckers just dont care about us at all. |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 10:05 AM Response to Reply #134 |
225. Nope. |
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Double T (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
135. The DNC (Do Nothing Congress) continues its great tradition of doing nothing........... |
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The Hope Mobile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:40 PM Response to Original message |
136. OK - THAT pisses me off! |
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livefreest (378 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
137. who again owns the senate? |
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lovuian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 10:51 PM Response to Original message |
138. everyone of the Senators who voted for this |
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Imalittleteapot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
140. The email I just sent to Sen. Dodd is worthless. |
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Imalittleteapot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 11:20 PM Response to Reply #140 |
144. Senator Dodd voted yea. |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 10:12 AM Response to Reply #144 |
226. Both Of Mine Voted NAY... But Then This IS Flor-EEE-DUH!! And I Had |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 11:14 PM Response to Original message |
142. Government of the corporation, by the corporation, and for the corporation. |
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Miss_Underestimated (239 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 11:43 PM Response to Reply #142 |
150. Correct you are. Congress is just the middleman. We have to address the |
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Clcal422 (38 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 11:21 PM Response to Original message |
146. SO SORRY GUYS BUT THIS IS WHY DEMOCRATS CANNOT BE IN CHARGE |
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Ignis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 11:21 PM Response to Original message |
147. Do they really think this is going to help at midterms? |
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Clcal422 (38 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-13-09 11:29 PM Response to Reply #147 |
148. THEY ARE BEING THAT WAY |
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Waiting For Everyman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:18 AM Response to Original message |
151. I'm one who stiffed them, without going bankrupt, and this year they'll be unreportable. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:24 AM Response to Original message |
152. Deleted message |
defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:45 AM Response to Original message |
153. Surprise . . .!!! Briberty succeeds . . .!!! |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:59 AM Response to Original message |
159. If nothing else confirms that the Senate, in particular Repub Senators, hates Americans |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 01:18 AM Response to Original message |
161. This sounds like an economic issue. Penal Economies suck. |
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Liberty Belle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 01:20 AM Response to Original message |
162. Boxer and even Feinstein voted yes...CA is in the "good guy" camp on this one |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 01:35 AM Response to Reply #162 |
164. Great! Good to know my state has authentic reps! |
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JustinL (439 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 01:31 AM Response to Original message |
163. well, at least one of my senators (Casey) voted yea |
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davek789 (1 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 01:55 AM Response to Original message |
166. When was the last time... |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 02:00 AM Response to Reply #166 |
167. I just learned today that the reason AIG is in trouble is because |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 02:01 AM Response to Reply #167 |
168. Maybe we are the fuckheads for being so stupid. |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 02:07 AM Response to Reply #168 |
169. and complacent. What's that line about the "tree of liberty" and the "blood of patriots"? |
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TankLV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:01 AM Response to Reply #166 |
200. You can thank one of the Dakotas for that...they elilminated interest rate caps a long time ago... |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 02:28 AM Response to Original message |
172. Now we really get to see who the bad guys are. (nt) |
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MrSlayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 03:20 AM Response to Original message |
177. When a certain DU pariah said there was no difference between parties. |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 07:25 AM Response to Reply #177 |
187. And people scoff when you mention voting 3rd party. |
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jimlup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 04:19 AM Response to Original message |
179. Who are the 33 who voted yes? |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 10:20 AM Response to Reply #179 |
227. See Post 76 Above... Link To Senators Votes... n/t |
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jimlup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 09:04 PM Response to Reply #227 |
262. Thanks... Stabenow voted the wrong way. |
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yy4me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 04:50 AM Response to Original message |
180. What excuse now? I can hear it..."the bill was attached to some |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 04:58 AM Response to Original message |
182. Fucking makes me sick! |
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Hubert Flottz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 05:14 AM Response to Original message |
184. They ALL talk the talk, but few ever walk the walk! |
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FlaGranny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 05:21 AM Response to Original message |
185. Possibly those |
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rambler_american (565 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 05:24 AM Response to Original message |
186. Bernie Sanders Rocks! |
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truth2power (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 07:48 AM Response to Original message |
191. My senator is that worthless POS, Sherrod Brown. Yes, he's a Dem.... |
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EnviroBat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:01 AM Response to Reply #191 |
199. He voted yea. |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 07:51 AM Response to Original message |
194. well, come on! it is the CC industry |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 07:53 AM Response to Original message |
195. I hope someone on DU is keeping a list |
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Raster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 07:54 AM Response to Original message |
196. I just left a message on one of my Senator's voice mail systems, and will call the other shortly. |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:14 AM Response to Original message |
202. Use credit cards. Not credit. |
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McCamy Taylor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:27 AM Response to Original message |
205. Congress gave the banks billions...so the banks could buy them. |
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atreides1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:32 AM Response to Original message |
208. Where's the White House's backing? |
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Joanne98 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:35 AM Response to Original message |
209. Here's the names of who voted YEA and NAY! |
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n0nesuch (41 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 10:54 AM Response to Reply #209 |
229. I expected this out of Burr (R-NC) |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:38 AM Response to Original message |
211. My senator voted YES (and Kennedy would have), but Shaheen voted AYE as did Lieberman, |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 09:54 AM Response to Reply #211 |
218. I meant Shaheen and Lieberman voted NO, of course. |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
212. I slept late this morning and I awaken to THIS! ANOTHER outstanding |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 09:10 AM Response to Original message |
213. Once Lawmakers Fear the People, you'll See this Country Change |
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armodem08 (186 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 09:29 AM Response to Original message |
214. Do they even pretend to represent the people? n/t |
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blackdot (65 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
217. You do realize that it's 0% interest if you pay your bill. |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 10:01 AM Response to Reply #217 |
221. People get in trouble with unanticipated expenses - medical, school, |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 10:29 AM Response to Reply #221 |
228. Repukes Not To Understand... It's The DEMS Who Did This To Us!!! |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 05:06 PM Response to Reply #228 |
256. Actually I completely agree with you. I just didn't expect the poster |
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nichomachus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 11:08 AM Response to Reply #217 |
235. That assumes you're working and don't need to use the card to eat etc. |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 11:09 AM Response to Reply #217 |
236. Unbelievable. |
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endarkenment (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 03:26 PM Response to Reply #217 |
250. you do realize we used to have usery laws? |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 06:10 PM Response to Reply #217 |
260. Yes, but I ran up about $3500 in expenses when my mother died, her cremation, etc. |
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snowdays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
220. He is in NM right now at a Town Hall telling folks about this wonderful bill... |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
230. Sold-out, stinking corporatist whores. |
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saigon68 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
231. Disgusting --- |
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Wizard777 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
239. I wonder how many Senators just had their credit limit raised for this? |
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benld74 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
240. Just 3 Words On this - WTF!!! |
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kevsters (109 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
241. The Mantra Of Congress: "Profite Over People" |
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kevsters (109 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
242. If your curious as to why this amendment was voted down... |
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endarkenment (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
243. Bailouts for billionaires. Nothing for the people. |
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Betty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 03:25 PM Response to Original message |
249. well we know who their masters are |
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pam4water (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
255. Fuck them. |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 05:11 PM Response to Reply #255 |
257. Sorry not my type. nm |
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EndElectoral (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
258. Pretty much says who's fucking running this country |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
259. Thank you Bernie!!! I use the same analogy!! Cash n Carry |
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Bluzmann57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-14-09 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
261. So Durbin was right |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-16-09 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
265. To simplify the roll call vote and action items...... |
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flpoljunkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-16-09 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
266. Sanders is right--'loan sharking, it is!' |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-16-09 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
268. I'm sure the "Thank You" note$ are going out |
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