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ckramer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 04:52 PM
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Should there be a warning on the back of credit cards?
If yes, what would that be?
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Squatch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 04:53 PM
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1. Warning. Do not use as contraception
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TahitiNut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 04:56 PM
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5. Well, it works quite well when held between the knees.
:shrug:
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Squatch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 05:00 PM
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9. How about "Warning. May not be used as floatation"
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TahitiNut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 05:27 PM
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17. I like that. I also like: "Do Not Inhale" or "Not Intended For Children"
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IndyOp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 04:55 PM
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2. Can only be used to break open a small proportion of door locks...
I used to be able to open some pretty cool doors.

:evilgrin:
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aden_nak Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 04:55 PM
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3. "Do you really want to pay 12% interest on THAT?"
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Richardo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 04:55 PM
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4. Use in moderation: Bush and your cardholder have made declaring bankruptcy
...virtually impossible.
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mcscajun Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 05:16 PM
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15. We have a winner!
:)
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Squatch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 05:20 PM
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16. No way...that one sucks. I like the Claymore warning.
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Democrats_win Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 04:56 PM
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6. Warning: Usury practiced with every use.
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tk2kewl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 04:56 PM
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7. Going into debt for things like TVs is stupid
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WI_DEM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 04:58 PM
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8. yes
and if dems wanted a winning issue it would be credit card reform. That credit card companies can't charge more than 6% inerest. And if it seems that the card holder is constantly behind in their payments and always at the limit, they should review that card holder so they don't get any more in debt. Believe me I have learned.
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idiosyncratic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 05:08 PM
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12. Did you see the PBS program about the credit card industry?
It was very interesting, and it showed exactly why credit card reform is necessary.

The fact that, if you miss one payment on one card or bil, it can affect the interest rate on all your other cards, is just wrong!

I use my credit cards, but I always pay them off in full every month, so they are just a convenient way to pay for everything . . . plus the Discover Card "Cash Back Bonus" is a nice treat.
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ckramer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 05:01 PM
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10. Warning: Credit can be addictive
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AllegroRondo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 05:04 PM
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11. Same warning they used on the back of Claymore Mines
"Do not eat"
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ArkDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 05:10 PM
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13. Try again....
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AllegroRondo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 05:11 PM
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14. Thats the front!
thats why it says "front - towards enemy"

the back said "do not eat" (although in smaller letters)
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txaslftist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 05:31 PM
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18. Should there be a warning "coffee is hot" or "don't stick plastic
bags over your head"?

How about a generic "Don't be a dumbass" stamped on your forehead backward at birth that you have to see every morning in the mirror.
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