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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 09:55 AM Original message |
Flame me all you want, but there are reasons behind reforming bankruptcy |
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Darkhawk32 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
1. Creditors shouldn't give credit away like candy then... |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 09:59 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. And that could be reformed too |
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ashmanonar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:34 AM Response to Reply #3 |
22. my first was only 700. |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:13 AM Response to Reply #1 |
16. Yes, and also the way they raise your credit limit. |
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cally (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 01:14 PM Response to Reply #16 |
32. You can request a lower limit |
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springhill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 04:39 PM Response to Reply #1 |
42. Their goal is to get you in debt......... |
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BlueEyedSon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
2. While I agree that many people get into CC trouble by overspening |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 09:59 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. And that is what needs to be reformed when we have the power to do so |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:08 AM Response to Reply #5 |
11. So you are defending our New Dems for being eager about it? |
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fertilizeonarbusto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:13 AM Response to Reply #5 |
17. The problem is |
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Silverhair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 12:01 PM Response to Reply #2 |
26. A good argument for universal health care. |
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RobertSeattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
4. Here's my exceedingly slight defense of it |
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koopie57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
6. I understand where you are coming from |
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NewHampshireDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
7. Okay, but ... |
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sui generis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
8. unfortunately the bill does not distinguish |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:12 AM Response to Reply #8 |
15. Yes, you don't throw the baby out with the bath water |
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fertilizeonarbusto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:15 AM Response to Reply #8 |
19. Beautifully put |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:18 AM Response to Reply #8 |
20. Posted At Another Site... |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
9. Are you aware of the medical bills section, and caregivers? |
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tanyev (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
10. A good universal health care plan would go a long way |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:08 AM Response to Original message |
12. And why not reform corporate bankruptcy...why just private? |
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gulfcoastliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 04:11 PM Response to Reply #12 |
40. Gee, no reply to that one, eh? |
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madmark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 06:52 PM Response to Reply #12 |
48. There is no such thing as corporate bankruptcy |
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Desertrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:09 AM Response to Original message |
13. I had to file about 7 years ago....it was the hardest thing I ever did |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:11 AM Response to Original message |
14. I Posted At The Other Site.... |
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punpirate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
18. What many people do not realize... |
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peacetalksforall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
21. LynneSin - there are distinctions and you are calling for support while |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:40 AM Response to Reply #21 |
23. You did read my first sentence....right? |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 10:52 AM Response to Original message |
24. Read the other comments here, and agree.. |
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SoCalifer (652 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
25. I Respectfully Disagree |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
27. Here is a questionable part of bankruptcy reform... |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
28. We don't go bankrupt over junk.. we went bankrupt because we used our |
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Colorado Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
29. I'm sort of an expert on the subject of credit cards (alas) so |
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LaPera (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
30. Yet corporations file all the time as sound business decisions. The rich |
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chicagojoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
31. Put a cap on interest rates on credit cards. |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
33. While I can see the need for bankrupcy reform |
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European Socialist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
34. I just wish I could have all the postage from credit card offers .... |
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Red State Rebel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 01:37 PM Response to Original message |
35. Nobody holds a gun to your head and makes you use a credit card! |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 01:39 PM Response to Reply #35 |
36. Medical issues, divorce, job loss are the 3 common bankruptcy causes |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 01:47 PM Response to Reply #36 |
37. Texas is a "Community Property" state... |
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Red State Rebel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 05:17 PM Response to Reply #36 |
45. I was specifically speaking about Credit Card Debt |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 06:59 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. People charge their operations and meds, too. |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
38. That is extremely insulting to anyone |
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MikeG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
39. They already pursue abusive filers under Section 707(b). |
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BlueInRed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
41. There are already plenty of checks and balances in the bankruptcy laws |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
43. Just like partial birth abortion |
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Bryn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 05:13 PM Response to Original message |
44. I Disagree |
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conflictgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
46. We filed but not for the reasons you'd think |
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madmark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
47. I do not understand why you think bankruptcy law should changed |
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PA Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
50. If you want to stop people from abusing credit cards |
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Mandate My Ass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 07:59 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. Yes, because of 3% - 5% of documented, demonstable abuse |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-09-05 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
52. WRONG and right sort of right... What about unemployed for months |
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