Comments on: Gravel to credit card companies: Charge this! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Leighanna, Philadelphia, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-91370 Leighanna, Philadelphia, PA Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:54:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-91370 I love you Mike Gravel. You are my president. I love you Mike Gravel. You are my president.

]]> By: Tricia M Charlottetown PEI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-79450 Tricia M Charlottetown PEI Fri, 28 Sep 2007 21:11:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-79450 Geeeesh what next will we hear on American News? A Senator praising himself for going bankrupt and sticking Credit Card companies for $90,000. of his illustrious spending habits! Oh, no it was for his business spending habits. Oh no, I mean for his business necessities! Oh no, it was for his mis-management of his own finances! Oh well, at least he had the courage to say he has NO REMORSE for his nefarious deed! Shame On Mikey. An Eyebrow Raiser for sure! Geeeesh what next will we hear on American News?

A Senator praising himself for going bankrupt and sticking Credit Card companies for $90,000. of his illustrious spending habits!

Oh, no it was for his business spending habits.

Oh no, I mean for his business necessities!

Oh no, it was for his mis-management of his own finances!

Oh well, at least he had the courage to say he has NO REMORSE for his nefarious deed! Shame On Mikey.

An Eyebrow Raiser for sure!

]]> By: Jim, Jacksonville, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-78751 Jim, Jacksonville, FL Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:41:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-78751 Just what we need a President who believes in even less personal accountability and uses such a fine example to demonstrate what he has done right in his past. I have much more debt then you did however unlike you Mr Gravel I won't be trying to find some way to weasel out of it. Just what we need a President who believes in even less personal accountability and uses such a fine example to demonstrate what he has done right in his past.

I have much more debt then you did however unlike you Mr Gravel I won't be trying to find some way to weasel out of it.

]]> By: Rob A., Eden Prairie, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-78469 Rob A., Eden Prairie, MN Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:19:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-78469 "This is classic liberal left - theres always someone else to blame and tax. Its like the universal healthcare debate - liberals are treating the symptom by tossing billions at it….more tax and spend mentality - exactly what this country doesn't need. Rudy 08 - is what we need Posted By Chris, Middletown, CT : September 27, 2007 11:29 am " Chris, this is not "classic liberal". This kind of attitude is not exclusive to any particular party, race, sex, religion, or any other label you might want to put on it. Crooks come in all types. "This is classic liberal left – theres always someone else to blame and tax. Its like the universal healthcare debate – liberals are treating the symptom by tossing billions at it….more tax and spend mentality – exactly what this country doesn't need. Rudy 08 – is what we need

Posted By Chris, Middletown, CT : September 27, 2007 11:29 am "

Chris, this is not "classic liberal". This kind of attitude is not exclusive to any particular party, race, sex, religion, or any other label you might want to put on it. Crooks come in all types.

]]> By: Shawn, Iowa City http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-78104 Shawn, Iowa City Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:29:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-78104 Ummm yes, I guess I agree with both sides on this one. I like seeing cc companies getting the shaft as much as the next guy, but I also believe that once a debt is incurred it should be honored. However, more disturbing is the lack of knowledge that while Gravel speaks of doing this on the personal level our government has been doing it on the international level for a long, long, long, long time. What are the numbers since little Bushie has adopted the white house as a larger version of his mismanagement of the Rangers? 3 trillion debt per year? 8 years? 24 trillion dollars? Do you actually think this is going to be paid by our government? Heh, sure it is. Ummm yes, I guess I agree with both sides on this one. I like seeing cc companies getting the shaft as much as the next guy, but I also believe that once a debt is incurred it should be honored.

However, more disturbing is the lack of knowledge that while Gravel speaks of doing this on the personal level our government has been doing it on the international level for a long, long, long, long time. What are the numbers since little Bushie has adopted the white house as a larger version of his mismanagement of the Rangers? 3 trillion debt per year? 8 years? 24 trillion dollars? Do you actually think this is going to be paid by our government? Heh, sure it is.

]]> By: leese , omaha, ne. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-78004 leese , omaha, ne. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:39:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-78004 Typical Democrat , exaggerting and making wild, unsubtantiated claims. Donald Trump did NOT go "bankrupt a hundred times." How can you even have a productive debate with someone who says that ? Typical Democrat , exaggerting and making wild, unsubtantiated claims. Donald Trump did NOT go "bankrupt a hundred times." How can you even have a productive debate with someone who says that ?

]]> By: ronnie - knoxville, tn. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77999 ronnie - knoxville, tn. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:37:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77999 see i don't think mike gravel is a good example for our young people - to just blow off his debt because he hates big business. what message does he hope to convey to young people? see i don't think mike gravel is a good example for our young people – to just blow off his debt because he hates big business. what message does he hope to convey to young people?

]]> By: Don F, Mount Prospect, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77952 Don F, Mount Prospect, Illinois Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:41:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77952 I assume that if he were to become President, Gravel would also "stick it to" Americans who threw away their money on Treasury Bills and Savings Bonds by not honoring those debts too! Well, that's nothing new from tax-and-spend polticians of both parties. At least Gravel is honest enough to warn us that cheating others is his style! I assume that if he were to become President, Gravel would also "stick it to" Americans who threw away their money on Treasury Bills and Savings Bonds by not honoring those debts too! Well, that's nothing new from tax-and-spend polticians of both parties. At least Gravel is honest enough to warn us that cheating others is his style!

]]> By: Hallie Burton, Washington DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77891 Hallie Burton, Washington DC Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:49:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77891 Did you see the way he tossed that rock in the pond? Obviously he is presidential material. Did you see the way he tossed that rock in the pond?

Obviously he is presidential material.

]]> By: Martin, Washington, DC : http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77842 Martin, Washington, DC : Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:12:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77842 It's quite funny how CNN cuts off the part where he said what he had been using the money for. Working to empower the american people to make laws and take control of your country. It's quite funny how CNN cuts off the part where he said what he had been using the money for.

Working to empower the american people to make laws and take control of your country.

]]> By: Larry Hooper Oviedo, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77694 Larry Hooper Oviedo, FL Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:30:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77694 So, he thinks that "sticking" it to the credit card companies is okay. Look at the whole picture. This guy makes a contract with a "vendor." He turns around and asks the credit card company to trust him and loan him the money to proceed with the transaction. He then reneges on his contract with the credit card company and keeps the service for which he originally contracted with the vendor. Yep, I thinks he fills the bill for a politician! They never did know how to spend their own money. So, he thinks that "sticking" it to the credit card companies is okay. Look at the whole picture. This guy makes a contract with a "vendor." He turns around and asks the credit card company to trust him and loan him the money to proceed with the transaction. He then reneges on his contract with the credit card company and keeps the service for which he originally contracted with the vendor. Yep, I thinks he fills the bill for a politician! They never did know how to spend their own money.

]]> By: Bob, Seattle, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77655 Bob, Seattle, WA Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:54:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77655 Honesty is the best policy. Good for you Mike. Honesty is the best policy. Good for you Mike.

]]> By: Mac, Severn, Md http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77569 Mac, Severn, Md Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77569 It doesn't matter which party this man belongs to - or if he is an independent. His comment about not paying his debt, and sticking it to his creditors is not good. I do not relate to those values. Perhaps he should try to explain what he was talking about (the press is not always accurate). I don't think holding public office should be viewed as a ticket to wealth - holding office should not be about making big, big, money. It doesn't matter which party this man belongs to – or if he is an independent. His comment about not paying his debt, and sticking it to his creditors is not good. I do not relate to those values. Perhaps he should try to explain what he was talking about (the press is not always accurate). I don't think holding public office should be viewed as a ticket to wealth – holding office should not be about making big, big, money.

]]> By: God help us, wpb , fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77530 God help us, wpb , fl Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:37:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77530 Thank you Ryan. Its small wonder why this country is in the state that it is, maybe George got in twice, cause people got confused which party he represents. Also, I have no love for the CC companies, but a presidential candidate shouldn't advertise his glee for screwing them. Thank you Ryan. Its small wonder why this country is in the state that it is, maybe George got in twice, cause people got confused which party he represents.
Also, I have no love for the CC companies, but a presidential candidate shouldn't advertise his glee for screwing them.

]]> By: Smith, Somewhere OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77503 Smith, Somewhere OH Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:23:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77503 Wonderful to see a person in service to his government promote a lifestyle that would allow people to go ridiculously in debt and then pass that expense onto the rest of us. Someone should tell him to take an economics class, and also look up the definition of "fraud". Wonderful to see a person in service to his government promote a lifestyle that would allow people to go ridiculously in debt and then pass that expense onto the rest of us. Someone should tell him to take an economics class, and also look up the definition of "fraud".

]]> By: RJ, SV, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77499 RJ, SV, AZ Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:21:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77499 Who is Mike Gravel, why should we care, and who is he going to stick with the bill when his pathetic campaign fails? Who is Mike Gravel, why should we care, and who is he going to stick with the bill when his pathetic campaign fails?

]]> By: James, Phoenix AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77486 James, Phoenix AZ Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:15:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77486 Donald Trump has been Bankrupt a hundred times? Really... 1-0-0 times? (I predict a CNN headline today: Donald Trump: Mike Gravel is a loser) And the credit card companies DESERVED to be stuck with your bad debt? You, sir, are the empitome of arrogant irresponsibility. You fight to string together a coherent sentence and are quickly becoming the side-show nominee. Donald Trump has been Bankrupt a hundred times? Really... 1-0-0 times? (I predict a CNN headline today: Donald Trump: Mike Gravel is a loser)

And the credit card companies DESERVED to be stuck with your bad debt?

You, sir, are the empitome of arrogant irresponsibility. You fight to string together a coherent sentence and are quickly becoming the side-show nominee.

]]> By: Ryan, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77455 Ryan, New York, NY Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:56:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77455 <i>Wow. An Republican who's honest and PROUD of his ripping off the credit card company and making the rest of us pay for his debt. Give this guy a 'wide stance' on integrity and honor…. or lack thereof. Posted By Rurik, St. Paul, MN : September 27, 2007 11:26 am </i> He's a Democrat Wow. An Republican who's honest and PROUD of his ripping off the credit card company and making the rest of us pay for his debt. Give this guy a 'wide stance' on integrity and honor…. or lack thereof.

Posted By Rurik, St. Paul, MN : September 27, 2007 11:26 am

He's a Democrat

]]> By: Hal, Cleveland OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77424 Hal, Cleveland OH Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:38:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77424 "Gravel to credit card companies: Charge this!" The last Gravel ticker line was "Gravel:Fatter and Dumber". This isn't a theme show. Do you think he didn't introduce policy on stage instead of this? Absolutely give him the same coverage or levity everyone else gets. "Gravel to credit card companies: Charge this!"

The last Gravel ticker line was "Gravel:Fatter and Dumber".

This isn't a theme show. Do you think he didn't introduce policy on stage instead of this? Absolutely give him the same coverage or levity everyone else gets.

]]> By: Chris, Middletown, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77416 Chris, Middletown, CT Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:29:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77416 This is classic liberal left - theres always someone else to blame and tax. Its like the universal healthcare debate - liberals are treating the symptom by tossing billions at it....more tax and spend mentality - exactly what this country doesn't need. Rudy 08 - is what we need This is classic liberal left – theres always someone else to blame and tax. Its like the universal healthcare debate – liberals are treating the symptom by tossing billions at it....more tax and spend mentality – exactly what this country doesn't need. Rudy 08 – is what we need

]]> By: Rurik, St. Paul, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77405 Rurik, St. Paul, MN Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:26:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77405 Wow. An Republican who's honest and PROUD of his ripping off the credit card company and making the rest of us pay for his debt. Give this guy a 'wide stance' on integrity and honor.... or lack thereof. Wow. An Republican who's honest and PROUD of his ripping off the credit card company and making the rest of us pay for his debt. Give this guy a 'wide stance' on integrity and honor.... or lack thereof.

]]> By: Chip Celina OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77381 Chip Celina OH Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:08:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77381 SB, I disagree, he's <b><i>VERY</b></i> entertaining! How can you say he isn't a viable candidate. He has held elective office longer more than twice the number of years as has the frontrunner, has more tangible accomplishments while a Senator as does the frontrunner. He actually answers questions when asked, and isn't afraid to take on any of the candidates on any position. In the debate last night, he scolded the fromtrunner and called to task that day's vote on including Iranian troops as targets in the Iraq War. To which the frontrunner cackled, then brilliantly responded "I don't know where to start..." I'll amend my opening statement, not only is he entertaining, he's refreshing. He doesn't have a chance based on what? Polls? C'mon I thought this was a democracy, not an ad campaign. If he does drop out of the race, someone at least needs to bring him back as a moderator at one of these 'debates'. Have a great day SB, I disagree, he's VERY entertaining!

How can you say he isn't a viable candidate. He has held elective office longer more than twice the number of years as has the frontrunner, has more tangible accomplishments while a Senator as does the frontrunner. He actually answers questions when asked, and isn't afraid to take on any of the candidates on any position. In the debate last night, he scolded the fromtrunner and called to task that day's vote on including Iranian troops as targets in the Iraq War. To which the frontrunner cackled, then brilliantly responded "I don't know where to start..."

I'll amend my opening statement, not only is he entertaining, he's refreshing. He doesn't have a chance based on what? Polls? C'mon I thought this was a democracy, not an ad campaign.

If he does drop out of the race, someone at least needs to bring him back as a moderator at one of these 'debates'.

Have a great day

]]> By: George, Irmo South Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77379 George, Irmo South Carolina Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:08:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77379 I would love to see Gravel and Kucinich have their own talk show or sitcom, because they are certainly worth the humor value they bring to the democratic platform. I would love to see Gravel and Kucinich have their own talk show or sitcom, because they are certainly worth the humor value they bring to the democratic platform.

]]> By: Christiaan, Norman, OK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77355 Christiaan, Norman, OK Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:54:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77355 Amen Senator Gravel! F- 'em. Amen Senator Gravel! F- 'em.

]]> By: Mary, Beaver, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77349 Mary, Beaver, PA Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:52:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77349 In other words, Gravel is a thief who stole money from the credit card companies. This is exactly the reason why bankrupcy laws were changed, to prevent this kind of abuse. $90,000 worth of charges "forgiven?" Sorry, I don't forgive him for it and he should pay every nickel back. People, if you wonder why credit card interest rates are so high, here's your reason. In other words, Gravel is a thief who stole money from the credit card companies. This is exactly the reason why bankrupcy laws were changed, to prevent this kind of abuse. $90,000 worth of charges "forgiven?" Sorry, I don't forgive him for it and he should pay every nickel back. People, if you wonder why credit card interest rates are so high, here's your reason.

]]> By: SB, Maryland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77332 SB, Maryland Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:42:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77332 He's not entertaining anymore with his antics. It's time for him to go. We need to get down to the business of electing a viable democratic candidate. Let's thin the field and focus on those who actually have a chance. He's not entertaining anymore with his antics. It's time for him to go. We need to get down to the business of electing a viable democratic candidate. Let's thin the field and focus on those who actually have a chance.

]]> By: Matt, Coppell, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77304 Matt, Coppell, TX Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:17:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77304 Mike Gravel may not have a chance in heck of being president, but man can he speak some truth and common sense. I love having him and Kucinich book-ending the Democratic candidates with their logical, rational, truthful insights. Mike Gravel may not have a chance in heck of being president, but man can he speak some truth and common sense. I love having him and Kucinich book-ending the Democratic candidates with their logical, rational, truthful insights.

]]> By: Mia, Stafford, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77298 Mia, Stafford, VA Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:14:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77298 The good news is this guy has no chance of becoming President. He says some things that make sense, but to imply he doesn't care that he couldn't pay his bills, shows a lack of integrity. If you create a debt, you should pay it, sometimes things happen where that may not be possible, but I don't think your response should be "I stuck the credit card companies with $90,000 worth of bills, and they deserved it. . . . The good news is this guy has no chance of becoming President. He says some things that make sense, but to imply he doesn't care that he couldn't pay his bills, shows a lack of integrity. If you create a debt, you should pay it, sometimes things happen where that may not be possible, but I don't think your response should be "I stuck the credit card companies with $90,000 worth of bills, and they deserved it. . . .

]]> By: MediaJunkie, Washington, DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77272 MediaJunkie, Washington, DC Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:59:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77272 I wish Gravel would get more coverage. I think he is truly a "straight talker" and even better he doesn't go around saying he is for a campaign platform. I wish Gravel would get more coverage. I think he is truly a "straight talker" and even better he doesn't go around saying he is for a campaign platform.

]]> By: bukky, Baltimore, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77260 bukky, Baltimore, MD Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:52:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77260 “Many of them have done very, very well in public office. I left the Senate no better than when I went in.” That is not a good thing in this capitalistic country. Clinton, obama, and edwards were millionaires BEFORE public office. Its not a good thing to point out that you refuse to improve on your position is life. You can serve the public AND make money. Don't be bitter because you dont know how “Many of them have done very, very well in public office. I left the Senate no better than when I went in.”

That is not a good thing in this capitalistic country. Clinton, obama, and edwards were millionaires BEFORE public office. Its not a good thing to point out that you refuse to improve on your position is life. You can serve the public AND make money. Don't be bitter because you dont know how

]]> By: r schier norwalk, ct http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77246 r schier norwalk, ct Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:43:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77246 What an idiot: "the credit card companies deserved it" ??? They couldn't care any less...they just stick it to all the little people with higher interest and fees...How pathetic to use a ploy like "see, I'm not "as bad" as them"....that makes his irresponsibility right, you understand.... What an idiot: "the credit card companies deserved it" ??? They
couldn't care any less...they just
stick it to all the little people
with higher interest and fees...How
pathetic to use a ploy like "see, I'm
not "as bad" as them"....that makes
his irresponsibility right, you understand....

]]> By: S Elliott Columbia, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77215 S Elliott Columbia, SC Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:20:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77215 As a former 27-year resident of Alaska, I am disappointed in Mr Gravel's remark that the credit card companies "deserved" to get stuck with $90,000 of debt. Let me make it clear, Mr Gravel. You received $90,000 in goods and services including interest owed, and you didn't pay for it. Where I come from that is theft. As a former 27-year resident of Alaska, I am disappointed in Mr Gravel's remark that the credit card companies "deserved" to get stuck with $90,000 of debt.

Let me make it clear, Mr Gravel. You received $90,000 in goods and services including interest owed, and you didn't pay for it. Where I come from that is theft.

]]> By: Jim, Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77205 Jim, Iowa Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:16:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77205 Let me get this straight. Gravel made a promise to repay what he borrowed, and then he "stuck" those that helped him out with the debt because they "deserved it"? This is no great American nor is he a leader! Let me get this straight. Gravel made a promise to repay what he borrowed, and then he "stuck" those that helped him out with the debt because they "deserved it"?

This is no great American nor is he a leader!

]]> By: laurinda,ny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77110 laurinda,ny Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:36:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77110 I watched him talk and his lights are on, but nobody's home. Dumber than a Republican if you can imagine that. I watched him talk and his lights are on, but nobody's home. Dumber than a Republican if you can imagine that.

]]> By: walter columbus ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77051 walter columbus ohio Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:10:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77051 That sums up his ethics and honesty. I hope is disqualified now. He has been unqualified since birth. That sums up his ethics and honesty. I hope is disqualified now. He has been unqualified since birth.

]]> By: John, Los Angeles, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77018 John, Los Angeles, California Thu, 27 Sep 2007 05:19:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77018 Great man, bit of a loaded question. I thought he handled it well. Unfortunately they're pulling the old Larry Agran, only getting 4 minutes to speak in the entire debate. CNN hasn't done much better either, hopefully one news organization will rise up and have a fair debate. Great man, bit of a loaded question. I thought he handled it well. Unfortunately they're pulling the old Larry Agran, only getting 4 minutes to speak in the entire debate.

CNN hasn't done much better either, hopefully one news organization will rise up and have a fair debate.

]]> By: Stephen, Naples, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77007 Stephen, Naples, Florida Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:58:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77007 You have spent too long in the rubber room,Mike. It is not OK for politicians to always assume someone else will pick up the tab. You have spent too long in the rubber room,Mike. It is not OK for politicians to always assume someone else will pick up the tab.

]]> By: Shawn Beltz, Louisville, KY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77006 Shawn Beltz, Louisville, KY Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:56:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-77006 Have you ever noticed that the poorest people pay the highest interest rates? That credit card companies can change the rates on your card for one missed payment? People are turned into indentured servants by credit card companies. Well, they are reaping what they sow. You can't exploit people like they do and not expect any repercussions. At least Gravel is an honest human being that understands other human beings. He may not have made a profit from being a Senator, but he did make a difference. He would make a great president. Have you ever noticed that the poorest people pay the highest interest rates? That credit card companies can change the rates on your card for one missed payment? People are turned into indentured servants by credit card companies.

Well, they are reaping what they sow. You can't exploit people like they do and not expect any repercussions.

At least Gravel is an honest human being that understands other human beings. He may not have made a profit from being a Senator, but he did make a difference. He would make a great president.

]]> By: Rob A., Eden Prairie, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-76977 Rob A., Eden Prairie, MN Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:43:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-76977 “Who did I bankrupt? I stuck the credit card companies with $90,000 worth of bills, and they deserved it. . . . ” Is he frikkin' serious? What a dolt. Stuck the credit card company? The "credit card companies" don't eat the cost of this, it just ends up costing consumers (all of us) more to borrow money. That is like a shoplifter saying he isn't hurting anyone, just sticking it to those big department stores. This guy was a Senator? He talks like a common thief. “Who did I bankrupt? I stuck the credit card companies with $90,000 worth of bills, and they deserved it. . . . ”

Is he frikkin' serious? What a dolt. Stuck the credit card company? The "credit card companies" don't eat the cost of this, it just ends up costing consumers (all of us) more to borrow money. That is like a shoplifter saying he isn't hurting anyone, just sticking it to those big department stores. This guy was a Senator? He talks like a common thief.

]]> By: Michael Hall, Birmingham, Alabama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-76942 Michael Hall, Birmingham, Alabama Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:16:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-76942 How can I vote for someone who shows that their integrity is worth $90,000? For Gravel to borrow that kind of money and then default on the loan and say that the credit card companies deserve it is ludicrous. So if he is president and I pay my taxes will he just waste that money, which I sorely need, and say I deserve it too? How can I vote for someone who shows that their integrity is worth $90,000? For Gravel to borrow that kind of money and then default on the loan and say that the credit card companies deserve it is ludicrous. So if he is president and I pay my taxes will he just waste that money, which I sorely need, and say I deserve it too?

]]> By: Ross, Highlands Ranch, Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-76937 Ross, Highlands Ranch, Colorado Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:10:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-76937 Mike Gravel for President! You have to appreciate his true and utter honesty here...means a lot.... Mike Gravel for President! You have to appreciate his true and utter honesty here...means a lot....

]]> By: Laura- Tulsa, OK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-76924 Laura- Tulsa, OK Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:52:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-76924 Uh, Mike, I don't think it's very admirable to brag about sticking a company with your debt. Credit card companies loan money the same way banks do; maybe the reason interest rates on cards are so high is because of irresponsible spenders like you ! Uh, Mike, I don't think it's very admirable to brag about sticking a company with your debt. Credit card companies loan money the same way banks do; maybe the reason interest rates on cards are so high is because of irresponsible spenders like you !

]]> By: TJ, Lewisville, AR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-76923 TJ, Lewisville, AR Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:51:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-76923 The best comment that was made tonight was by Hillary Clinton when she said "well, he isn't standing here tonight," referring to former President Clinton. She clearly seperated herself from him and made it known that she has her own thoughts and policies. I think this was a sincere response. Rather than backtracking and trying to change her statement she stood by it. Good answer! The best comment that was made tonight was by Hillary Clinton when she said "well, he isn't standing here tonight," referring to former President Clinton. She clearly seperated herself from him and made it known that she has her own thoughts and policies. I think this was a sincere response. Rather than backtracking and trying to change her statement she stood by it. Good answer!

]]> By: Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/27/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-76913 Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:38:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/26/gravel-to-credit-card-companies-charge-this/#comment-76913 Count on The Donald to point out that he has never _personally_ declared bankruptcy, only some of his business entities, as if there's any difference. I did like Gruffel's idea that Congress repeatedly vote on cloture against an Iraq bill to wear down the Repellican resistance. Count on The Donald to point out that he has never _personally_ declared bankruptcy, only some of his business entities, as if there's any difference. I did like Gruffel's idea that Congress repeatedly vote on cloture against an Iraq bill to wear down the Repellican resistance.

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