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Old November 25th 04, 10:02 PM
Paul Tomblin
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In a previous article, "Chuck" said:

"Paul Tomblin" wrote in message
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Anybody who carries a balance on any credit card is an idiot or a sucker.


Or isn't as wealthy or well off financially as you are...


Nobody is *forcing* you to buy what you can't currently afford, you know.
Back before credit cards existed, people actually saved up money ahead of
time for major purchases, instead of all this "buy now and pay later"
instant gratification stuff.

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