Yes! It’s Wednesday! I’m so excited because that means it’s time for another exciting installment of Midweek Thoughts.
In my younger days I thought it would be fun to live in a shack in the forest. I still think that would be sorta fun. Living in a cave would probably be fun too. Unless there were bats in there… or bears. Bears are the number one threat to America! *eyes bears suspiciously*
Due to new federal restrictions, banks are now required to have their customers “opt-in” for the option to overdraft while using their debit cards. Unless consumers opt-in, attempted purchases exceeding the available balance while using the card will automatically be declined. Because of that, banks are scrambling like mad to get people to opt-in because they don’t want to lose their “revenue stream.” (Which totals many billions every year.)
So ummm, why would people opt-in to have their bank charge them $35 for the privilege of spending money they don’t have? You’re probably better off without that $38 coffee drink from Starbucks.
The United States government is an equal opportunity employer. In fact, Department of Justice is seeking 10 lawyers for employment, and being disabled or mentally retarded does not preclude you from applying. Personally, I think having retarded lawyers working for the government is a bad idea, but what do I know? And I thought it wasn’t politically correct to refer to mentally handicapped people as “retarded.” Shame on you, politically incorrect Department of Justice!
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