"Collectively, U.S. consumers have had charge cards for about 90 years now. Basically, they're a convenient way for people to pay for items without having to carry cash. But people shouldn't confuse convenience with necessity. However, for the vast majority of the people complaining — the ones who have balances that can't easily be paid off because they bought too many flat panel TVs — well, I hate to say it, but you got what was coming to you. You borrow from a loan shark, and you risk a visit from a thug wielding a baseball bat."Nilus Mattive, Weiss Research Inc.
"I believe that the American public hopes for a continuation of the Supersize Me Era. We really enjoyed it and we hope that somehow Obama can keep the party going. Unfortunately, I believe that the kegs have run dry and we'll be forced to shift our mentality to a place it hasn't been in our lifetime. It's best to be proactive than reactive. Reactive can be very painful. Hopefully you have a nice photo album of the era. It will be one to remember."
