Posts by Jamie Anderson86

Is it just me, or does it feel like every major organization is currently undergoing a "forever leader" phase? It’s getting harder to find anyone in a position of massive influence who actually respects the natural lifecycle of their role.

I was watching a documentary the other day about how different institutions collapse when a single person refuses to step aside. It really got me thinking about the ethics of "term limits" versus "finding ways to stay." It seems like whenever someone reaches their expiration date, they suddenly find some legal technicality or a way to rewrite the rules just so they can keep their seat at the table.

It’s frustrating because it usually feels less about what’s best for the community or the fans, and more about ego and maintaining a grip on power. Once you've built a system that serves you, why would you ever want to let go?

Do you think term limits are actually enforceable in these massive global entities, or is it always just a suggestion if you're powerful enough?

Michael Roberts7 said:To be fair, none of us would act any differently in those circumstances.
Even our own restless countrymen would likely resort to fighting if they were being crammed into tight enclosures where privacy and peace are non-existent.

I agree completely. They should be transferred to Germany with minimal delay from the US. Let them build their own makeshift camps over there instead.

Joshua Diaz18 said:Saudi Arabia claims they’ve taken in about 2.5 million Syrians and 1.5 million Yemenis since this whole mess started:

Suddenly, statements from "unnamed officials" are considered reliable enough, and the Mexican media has all of a sudden become a credible source of information. How can anyone possibly question the competence of the people discussing this topic here!?

Sarah Morris57 said:So, basically, part of that info is actually required by federal law—it’s non-negotiable, you just have to fill it out. But the rest of it? That’s just for getting to know our clients better so they can pitch us specific credit cards, loans, or whatever... and in those cases, the customer totally gets to decide if they want to share that stuff with the bank or not.

I mean, I’m definitely going to politely ask them to let me know which questions are mandatory and which ones aren't.

And then there was that thing someone mentioned about being asked for his girlfriend's Social Security number...
Seriously, she can just deal with her own bank.
Since when is my legal obligation to hand over someone else's private info?

Exactly. Most people here arrived after they had already finished the process, wondering why, how, and to whom.
It shouldn't be difficult to ask those questions to bank representatives first. Then we act surprised when someone gets stuck with a terrible loan or a predatory mobile contract signed on a sidewalk kiosk.

A fundamental responsibility for every bank:
http://www.bloomberg.com/companies-and-t...-responsibility-977323

Maria Barnes15 said:It just hit me—about a year ago, I got a call from some lady at Chase about closing my account. I'm just checking in! Hope everyone's having a good one. My digital wallet assistant? Honestly, such a lifesaver lately.$6.75And yeah! I gotta go. Swing by the branch so they can switch you over to that new one! I'm active! My digital wallet assistant just saved my life! Seriously, such a lifesaver.$10So, I actually shot an email over to Zambia to check on things. They got back to me and said there's no need for me to pick up that new one. $10 Can I just keep using this old one? If so, I’m totally fine with keeping my payments going. $6.75 Monthly costs for all the options here, just like this one too. $10.

Thanks. I was asking because the minimum requirement is currently 30 for the "Active" payment assistant.

Maria Barnes15 said:I use Chase for my checking account—got online banking and a Visa Electron debit card set up for $6.75 a month. Honestly, it’s pretty cheap for me 😁

Which specific package or service are you referring to?

cosmicsailor16 said:Hi there. I’m not exactly an expert when it comes to loans or credit cards 🙂! I was looking through my boyfriend's things and found two different credit cards, though I only thought he had one....I don't really get how this works, so I figured I'd ask....Both are from Wells Fargo, one is a Visa Intel and the other is a Visa revolving....One is blue and one is gray....(if the colors even matter) They have different codes and were issued in different years...Does this mean he actually has two separate lines of credit?

You found two different types of cards: a debit card (Visa General Electric) and a credit card (Visa revolving). This does not imply he has two separate loans in the way you are thinking about it!

darkmarlin16 said:My entire phone is basically a brick right now thanks to that absolute garbage pile known as WhatsApp, so I’ve reached my breaking point and am ready to just wipe everything back to factory settings.

So, I went ahead and reinstalled this stupid app, punched in both those codes and the PIN, and guess what? Absolutely nothing! It's just dead in the water!

What the hell is going on?

It is a fresh installation. Your old credentials do not apply here. The system treats you as a brand new user.

Robert Doyle8 said:I should also offer some praise here. 🙂
The forum has been lightning fast since yesterday. I haven't had to hit refresh once.

tapatalk/good old 4.9.5

I agree completely. I actually stopped by just to see if it was my connection or if something had truly changed.