dweebster commented on Scammed By Curb-Side Check In At JFK

"@evslin: Pick up the phone and spend a few minutes informing them you are heading 1500 miles from home if it's not your usual pattern."

dweebster commented on Scammed By Curb-Side Check In At JFK

"@carso: Yes, it's usually green paper with pictures of dead presidents on it."

dweebster commented on Friday Consumerist Flickr Pool Finds

"@HurtsSoGood: that's an ironic statement."

dweebster commented on Starbucks Charged Me Extra For The Vanilla In My "Vanilla Latte"

"@TheSpatulaOfLove: You're welcome!"

dweebster commented on Starbucks Charged Me Extra For The Vanilla In My "Vanilla Latte"

"Just buying a coffee from Starbucks means you got overcharged."

dweebster commented on 10 Banks That Could Be Next To Go Under

"[www.salon.com] [www.bitsofnews.com]"

dweebster commented on 10 Banks That Could Be Next To Go Under

"@chiieddy: Phil Gramm, yes?"

dweebster commented on 10 Banks That Could Be Next To Go Under

"@savvy999: Probably because it's where the really BIG failures originate?"

dweebster commented on Let's Face It: Mandatory Binding Arbitration Sucks

"@mythago: ...and the WSJ is now owned by that evil genius idiot Rupert Murdock's group - the same one that brings Faux "News" and their ridiculously inaccurate and looney-biased "reporting." Right now, WSJ is probably neck-and-neck with the Weekly World News for journalistic accuracy. It totally makes sense that the WSJ is just operating as an open conduit for Big Business spin doctors now - I would expect no less from News Corporation."

dweebster commented on Let's Face It: Mandatory Binding Arbitration Sucks

"@Beerad: Yeah, citizens (consumers) have "chosen" to accept these clauses in the same way that people "choose" to allow gangs and drug lords to operate in their neighborhood. This clause is like waking up with your horse's head beside you in the morning."

dweebster commented on H&R Block Offering $100 Coupons Or Free Software To Same-Sex Couples Who Were Denied Online Service

"That's just gay."

dweebster commented on Why Do iPod Headphones Cost $49.99 At Best Buy and $29.99 At The Apple Store?

"@Legal_Eagle_In_Training: Smartphones are your friend when shopping - bookmark www.amazon.com and www.pricegrabber.com, then use them."

dweebster commented on Why Do iPod Headphones Cost $49.99 At Best Buy and $29.99 At The Apple Store?

"Well, "Best" Buy has to charge SOMETHING for the additional abuse they heap upon you for shopping there."

dweebster commented on Those Aren't Bedbugs, Says Ohio Travelodge. They're Dirt!

"Ironically, I had some serious health issues after staying at a Canadian Travelodge (Edmonton), but that's another story.. You damn Canucks stop creeping over our borders and stealing our Travelodge bed insects!"

dweebster commented on Are Unlimited Ride MetroCards A Good Deal? Not For A Lot Of People Who Use Them

"@JustThatGuy3: Sorry, might as well add the text: Auto lobby spends $70 million Efforts to influence fuel economy standards largely drive record figure; GM leads industry with $14M. David Shepardson / Detroit News Washington Bureau WASHINGTON -- The automotive industry spent a record $70.3 million lobbying Congress in 2007"

dweebster commented on Are Unlimited Ride MetroCards A Good Deal? Not For A Lot Of People Who Use Them

"@JustThatGuy3: [www.detnews.com]"

dweebster commented on Are Unlimited Ride MetroCards A Good Deal? Not For A Lot Of People Who Use Them

"@krom: Gotta love the irony of giving transit subsidies to those fortunate enough to have a job."

dweebster commented on Dish Telemarketer Fined $75,000 For Hanging Up On Customers

"Nothing more frustrating than finally getting that long-awaited call from a telemarketer, only to be greeted by dead air."