Frontline/NYT docu: "Secret History of the Credit Card"

[rman]

In "Secret History of the Credit Card," FRONTLINE and The New York Times join forces to investigate an industry few Americans fully understand. In this one-hour report, correspondent Lowell Bergman uncovers the techniques used by the industry to earn record profits and get consumers to take on more debt.

http://mysite.verizon.net/res7dhyg/slaverevolt_finance.html
(at the bottom of the left column)

[G_j]

1. better late than never I guess

but where were they before the 'bankruptcy bill' passed?

[Toucano]

2. It originally aired before the bankruptcy bill passed the Senate.

It's just being reaired. It may vary by local station, but I think this may be the third time it's aired on PBS's national feed.

[G_j]

3. OK, thanks

& realistically speaking, the bill seemed destined to pass regardless.
The credit card companies are far more important to politicians than ordinary citizens. They got us.

Well it is good that they continue to air this show, let folks know the nature of those who are pulling the strings.

[rman]

4. kick myself

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