Bullet Posted January 8, 2013 Member ID: 1854 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 12 Topic Count: 23 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 344 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 370 Achievement Points: 2652 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/30/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 30, 2024 Birthday: 03/24/1964 Author Posted January 8, 2013 He isn't referring to your information from Snopes, Spartacus. He is referring to the original poster's link. OK, here's another one by Fox News. Looks like they have been accused by 2 different gun mfrs of the same type of thing. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/04/27/gun-manufacturer-says-bank-american-doesnt-want-his-business/ Awards
ZiGiii Posted January 8, 2013 Member ID: 258 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 18 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 53 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 22 Achievement Points: 364 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/05/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 27, 2023 Birthday: 09/05/1953 Posted January 8, 2013 ASSHOLES,,FUCK EM Awards
BigPapaDean Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 1128 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 78 Topic Count: 1210 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 6553 Content Per Day: 1.18 Reputation: 4430 Achievement Points: 63653 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 02/13/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 18 Birthday: 10/21/1954 Device: Windows Posted January 9, 2013 In attempting to check this out, I found dozens of pseudo "news" sites and various agenda-driven sites carrying this information, but not one credible news organization reporting on it with comment from Bank of America. That's one good indication this is a large load of shit. The other is basic common sense. This "story" says Bank of America "decided to hold the deposits for further review." What the hell does that mean? How can a bank "hold" deposits in a corporate account for any reason? It's not their money. The money belongs to the account holder and a bank, absent some court order, has no legal process that I'm aware of to seize funds in any account. And why would a bank want to "review" deposits? To what end? Doesn't make sense. As well, all banks have one objective: make money. They don't pursue political objectives - why would they? Lastly, Bank of America is one of the largest banks in the country and some "manager in the right department" of a local branch would hardly be voicing some corporate political objective. Bullshit. Harry they did it to me and so did Chase and one local bank here so for the moment i use a cash debit system card! Awards
BigPapaDean Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 1128 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 78 Topic Count: 1210 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 6553 Content Per Day: 1.18 Reputation: 4430 Achievement Points: 63653 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 02/13/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 18 Birthday: 10/21/1954 Device: Windows Posted January 9, 2013 I never liked them anyway...and I made Vic withdrawal his stuff from there but they took like over 5 grand from him so he currently has a lawsuit against them. They are grade 1 money mongers! Awards
PimpedOutPete Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 174 Group: +++ COD2 Head Admin Followers: 130 Topic Count: 387 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 15027 Content Per Day: 2.63 Reputation: 8042 Achievement Points: 92205 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 59 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 5 hours ago Birthday: 04/23/1970 Device: Macintosh Posted January 9, 2013 So is this just propaganda from a website that has a political agenda? Nope.... Snopes is Non Biased Last Time I Heard... Politics Should Not Be Confused With Federal Law Pete. Giving Illegal Aliens Credit Cards Violates Fedral Law Doesn't It? Is Is Not Fraud? Now If You Want To Discuss Changing Fedral Law, Then That Would Be Political In Nature... Would'nt it? No Sparty, I was refering to the original post.. Looks like its complete crap and someone just wanting to get their point across in a fraudulent manor. Typical... Awards
Spartacus Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 1387 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 30 Topic Count: 52 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2540 Content Per Day: 0.46 Reputation: 2486 Achievement Points: 19555 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/02/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 13 Birthday: 06/05/1968 Device: Windows Posted January 9, 2013 In attempting to check this out, I found dozens of pseudo "news" sites and various agenda-driven sites carrying this information, but not one credible news organization reporting on it with comment from Bank of America. That's one good indication this is a large load of shit. The other is basic common sense. This "story" says Bank of America "decided to hold the deposits for further review." What the hell does that mean? How can a bank "hold" deposits in a corporate account for any reason? It's not their money. The money belongs to the account holder and a bank, absent some court order, has no legal process that I'm aware of to seize funds in any account. And why would a bank want to "review" deposits? To what end? Doesn't make sense. As well, all banks have one objective: make money. They don't pursue political objectives - why would they? Lastly, Bank of America is one of the largest banks in the country and some "manager in the right department" of a local branch would hardly be voicing some corporate political objective. Bullshit. Well The Bank Can Hold or "Freeze" Your Assets If You Have Been Accused Of Violating Law. The Patriot Act Gives Them The Right To Do So If The Account Holder Is Suspected Of Terrorism Or Other Federal Crime. This Almost Happened To Me Over A Discrepency In My Account Info With My Wife 5 Years Ago. IF You Want Details Why, PM Me. I Won't Post The Rest. Awards
WolfTiS Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 1130 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 28 Topic Count: 216 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2267 Content Per Day: 0.41 Reputation: 586 Achievement Points: 17291 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 02/13/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 12, 2021 Birthday: 04/02/1948 Posted January 9, 2013 I took my money out off BOA a long time ago because they where a bunch of assholes. Awards
BurnnBright Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 22339 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 17 Topic Count: 168 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 1722 Content Per Day: 0.46 Reputation: 685 Achievement Points: 13018 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 01/13/15 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 8 Birthday: 03/20/1972 Device: Windows Posted January 9, 2013 As far as getting news from a legitimate source......where there lies the problem. These days I'm struggling with who and what to believe. It seems that our so called "legitimate" sources of news only tell us what they want us to know. There's lots of stuff that they cover which seems like a political agenda to me but plenty of things that they don't cover. I just want to hear the truth, good or bad. Blackbart, PimpedOutPete, Spartacus and 1 other 4 Awards
ENG4INE Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 1717 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 86 Topic Count: 50 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 657 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 610 Achievement Points: 5298 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 08/19/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 30, 2020 Birthday: 09/24/1984 Posted January 9, 2013 In attempting to check this out, I found dozens of pseudo "news" sites and various agenda-driven sites carrying this information, but not one credible news organization reporting on it with comment from Bank of America. That's one good indication this is a large load of shit. The other is basic common sense. This "story" says Bank of America "decided to hold the deposits for further review." What the hell does that mean? How can a bank "hold" deposits in a corporate account for any reason? It's not their money. The money belongs to the account holder and a bank, absent some court order, has no legal process that I'm aware of to seize funds in any account. And why would a bank want to "review" deposits? To what end? Doesn't make sense. As well, all banks have one objective: make money. They don't pursue political objectives - why would they? Lastly, Bank of America is one of the largest banks in the country and some "manager in the right department" of a local branch would hardly be voicing some corporate political objective. Bullshit. If by "credible news organization" you mean MSNBC, CNN, The Huffington Post or The Washington Times they are all liberal leaning news sources and often times choose not to report on incidents or news that is pro gun. Major news outlets are the most biased both left or right. The small Mom and Pop news outlets I find often report more facts without the slant.
PimpedOutPete Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 174 Group: +++ COD2 Head Admin Followers: 130 Topic Count: 387 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 15027 Content Per Day: 2.63 Reputation: 8042 Achievement Points: 92205 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 59 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 5 hours ago Birthday: 04/23/1970 Device: Macintosh Posted January 9, 2013 In attempting to check this out, I found dozens of pseudo "news" sites and various agenda-driven sites carrying this information, but not one credible news organization reporting on it with comment from Bank of America. That's one good indication this is a large load of shit. The other is basic common sense. This "story" says Bank of America "decided to hold the deposits for further review." What the hell does that mean? How can a bank "hold" deposits in a corporate account for any reason? It's not their money. The money belongs to the account holder and a bank, absent some court order, has no legal process that I'm aware of to seize funds in any account. And why would a bank want to "review" deposits? To what end? Doesn't make sense. As well, all banks have one objective: make money. They don't pursue political objectives - why would they? Lastly, Bank of America is one of the largest banks in the country and some "manager in the right department" of a local branch would hardly be voicing some corporate political objective. Bullshit. If by "credible news organization" you mean MSNBC, CNN, The Huffington Post or The Washington Times they are all liberal leaning news sources and often times choose not to report on incidents or news that is pro gun. Major news outlets are the most biased both left or right. The small Mom and Pop news outlets I find often report more facts without the slant. I disagree, large media outlets need veiwership to sell product. Without viewship, they would cease to exist. If they lose credibilty then who would wish to tune into that. Small internet outlets have nothing to lose, they dont fact check nor do even wish to do so. Their intregity isnt on the line and so they can print whatever. This is a prime case. Dont get me wrong, the large media outlets do have a political agenda and Fox News and MSNBC are the worst. Awards
BUDMAN Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 800 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 152 Topic Count: 139 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7098 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 4638 Achievement Points: 60366 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 11/27/09 Status: Online Last Seen: 12 minutes ago Birthday: 05/29/1957 Device: Windows Posted January 9, 2013 Pete maybe you should start a TV show ....lmfao sorry had to... Awards
HarryWeezer Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 20166 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 611 Topics Per Day: 0.14 Content Count: 7655 Content Per Day: 1.81 Reputation: 7232 Achievement Points: 53682 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 36 Joined: 10/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 26 Birthday: 10/16/1946 Device: Windows Posted January 9, 2013 In attempting to check this out, I found dozens of pseudo "news" sites and various agenda-driven sites carrying this information, but not one credible news organization reporting on it with comment from Bank of America. That's one good indication this is a large load of shit. The other is basic common sense. This "story" says Bank of America "decided to hold the deposits for further review." What the hell does that mean? How can a bank "hold" deposits in a corporate account for any reason? It's not their money. The money belongs to the account holder and a bank, absent some court order, has no legal process that I'm aware of to seize funds in any account. And why would a bank want to "review" deposits? To what end? Doesn't make sense. As well, all banks have one objective: make money. They don't pursue political objectives - why would they? Lastly, Bank of America is one of the largest banks in the country and some "manager in the right department" of a local branch would hardly be voicing some corporate political objective. Bullshit. If by "credible news organization" you mean MSNBC, CNN, The Huffington Post or The Washington Times they are all liberal leaning news sources and often times choose not to report on incidents or news that is pro gun. Major news outlets are the most biased both left or right. The small Mom and Pop news outlets I find often report more facts without the slant. I disagree, large media outlets need veiwership to sell product. Without viewship, they would cease to exist. If they lose credibilty then who would wish to tune into that. Small internet outlets have nothing to lose, they dont fact check nor do even wish to do so. Their intregity isnt on the line and so they can print whatever. This is a prime case. Dont get me wrong, the large media outlets do have a political agenda and Fox News and MSNBC are the worst. You're right of course that most large media, print and broadcast, have a political bias but you're also correct that they understand their credibility is essential to their survival, particularly in the digital world we're in where any asshole can pretend to be a publisher or journalist and the more sensational their crap, the more page views they get and the more they make off advertising. The "credible" media will skew the news left or right depending on their bias, but at base, they don't usually fuck with the facts of a story, particularly one that's being well-covered. BurnnBright makes a good point: who do you believe? A good approach is to believe no one - take nothing at face value. If you wish to be well informed, and get as close to the "truth" of something as you can, you need to read multiple sources covering the same story. But take those sources from the major news outlets: the big newspapers, and Fox, CBS, CNN, NBC, ABC, etc.. - the more credible news agencies. Also include in your diet the foreign press (try bbc.co.uk and afp.com) which offer insight you don't get in America. Spartacus and TheLastColdBeer 2 Awards
Bogleg Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 907 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 96 Topic Count: 126 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2731 Content Per Day: 0.49 Reputation: 3928 Achievement Points: 26177 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 13 Joined: 12/20/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 16 Birthday: 02/10/1969 Device: Windows Posted January 9, 2013 Christian Science Monitor - don't leave them out. They tend to - IMHO - have some of the most unbiased news out there. Awards
XxSNO0PxX Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 3664 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 216 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 85 Achievement Points: 1505 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/21/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 26 Birthday: 07/28/1974 Device: Android Posted January 9, 2013 Wow... that's pathetic Awards
ColdSore Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 3763 Group: ** Registered Users Followers: 7 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 85 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 93 Achievement Points: 697 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/01/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: Friday at 05:18 PM Device: Windows Posted January 9, 2013 Regardless true or not (it is and more will come out about this) banks like BOA, Citi and Cap1 are part of the problems with this country. Why ANYONE would do business with one of these giant, money grubbing, greedy, bailed out banks is beyond me. Gov should have let them fail when they had the chance but that is issue for another thread. My locale FCU's do a fine job looking out for MY best interests, keeping my interest rates down, fees are non-existent and rewards programs the big guys only wish they could pull off. Yes Banks can "hold" your funds for whatever reason they want to come up with. You will like it because you can't do anything about it. When a company issues a refund to a credit card the money is at the bank WITHIN 3 business days but the bank can "hold" that money for up to 20 days before they give it back. In the mean time they draw interest on that money making huge profits on your convenient "no-interest loan" to them. Kind of sick but it is fact. My NON-PROFIT credit union gets my money back the next day. When our economy falls and everyone wants cash out of the banks see how fast the doors will lock "holding" your money.
TheLastColdBeer Posted January 9, 2013 Member ID: 489 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 52 Topic Count: 553 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 4745 Content Per Day: 0.83 Reputation: 6058 Achievement Points: 42053 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 18 Joined: 09/22/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 23, 2024 Birthday: 01/09/1963 Device: Android Posted January 9, 2013 In the winter of 1996-97 I brought a motorcycle down to San Antonio. Rode it for a few weeks, then put an ad in the SA Express and sold it. Dude paid me with a BOA cashiers check. I traipsed on down to the local BOA on Culebra Rd and tried to get them to transfer the money to my account in Illinois. No sir, no can do. You don't have an account, and we can't do a thing. Called the BOA help desk, and they said sure, no problem, just take the cashiers check to a local BOA facility and have them contact your bank for the BIC code. Stopped at the BOA on Tezel Rd, and ......same crap. "You don't have an account." "No ma'am, and it's quite likely I never will, if this is the way you handle business." Haven't dealt with them since, and I'm quite happy with that arrangement. Pharticus 1 Awards
Sf.Petru Posted January 10, 2013 Member ID: 3096 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 26 Topic Count: 25 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 597 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 1070 Achievement Points: 5186 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 12/30/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 16 Birthday: 04/03/1974 Device: Android Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) I want to post a video but it seems that it is forbidden. So, I think twice and I edit my post and delite the link to youtube vid. (it was about a bank robbery from 1997) Sorry for my intervention. Edited January 10, 2013 by Sf.Petru Awards
blk_plague Posted January 11, 2013 Member ID: 3791 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 48 Topic Count: 117 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 846 Content Per Day: 0.18 Reputation: 1141 Achievement Points: 8884 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 10/11/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 3, 2024 Birthday: 09/29/1970 Device: Android Posted January 11, 2013 So is this just propaganda from a website that has a political agenda? Nope.... Snopes is Non Biased Last Time I Heard... Politics Should Not Be Confused With Federal Law Pete. Giving Illegal Aliens Credit Cards Violates Fedral Law Doesn't It? Is Is Not Fraud? Now If You Want To Discuss Changing Fedral Law, Then That Would Be Political In Nature... Would'nt it? Snopes doesnt have this story confirmed or not but I agree snopes does a good job. Awards
blk_plague Posted January 11, 2013 Member ID: 3791 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 48 Topic Count: 117 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 846 Content Per Day: 0.18 Reputation: 1141 Achievement Points: 8884 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 10/11/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 3, 2024 Birthday: 09/29/1970 Device: Android Posted January 11, 2013 I hate all Banks and big business's but I also hate being emotionally manipulated in a publicity scheme. This just seems too dangerous for a big business with a bad rap already to illegally withold a customers money. Tell them they wont do business with gun mfg's? yea I can see the dirt bags doing that, not exposing themselves to a lawsuit though. Awards
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