Obama's credit card was declined in 2000 and he just recently stopped paying student loans.

[tjdee]

To me that says a lot. (on edit: about the fact that he's a regular person like most of us!)

I just heard the credit card story for the first time yesterday (if you don't know it, in 2000 his card was declined trying to get to the Dem convention).

I did already that he was still paying his student loans until his book sales came in. And you know, I think someone like that understands what people are going through in regards to bills.

I don't think poorly of those who are born wealthy, but when they espouse the nonsense that Mitt Romney does, without having any idea of how his own plans would affect those who AREN'T wealthy---that makes me feel bad for people who are supporting him. He has not a clue.

I like the idea of having a president who knows what it's like not to be able to afford something.
*shrug*

[bigdarryl]

1. And this is NEWS!!!

Who cares just proves he's a regular guy and not a rich person as that stupid ass Bachman said

[tjdee]

2. LOL, it's not news. That's why this is in General Discussion and not Latest Breaking News.

I just recently heard the story and thought others may not know about it.

Oh and, I wasn't saying it because it is a bad thing that his credit card got declined---a lot of good, hardworking people have their cards declined in their lives.

To me that just shows that he's a regular person, that was my point for posting.

[bigdarryl]

5. I was under the impression that it was in the news

And the media outlet was trying to be a smart ass by bashing and trying to embarras the President

[LittlestStar]

3. Thats why he's such a threat

He was born one of the little people, but he refused to stay one.

[tjdee]

4. That kind of authenticity is something that people can't manufacture.

I think you're right.

[Bluenorthwest]

6. I do enjoy the convention card decline story because I remember what I was doing that very day

in the same city, and things were rough for me, but my cards were not being declined and I drove myself to the convention center...

[tjdee]

7. Wasn't he not able to get credentials either and had to go home or something like that?

I didn't get a clear story lol.

[mucifer]

8. He wasn't a millionaire until he recently wrote his autobiography.

[johnlucas]

9. That's one major reason why I voted for him & will do so again

He's Been There.

He's Been Where We've Been.

That's why I believe in him.
That's ALSO why it frustrates me when he has the power to disintegrate the Conservative Movement & the Republican Party but won't fully unleash it.
His background shows me he has all the credentials to get the job done.
John Lucas