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Credit cards banned for buying online smokes
March 18, 2005 | JusticeTalion

Posted on 03/18/2005 8:37:43 AM PST by JusticeTalion

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To: Gabz

thanks!!Mo


41 posted on 03/18/2005 9:08:45 AM PST by mo
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To: Tamerlane

[Actually it's a trade off for getting the new bankruptcy bill passed.]

Touche!! I think you're right on target.


42 posted on 03/18/2005 9:10:29 AM PST by truthseeker2
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To: Jotmo
I'll look. But it has the feel of a urban legend.

We have a winner!!!!!

43 posted on 03/18/2005 9:10:53 AM PST by Protagoras (If the Republican Party enacts a new tax they will be out of power for at least a generation)
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To: Jotmo
Does PayPal sell stock?

If so, you'd better get some NOW.

Ebay bought PayPal recently

44 posted on 03/18/2005 9:11:16 AM PST by Centurion2000 (Nations do not survive by setting examples for others. Nations survive by making examples of others)
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To: JusticeTalion
All major credit card companies in the United States have voluntarily agreed to ban all internet transactions concerning cigarettes regardless of the customer....

"Voluntarily agreed" in not having been ordered but still having your arm twisted but good. You know, sort of like the stuff you put down on your income tax form(s) is "voluntary".

45 posted on 03/18/2005 9:33:55 AM PST by yankeedame ("Born with the gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad.")
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To: Flyer
What legal products will be next?

Good point! After all, as far as I know cigarettes are still legal, aren't they? If not, why are they still available? If not, why is their method of sale being regulated over and above other on-line/mail-order legal items?

The thin end of the wedge?

46 posted on 03/18/2005 9:38:14 AM PST by yankeedame ("Born with the gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad.")
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To: Flyer

I'm getting dizzy following who's thread is up....who's thread is down.


47 posted on 03/18/2005 9:48:17 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: null and void

I was about to respond to your 3rd party cash voucher and ask me to ping me to your new site when it was up.


48 posted on 03/18/2005 9:49:13 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Flyer
"ATF investigations show that millions of dollars each year in illegal sales of cigarettes are diverted to fund terrorists and criminal organizations,"

If the Government would quit taxing the crap out of everything, they wouldn't create criminal empires such as these. It becomes a vicious circle. More police to combat those who are simply trying to save a buck, so they raise taxes even more to pay for it. Of course when you get caught the lawyers get their cut as well. Taxation makes criminals out of all of us. Then they hire more police, lawyers etc. to deal with the backed up courts. It's like a make work project funded by guess who??

49 posted on 03/18/2005 9:58:03 AM PST by Nuzcruizer
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To: yankeedame; Flyer
What legal products will be next?

Good point! After all, as far as I know cigarettes are still legal, aren't they? If not, why are they still available? If not, why is their method of sale being regulated over and above other on-line/mail-order legal items?

The thin end of the wedge?

Online gaming is forced to use a third party to get around the "Agreement" by major credit card companies to make it harder to gamble.

50 posted on 03/18/2005 10:05:37 AM PST by frogjerk
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To: BureaucratusMaximus

The sellers could try accepting PayPal as well.


51 posted on 03/18/2005 10:09:41 AM PST by ArcadeQuarters
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To: Nuzcruizer

"It's like a make work project funded by guess who??"

The "New Deal" is alive and well.


52 posted on 03/18/2005 10:14:27 AM PST by beelzepug (Parking For Witches Only--All Others Will Be Toad.)
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To: Calpernia

"ATF investigations show that millions of dollars each year in illegal sales of cigarettes are diverted to fund terrorists and criminal organizations," said Michael Bouchard, ATF assistant director for field operations. "Through today's initiative, we are addressing the problem of illegal sales across multiple jurisdictions with tremendous support from the country's largest credit card companies. We welcome the help."

Guess I'm a criminal!!!!! Goverment wants more taxes. They say its OK because they are the legal terrorists.


53 posted on 03/18/2005 10:17:53 AM PST by jec41 (Screaming Eagle)
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To: JusticeTalion
Perhaps this was "The Price" of "Bankruptcy Reform"?
54 posted on 03/18/2005 10:21:35 AM PST by Caipirabob (Democrats.. Socialists..Commies..Traitors...Who can tell the difference?)
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To: Calpernia

If I knew how to do it, it would be up by this afternoon...


55 posted on 03/18/2005 10:25:33 AM PST by null and void (A 35 mm and a .45 cal. Hard combo to beat...)
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To: Protagoras

Nope, not an urban legend. I just checked with my indian reservation source....'tis true. Checks/cash/money orders only effective immediately.


56 posted on 03/18/2005 10:27:37 AM PST by justshe (Become a monthly donor; eliminate Freepathons!)
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To: justshe

I suggest canceling your cards.


57 posted on 03/18/2005 10:30:38 AM PST by Protagoras (If the Republican Party enacts a new tax they will be out of power for at least a generation)
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To: Caipirabob

YEah, but I get screwed by the proscription on internet sales AND by the new bankruptcy regs... that can't be what they intended... can it?


58 posted on 03/18/2005 10:40:17 AM PST by johnb838 (Dissolve the goobernment. Need some wood?)
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To: Protagoras

I would probably quit but I WON'T GIVE THESE B@STARDS THE SATISFACTION. And I'll probably buy them on the black market. Don't blame me for terrorism. Let them do something about the damn border and the damn dope. Then they can talk.


59 posted on 03/18/2005 10:42:22 AM PST by johnb838 (Dissolve the goobernment. Need some wood?)
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To: Calpernia; Sidebar Moderator
Credit cards off limits for online cigarette sales

Can you make this title the official title of the thread?

60 posted on 03/18/2005 10:44:36 AM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist (EEE)
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