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In reply to the discussion: Napa Valley winery host remembers Fani Willis paying in paper bills [View all]Midwestern Democrat
(820 posts)78. I used to pay for all routine daily transactions exclusively in cash, but inflation and the end of post-pay gas pumping
has caused me to abandon that practice.
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Napa Valley winery host remembers Fani Willis paying in paper bills [View all]
struggle4progress
Feb 2024
OP
Right wingers sure get triggered when facts don't comport with their narrative!
SunSeeker
Feb 2024
#67
What percentage of people getting paid in cash do you believe honestly report every dollar to the IRS?
MichMan
Feb 2024
#73
Cash is King, electronic credit can have glitches, hacks, outages, cyber attacks
bucolic_frolic
Feb 2024
#5
Oh Oh! This is bad for DA Willis. Who am I kidding? It is bad for Trump and his cohorts.
LiberalFighter
Feb 2024
#10
Yes. The sarcasm smilie is helpful. Especially in a string that as already drawn alerts.
TomSlick
Feb 2024
#41
I always carry cash. Wish my kids would. Ya never know when you might need it.
dameatball
Feb 2024
#37
I've read about Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, and other black performers who only accepted payment in cash.
Midnight Writer
Feb 2024
#47
Not only that, she also stated she takes it all with her when she travels anywhere
MichMan
Feb 2024
#61
Sadly, Willis and her dad had no choice, they were forced to state this info to clear Willis' name.
SunSeeker
Feb 2024
#75
I was worried too. However after seeing her testify, bet a robber would get shamed, ass kicked or shot.
Silent Type
Feb 2024
#77
She spent $300 on two bottles - I can't believe they didn't comp her tasting fee
Beaverhausen
Feb 2024
#63
"This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private" -- When did that end?
Hekate
Feb 2024
#71
Try buying a ticket or paying for concessions at a major sporting event with cash
MichMan
Feb 2024
#76
Understood -- and I find that fairly offensive. I have credit cards, and use them. But still.
Hekate
Feb 2024
#79
During Covid, those who accept money were rightly concerned about the exposure to pathogens present on cash
MichMan
Feb 2024
#84
I used to pay for all routine daily transactions exclusively in cash, but inflation and the end of post-pay gas pumping
Midwestern Democrat
Feb 2024
#78