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42. Duke Energy's deposits are going to do him in
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 11:58 AM
Feb 2014

It is only when the stupid are hit in the pocketbook that they take notice.

http://www.wral.com/late-payments-bad-credit-could-affect-your-power-bill/13408976/

"Jeff Brooks with Duke Energy Progress says “deposit policies exist to protect customers whose accounts are in good standing from those whose accounts may not be in good standing.” He says more customers are being hit with deposits because the company now automatically reviews its accounts, as well as a customers’ overall credit rating.

The charges are based on “triggering events,” Brooks said, such as:

two or more late payments in a year, even if the customer is only one day past due
a warning notice that the customer will be disconnected
any negative change to a customer’s credit history"

I think the Dems will need to link McC and Duke Energy over and over. In my lifetime I've never heard of the power company doing something this outrageous.

Everything else will help tremendously - We have got to rid ourselves of these horrible people.

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Plus 1M for your last sentence. nt DURHAM D Feb 2014 #1
The real hell of it is, KamaAina Feb 2014 #4
I wonder if he resigns who will be Governor and where that leaves Art Pope. If he is caught it might okaawhatever Feb 2014 #12
The Lieutenant Governor: Dan Forest. mwooldri Feb 2014 #17
Overturning Citizen's United should be only one step. To stop the ownership of our politicians Dustlawyer Feb 2014 #18
Agreed, Here's a report on findings for the 2014 election: okaawhatever Feb 2014 #24
I just got this horrible mental picture from your subject line.... Jeff In Milwaukee Feb 2014 #2
It says "before", not "on". KamaAina Feb 2014 #3
Well, if there's a spanking involved, then I have reason to go on living (nt) Jeff In Milwaukee Feb 2014 #13
"I really despise this SOB". That makes you, me, and most of the State. What an a**hole! Tarheel_Dem Feb 2014 #5
I'm not even from there. KamaAina Feb 2014 #6
I couldn't agree more. It's not as if we weren't warned. I think it's called Buyer's Remorse. Tarheel_Dem Feb 2014 #10
I just hope there are enough of you to overcome the influence Warpy Feb 2014 #27
The problem for us, as you know, is midterm malaise. But I've seen some real excitement surrounding Tarheel_Dem Feb 2014 #28
I sincerely hope so Warpy Feb 2014 #30
You're so right. We have as many preachers as we do cars in this neck of the woods. Tarheel_Dem Feb 2014 #31
Duke Energy's deposits are going to do him in bluemarkers Feb 2014 #42
Look how close our total number of posts are! joeybee12 Feb 2014 #7
You both from Colorado? n/t A Simple Game Feb 2014 #14
Actually, I probably started my account when I was living in Denver... joeybee12 Feb 2014 #21
Just this. A Simple Game Feb 2014 #22
Hey, it could be Seattle... joeybee12 Feb 2014 #23
This Is Why... Laxman Feb 2014 #8
Yes, they are an example of calling the criminals out. Over the years we have forgotten that they jwirr Feb 2014 #16
They especially need to shine light on these MEN of GAWD Warpy Feb 2014 #29
I hope so. Lex Feb 2014 #9
Whether, down or down on, makes no matter to me. ladyVet Feb 2014 #11
Hope they both go down soon. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #15
Imagine the rats nest that is going to come apart over all this... AtheistCrusader Feb 2014 #19
It's a dream come true. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #20
Hopefully this will help Kay Hagan's senate re-election race LynneSin Feb 2014 #25
I hope the investigation leads to Art Pope as well Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #26
+1 octoberlib Feb 2014 #33
Art Pope AND Koch Brothers. Thick as thieves because they ARE thieves - murderous thieves, imo. blm Feb 2014 #38
Thank you for this post , KamaAina nt octoberlib Feb 2014 #32
You're welcome KamaAina Feb 2014 #34
KICK! Cha Feb 2014 #35
McCrory? Hang 'im! jeremyfive Feb 2014 #36
You are not alone in despising McCookie...McCrony...McDukie mnhtnbb Feb 2014 #37
Hoping marions ghost Feb 2014 #39
The Republican house of crappy cards is beginning to unravel Nanjing to Seoul Feb 2014 #40
I like your optimism marions ghost Feb 2014 #41
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