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In reply to the discussion: It's pretty scary that Bernie can't distinguish between secured and unsecured loans [View all]NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)7. refi's are very personal.
Huge benefit to some, damaging to others, and a wash with some. Really individual.
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It's pretty scary that Bernie can't distinguish between secured and unsecured loans [View all]
Cali_Democrat
Dec 2015
OP
WOW -government secured - no out for bankruptcy - some kettle talking to the pot
SoLeftIAmRight
Dec 2015
#1
You really think he doesn't know the difference? Or do you think he is trying to make a point.
randys1
Dec 2015
#3
I'm pretty sure he is attempting to make a point (and knows the difference) ...
1StrongBlackMan
Dec 2015
#30
What is facially simplistic language? Speaking without using much facial expression?
DisgustipatedinCA
Dec 2015
#128
That is a stupid response ... I don't use spell check on message boards, especially when typing ...
1StrongBlackMan
Dec 2015
#133
It's the entire practice of crippling the young he's confronting, not only the damn interest
appalachiablue
Dec 2015
#75
I dont think anybody misses the point, I think there has been a wholesale, ALL DAY LONG everyday
randys1
Dec 2015
#76
Yeah I slipped for a minute. The meme has been circulating for a couple days
appalachiablue
Dec 2015
#93
You might refi at 3% but the clock starts over, you pay many thousands in fees, etc.
ucrdem
Dec 2015
#5
Another failed attempt to slam Bernie. Let me introduce you to Guaranteed Student Loans
aikoaiko
Dec 2015
#9
And homes that were refinanced a few years back are several leagues under the sea...
Human101948
Dec 2015
#57
If blocked by Republicans then this should be motivation to go and vote the
Thinkingabout
Dec 2015
#66
Your only argument is that another poster should take a macroeconomics course.
DisgustipatedinCA
Dec 2015
#132
If you mean because someone was advocating others not to vote for the Dem Nom because they
Cha
Dec 2015
#156
Skinner knew what he was doing. Too bad the poster thought he was special and didn't need to
Cha
Dec 2015
#165
Kicking this thread.. "It's pretty scary that Bernie can't distinguish between secured
Cha
Dec 2015
#169
He is good guy from what I have seen. You, however are a grave dancer. Grave dancing makes DU suck
Gore1FL
Dec 2015
#160
In undergrad at Florida Atlantic University, I paid 3% (1976-Pres.Carter) and it was insured FDIC
Duval
Dec 2015
#70
Its still pretty low (4.8% on mine), but the net cost has become the real problem
bhikkhu
Dec 2015
#109
It's even scarier when you stop to think his entire reason for running is the economy.
MohRokTah
Dec 2015
#16
Pretty scary that Hillary supporters don't know the difference between facts and bullshit.
Scuba
Dec 2015
#31
But yet she's at 60 percent and Bernie still can't seem to hit 30 percent support
yeoman6987
Dec 2015
#79
How the eff does that quote show he doesn't know the difference between secured and unsecured loans?
merrily
Dec 2015
#22
So you favor very high interest on educational debt while other developed nations don't even
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2015
#25
Since students loans are non-dischargeable in BK, they are in essence secured--by future earnings. n
Romulox
Dec 2015
#27
Example of exhorbitant late fees: I paid off my student loan after the laws regarding
1monster
Dec 2015
#155
Your basic assumption is faulty and is your belief that student loans are not secured.
Scuba
Dec 2015
#32
do you REALLY want to bring MORE attention to the loan-driven death trap that is most Americans'
MisterP
Dec 2015
#59
He was talking about SENSE. He knows the diff. But student loans are INVESTMENT in USA future! nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2015
#69
It's pretty scary that you can't distinguish between interesting things to post and
fasttense
Dec 2015
#74
they sure don't seem to understand how loans affect us proles--how car and student debt even work
MisterP
Dec 2015
#99
on hearing that there's 57K homeless college students their response would be "people should pay
MisterP
Dec 2015
#107
My own personal feeling is that student loans should be from the US government with no interest.
Agnosticsherbet
Dec 2015
#81
National default rate on student loans made by the government fell to 11.8%
BlueStateLib
Dec 2015
#85
IF people on DU had been well informed about the economy and all economic realities, they
truedelphi
Dec 2015
#108
In California in the 70s, it was possible to get a free college education. I did. I went to
libdem4life
Dec 2015
#115
You're dishonest to suggest this hinges on whether the loan is secured or not.
DisgustipatedinCA
Dec 2015
#127
pretty scary for you that you queen will never sit on the throne.....you desperation is hilarious!!!
bowens43
Dec 2015
#131
There are plenty of reasons to try and lower student loan interest rates....
Sheepshank
Dec 2015
#140