Sen. Nelson Doesn’t Understand ATMs, Gets Money Directly from Banks Instead

[The Straight Story]

Sen. Nelson Doesn’t Understand ATMs, Gets Money Directly from Banks Instead



Constituents of U.S. Senator Ben Nelson (D-Nebraska) shouldn’t expect him to understand their frustration over ATM-related fees. Nelson has never used an automated teller machine. Ever.

“I’ve never used an ATM, so I don’t know what the fees are,” Nelson said in reference to new legislation proposed by Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) to limit the fees banks charge for using ATMs. Nelson added that he goes inside the bank whenever he needs cash. “It’s true; I don’t know how to use one.”

But Nelson isn’t entirely ignorant about the use of technology in the everyday life of consumers. For instance, he knows all about the “holograms” used at checkout stands in groceries stores.

He was referring to the bar codes on products.

While Nelson may not know how to get cash from ATMs, he does know how to collect contributions from the financial industry, which has given him more than $350,000 during his career.

http://www.allgov.com/Unusual_News/ViewNews/Sen_Nelson_Doesnt_Understand_ATMs_Gets_Money_Directly_from_Banks_Instead_100522

[Uben]

1. I haven't used an ATM in years

Why? I don't do fees....ever! If I have any say in the matter. I go to the bank at least once a week, so I get any cash needs there, too. I wonder how much the average American pays in fees annually? I know banks make billions each year off of fees charged.

PAying careful attention to bills and bank accounts can save you a bundle in fees. DO IT!

[rpannier]

2. I wonder if he's confused by

the tubes and internets as well

If I were his opponent I'd play that for the voters as often as possible

It was one of the many things that embarrassed George I's candidacy when he asked how long the store scanners had been in place and they said 4 years (right after he asked if those were new because he'd never seen one)

[rurallib]

3. Why not get it straight from the lobbyists like other congresscritters?

[hobbit709]

4. He gets it directly in stuffed, sealed envelopes.

[mockmonkey]

5. So do I have this right?

Banks ARE his ATM?:rofl: