BOA and the other banks have cancelled their $5 fee, so this cartoon in a bit late. (I hear that there were two responses to the proposed $5 fee: NO and HELL, NO!)
When the S&L we banked with in ‘86 (CenFed) got eaten by GlenFed, which in turn was gobbled-up by CitiBank (which acquired the phone# 1-800-THEbank! – illustrating their intent), we switched to the local ’ethnic’ bank. When that was consumed by OneUnited, we went to the local credit union, WesCom (which had been the TelCo’s CU), but at least was still local, and is owned by the members.
IMHO, the “spit” in the mortgage business were the home inspectors, who always managed to uphold the deals, regardless. Few home buyers seem to understand that the appointed inspector does not represent their interests, but the interests of the bank.
We’re waking up and we’re getting better and we’re recognizing that our real enemies are a lot closer than overseas…Go get ’em,Wiley. Everybody else: get in shape, look for truth, find allies, behave carefully. Cut ’way down on sugar, real and metaphorically…take care of the people you love.
I was in a credit union once. Reagan decreed it had to merge with one on a military base three counties away. The one I am in now seems to be a bit more permanent. Great alternative to banks, which get gobbled up without dictatorial edict.
palos about 13 years ago
That’s disgusting, though it may explain the separation of the two daily specials behind the lovely waitress.
minamahal about 13 years ago
Go take your business elsewhere
doc white about 13 years ago
It may explain why his wife has to start the car every morning.
hsawlrae about 13 years ago
Is that a fly swatter he’s holding?
Proginoskes about 13 years ago
BOA and the other banks have cancelled their $5 fee, so this cartoon in a bit late. (I hear that there were two responses to the proposed $5 fee: NO and HELL, NO!)
pbarnrob about 13 years ago
When the S&L we banked with in ‘86 (CenFed) got eaten by GlenFed, which in turn was gobbled-up by CitiBank (which acquired the phone# 1-800-THEbank! – illustrating their intent), we switched to the local ’ethnic’ bank. When that was consumed by OneUnited, we went to the local credit union, WesCom (which had been the TelCo’s CU), but at least was still local, and is owned by the members.
tripwire45 about 13 years ago
Maybe someone should occupy Bert’s diner.
psychlady about 13 years ago
That’s disgusting!! I wouldn’t eat there!!
elbeck about 13 years ago
IMHO, the “spit” in the mortgage business were the home inspectors, who always managed to uphold the deals, regardless. Few home buyers seem to understand that the appointed inspector does not represent their interests, but the interests of the bank.
Varnes about 13 years ago
I think Wiley’s starting an Occupy the comics pages group! He’s on a tear lately…..Look out powers that be!
tigre1 about 13 years ago
We’re waking up and we’re getting better and we’re recognizing that our real enemies are a lot closer than overseas…Go get ’em,Wiley. Everybody else: get in shape, look for truth, find allies, behave carefully. Cut ’way down on sugar, real and metaphorically…take care of the people you love.
LingeeWhiz about 13 years ago
Do the capitalist thing and take yourself and your money somewhere else!
Varnes about 13 years ago
Did anybody do a spit take on this one?
thirdguy about 13 years ago
wait, I have to clean my monitor.
Duncan Idaho about 13 years ago
Robo-spitting ? I figure he gobs on all orders and if you pay the $5 he tells you that he didn’t gob on it.
hkyjckfjt about 13 years ago
Bert spits in your food and the banks spit in your eye.
dflak about 13 years ago
He used to flip houses, now he flips burgers. He must have believed his own hype.
Justice22 about 13 years ago
You are much better off dining at home or at some fast food restaurant where you can see your food being prepared. Of course there was my wife…………
hippogriff about 13 years ago
I was in a credit union once. Reagan decreed it had to merge with one on a military base three counties away. The one I am in now seems to be a bit more permanent. Great alternative to banks, which get gobbled up without dictatorial edict.
treered about 13 years ago
a little late for the disclosure statement…
bagbalm about 13 years ago
When she serves don’t pay until you are sure you have clear title.
orz about 13 years ago
Just like waiters who hold your food hostage with tips
bmonk about 13 years ago
Latin for “to spit”: spitto, spittere, ach tui, splattus!