Josh Gee
@jgee.bsky.social
You can save the world, but first, lunch! He/him. At Work for America getting the best people into State and Local Government. Former digital services at MTA, City of Boston. Politics before that. Mass Oyster Project. Write about food and tech.
I think double-y true for random posts on the Internet.
November 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I think double-y true for random posts on the Internet.
Yeah I’ve come to believe that people arguing this are not really arguing in good faith. Or at least they would prefer there just be no changes vs dealing with the problem.
November 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Yeah I’ve come to believe that people arguing this are not really arguing in good faith. Or at least they would prefer there just be no changes vs dealing with the problem.
Reposted by Josh Gee
The only thing that will change this system in the U.S. is direct regulation of interchange fees. Otherwise, rich consumers like these cards too much, and retailers are too dependent on those consumers for revenue. My feature from last month explains the situation: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Inside the Credit Card Battle to Win America’s Richest Shoppers
The fierce fight between Amex and Chase is playing out over higher fees, extravagant events and every perk imaginable.
www.bloomberg.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The only thing that will change this system in the U.S. is direct regulation of interchange fees. Otherwise, rich consumers like these cards too much, and retailers are too dependent on those consumers for revenue. My feature from last month explains the situation: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...