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Morning Rant - Special Guest Ranter [Weasel]
I was at one point hopeful we would awake from our national nightmare with a bad hangover and get back to something approaching reasonable societal conduct. Conduct where people manage their own lives as they see fit, and not attempt to manage the lives of everyone else. Holding whatever values they cherish closely, and respecting the opinions of others. I am no longer so hopeful.
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firstly
Posted by: runner at May 10, 2021 10:01 AM (V13WU)
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howdy Weasel !
Posted by: runner at May 10, 2021 10:02 AM (V13WU)
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I'm not hopeful either. The Bidenistas are too invested in censorship and the destruction of the Western culture.
Posted by: CN at May 10, 2021 10:03 AM (ONvIw)
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It's gonna take a generation
Posted by: Actually Inside the Beltway at May 10, 2021 10:03 AM (fMhOl)
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Weasel...that chimp has no katana.
Posted by: callsign claymore at May 10, 2021 10:03 AM (79CQe)
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Dang.
Posted by: Diogenes at May 10, 2021 10:03 AM (axyOa)
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You can get a ticket for staying in the left lane and impeding traffic, at least in some states.
Posted by: zmdavid at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (xqRaG)
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Much of the left's behavior is patterned on this very same principle. They decide what behavior is correct and seek to impose their views and opinions on everyone else, regardless of consequences.
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And, just like in the highway example, the knock-on effects are predictably negative and yet they are ignored entirely.
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And, just like in the highway example, the knock-on effects are predictably negative and yet they are ignored entirely.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (Jsjd7)
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FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (Zz0t1)
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Birthingpersonf#ckin' Commies!!
Posted by: Lizzy at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (bDqIh)
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A good example:
Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby Claims Fox Affiliate Coverage of Her Is "Racist" -- Files FCC Complaint
In a formal complaint filed with the FCC, Mosby's office alleges that Baltimore TV station WBFF's coverage of Mosby "upon viewing could reasonably be characterized as blatantly slanted, dishonest, misleading, racist, and extremely dangerous."
Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby Claims Fox Affiliate Coverage of Her Is "Racist" -- Files FCC Complaint
In a formal complaint filed with the FCC, Mosby's office alleges that Baltimore TV station WBFF's coverage of Mosby "upon viewing could reasonably be characterized as blatantly slanted, dishonest, misleading, racist, and extremely dangerous."
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (RHGPo)
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I like typewriter monkey.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (JUOKG)
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Joan Fontaine and Lawrence Olivier
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (LvTSG)
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Weasel trumps the Dildo...
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (0KKyI)
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You could be describing I-395 in NoVA too.
Posted by: Puddleglum at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (tu5hN)
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Most states have laws against that. And most cops ignore that law.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (0oLI1)
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BTW, in the sidebar, the sandwich link, there is no apostrophe in a possessive "its". OK, sue me.
Posted by: Actually Inside the Beltway at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (fMhOl)
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from the last thread:
>>> Remember in the US 94% of so called Covid deaths had some other issues going on. Probably around the same ratio in India. All these numbers are fake as fuck.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at May 10, 2021 09:58 AM (0oLI1)
I agree with all that mostly. But if fake, why a spike in fake numbers now? Because of their elections? I would believe that if true. It worked here certainly. In other places like UK, the nominally conservative politicians completely gelded themselves. Are their elections going on right now?
>>> Remember in the US 94% of so called Covid deaths had some other issues going on. Probably around the same ratio in India. All these numbers are fake as fuck.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at May 10, 2021 09:58 AM (0oLI1)
I agree with all that mostly. But if fake, why a spike in fake numbers now? Because of their elections? I would believe that if true. It worked here certainly. In other places like UK, the nominally conservative politicians completely gelded themselves. Are their elections going on right now?
Posted by: banana Dream at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (pnzcV)
Posted by: Richard Petty at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (jvt6t)
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Good analogy between the left and the slow passing (left) lane drivers who refuse to move aside.
Posted by: cheets at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (qwTxQ)
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Erode the system. One picul of the enemy's provender is equivalent to twenty of our own.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is Already Dead at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (z5Vrg)
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Weasel...that chimp has no katana.
Posted by: callsign claymore at May 10, 2021 10:03 AM (79CQe)
He doesn't need one, there's a Thompson submachine gun hung on the wall, just out of the frame.
Posted by: callsign claymore at May 10, 2021 10:03 AM (79CQe)
He doesn't need one, there's a Thompson submachine gun hung on the wall, just out of the frame.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (dwsAN)
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in 70 years we will go through denazification...if we are worthy....
Posted by: runner at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (V13WU)
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14 Weasel trumps the Dildo...
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (0KKyI)
Monday is OM's day. I hope he is well.
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (0KKyI)
Monday is OM's day. I hope he is well.
Posted by: CN at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (ONvIw)
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I can see how this is going to turn out. Just like typing class back in high school. We put out pencils on the carriage rack and hit the "a" key real hard and start shooting pencils at each other.
Posted by: Diogenes at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (axyOa)
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It's my understanding that regardless of speed limit posted, one blocking the flow of traffic and be pulled over and cited for obstructing traffic.
I've never heard of anyone receiving such a citation, however.
I've never heard of anyone receiving such a citation, however.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (Zz0t1)
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Most states have laws against that. And most cops ignore that law.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM
They don't ignore that in Oklahoma. If you are riding the left lane and a Cop is around you will get pulled over.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM
They don't ignore that in Oklahoma. If you are riding the left lane and a Cop is around you will get pulled over.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (JUOKG)
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>>And, just like in the highway example, the knock-on effects are predictably negative and yet they are ignored entirely.
Feature, not a bug.
With each new broken bit there is an opening to insist more change, more of their policy be implemented.
Feature, not a bug.
With each new broken bit there is an opening to insist more change, more of their policy be implemented.
Posted by: Lizzy at May 10, 2021 10:06 AM (bDqIh)
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Once I get in front, I slow down until the driver has to switch lanes and then speed away. This is akin to the Alinsky's "make them live up to their own rules". Attack Alinsky with Alinsky.
Posted by: Chicago Vota at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (ts6Zs)
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With each new broken bit there is an opening to insist more change, more of their policy be implemented.
Posted by: Lizzy at May 10, 2021 10:06 AM (bDqIh)
Well they're repairing a broken world, some parts just have to get tossed.
Posted by: Lizzy at May 10, 2021 10:06 AM (bDqIh)
Well they're repairing a broken world, some parts just have to get tossed.
Posted by: CN at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (ONvIw)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (mht8P)
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Feature, not a bug.
With each new broken bit there is an opening to insist more change, more of their policy be implemented.
Posted by: Lizzy at May 10, 2021 10:06 AM (bDqIh)
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And greater tolerance - even demand - for somebody to "do something."
With each new broken bit there is an opening to insist more change, more of their policy be implemented.
Posted by: Lizzy at May 10, 2021 10:06 AM (bDqIh)
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And greater tolerance - even demand - for somebody to "do something."
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (Jsjd7)
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I usually drive at the posted speed limit at all times, but I also steadfastly stay in the slow lane - I wouldn't think of blocking the passing lanes. My Subaru's a four-cylinder, and driving at 80+ is a big ask anyway, so I'd be asking for trouble by flooring it.
Your analogy, while illustrative regarding our current predicament, can also work both ways. In a world where all the bad guys are speeding toward socialism at 90 mph, it would behoove us to travel at 55 to get the pile-up started sooner rather than later.
Your analogy, while illustrative regarding our current predicament, can also work both ways. In a world where all the bad guys are speeding toward socialism at 90 mph, it would behoove us to travel at 55 to get the pile-up started sooner rather than later.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (mdjgu)
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I agree with all that mostly. But if fake, why a
spike in fake numbers now? Because of their elections? I would believe
that if true. It worked here certainly. In other places like UK, the
nominally conservative politicians completely gelded themselves. Are
their elections going on right now?
Posted by: banana Dream at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM
If people are really dying in the streets and being refused treatment at hospitals in India where is all of the video at? It would be spread 24/7 on every TV network and newspaper, but it isn't.
spike in fake numbers now? Because of their elections? I would believe
that if true. It worked here certainly. In other places like UK, the
nominally conservative politicians completely gelded themselves. Are
their elections going on right now?
Posted by: banana Dream at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM
If people are really dying in the streets and being refused treatment at hospitals in India where is all of the video at? It would be spread 24/7 on every TV network and newspaper, but it isn't.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (JUOKG)
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Two things come to mind from today's rant.
1) The driver is either not familiar with Sammy Hagar or is not a fan.
2) People with that mindset will be the first to go in a Mad Max like world. They really should be careful how they interact with others, but they're too full of themselves to take into account any future consequences.
1) The driver is either not familiar with Sammy Hagar or is not a fan.
2) People with that mindset will be the first to go in a Mad Max like world. They really should be careful how they interact with others, but they're too full of themselves to take into account any future consequences.
Posted by: Curly Shuffle at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (cwI4U)
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (0KKyI)
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I've never heard of anyone receiving such a citation, however.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (Zz0t1)
I've seen a Trooper pop someone in I-35 south of Belton. It was glorious. A chubby may have been involved.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (Zz0t1)
I've seen a Trooper pop someone in I-35 south of Belton. It was glorious. A chubby may have been involved.
Posted by: Jak Sucio at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (jvt6t)
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Oh man, not taking on the metaphorical aspect of your topic, but the literal one, there's a sign on the highways that says "slower traffic keep right," and "keep right except to pass."
Why, it's almost as if enforcing ONE rule while ignoring all others is a sign that people are idiots.
So I guess that is another aspect of the metaphor after all.
Why, it's almost as if enforcing ONE rule while ignoring all others is a sign that people are idiots.
So I guess that is another aspect of the metaphor after all.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (U2EjU)
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You can get a ticket for staying in the left lane and impeding traffic, at least in some states.
Posted by: zmdavid at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (xqRaG)
Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
Posted by: zmdavid at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (xqRaG)
Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:08 AM (dwsAN)
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Traffic can be moving smoothly at 80 mph, yet there is one guy who steadfastly maintains 55 mph in the passing lane. This guy doesn't care that he's going to cause a pile-up at some point, because he's going the speed limit, and that's that. He sure as hell isn't going to move to the slower lanes, because he has as much right to the road as anyone, especially those non-conforming speeders. In fact, how dare they speed? He obeys the posted limit, and so should everyone else.
I have been known to get in front of them and brake with the accelerator.
(Foot off gas. Let friction slow the vehicle down)
I have been known to get in front of them and brake with the accelerator.
(Foot off gas. Let friction slow the vehicle down)
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:08 AM (OCTRt)
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Wisconsin has a lot of those speed enforcers..
Especially when they see Illinois plates on a car in their rearview mirror.
Wisconsin residents call us Illinoisans "FIBs" (Fucking Illinois Bastards).. despite us bring tens of millions of tourist dollars into their state every year..
Especially when they see Illinois plates on a car in their rearview mirror.
Wisconsin residents call us Illinoisans "FIBs" (Fucking Illinois Bastards).. despite us bring tens of millions of tourist dollars into their state every year..
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at May 10, 2021 10:08 AM (CjFDo)
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I've never heard of anyone receiving such a citation, however.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (Zz0t1)
This happened a couple of times in NJ. People were protesting the increased speed limit on the NJ Turnpike by going 55. They were ticketed.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (Zz0t1)
This happened a couple of times in NJ. People were protesting the increased speed limit on the NJ Turnpike by going 55. They were ticketed.
Posted by: CN at May 10, 2021 10:08 AM (ONvIw)
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:08 AM (OCTRt)
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They used to hand out tickets for failing to follow the rules of the road.
Failure to signal, Failure to yield the lane, etc.
Now ticketing is merely a process through which the States extract funds from the citizenry.
No thought at all goes into using enforcement to benefit the citizens.
Failure to signal, Failure to yield the lane, etc.
Now ticketing is merely a process through which the States extract funds from the citizenry.
No thought at all goes into using enforcement to benefit the citizens.
Posted by: garrett at May 10, 2021 10:09 AM (NCeGO)
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24 14 Weasel trumps the Dildo...
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (0KKyI)
Monday is OM's day. I hope he is well.
Posted by: CN at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (ONvIw)
Yeah, hopefully merely a weekend of Wretched Excess....
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (0KKyI)
Monday is OM's day. I hope he is well.
Posted by: CN at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (ONvIw)
Yeah, hopefully merely a weekend of Wretched Excess....
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:09 AM (0KKyI)
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I loathe left lane slowpokes.
But I get your point Weasel and concur. My solution is I am still an American. I live the life I choose, not the one the Left says I'm allowed to live. I'm still free to do that. If it becomes my hill to die on, so be it.
But I get your point Weasel and concur. My solution is I am still an American. I live the life I choose, not the one the Left says I'm allowed to live. I'm still free to do that. If it becomes my hill to die on, so be it.
Posted by: Diogenes at May 10, 2021 10:10 AM (axyOa)
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>>Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
A Mashed to Shit front bumper and an aggressive approach works wonders.
A Mashed to Shit front bumper and an aggressive approach works wonders.
Posted by: garrett at May 10, 2021 10:10 AM (NCeGO)
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It's the trade-off for giving a drivers license to anyone who can pay $50 and successfully parallel park one time in front of a government witness.
I'd make it more expensive ($2K or so), much more difficult, and require any applicant to ride a motorcycle for one year prior in order to understand what that side of life is like and possibly discourage further interest in being on the road.
I'd make it more expensive ($2K or so), much more difficult, and require any applicant to ride a motorcycle for one year prior in order to understand what that side of life is like and possibly discourage further interest in being on the road.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:10 AM (XTk1T)
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Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
James Bond type weapons in the front of your vehicle?
Weasel just the man to get 'er done.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
James Bond type weapons in the front of your vehicle?
Weasel just the man to get 'er done.
Posted by: Tonypete at May 10, 2021 10:11 AM (Rvt88)
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:11 AM (0KKyI)
Posted by: garrett at May 10, 2021 10:11 AM (NCeGO)
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Anyone who drives slower than me is an idiot.
Anyone who drives faster than me is a lunatic.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (mht8P)
This is known.
Yesterday I was cruising along at a nice pace, and decided to be a nice guy and let the vehicle in front of me pass the slow moving truck first.
So he hops in the left lane, then I hop in the left lane. Suddenly I guess he decides he doesn't like me on his tail, and slows down to keep pace with the truck. Then slams on his brakes. As he moves past the truck, he puts his window down and gives ME the finger!
I have a nice move I make, where I pass you and come WAAAAAY too close to your front bumper. You either get the message or you don't. And if I do see you outside your vehicle, I will strangle the life out of you with my bare hands. Count on it.
Anyone who drives faster than me is a lunatic.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (mht8P)
This is known.
Yesterday I was cruising along at a nice pace, and decided to be a nice guy and let the vehicle in front of me pass the slow moving truck first.
So he hops in the left lane, then I hop in the left lane. Suddenly I guess he decides he doesn't like me on his tail, and slows down to keep pace with the truck. Then slams on his brakes. As he moves past the truck, he puts his window down and gives ME the finger!
I have a nice move I make, where I pass you and come WAAAAAY too close to your front bumper. You either get the message or you don't. And if I do see you outside your vehicle, I will strangle the life out of you with my bare hands. Count on it.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:11 AM (U2EjU)
Posted by: Jak Sucio at May 10, 2021 10:11 AM (jvt6t)
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Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
***
You're never going to go too wrong with the Golden Rule.
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You're never going to go too wrong with the Golden Rule.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:11 AM (XTk1T)
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Something that also annoys me is the people that can't wait for you to get out of the passing lane. Going above the speed limit and in a high traffic shifting area, and I don't want to have to get off the gas behind the upcoming slow car so jackasses can blow by me 30 seconds faster. Or I'm finally past the slow cars and before I can turn on my blinker the prick behind is getting into the middle lane to pass me, and now I can't get over to let the other cars by as more assholes do the same thing. Some now three or four back.
Posted by: Buzzion at May 10, 2021 10:11 AM (G2zl5)
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The only time I hang out in the left lane is to pass someone going 55 in the right hand lane. But while passing them, if I'm not doing 90mph i get a-holes up my ass until i complete the pass, which may take a little time due to heavy traffic.
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:11 AM (DJFLF)
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I usually drive at the posted speed limit at all times, but I also steadfastly stay in the slow lane - I wouldn't think of blocking the passing lanes.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (mdjgu)
Same here. Spokane cops LOVE giving speeding tickets out, even if you're only going 5 mph over the speed limit, so I always set my cruise control at about 3 mph over the limit and stay in the right lane.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (mdjgu)
Same here. Spokane cops LOVE giving speeding tickets out, even if you're only going 5 mph over the speed limit, so I always set my cruise control at about 3 mph over the limit and stay in the right lane.
Posted by: Jordan61 at May 10, 2021 10:12 AM (Ez6QX)
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" Nine you're fine
Ten you're mine...."
is the saying I drive by....
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:11 AM (0KKyI)
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Hey, that's the saying I *live* by!
Ten you're mine...."
is the saying I drive by....
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:11 AM (0KKyI)
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Hey, that's the saying I *live* by!
Posted by: Hunter Biden at May 10, 2021 10:12 AM (Jsjd7)
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But if I'm going 70 and passing someone going 60, kindly don't flash your lights at me because you want to go 80.
But if I'm going 70 and passing someone going 60, kindly don't flash your lights at me because you want to go 80.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:12 AM (mht8P)
Posted by: callsign claymore at May 10, 2021 10:12 AM (79CQe)
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I drive highways mostly into work. The main one is 3 lane so generally never have to worry about this. The other is 2 lane so that can have this problem. I always use cruise control set at 8-9 mph above 65-70 limit. So I approach some dude going slightly slower than me, I change lanes, and he speeds up! Then I get behind him and he slows down. Repeat.
Recently however the issue is all those roads are under construction and the speed "suggestion" signs are all changed to 55. So I'm going 64 but people still go the same higher speed. No matter I stay in the right lane and it doesn't bother me.
There's actually a law in GA where if a car can overtake you in the right lane and you haven't given way you can get a ticket. But no traffic laws are ever enforced to the degree that people would actually follow them here.
Recently however the issue is all those roads are under construction and the speed "suggestion" signs are all changed to 55. So I'm going 64 but people still go the same higher speed. No matter I stay in the right lane and it doesn't bother me.
There's actually a law in GA where if a car can overtake you in the right lane and you haven't given way you can get a ticket. But no traffic laws are ever enforced to the degree that people would actually follow them here.
Posted by: banana Dream at May 10, 2021 10:12 AM (pnzcV)
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Life in the Fast Lane...
another driving practice of mine...
another driving practice of mine...
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:12 AM (0KKyI)
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That's Karen-tainment!
Posted by: Dr. Varno at May 10, 2021 10:12 AM (vuisn)
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and Weasel is a good writer
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:13 AM (DJFLF)
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Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Move to Florida?
I am 75+ in the left lane typically and people give me the evil eye for being the slow guy.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Move to Florida?
I am 75+ in the left lane typically and people give me the evil eye for being the slow guy.
Posted by: blaster at May 10, 2021 10:13 AM (ZfRYq)
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But if I'm going 70 and passing someone going 60, kindly don't flash your lights at me because you want to go 80.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:12 AM (mht8P)
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Being in the inside lane and actively overtaking - even if you're going lower than the speed of others in the inside lane - is not being a "Left Lane Bandit."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:12 AM (mht8P)
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Being in the inside lane and actively overtaking - even if you're going lower than the speed of others in the inside lane - is not being a "Left Lane Bandit."
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:13 AM (Jsjd7)
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>>>and not attempt to manage the lives of everyone else
My hope is that living their own lives and trying to live everyone else's life--which is exactly what they're doing--will wear them out.
My hope is that living their own lives and trying to live everyone else's life--which is exactly what they're doing--will wear them out.
Posted by: m at May 10, 2021 10:14 AM (RYc1G)
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It's the trade-off for giving a drivers license to anyone who can pay $50 and successfully parallel park one time in front of a government witness.
It's like Algebra, Geometry or Trigonometry. I haven't parallel parked since high school.
It's like Algebra, Geometry or Trigonometry. I haven't parallel parked since high school.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:14 AM (OCTRt)
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My pet peeve is truckers in the left lane at all.
I've gotten to the point where I've been behind way too many trucks that decide that the best time to get ahead of the truck ahead of them in the right lane is near the bottom of a hill, taking several minutes to eventually get past that one truck a few miles down the road. During this time, they've collected dozens of cars behind them waiting for the truck to move back into the right lane.
It's to the point where I think it should be illegal for 18 wheelers to be in the left lane on a two lane highway.
I've gotten to the point where I've been behind way too many trucks that decide that the best time to get ahead of the truck ahead of them in the right lane is near the bottom of a hill, taking several minutes to eventually get past that one truck a few miles down the road. During this time, they've collected dozens of cars behind them waiting for the truck to move back into the right lane.
It's to the point where I think it should be illegal for 18 wheelers to be in the left lane on a two lane highway.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:14 AM (LvTSG)
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Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
Neither of my vehicles is worth more than $5K. I have been known to pass them and cut them off but not hit the skids.
I'm a flawed man but, oh well.
Neither of my vehicles is worth more than $5K. I have been known to pass them and cut them off but not hit the skids.
I'm a flawed man but, oh well.
Posted by: Tonypete at May 10, 2021 10:14 AM (Rvt88)
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I like the typing minkey.
Posted by: m at May 10, 2021 10:14 AM (RYc1G)
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If everyone would switch to Mass Transit, we wouldn't have this problem!
--smot liberals who have chauffer-driven Suburbans.
--smot liberals who have chauffer-driven Suburbans.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at May 10, 2021 10:14 AM (PiwSw)
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Morning.
So update on me after second Moderna shot.
Arm hurts. Ouchie.
Haven't noticed any drones following me, so I'm assuming the tracking devices haven't fully implanted yet.
Autism really simplifies ones view on life. TOY STORE!!!!
I've got a splitting headache but I'm not sure if that the vaccine or all the alcohol I drank last night when I took the Birthing Person out for Birthing Person's Day.
So update on me after second Moderna shot.
Arm hurts. Ouchie.
Haven't noticed any drones following me, so I'm assuming the tracking devices haven't fully implanted yet.
Autism really simplifies ones view on life. TOY STORE!!!!
I've got a splitting headache but I'm not sure if that the vaccine or all the alcohol I drank last night when I took the Birthing Person out for Birthing Person's Day.
Posted by: Robert - Vaxx'd to the max! at May 10, 2021 10:15 AM (1Yy3c)
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>>It's to the point where I think it should be illegal for 18 wheelers to be in the left lane on a two lane highway.
Parkways were nice for this. No commercial vehicles allowed.
Parkways were nice for this. No commercial vehicles allowed.
Posted by: garrett at May 10, 2021 10:15 AM (NCeGO)
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My kids say I always drive in the fast lane. It's true but many times it's the one on the extreme right.
Posted by: Tonypete at May 10, 2021 10:15 AM (Rvt88)
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Any vehicle that Liz Cheney is in counts as Mass Transit.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:15 AM (/EuRN)
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Bozo race: two cars side by side for miles, both under the speed limit.
Bozo race: two cars side by side for miles, both under the speed limit.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:15 AM (mht8P)
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I had a professional accreditation that required me to take annual ethics courses. I enjoyed it, I was educated by, among others, the ethics chairman for the national bar association and a PhD in ethics. One major lesson: there's laws, ethics and personal values. Laws apply to everyone, ethics apply to defined groups, and personal values cannot be imposed on anyone else other than yourself.
Posted by: yop at May 10, 2021 10:15 AM (V0Ztm)
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Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
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You're never going to go too wrong with the Golden Rule.
Posted by: Moron Robbie
He who has the gold makes the rules?
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You're never going to go too wrong with the Golden Rule.
Posted by: Moron Robbie
He who has the gold makes the rules?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:15 AM (OCTRt)
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But if I'm going 70 and passing someone going 60, kindly don't flash your lights at me because you want to go 80.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:12 AM (mht8P)
Seriously. Happens all the time on 96 between Lansing and Detroit. I'm doing 78 in this lane because I'm passing the clot of cars happily doing 65 behind the trucks, and I'll be over in front of them as soon as that's done. You can turn off your cruise control and chill until then and get back to 85 once I'm done. Crawling up my ass will not get you to Detroit any faster.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:12 AM (mht8P)
Seriously. Happens all the time on 96 between Lansing and Detroit. I'm doing 78 in this lane because I'm passing the clot of cars happily doing 65 behind the trucks, and I'll be over in front of them as soon as that's done. You can turn off your cruise control and chill until then and get back to 85 once I'm done. Crawling up my ass will not get you to Detroit any faster.
Posted by: hogmartin at May 10, 2021 10:16 AM (t+qrx)
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You know what really bugs me? Drivers who start off right behind me in the slow lane, make a big effort to pass me in the next lane, then end up in front of me, only to take the very next exit 500 feet away.
Why can't they just hang out behind me, and exit normally without the flounce pass?
Why can't they just hang out behind me, and exit normally without the flounce pass?
Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 10, 2021 10:16 AM (mdjgu)
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Hello monkey thread.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 10, 2021 10:16 AM (EjmvJ)
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PA is riddled with "NO TRUCKS LEFT LANE" signs on hills.
And the trucks really do get pulled over for ignoring it.
But they can't get them all.
And the trucks really do get pulled over for ignoring it.
But they can't get them all.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:16 AM (/EuRN)
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Bozo race: two cars side by side for miles, both under the speed limit.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:15 AM (mht8P)
And I will split that lane every time on my bike.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:15 AM (mht8P)
And I will split that lane every time on my bike.
Posted by: Jak Sucio at May 10, 2021 10:16 AM (jvt6t)
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Karens doing 55 in the passing lane ... something like screaming at those not wearing TheMask maybe. The Woke Karens participate out of ignorance and arrogance, but their is evil intent from the top down.
Antifa/BLM drive drunk down the highways, cops allow it, sane people are ticketed or arrested for not getting out of their way. ... Churches closed, riots encouraged. Elections stolen, DOJ threatens those that notice. ... It is not a hot war (mostly), it is an insurrection/junta from within the bureaucracy.
Antifa/BLM drive drunk down the highways, cops allow it, sane people are ticketed or arrested for not getting out of their way. ... Churches closed, riots encouraged. Elections stolen, DOJ threatens those that notice. ... It is not a hot war (mostly), it is an insurrection/junta from within the bureaucracy.
Posted by: illiniwek at May 10, 2021 10:16 AM (Cus5s)
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If everyone would switch to Mass Transit, we wouldn't have this problem!
--smot liberals who have chauffer-driven Suburbans.
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If we had self-driving cars with vehicle-to-vehicle communication and coordination, we would be able to increase average speeds by 50% and reduce stoplight delays by predictably weaving cross-traffic together. The best answer is smart, self-driving cars that check in with everyone around them and the primary centralized systems. To improve traffic, we need to get rid of drivers entirely.
-- Technocrats who drive their own Porches
--smot liberals who have chauffer-driven Suburbans.
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If we had self-driving cars with vehicle-to-vehicle communication and coordination, we would be able to increase average speeds by 50% and reduce stoplight delays by predictably weaving cross-traffic together. The best answer is smart, self-driving cars that check in with everyone around them and the primary centralized systems. To improve traffic, we need to get rid of drivers entirely.
-- Technocrats who drive their own Porches
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:16 AM (Jsjd7)
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Wisconsin residents call us Illinoisans "FIBs" (Fucking Illinois Bastards).. despite us bring tens of millions of tourist dollars into their state every year..
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry
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Fortunately for us that live downstate, Missouri is much more welcoming.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry
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Fortunately for us that live downstate, Missouri is much more welcoming.
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:17 AM (MeU/y)
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This never hsppens here in the Sunshine State because eveyone is armed and polite.
Posted by: The Charlie Daniels of the Torque Wrench at May 10, 2021 10:17 AM (nxd4a)
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Allan Bloom referred to the "Closing Of The American Mind" in his 1987 book on the oncoming disaster that university education was then becoming and now is, but the same term applies to all aspects of our society. The mask controversies all over America are a good examples, the Americans who feel most strongly everyone should use a mask all the time (even exercising outside!) are also the people most resistant to learning facts about mask effectiveness. AGW is another example; it is a religion, and the most fervent acolytes know nothing about the science around the issue.
America's fearfulness, of literally everything, has risen right alongside its wealth.
America's fearfulness, of literally everything, has risen right alongside its wealth.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 10, 2021 10:17 AM (6gTVn)
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The PA Turnpike has "no trucks in left lane" in 3-lane sections
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:17 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: garrett at May 10, 2021 10:17 AM (NCeGO)
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82 Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
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You're never going to go too wrong with the Golden Rule.
Posted by: Moron Robbie
He who has the gold makes the rules?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:15 AM (OCTRt)
If you're gonna ram the d-nozzle in your way.... Go For Gold.
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You're never going to go too wrong with the Golden Rule.
Posted by: Moron Robbie
He who has the gold makes the rules?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:15 AM (OCTRt)
If you're gonna ram the d-nozzle in your way.... Go For Gold.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:17 AM (/EuRN)
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Being in the inside lane and actively overtaking - even if you're going lower than the speed of others in the inside lane - is not being a "Left Lane Bandit."
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:13 AM (Jsjd7)
Exactly. If I am in the left lane, and actively passing slower traffic on my right, I will stay in the left lane until I get past the head of the pack, and then pull over. Because pulling over sooner to accommodate the guy behind me that wants to go 85 means I get trapped in the right lane for a long period.
Another pet peeve: semi truck governed to 55 mph passing another semi truck governed to 54.98 mph.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:13 AM (Jsjd7)
Exactly. If I am in the left lane, and actively passing slower traffic on my right, I will stay in the left lane until I get past the head of the pack, and then pull over. Because pulling over sooner to accommodate the guy behind me that wants to go 85 means I get trapped in the right lane for a long period.
Another pet peeve: semi truck governed to 55 mph passing another semi truck governed to 54.98 mph.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:18 AM (dwsAN)
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You know where nobody drives in the left lane other than passing? Western Europe. That is a yuuuge no-no. France does the best job of all, at least of places I have driven. It is drive right pass left. Period. And everyone abides. Not because cops will pull you over - there are no cops on the highways - but because it is a cultural thing. Gerrmany is pretty good too. On the no limit sections, it is religious. On the speed limit sections eh could improve a bit.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at May 10, 2021 10:18 AM (0oLI1)
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90 Wisconsin residents call us Illinoisans "FIBs" (Fucking Illinois Bastards).. despite us bring tens of millions of tourist dollars into their state every year..
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry
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Fortunately for us that live downstate, Missouri is much more welcoming.
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:17 AM (MeU/y)
Missouri is what Illinois could/ should be, SMH, in my humble opinion.....
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry
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Fortunately for us that live downstate, Missouri is much more welcoming.
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:17 AM (MeU/y)
Missouri is what Illinois could/ should be, SMH, in my humble opinion.....
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:18 AM (0KKyI)
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The worst driver is the one that can't wait for you to pass, and they pull out in front of you at the last second.
Then, they drive slowly.
Then, they drive slowly.
Posted by: Zank Frappa at May 10, 2021 10:18 AM (iaCeZ)
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I've never heard of anyone receiving such a citation, however.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (Zz0t1)
I've seen a Trooper pop someone in I-35 south of Belton. It was glorious. A chubby may have been involved.
Posted by: Jak Sucio at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (jvt6t)
I guess it's like winning the lottery. They say some people do, but I'm not sure I believe it. No one I've ever known has.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (Zz0t1)
I've seen a Trooper pop someone in I-35 south of Belton. It was glorious. A chubby may have been involved.
Posted by: Jak Sucio at May 10, 2021 10:07 AM (jvt6t)
I guess it's like winning the lottery. They say some people do, but I'm not sure I believe it. No one I've ever known has.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:18 AM (U2EjU)
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26 It's my understanding that regardless of speed limit posted, one blocking the flow of traffic and be pulled over and cited for obstructing traffic.
I've never heard of anyone receiving such a citation, however.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (Zz0t1)
I've known two elderly menfolk who got pulled over for this and in both cases were "reported" to their families, who then had to keep them off the road.
I've never heard of anyone receiving such a citation, however.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at May 10, 2021 10:05 AM (Zz0t1)
I've known two elderly menfolk who got pulled over for this and in both cases were "reported" to their families, who then had to keep them off the road.
Posted by: m at May 10, 2021 10:18 AM (RYc1G)
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I thought FBI was "Fat Boys of Illinois"
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:18 AM (RHGPo)
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two cars side by side for miles, both under the speed limit.
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Even better, two semis governed at 65 going head-to-head.
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Even better, two semis governed at 65 going head-to-head.
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:19 AM (MeU/y)
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Apparently, the current lumber shortage has been a problem at least two
years in the making. Starting with a pile of lumber misgraded in Europe and snowballed from there.
The newest aspect, the prices have gotten so high that Russian lumber is
now in play, even with all of the layers of bribes required to get a sale.
years in the making. Starting with a pile of lumber misgraded in Europe and snowballed from there.
The newest aspect, the prices have gotten so high that Russian lumber is
now in play, even with all of the layers of bribes required to get a sale.
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:19 AM (RHGPo)
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And I will split that lane every time on my bike.
Posted by: Jak Sucio
Survivors say that is perfectly safe.
Posted by: Jak Sucio
Survivors say that is perfectly safe.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at May 10, 2021 10:19 AM (VVEnO)
Posted by: Doof at May 10, 2021 10:19 AM (mZUr4)
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Chi- town Jerry.... the Illinois drivers i see on Wisconsin interstate highways are usually driving hair on fire fast and don't bother me at all...
... now, those b*stards with Minnesota plates are a different story.
Chi- town Jerry.... the Illinois drivers i see on Wisconsin interstate highways are usually driving hair on fire fast and don't bother me at all...
... now, those b*stards with Minnesota plates are a different story.
Posted by: Some Guy in Wisconsin at May 10, 2021 10:19 AM (xXExv)
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Even better, two semis governed at 65 going head-to-head.
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:19 AM (MeU/y)
What, like from opposite directions?
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:19 AM (MeU/y)
What, like from opposite directions?
Posted by: hogmartin at May 10, 2021 10:19 AM (t+qrx)
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One of these days I have to do some research on that monkey picture. I'm pretty sure it's from a 1930s movie short series that used monkeys with dubbed voices.
But it's a Monday and it's hard enough to wake up and work, let alone go off on an old movie trawl.
But it's a Monday and it's hard enough to wake up and work, let alone go off on an old movie trawl.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (2JVJo)
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Heard about a Mercedes driver repeatedly tailgating then passing only to slow in front of a BMW rider at high speeds. Cop stopped both, told rider " you're getting quite a speeding ticket; Mercedes driver, you're going to jail"
Posted by: Getting the banned back together at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (4HrCD)
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82 Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
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NASCAR does. Bump and run. Civilians obviously shouldn't do this, though, so no, no real strategy.
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NASCAR does. Bump and run. Civilians obviously shouldn't do this, though, so no, no real strategy.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (6gTVn)
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Others on my list:
People who slow to the ramp speed before exiting.
People who don't accelerate until they're on the freeway.
People getting on the freeway who assume I'll yield to them.
Others on my list:
People who slow to the ramp speed before exiting.
People who don't accelerate until they're on the freeway.
People getting on the freeway who assume I'll yield to them.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (mht8P)
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As an Ohioan, Michigan and Ontario drivers suck. 
Posted by: Buzzion at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (G2zl5)
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Left Land Cruiser is a good band.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (UuD2k)
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Bozo race: two cars side by side for miles, both under the speed limit.
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Shoulder Pass, FTW!
Posted by: garrett at May 10, 2021 10:17 AM (NCeGO)
I did that a couple weeks ago. Spitting gravel as I went and everything. It was glorious.
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Shoulder Pass, FTW!
Posted by: garrett at May 10, 2021 10:17 AM (NCeGO)
I did that a couple weeks ago. Spitting gravel as I went and everything. It was glorious.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (U2EjU)
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109 One of these days I have to do some research on that monkey picture. I'm pretty sure it's from a 1930s movie short series that used monkeys with dubbed voices.
But it's a Monday and it's hard enough to wake up and work, let alone go off on an old movie trawl.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (2JVJo)
As God is my witness, I thought that was Walter Duranty....
But it's a Monday and it's hard enough to wake up and work, let alone go off on an old movie trawl.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (2JVJo)
As God is my witness, I thought that was Walter Duranty....
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (0KKyI)
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Missouri is what Illinois could/ should be, SMH, in my humble opinion.....
Posted by: kraken
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Right now, everything is open in my neck of the woods.
Very few masks.
St. Louis, otoh, is still mask central and most things still shuttered or restricted.
Posted by: kraken
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Right now, everything is open in my neck of the woods.
Very few masks.
St. Louis, otoh, is still mask central and most things still shuttered or restricted.
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (MeU/y)
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One of my major pet peeves has always been people who pass while under cruise control.
Use your fucking pedal and complete your fucking pass.
Use your fucking pedal and complete your fucking pass.
Posted by: garrett at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (NCeGO)
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The difference between a PA driver and an NJ driver, is that the NJ driver is being a dickhead and ruining your day on purpose
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (/EuRN)
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As an Ohioan, Michigan and Ontario drivers suck.
Posted by: Buzzion at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (G2zl5)
Do you guys have highways posted above 55 yet?
Posted by: Buzzion at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (G2zl5)
Do you guys have highways posted above 55 yet?
Posted by: hogmartin at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (t+qrx)
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NASCAR does. Bump and run. Civilians obviously shouldn't do this, though, so no, no real strategy.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (6gTVn)
I approve this message.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (6gTVn)
I approve this message.
Posted by: Richard Petty, who actually did this on an Interstate at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (PiwSw)
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On the topic of cars, here's a pretty girl in a car:
https://is.gd/UiNKBZ
https://is.gd/UiNKBZ
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (Jsjd7)
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"4 It's gonna take a generation"IMHO, sooner if the lead starts to fly. Nothing like the threat of someone going Wild West on you to have you remember your manners. Just saying.
Posted by: saxinis at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (NFxwz)
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (MeU/y)
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>>I did that a couple weeks ago. Spitting gravel as I went and everything. It was glorious.
When I am dragging a boat and people are tailgaiting, I use the gravel on the shoulders to teach them a lesson.
When I am dragging a boat and people are tailgaiting, I use the gravel on the shoulders to teach them a lesson.
Posted by: garrett at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (NCeGO)
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I am no longer so hopeful.
I have become more hopeful. I think an awakening is happening but the traces are mighty small.
I have become more hopeful. I think an awakening is happening but the traces are mighty small.
Posted by: t-bird at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (AytXr)
124
Has The Media come-up with this week's FEAR meme yet? Last week it was: Chinese Space Junk Will Kill You and There Is Nothing You Can Do About it!!!!!
Posted by: Gref at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (AMIL/)
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Is All Hail Eris here?
I really liked her link to the Hotel Emma, and its raw walls bearing the shades of finishes past. I just hope that look doesn't get overdone though, and end up like the shiplap craze that Joanna Gaines started.
I really liked her link to the Hotel Emma, and its raw walls bearing the shades of finishes past. I just hope that look doesn't get overdone though, and end up like the shiplap craze that Joanna Gaines started.
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (DJFLF)
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While I've never been a left lane speed enforcer, I will do the speed limit on two lane highways when necessary. Just recently my brother and I were doing 55 in a 55 zone, some out-of-state speed demon decided to pass us on a rural highway in a double yellow zone going 80mph. He pulled out into the oncoming traffic lane to pass just as a deer jumped into the road. Totaled the vehicle, - broken windscreen, steam from the radiator, and spun into the opposite barrow pit. We may have smiled at that one.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (2goRJ)
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But it's a Monday and it's hard enough to wake up and work, let alone go off on an old movie trawl.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (2JVJo)
Isn't that J. Fred Muggs?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (2JVJo)
Isn't that J. Fred Muggs?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (dwsAN)
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Driving: People have become self-centered to the point it reflects in the way they drive.
Turn signals? Eh, they'll figure it out when I cut them off.
Red lights? Merely a suggestion.
Staying in your lane and not wandering from side to side? An inconvenience.
Turn signals? Eh, they'll figure it out when I cut them off.
Red lights? Merely a suggestion.
Staying in your lane and not wandering from side to side? An inconvenience.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (2SdPm)
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Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Move to Florida?
I dunno... I'm convinced they don't teach people about the passing lane in Puerto rico , as evidenced by their driving habits on I-4
Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Move to Florida?
I dunno... I'm convinced they don't teach people about the passing lane in Puerto rico , as evidenced by their driving habits on I-4
Posted by: weew at May 10, 2021 10:23 AM (+m+uH)
Posted by: garrett at May 10, 2021 10:23 AM (NCeGO)
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127 Has The Media come-up with this week's FEAR meme yet? Last week it was: Chinese Space Junk Will Kill You and There Is Nothing You Can Do About it!!!!!
Posted by: Gref at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (AMIL/)
I thought the People's People of Peopleland could do no wrong?
I guess they're just too good at Space Stuff. We all have to learn to adapt.
Posted by: Gref at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (AMIL/)
I thought the People's People of Peopleland could do no wrong?
I guess they're just too good at Space Stuff. We all have to learn to adapt.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:23 AM (/EuRN)
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I'm with you BurtTC... where the hell do they teach overtaking on an incline...can't wait for the robots to take over the truck driving industry...I just finished doing a 3500 trip in the last 2 weeks and none of it improved my opinion of mankind...
Posted by: qmark at May 10, 2021 10:23 AM (emnp2)
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130 But it's a Monday and it's hard enough to wake up and work, let alone go off on an old movie trawl.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (2JVJo)
Isn't that J. Fred Muggs?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (dwsAN)
Lancelot Link in disguise.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (2JVJo)
Isn't that J. Fred Muggs?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (dwsAN)
Lancelot Link in disguise.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at May 10, 2021 10:23 AM (PiwSw)
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117 Missouri is what Illinois could/ should be, SMH, in my humble opinion.....
Posted by: kraken
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Right now, everything is open in my neck of the woods.
Very few masks.
St. Louis, otoh, is still mask central and most things still shuttered or restricted.
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (MeU/y)
After consideration, I believe St Louis is a no-go zone for us....
Posted by: kraken
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Right now, everything is open in my neck of the woods.
Very few masks.
St. Louis, otoh, is still mask central and most things still shuttered or restricted.
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (MeU/y)
After consideration, I believe St Louis is a no-go zone for us....
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:24 AM (0KKyI)
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People getting on the freeway who assume I'll yield to them.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (mht8P)
See, reversal of driving nuts - people who don't yield to those entering the freeway who have NOWHERE ELSE TO GO...making some shmuck stop in that lane is gonna cause accidents in short order.
I am also a golden rule fan - don't do stupid sh&t like getting to toll booths and trying to use the EZ path lanes and then tuck in to a 1/2 mile line 5 cars from the front, thus blocking the EZ path and trying to cause an accident in the waiting line...or trying to cross 10 lanes to get to the line with 2 cars less, weaving through and barely avoiding accidents...
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (mht8P)
See, reversal of driving nuts - people who don't yield to those entering the freeway who have NOWHERE ELSE TO GO
...making some shmuck stop in that lane is gonna cause accidents in short order.
I am also a golden rule fan - don't do stupid sh&t like getting to toll booths and trying to use the EZ path lanes and then tuck in to a 1/2 mile line 5 cars from the front, thus blocking the EZ path and trying to cause an accident in the waiting line...or trying to cross 10 lanes to get to the line with 2 cars less, weaving through and barely avoiding accidents...
Posted by: Nova local at May 10, 2021 10:24 AM (b1h2x)
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These are the people who give me great joy: They pull in front of me on the street and drive considerably under the speed limit as we approach a traffic light. The light turns yellow and the driver suddenly remembers that it's not necessary to drive 20 mph in a 35 zone. Said driver floors it and I get to seethe as I sit through the red light.
Posted by: Furious George at May 10, 2021 10:24 AM (9vQJW)
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134 I thought the People's People of Peopleland could do no wrong?
I guess they're just too good at Space Stuff. We all have to learn to adapt.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:23 AM (/EuRN)
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It's just proof that the Chinese government needs to become more authoritarian to help prevent such catastrophes in the future.
I guess they're just too good at Space Stuff. We all have to learn to adapt.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:23 AM (/EuRN)
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It's just proof that the Chinese government needs to become more authoritarian to help prevent such catastrophes in the future.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:24 AM (LvTSG)
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Survivors say that is perfectly safe.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at May 10, 2021 10:19 AM (VVEnO)
I'm not typing this from the morgue. Lane splitting has been around for years. It's even legal in Cali. Plus, you'd be surprised how fast they move out of the way once they get woken up.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at May 10, 2021 10:19 AM (VVEnO)
I'm not typing this from the morgue. Lane splitting has been around for years. It's even legal in Cali. Plus, you'd be surprised how fast they move out of the way once they get woken up.
Posted by: Jak Sucio at May 10, 2021 10:24 AM (jvt6t)
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The driving anecdotes are indeed.....fascinating....zzzzz....
But afterall, Weasel was trying to make an analogy.
I was having a take with my son last Saturday night. At 26, he will see the end of what is happening now, for good or bad, but a lot of us won't see how this all turns out, just because we won't live that long.
What is happening "now" has been building for years, and there is no changing it, we just have to get through it.
We have no place to stand; no media, no real political party that is "ours", and marginalized elsewhere.
In short, we are losing.
The outcome is not pre-ordained, but sitting at home or railing about it on the internet will not change anything.
If we want our way of life to survive and endure, we must do something more pro-active about it. More than just posting on "Ace of Spades" or shooting some rounds at the range on the weekend.
And I have no idea what that should be, at this time.
But afterall, Weasel was trying to make an analogy.
I was having a take with my son last Saturday night. At 26, he will see the end of what is happening now, for good or bad, but a lot of us won't see how this all turns out, just because we won't live that long.
What is happening "now" has been building for years, and there is no changing it, we just have to get through it.
We have no place to stand; no media, no real political party that is "ours", and marginalized elsewhere.
In short, we are losing.
The outcome is not pre-ordained, but sitting at home or railing about it on the internet will not change anything.
If we want our way of life to survive and endure, we must do something more pro-active about it. More than just posting on "Ace of Spades" or shooting some rounds at the range on the weekend.
And I have no idea what that should be, at this time.
Posted by: Bozo Conservative ....Living on the prison planet at May 10, 2021 10:24 AM (vcOmj)
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They decide what behavior is correct and seek to impose their views and opinions on everyone else, regardless of consequences. The left is not content to stay in their lane and mind their own business. Instead they
They need to start getting gratis punches to the face for their obstinate behavior.
They decide what behavior is correct and seek to impose their views and opinions on everyone else, regardless of consequences. The left is not content to stay in their lane and mind their own business. Instead they
They need to start getting gratis punches to the face for their obstinate behavior.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 10, 2021 10:25 AM (pNxlR)
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Drive through ohio alot I see.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 10, 2021 10:25 AM (VwHCD)
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If everyone would switch to Mass Transit, we wouldn't have this problem!
--smot liberals who have chauffer-driven Suburbans
You'll be fucked getting a bus out to my house.
--smot liberals who have chauffer-driven Suburbans
You'll be fucked getting a bus out to my house.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:25 AM (OCTRt)
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I learned to drive in CA when CA drivers took driving seriously.
Unfortunately, CA drivers, because we're the birthplace of the selfie culture, has now gone completely the other direction.
Unfortunately, CA drivers, because we're the birthplace of the selfie culture, has now gone completely the other direction.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (2SdPm)
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One driving pattern that makes me roll my eyes is the super aggressive driver, weaving in and out of lanes. But when we get to the red light 10 miles down the road I pull up beside him.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (cSyAR)
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145 You'll be fucked getting a bus out to my house.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:25 AM (OCTRt)
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"Move to the city, peasant. You'll be safer there."
-The Elite
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:25 AM (OCTRt)
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"Move to the city, peasant. You'll be safer there."
-The Elite
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (LvTSG)
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These are the people who give me great joy: They pull in front of me on the street and drive considerably under the speed limit as we approach a traffic light. The light turns yellow and the driver suddenly remembers that it's not necessary to drive 20 mph in a 35 zone. Said driver floors it and I get to seethe as I sit through the red light.
Posted by: Furious George at May 10, 2021 10:24 AM (9vQJW)
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That's still better than the green light sleepers. Upstate NY is worst for this in my experience, but it seems to be increasing everywhere for the past several years. I suspect cell phones have something to do with it. "I'm at a red light, I'll send my text message or check facebook or whatever" and then you miss the light change and nap through the first 10-30 seconds of the green light.
Posted by: Furious George at May 10, 2021 10:24 AM (9vQJW)
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That's still better than the green light sleepers. Upstate NY is worst for this in my experience, but it seems to be increasing everywhere for the past several years. I suspect cell phones have something to do with it. "I'm at a red light, I'll send my text message or check facebook or whatever" and then you miss the light change and nap through the first 10-30 seconds of the green light.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (Jsjd7)
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Maybe the most important thing to understand about driving is that you will almost always only arrive at your destination seconds sooner no matter how faster you drive, and the trade-off is the potential for tickets, crashes, etc.
If you're on the interstate for five miles and increase your speed from 70 to 90, you only arrive about 1 (one) minute sooner.
Take it up to 110mph and you arrive 2 minutes faster.
140mph?
See for yourself:
https://tinyurl.com/58nmhja3
If you're on the interstate for five miles and increase your speed from 70 to 90, you only arrive about 1 (one) minute sooner.
Take it up to 110mph and you arrive 2 minutes faster.
140mph?
See for yourself:
https://tinyurl.com/58nmhja3
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (XTk1T)
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A friend of mine refers to those as taxpayers; they pay their taxes, the taxes pay for the roads, ergo they have the right to drive in any lane they damn well please. On the flip side, I don't drive that fast and stay in the slow lane, and if someone comes up behind me tailgating to get me to go faster, I'll be an asshole and SLOW DOWN to make them go around me. I too don't like being told what to do when I'm minding my own business.
And RAP is CRAP, but feel free to listen to it.
And guys shouldn't wear PINK, but wear whatever the hell you want.
And RAP is CRAP, but feel free to listen to it.
And guys shouldn't wear PINK, but wear whatever the hell you want.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (ynpvh)
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The light turns yellow and the driver suddenly remembers that it's not necessary to drive 20 mph in a 35 zone. Said driver floors it and I get to seethe as I sit through the red light.
Posted by: Furious George at May 10, 2021 10:24 AM (9vQJW)
This happened just the other day, only I got stuck at a train crossing near campus. I should go see if what I said is still on the dashcam recording, and worth saving.
Posted by: Furious George at May 10, 2021 10:24 AM (9vQJW)
This happened just the other day, only I got stuck at a train crossing near campus. I should go see if what I said is still on the dashcam recording, and worth saving.
Posted by: hogmartin at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (t+qrx)
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I did that a couple weeks ago. Spitting gravel as I went and everything. It was glorious.
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When I am dragging a boat and people are tailgaiting, I use the gravel on the shoulders to teach them a lesson.
Posted by: garrett at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (NCeGO)
Tailgaiting in the right lane is NEVER acceptable, and yet I see the same ninnies doing that too. Likewise, it's not acceptable to tailgate on a two lane road, where there is NO way to pass due to the twisting, treacherous nature of the road. Sometimes you just have to accept you're going to go as slow as the vehicle in front of you, so give the fella a break.
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When I am dragging a boat and people are tailgaiting, I use the gravel on the shoulders to teach them a lesson.
Posted by: garrett at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (NCeGO)
Tailgaiting in the right lane is NEVER acceptable, and yet I see the same ninnies doing that too. Likewise, it's not acceptable to tailgate on a two lane road, where there is NO way to pass due to the twisting, treacherous nature of the road. Sometimes you just have to accept you're going to go as slow as the vehicle in front of you, so give the fella a break.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (U2EjU)
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Of course, I'll try to move over a lane if I see someone getting on from a ramp. But that's not always possible. Someone has to yield and it shouldn't be me. At least, that's what that triangular sign implies.
Of course, I'll try to move over a lane if I see someone getting on from a ramp. But that's not always possible. Someone has to yield and it shouldn't be me. At least, that's what that triangular sign implies.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (mht8P)
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I used to messed up on drugs, but now I'm messed up on Chinese space junk.
I used to messed up on drugs, but now I'm messed up on Chinese space junk.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (pNxlR)
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Here's a modest proposal:
Don't defund The Police.
Defund the Police cruisers.
Make 'em take mass transit.
Don't defund The Police.
Defund the Police cruisers.
Make 'em take mass transit.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (/EuRN)
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150 If you're on the interstate for five miles and increase your speed from 70 to 90, you only arrive about 1 (one) minute sooner.
Take it up to 110mph and you arrive 2 minutes faster.
140mph?
See for yourself:
https://tinyurl.com/58nmhja3
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (XTk1T)
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That adds up over time, though. Turning 8 hour drives into almost just 7.
Take it up to 110mph and you arrive 2 minutes faster.
140mph?
See for yourself:
https://tinyurl.com/58nmhja3
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (XTk1T)
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That adds up over time, though. Turning 8 hour drives into almost just 7.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:27 AM (LvTSG)
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Turn signals? Eh, they'll figure it out when I cut them off.
Red lights? Merely a suggestion.
Staying in your lane and not wandering from side to side? An inconvenience.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM
The Masshole driving experience in a nutshell.
Red lights? Merely a suggestion.
Staying in your lane and not wandering from side to side? An inconvenience.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM
The Masshole driving experience in a nutshell.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at May 10, 2021 10:27 AM (6EUVF)
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Best videos on YouTube are Russian driving videos. They are all drunk and/or just give no fucks.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at May 10, 2021 10:27 AM (0oLI1)
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"Move to the city, peasant. You'll be safer there."
-The Elite
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (LvTSG)
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I *love* this argument. Be "safer" in the cities - places with higher crime, higher costs of living, inability (or least illegality) to defend yourself, more traffic (and therefore traffic accidents), more hazards, etc.
-The Elite
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (LvTSG)
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I *love* this argument. Be "safer" in the cities - places with higher crime, higher costs of living, inability (or least illegality) to defend yourself, more traffic (and therefore traffic accidents), more hazards, etc.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:27 AM (Jsjd7)
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St. Louis, otoh, is still mask central and most things still shuttered or restricted.
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (MeU/y)
After consideration, I believe St Louis is a no-go zone for us....
Posted by: kraken
St. Louis was a no go zone three years ago.
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (MeU/y)
After consideration, I believe St Louis is a no-go zone for us....
Posted by: kraken
St. Louis was a no go zone three years ago.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (OCTRt)
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These are the people who give me great joy: They
pull in front of me on the street and drive considerably under the speed
limit as we approach a traffic light. The light turns yellow and the
driver suddenly remembers that it's not necessary to drive 20 mph in a
35 zone. Said driver floors it and I get to seethe as I sit through the
red light.
Posted by: Furious George at May 10, 2021 10:24 AM (9vQJW)
The best part is those assholes pull right in front of you when there is NOBODY behind you as far as the eye can see. LAWs rockets should be legal.
pull in front of me on the street and drive considerably under the speed
limit as we approach a traffic light. The light turns yellow and the
driver suddenly remembers that it's not necessary to drive 20 mph in a
35 zone. Said driver floors it and I get to seethe as I sit through the
red light.
Posted by: Furious George at May 10, 2021 10:24 AM (9vQJW)
The best part is those assholes pull right in front of you when there is NOBODY behind you as far as the eye can see. LAWs rockets should be legal.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (VwHCD)
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It's to the point where I think it should be illegal for 18 wheelers to be in the left lane on a two lane highway.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:14 AM (LvTSG)
Considering people drive like they want to commit suicide I think four wheelers ought to be banned from the Interstate entirely.
Oh...how grand life would be...*Dreams a happy dream*
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:14 AM (LvTSG)
Considering people drive like they want to commit suicide I think four wheelers ought to be banned from the Interstate entirely.
Oh...how grand life would be...*Dreams a happy dream*
Posted by: Robert - Vaxx'd to the max! at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (1Yy3c)
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In short, we are losing.
We are losing because we aren't fighting. We're sitting back and saying "gee, wish someone would do something" when we could. And some are doing something, small or large, but...too many of us aren't.
Entropy must be resisted. It wins when you let it.
We are losing because we aren't fighting. We're sitting back and saying "gee, wish someone would do something" when we could. And some are doing something, small or large, but...too many of us aren't.
Entropy must be resisted. It wins when you let it.
Posted by: Brother Tim sez: No Blood for Congress! at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (OUMaO)
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Oh, Canada...!
what happened up in the Great White North? I recall a time when the canucks scolded us 'Mericans for being crass bullies. Now, according to Calgary mayor, mask resistance is a sign of White Nationalism?
https://tinyurl.com/477ccfkw
Oh, Canada...!
what happened up in the Great White North? I recall a time when the canucks scolded us 'Mericans for being crass bullies. Now, according to Calgary mayor, mask resistance is a sign of White Nationalism?
https://tinyurl.com/477ccfkw
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (DJFLF)
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headline:Chili Sees Surge in Coronavirus Cases - Despite Being one of Most Vaccinated Countries on Earth
No word about Enchiladas
No word about Enchiladas
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (RHGPo)
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160 "Move to the city, peasant. You'll be safer there."
-The Elite
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (LvTSG)
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I *love* this argument. Be "safer" in the cities - places with higher crime, higher costs of living, inability (or least illegality) to defend yourself, more traffic (and therefore traffic accidents), more hazards, etc.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:27 AM (Jsjd7)
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Also covid.
-The Elite
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (LvTSG)
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I *love* this argument. Be "safer" in the cities - places with higher crime, higher costs of living, inability (or least illegality) to defend yourself, more traffic (and therefore traffic accidents), more hazards, etc.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:27 AM (Jsjd7)
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Also covid.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (LvTSG)
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People getting on the freeway who assume I'll yield to them.
I've noticed that it's always up to US to do the yielding. You just can't see when you're coming in on a sharp curve (and some people don't care to look).
I've noticed that it's always up to US to do the yielding. You just can't see when you're coming in on a sharp curve (and some people don't care to look).
Posted by: t-bird at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (vOGqy)
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Supposedly in my state cruising in the "passing lane" is now illegal. It's not clear how long you can remain in the lane without triggering the wrath of the state. But there are idiots out there who don't understand the reason for deceleration lanes, acceleration lanes, passing lanes, or turn signals.
There are a lot of people on the roads that ought not be.
There are a lot of people on the roads that ought not be.
Posted by: WarEagle82 at May 10, 2021 10:29 AM (+Kpte)
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So the DOW is up 300 cuz Inflation and NASDAQ is down 200 cuz inflation. Friday is was unemployment. Before that it was Yellin purposely misspeaking to send the NASDAQ down 400. I sense a pattern here - the Junta wants to kit the DOW and punish all others to keep the economic message that the DOW likes inflation and high unemployment. And maybe they do? How much more bullshit can they plow at this point?
Posted by: Puddin Head at May 10, 2021 10:29 AM (/MaDp)
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As an Ohioan, Michigan and Ontario drivers suck.
Posted by: Buzzion at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (G2zl5)
Do you guys have highways posted above 55 yet?
Posted by: hogmartin at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (t+qrx)
I had to drive I-90 a few years back ... what a weird highway. Every few miles it seemed to have a different speed limit. It even dropped to something like 25 on a stupid dog-leg it does through Cleveland. You're supposed to be an Interstate!!
Posted by: Buzzion at May 10, 2021 10:20 AM (G2zl5)
Do you guys have highways posted above 55 yet?
Posted by: hogmartin at May 10, 2021 10:21 AM (t+qrx)
I had to drive I-90 a few years back ... what a weird highway. Every few miles it seemed to have a different speed limit. It even dropped to something like 25 on a stupid dog-leg it does through Cleveland. You're supposed to be an Interstate!!
Posted by: spindrift at May 10, 2021 10:29 AM (h5TKJ)
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Where I come from, the term "FBI" was always used in reference to a "foreign born idiot". And they could come from a LOT of different places, both within, and outside the United States.
Posted by: CyberCipher at May 10, 2021 10:29 AM (++/pX)
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128 Is All Hail Eris here?
I really liked her link to the Hotel Emma, and its raw walls bearing the shades of finishes past. I just hope that look doesn't get overdone though, and end up like the shiplap craze that Joanna Gaines started.
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (DJFLF)
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I'm here.
Heck, I still like Steampunk and that Vernian submarine left the pier a long time ago.
I really liked her link to the Hotel Emma, and its raw walls bearing the shades of finishes past. I just hope that look doesn't get overdone though, and end up like the shiplap craze that Joanna Gaines started.
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (DJFLF)
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I'm here.
Heck, I still like Steampunk and that Vernian submarine left the pier a long time ago.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Iron Fist in Velvet Glove in Iron Gauntlet Clutching an Iron Mace at May 10, 2021 10:29 AM (Dc2NZ)
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Has The Media come-up with this week's FEAR meme yet? Last week it was: Chinese Space Junk Will Kill You and There Is Nothing You Can Do About it!!!!!
Posted by: Gref at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (AMIL/)
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People who don't wear masks are the equivalent of highly promiscous gay men knowingly spreading AIDS.
Posted by: Gref at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (AMIL/)
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People who don't wear masks are the equivalent of highly promiscous gay men knowingly spreading AIDS.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (XTk1T)
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"I'm at a red light, I'll send my text message or check facebook or whatever" and then you miss the light change and nap through the first 10-30 seconds of the green light.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (Jsjd7)
Oh no no no, you get 1.5 seconds, then you get the horn.
However, I will say this, where I live now, the red light runners are pretty much the norm. Usually at a busy intersection, at least 2-3 cars will go through the light after it turns, so if you get your green, it's not a bad idea to look first before you pull out into the intersection.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (Jsjd7)
Oh no no no, you get 1.5 seconds, then you get the horn.
However, I will say this, where I live now, the red light runners are pretty much the norm. Usually at a busy intersection, at least 2-3 cars will go through the light after it turns, so if you get your green, it's not a bad idea to look first before you pull out into the intersection.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (U2EjU)
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48 giving a drivers license to anyone who can pay $50 and successfully parallel park one time in front of a government witness
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:10 AM (XTk1T)
Nicely phrased!
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:10 AM (XTk1T)
Nicely phrased!
Posted by: m at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (RYc1G)
174
This explains why the chimp is wearing overalls. Needs a pocket for his driver's license.
Now if I could just figure out how he reaches the pedals.
Now if I could just figure out how he reaches the pedals.
Posted by: Muldoon at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (Fc5rx)
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174 Has The Media come-up with this week's FEAR meme yet? Last week it was: Chinese Space Junk Will Kill You and There Is Nothing You Can Do About it!!!!!
Posted by: Gref at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (AMIL/)
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People who don't wear masks are the equivalent of highly promiscous gay men knowingly spreading AIDS.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (XTk1T)
So.... Heroes?
Posted by: Gref at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (AMIL/)
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People who don't wear masks are the equivalent of highly promiscous gay men knowingly spreading AIDS.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (XTk1T)
So.... Heroes?
Posted by: Gavin Newsome at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (/EuRN)
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174 People who don't wear masks are the equivalent of highly promiscous gay men knowingly spreading AIDS.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (XTk1T)
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Who are our moral betters and saviors?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (XTk1T)
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Who are our moral betters and saviors?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (LvTSG)
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Tailgaiting in the right lane is NEVER acceptable, and yet I see the same ninnies doing that too. Likewise, it's not acceptable to tailgate on a two lane road, where there is NO way to pass due to the twisting, treacherous nature of the road. Sometimes you just have to accept you're going to go as slow as the vehicle in front of you, so give the fella a break.
Posted by: BurtTC
Add in a tractor hauling a plow or hay.
(Honestly, they don't upset me at all)
Posted by: BurtTC
Add in a tractor hauling a plow or hay.
(Honestly, they don't upset me at all)
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (OCTRt)
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If we want our way of life to survive and endure, we must do something more pro-active about it. More than just posting on "Ace of Spades" or shooting some rounds at the range on the weekend.
And I have no idea what that should be, at this time.
Posted by: Bozo Conservative
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There's an organization called Voice of the Martyrs.
Had a woman who was from Nigeria talk about the Christian persecution in her country, and how it seems the rest of the world doesn't care.
She also prayed that Christians in the West, namely the US, would face persecution.
Seems her prayers are being answered.
And I have no idea what that should be, at this time.
Posted by: Bozo Conservative
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There's an organization called Voice of the Martyrs.
Had a woman who was from Nigeria talk about the Christian persecution in her country, and how it seems the rest of the world doesn't care.
She also prayed that Christians in the West, namely the US, would face persecution.
Seems her prayers are being answered.
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (MeU/y)
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... If you're on the interstate for five miles and increase your speed from 70 to 90, you only arrive about 1 (one) minute sooner. ...
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (XTk1T)
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Sure, which is why short-trip aggressive driving gets you nothing but high blood pressure. On a long haul, though, it makes a *huge* difference. My trip from my old place to where I moved is about 1,300 miles. If I maintain an average driving speed of 60, that takes 21.6 hours of rubber turning down the road. If I can maintain an average speed of 70, it now takes only 18.5 hours.
It makes a pretty big difference on long hauls.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (XTk1T)
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Sure, which is why short-trip aggressive driving gets you nothing but high blood pressure. On a long haul, though, it makes a *huge* difference. My trip from my old place to where I moved is about 1,300 miles. If I maintain an average driving speed of 60, that takes 21.6 hours of rubber turning down the road. If I can maintain an average speed of 70, it now takes only 18.5 hours.
It makes a pretty big difference on long hauls.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (Jsjd7)
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In honor of Ace's reading/watching 'Where Eagles Dare' I suggest discussing Ingrid Pitt's magnificent Polish bazoombas...
In honor of Ace's reading/watching 'Where Eagles Dare' I suggest discussing Ingrid Pitt's magnificent Polish bazoombas...
Posted by: Large Hadron Collider at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (o6NKx)
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what happened up in the Great White North? I recall a time when the canucks scolded us 'Mericans for being crass bullies. Now, according to Calgary mayor, mask resistance is a sign of White Nationalism?
https://tinyurl.com/477ccfkw
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (DJFLF)
What do you expect from a muzzie faggot? Common sense?
https://tinyurl.com/477ccfkw
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (DJFLF)
What do you expect from a muzzie faggot? Common sense?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (dwsAN)
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"Move to the city, peasant. You'll be safer there."
-The Elite
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side
"What's that? Join you? Harumph, no, no, no, we are quite content to remain on our walled country estates where the odor from you, the hoi polloi, does not offend us."
"Move to the city, peasant. You'll be safer there."
-The Elite
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side
"What's that? Join you? Harumph, no, no, no, we are quite content to remain on our walled country estates where the odor from you, the hoi polloi, does not offend us."
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 10, 2021 10:31 AM (pNxlR)
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It's my understanding that regardless of speed limit posted, one blocking the flow of traffic and be pulled over and cited for obstructing traffic.
I've never heard of anyone receiving such a citation, however.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at May 10, 2021
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Oh, that's be great. Imagine how much worse traffic would be if the cops were weaving in and out and herding left-lane hogs over to the right shoulder. In high-speed Interstate traffic.
I've never heard of anyone receiving such a citation, however.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at May 10, 2021
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Oh, that's be great. Imagine how much worse traffic would be if the cops were weaving in and out and herding left-lane hogs over to the right shoulder. In high-speed Interstate traffic.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at May 10, 2021 10:31 AM (lSpWa)
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People who don't wear masks are the equivalent of highly promiscous gay men knowingly spreading AIDS.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (XTk1T)
Methinks they won't run with that one....
People who don't wear masks are the equivalent of highly promiscous gay men knowingly spreading AIDS.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (XTk1T)
Methinks they won't run with that one....
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:31 AM (0KKyI)
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No word about Enchiladas
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (RHGPo)
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They used the Chicom vax.
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (RHGPo)
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They used the Chicom vax.
Posted by: zmdavid at May 10, 2021 10:31 AM (xqRaG)
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Left lane squatters should be shot and disemboweled. I hate them with a white hot passion... irrational really
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at May 10, 2021 10:31 AM (flINI)
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In honor of Ace's reading/watching 'Where Eagles Dare' I suggest discussing Ingrid Pitt's magnificent Polish bazoombas...
Posted by: Large Hadron Collider at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (o6NKx)
Pitt's Bergs.
Posted by: Large Hadron Collider at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (o6NKx)
Pitt's Bergs.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:31 AM (/EuRN)
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Senate Democrats are plowing forward with their sweeping election reform bill they argue is necessary to safeguard voting rights that are "under attack," but Republicans have pledged to fight the legislation they've dubbed a Democratic "power grab" to federalize local elections.
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:31 AM (RHGPo)
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166 headline:Chili Sees Surge in Coronavirus Cases - Despite Being one of Most Vaccinated Countries on Earth
No word about Enchiladas
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (RHGPo)
Hmm. You mean a Southern Hemisphere nation right in the middle of their Autumn is starting to see an increase in a viral disease. Why this has never happened before!
No word about Enchiladas
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (RHGPo)
Hmm. You mean a Southern Hemisphere nation right in the middle of their Autumn is starting to see an increase in a viral disease. Why this has never happened before!
Posted by: Buzzion at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (G2zl5)
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That adds up over time, though. Turning 8 hour drives into almost just 7.
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If you could maintain that speed. As has been noted here repeatedly, it's impossible. I'd imagine that 8 hour trip is more like 7 hours 45 minutes.
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If you could maintain that speed. As has been noted here repeatedly, it's impossible. I'd imagine that 8 hour trip is more like 7 hours 45 minutes.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (XTk1T)
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Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (XTk1T)
So much this! Want to arrive on time? Leave on time. Or leave early to allow for the unexpected.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (XTk1T)
So much this! Want to arrive on time? Leave on time. Or leave early to allow for the unexpected.
Posted by: Robert - Vaxx'd to the max! at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (1Yy3c)
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This explains why the chimp is wearing overalls. Needs a pocket for his driver's license.
Now if I could just figure out how he reaches the pedals.
Posted by: Muldoon
Pedal extensions just like AtC uses.
Now if I could just figure out how he reaches the pedals.
Posted by: Muldoon
Pedal extensions just like AtC uses.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (OCTRt)
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191 Senate Democrats are plowing forward with their sweeping election reform bill they argue is necessary to safeguard voting rights that are "under attack," but Republicans have pledged to fight the legislation they've dubbed a Democratic "power grab" to federalize local elections.
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:31 AM (RHGPo)
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Manchin is going to get so many blowjobs in the coming weeks.
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:31 AM (RHGPo)
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Manchin is going to get so many blowjobs in the coming weeks.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (LvTSG)
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You're supposed to be an Interstate
Highway 101, dumps off in San Francisco city and you must struggle through townie traffic for miles before highway begins again.
Highway 101, dumps off in San Francisco city and you must struggle through townie traffic for miles before highway begins again.
Posted by: Getting the banned back together at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (4HrCD)
Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (Zz0t1)
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185
"Move to the city, peasant. You'll be safer there."
-The Elite
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side
"What's that? Join you? Harumph, no, no, no, we are quite content to remain on our walled country estates where the odor from you, the hoi polloi, does not offend us."
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 10, 2021 10:31 AM (pNxlR)
The safety of cities.... from those Mongol Hordes... wait, the Mongols are IN the cities!!!
"Move to the city, peasant. You'll be safer there."
-The Elite
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side
"What's that? Join you? Harumph, no, no, no, we are quite content to remain on our walled country estates where the odor from you, the hoi polloi, does not offend us."
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 10, 2021 10:31 AM (pNxlR)
The safety of cities.... from those Mongol Hordes... wait, the Mongols are IN the cities!!!
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (0KKyI)
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However, I will say this, where I live now, the red light runners are pretty much the norm. Usually at a busy intersection, at least 2-3 cars will go through the light after it turns, so if you get your green, it's not a bad idea to look first before you pull out into the intersection.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (U2EjU)
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Same here.
I cringe, though, because I know it's just a matter of time before someone hits a green light, at speed, and car parts go flying. I've already seen the aftermath a couple of times in this area.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (U2EjU)
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Same here.
I cringe, though, because I know it's just a matter of time before someone hits a green light, at speed, and car parts go flying. I've already seen the aftermath a couple of times in this area.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (2SdPm)
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193 That adds up over time, though. Turning 8 hour drives into almost just 7.
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If you could maintain that speed. As has been noted here repeatedly, it's impossible. I'd imagine that 8 hour trip is more like 7 hours 45 minutes.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (XTk1T)
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Based on my experience, yeah...I can maintain the relative increase over the speed limit for pretty much the whole trip.
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If you could maintain that speed. As has been noted here repeatedly, it's impossible. I'd imagine that 8 hour trip is more like 7 hours 45 minutes.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (XTk1T)
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Based on my experience, yeah...I can maintain the relative increase over the speed limit for pretty much the whole trip.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:33 AM (LvTSG)
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The safest thing any driver can do is keep up with the flow of traffic around them. A lot of accidents are caused by not doing that.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy - Psychos Rule! No, really. They're in charge now. at May 10, 2021 10:33 AM (HaL55)
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People who don't wear masks are the equivalent of highly promiscous gay men knowingly spreading AIDS.
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Methinks they won't run with that one....
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They absolutely will. It's why they're currently making the AIDS comparisons.
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Methinks they won't run with that one....
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They absolutely will. It's why they're currently making the AIDS comparisons.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:33 AM (XTk1T)
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Unfortunately, CA drivers, because we're the birthplace of the selfie culture, has now gone completely the other direction.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (2SdPm)
I'll take the radical position that the problems with traffic in So. Cal. have to do with the sheer volume and less with inherently bad drivers. If you drive these roads regularly then the flow makes sense, though it varies from freeway to freeway.
I've driven a lot here, in the south and the Midwest, and the absolute worst, nonsensical driving I've ever seen was in Connecticut from people with local plates.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:26 AM (2SdPm)
I'll take the radical position that the problems with traffic in So. Cal. have to do with the sheer volume and less with inherently bad drivers. If you drive these roads regularly then the flow makes sense, though it varies from freeway to freeway.
I've driven a lot here, in the south and the Midwest, and the absolute worst, nonsensical driving I've ever seen was in Connecticut from people with local plates.
Posted by: Grudge Harbor at May 10, 2021 10:33 AM (uhPTO)
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If you're on the interstate for five miles and increase your speed from 70 to 90, you only arrive about 1 (one) minute sooner.
That's swell. But doing 480 miles to Dallas, that adds up to quite a difference.
As for passing, Zank Frappa @99 beat me to it. Nothing chaps my ass more than if I'm hauling it down the Interstate in the left lane overtaking traffic on the right that's going considerably slower and some numbnuts behind him decides at the last possible second to pop over into the left lane, cutting me off and driving at least 10 mph slower.
I've gotten rather sporty with assholes like that once I get by.
That's swell. But doing 480 miles to Dallas, that adds up to quite a difference.
As for passing, Zank Frappa @99 beat me to it. Nothing chaps my ass more than if I'm hauling it down the Interstate in the left lane overtaking traffic on the right that's going considerably slower and some numbnuts behind him decides at the last possible second to pop over into the left lane, cutting me off and driving at least 10 mph slower.
I've gotten rather sporty with assholes like that once I get by.
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at May 10, 2021 10:33 AM (ZSK0i)
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People who don't wear masks are the equivalent of highly promiscous gay men knowingly spreading AIDS.
Oh sure, go there. Free us to start spitting in other folks' faces, which is the closer analogy to the "brave gay rebels" of years past.
People who don't wear masks are the equivalent of highly promiscous gay men knowingly spreading AIDS.
Oh sure, go there. Free us to start spitting in other folks' faces, which is the closer analogy to the "brave gay rebels" of years past.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 10, 2021 10:33 AM (pNxlR)
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Oh, that's be great. Imagine how much worse traffic would be if the cops were weaving in and out and herding left-lane hogs over to the right shoulder. In high-speed Interstate traffic.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at May 10, 2021 10:31 AM (lSpWa)
It's a state law here in Texas. Left Lane For Passing Only. Like I said, I've only seen it enforced once, but it was a very happy time.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at May 10, 2021 10:31 AM (lSpWa)
It's a state law here in Texas. Left Lane For Passing Only. Like I said, I've only seen it enforced once, but it was a very happy time.
Posted by: Jak Sucio at May 10, 2021 10:33 AM (jvt6t)
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If you could maintain that speed. As has been noted here repeatedly, it's impossible. I'd imagine that 8 hour trip is more like 7 hours 45 minutes.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (XTk1T)
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It really depends. If your route takes you through a lot of urban areas, maintaining an average driving speed at 70 or better is unlikely unless you time it *really* well. If it doesn't, you can put up impressive averages, when with the occasional truck-passing-a-truck scenario that drops you to 65 for a few minutes.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (XTk1T)
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It really depends. If your route takes you through a lot of urban areas, maintaining an average driving speed at 70 or better is unlikely unless you time it *really* well. If it doesn't, you can put up impressive averages, when with the occasional truck-passing-a-truck scenario that drops you to 65 for a few minutes.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:33 AM (Jsjd7)
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I have questions about cops pulling a speeder over on a freeway, blocking traffic and creating a danger. The driver they stopped may have been a greater danger but I wonder about the practice.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (cSyAR)
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Biden has unleashed a monster.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (0diFf)
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Then there are the clowns who take the right lane, but refuse to slow or even speed up to let others merge in. I'm so old I remember in the learning materials for my driver's test, we were told that those on the highway have equal responsibility with those merging to see that the latter can get in safely.
"Responsibility . . ." Ha. Ha.
"Responsibility . . ." Ha. Ha.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (lSpWa)
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We should be encouraging others to gum-up or pile-up in the system. Every pile-up is like getting a fresh set of bicep curls in.
Posted by: Brometheus at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (s85a/)
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>Now, according to Calgary mayor, mask resistance is a sign of White Nationalism?
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (DJFLF)
Proud to say that I never once voted for Nenshi and I'm glad to see that his mask has finally slipped - he really is the dickhead I always thought he was.
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (DJFLF)
Proud to say that I never once voted for Nenshi and I'm glad to see that his mask has finally slipped - he really is the dickhead I always thought he was.
Posted by: all doubt removed at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (S2eH9)
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Is All Hail Eris here?
I really liked her link to the Hotel Emma, and its raw walls bearing the shades of finishes past.
That AHE, that was a terrific callout. Next time in SA, we may stay there. Yeah $500+ is pricy but you can't take it with you.
I really liked her link to the Hotel Emma, and its raw walls bearing the shades of finishes past.
That AHE, that was a terrific callout. Next time in SA, we may stay there. Yeah $500+ is pricy but you can't take it with you.
Posted by: Tonypete at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (Rvt88)
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People who don't wear masks are the equivalent of highly promiscous gay men knowingly spreading AIDS.
In other words, not a crime? No, that doesn't sound right...
In other words, not a crime? No, that doesn't sound right...
Posted by: California at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (vOGqy)
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That adds up over time, though. Turning 8 hour drives into almost just 7.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:27 AM (LvTSG)
Yup. Googlie maps said my trip yesterday would take almost 9 hours. I arrived in well under 8. That matters to me.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:27 AM (LvTSG)
Yup. Googlie maps said my trip yesterday would take almost 9 hours. I arrived in well under 8. That matters to me.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:35 AM (U2EjU)
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They're probably not far off from some horrid amalgam of speeding tickets and EZ-Pass... You don't even get pulled over. They just mail you the bill.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:35 AM (/EuRN)
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This explains why the chimp is wearing overalls. Needs a pocket for his driver's license.
Now if I could just figure out how he reaches the pedals.
Posted by: Muldoon at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (Fc5rx)
That is the job of the second chimp...the one we don't see.
Now if I could just figure out how he reaches the pedals.
Posted by: Muldoon at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (Fc5rx)
That is the job of the second chimp...the one we don't see.
Posted by: Diogenes at May 10, 2021 10:35 AM (axyOa)
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If you could maintain that speed. As has been noted here repeatedly, it's impossible. I'd imagine that 8 hour trip is more like 7 hours 45 minutes.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (XTk1T)
But if you had been at the "8 hour speed" it might have been more like 8.5-9 hours in reality.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM (XTk1T)
But if you had been at the "8 hour speed" it might have been more like 8.5-9 hours in reality.
Posted by: Buzzion at May 10, 2021 10:35 AM (G2zl5)
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203 People who don't wear masks are the equivalent of highly promiscous gay men knowingly spreading AIDS.
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Methinks they won't run with that one....
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They absolutely will. It's why they're currently making the AIDS comparisons.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:33 AM (XTk1T)
Bold move on their part.... they must have done some calculus then....
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Methinks they won't run with that one....
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They absolutely will. It's why they're currently making the AIDS comparisons.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:33 AM (XTk1T)
Bold move on their part.... they must have done some calculus then....
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:35 AM (0KKyI)
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Out here is South Dakota, the speed limit is 80 MPH, but 18-wheelers run at about 65 MPH - It can be frustrating when an 18-wheeler is passing another at 66-MPH.
I miss the days of unlimited speed in the daytime.
I miss the days of unlimited speed in the daytime.
Posted by: Archer at May 10, 2021 10:35 AM (gmo/4)
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A proposal:
All ticketing revenue should go directly into the fire department's budgets, bypassing the police department completely.
All ticketing revenue should go directly into the fire department's budgets, bypassing the police department completely.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:35 AM (LvTSG)
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I dunno... I'm convinced they don't teach people about the passing lane in Puerto rico , as evidenced by their driving habits on I-4
Posted by: weew at May 10, 2021 10:23 AM (+m+uH)
Don't get me started on that. Hispanic drivers who simply stop in the middle of the street to talk to some rando walking along. Pull the fuck over!
Posted by: weew at May 10, 2021 10:23 AM (+m+uH)
Don't get me started on that. Hispanic drivers who simply stop in the middle of the street to talk to some rando walking along. Pull the fuck over!
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 10, 2021 10:36 AM (2JVJo)
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Weasel...that chimp has no katana.
Posted by: callsign claymore at May 10, 2021 10:03 AM (79CQe)
He doesn't need one, there's a Thompson submachine gun hung on the wall, just out of the frame.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
A Chicago typewriter.
https://tinyurl.com/5x35mwaw
Weasel...that chimp has no katana.
Posted by: callsign claymore at May 10, 2021 10:03 AM (79CQe)
He doesn't need one, there's a Thompson submachine gun hung on the wall, just out of the frame.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
A Chicago typewriter.
https://tinyurl.com/5x35mwaw
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 10, 2021 10:36 AM (63Dwl)
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They're probably not far off from some horrid amalgam of speeding tickets and EZ-Pass... You don't even get pulled over. They just mail you the bill.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:35 AM (/EuRN)
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They used to do this on the Penna Turnpike. If the time stamp on your exit ticket was too close to the time stamp on your entry ticket (e.g., your average speed was significantly above the posted limit), they'd mail you a speeding ticket.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:35 AM (/EuRN)
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They used to do this on the Penna Turnpike. If the time stamp on your exit ticket was too close to the time stamp on your entry ticket (e.g., your average speed was significantly above the posted limit), they'd mail you a speeding ticket.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:36 AM (Jsjd7)
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209 I have questions about cops pulling a speeder over on a freeway, blocking traffic and creating a danger. The driver they stopped may have been a greater danger but I wonder about the practice.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (cSyAR)
Normally, I see 90% of cops in the toll lanes vs the free lanes on local interstates for just this reason. Way easier to have speeders and way easier to pull them over and way easier to make sure they pay - that trifecta is probably hard to avoid (it's one of many reasons I don't use toll lanes, even though I could for free - even if you want to go faster and you can go faster, you really can't do it for free)...
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (cSyAR)
Normally, I see 90% of cops in the toll lanes vs the free lanes on local interstates for just this reason. Way easier to have speeders and way easier to pull them over and way easier to make sure they pay - that trifecta is probably hard to avoid (it's one of many reasons I don't use toll lanes, even though I could for free - even if you want to go faster and you can go faster, you really can't do it for free)...
Posted by: Nova local at May 10, 2021 10:36 AM (b1h2x)
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210 Biden has unleashed a monster.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (0diFf)
Awwww, dammit.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (0diFf)
Awwww, dammit.
Posted by: Dr. Jill Biden, grabbing the diaper bag and a clean binkie at May 10, 2021 10:36 AM (/EuRN)
Posted by: Jak Sucio at May 10, 2021 10:36 AM (jvt6t)
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You can get a ticket for staying in the left lane and impeding traffic, at least in some states.
Posted by: zmdavid at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (xqRaG)
Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021
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Go around, and blow your horn viciously as you pass.
Posted by: zmdavid at May 10, 2021 10:04 AM (xqRaG)
Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021
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Go around, and blow your horn viciously as you pass.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at May 10, 2021 10:36 AM (lSpWa)
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Add in a tractor hauling a plow or hay.
(Honestly, they don't upset me at all)
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (OCTRt)
Don't bother me, either. I live in farm country. know two things: one, that load is going to turn off pretty soon, because farmers are smart enough to not want to waste time on a long slow haul; and two, that as soon as an opportunity presents itself for the farmer to pull over and let traffic by, he usually will.
(Honestly, they don't upset me at all)
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (OCTRt)
Don't bother me, either. I live in farm country. know two things: one, that load is going to turn off pretty soon, because farmers are smart enough to not want to waste time on a long slow haul; and two, that as soon as an opportunity presents itself for the farmer to pull over and let traffic by, he usually will.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:36 AM (dwsAN)
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Elon Musk and my new favorite lady Miley, knocked it of the ball park this last SNL.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 10:36 AM (0diFf)
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Joan Fontaine and Lawrence Olivier
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side
You have better vision than I.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side
You have better vision than I.
Posted by: JT at May 10, 2021 10:37 AM (arJlL)
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I have questions about cops pulling a speeder over on a freeway, blocking traffic and creating a danger. The driver they stopped may have been a greater danger but I wonder about the practice.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (cSyAR)
Cops pulling over drivers for speeding are just highway bandits. Sent out there by the powers that be, to rake in cash.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (cSyAR)
Cops pulling over drivers for speeding are just highway bandits. Sent out there by the powers that be, to rake in cash.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:37 AM (U2EjU)
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Then there are the clowns who take the right lane, but refuse to slow or even speed up to let others merge in. I'm so old I remember in the learning materials for my driver's test, we were told that those on the highway have equal responsibility with those merging to see that the latter can get in safely.
"Responsibility . . ." Ha. Ha.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (lSpWa)
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Around here, that argument won't fly, because people will try to merge onto the freeway doing 45, when traffic is moving at 65...and, there's plenty of room to merge, but, no, they cannot be bothered to use the onramp to get up to highway speed.
"Responsibility . . ." Ha. Ha.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (lSpWa)
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Around here, that argument won't fly, because people will try to merge onto the freeway doing 45, when traffic is moving at 65...and, there's plenty of room to merge, but, no, they cannot be bothered to use the onramp to get up to highway speed.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:37 AM (2SdPm)
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Gas prices up due to a cyber hack. Is this the latest hoax/distraction/BS?
Posted by: Ziba at May 10, 2021 10:37 AM (S1hrL)
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NoVa speeding cameras have reddit threads longer than my lat pull.
Posted by: Brometheus at May 10, 2021 10:37 AM (s85a/)
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I spent a couple of weeks in Bogota a number of years ago. The car horn is more important there than the brakes.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 10, 2021 10:37 AM (cSyAR)
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In honor of Ace's reading/watching 'Where Eagles Dare' I suggest discussing Ingrid Pitt's magnificent Polish bazoombas...
Posted by: Large Hadron Collider at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (o6NKx)
Fanged or un-fanged?
Posted by: Large Hadron Collider at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (o6NKx)
Fanged or un-fanged?
Posted by: Grudge Harbor at May 10, 2021 10:37 AM (uhPTO)
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Some states ticket anyone in the passing lane for too long who isn't passing anyone. That's a good policy.
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at May 10, 2021 10:38 AM (PHdkT)
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225 They're probably not far off from some horrid amalgam of speeding tickets and EZ-Pass... You don't even get pulled over. They just mail you the bill.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:35 AM (/EuRN)
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They used to do this on the Penna Turnpike. If the time stamp on your exit ticket was too close to the time stamp on your entry ticket (e.g., your average speed was significantly above the posted limit), they'd mail you a speeding ticket.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:36 AM (Jsjd7)
Oh yeah, I forgot about that.
IIRC, it had to be pretty monstrously over the limit, like 90-100mph.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:35 AM (/EuRN)
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They used to do this on the Penna Turnpike. If the time stamp on your exit ticket was too close to the time stamp on your entry ticket (e.g., your average speed was significantly above the posted limit), they'd mail you a speeding ticket.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 10:36 AM (Jsjd7)
Oh yeah, I forgot about that.
IIRC, it had to be pretty monstrously over the limit, like 90-100mph.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:38 AM (/EuRN)
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When merging into traffic.... floor it.. too slow much much more dangerous.
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:38 AM (0KKyI)
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It really depends. If your route takes you through a lot of urban areas, maintaining an average driving speed at 70 or better is unlikely unless you time it *really* well. If it doesn't, you can put up impressive averages, when with the occasional truck-passing-a-truck scenario that drops you to 65 for a few minutes.
Posted by: Joe Mannix
Galveston to Dallas on I-45 starting at 11:30 pm.
Was a bitch to do it at 55. Haven't done it since it changed to 75. But that 20 mph difference over 6 hours shaves time.
Posted by: Joe Mannix
Galveston to Dallas on I-45 starting at 11:30 pm.
Was a bitch to do it at 55. Haven't done it since it changed to 75. But that 20 mph difference over 6 hours shaves time.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (OCTRt)
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I have the need. The need for speed!
Posted by: Archer at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (gmo/4)
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Anyone who drives slower than me is an idiot.
Anyone who drives faster than me is a lunatic.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
that's a Carlin bit.
"And with all of the idiots and lunatics out there, its a wonder I can get ANYWHERE !"
Anyone who drives faster than me is a lunatic.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
that's a Carlin bit.
"And with all of the idiots and lunatics out there, its a wonder I can get ANYWHERE !"
Posted by: JT at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (arJlL)
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In my mind I am picturing every commenter on this thread clinging tightly to their keyboard with white knuckles with one hand while shaking their fist at the commenter in the next lane over!!!
Posted by: Muldoon at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (Fc5rx)
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203 People who don't wear masks are the equivalent of highly promiscous gay men knowingly spreading AIDS.
Wait. I thought promiscuous infected bathhouse gays were a net positive in society, to be encouraged. When did this change?
Wait. I thought promiscuous infected bathhouse gays were a net positive in society, to be encouraged. When did this change?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (fLVm1)
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Around here, that argument won't fly, because people will try to merge onto the freeway doing 45, when traffic is moving at 65...and, there's plenty of room to merge, but, no, they cannot be bothered to use the onramp to get up to highway speed.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:37 AM (2SdPm)
Some on ramps in Kentucky are pretty damn short. And blind.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:37 AM (2SdPm)
Some on ramps in Kentucky are pretty damn short. And blind.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (lmikk)
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For left lane "enforcers", pull in front of them and slowly slow down in front of them. They will move over and then you and the stack behind them will zoom along before they find a gap to pull back in.
Posted by: Two Weeks at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (ELnqd)
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Idiots are everywhere. At the gas station yesterday, a bleachy-haired honky bitch with Wolverine-length cocktail waitress claws was smoking and flicking ashes right at the pump. When I said that wasn't a good idea, we got into a FUCK YOU match.
Eh, I was an idiot for saying anything. Better to get vaporized in a fireball.
Eh, I was an idiot for saying anything. Better to get vaporized in a fireball.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Iron Fist in Velvet Glove in Iron Gauntlet Clutching an Iron Mace at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (Dc2NZ)
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Pedal extensions just like AtC uses.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM
We also serve, who sit and sit.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:32 AM
We also serve, who sit and sit.
Posted by: Seat Booster at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (DMUuz)
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245 In my mind I am picturing every commenter on this thread clinging tightly to their keyboard with white knuckles with one hand while shaking their fist at the commenter in the next lane over!!!
Posted by: Muldoon at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (Fc5rx)
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Free form limerick.
Posted by: Muldoon at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (Fc5rx)
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Free form limerick.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:40 AM (LvTSG)
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In my mind I am picturing every commenter on this thread clinging tightly to their keyboard with white knuckles with one hand while shaking their fist at the commenter in the next lane over!!!
Posted by: Muldoon at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (Fc5rx)
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*checks to make sure webcam has tape on it*
How on earth did you know?
Posted by: Muldoon at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (Fc5rx)
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*checks to make sure webcam has tape on it*
How on earth did you know?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:40 AM (2SdPm)
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They used to do this on the Penna Turnpike. If the time stamp on your exit ticket was too close to the time stamp on your entry ticket (e.g., your average speed was significantly above the posted limit), they'd mail you a speeding ticket.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
One more reason to not partake of the fun known as the Penna Turnpike. The other is the fares. Holy cow! I'll take I80 or I70 through MD just to avoid it even if it is out of the way.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
One more reason to not partake of the fun known as the Penna Turnpike. The other is the fares. Holy cow! I'll take I80 or I70 through MD just to avoid it even if it is out of the way.
Posted by: Tonypete at May 10, 2021 10:40 AM (Rvt88)
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Don't bother me, either. I live in farm country. know two things: one, that load is going to turn off pretty soon, because farmers are smart enough to not want to waste time on a long slow haul; and two, that as soon as an opportunity presents itself for the farmer to pull over and let traffic by, he usually will.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:36 AM (dwsAN)
I don't begrudge farmers and folks like that. They have a job to do. What bothers me are the weekend camper pullers who obviously don't know what they're doing, and can't be bothered to recognize they have no business "passing" trucks by doing .5 MPH faster than the truck.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:36 AM (dwsAN)
I don't begrudge farmers and folks like that. They have a job to do. What bothers me are the weekend camper pullers who obviously don't know what they're doing, and can't be bothered to recognize they have no business "passing" trucks by doing .5 MPH faster than the truck.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:40 AM (U2EjU)
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> Out here is South Dakota, the speed limit is 80 MPH, but 18-wheelers run at about 65 MPH - It can be frustrating when an 18-wheeler is passing another at 66-MPH.
AKA the elephant races.
AKA the elephant races.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 10, 2021 10:40 AM (YYlyE)
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I've lived in Texas just over three years. There are vast swaths of Texas I know exist only because something newsworthy happened there. So it was this past weekend with Plano.
WTF happened there? And why and how? Anti-fa blockades an intersection at an off-ramp and the cops stand-by and WATCH??? In Texas??
Surely there are laws against blockading. This was NOT a 'peaceable assemblage'. Add to that a charge of conspiracy (this was surely not a serendipitous meeting of like minded folks). Arrest them, tow the cars, and let the rest of the people live their lives.
Can anyone explain why that didn't happen?
WTF happened there? And why and how? Anti-fa blockades an intersection at an off-ramp and the cops stand-by and WATCH??? In Texas??
Surely there are laws against blockading. This was NOT a 'peaceable assemblage'. Add to that a charge of conspiracy (this was surely not a serendipitous meeting of like minded folks). Arrest them, tow the cars, and let the rest of the people live their lives.
Can anyone explain why that didn't happen?
Posted by: Lurking Cynic at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (RS9ZG)
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When driving in traffic, I will glance at the license plates of the cars around me... I find it matters.. especially in Florida... Southwest Florida in the winter is Death Race 2000....
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (0KKyI)
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If I became Absolute Emperor of the USA, I would decree all of the despicable driving behaviors y'all listed above to be capital crimes. I'd give carefully-selected police and state troopers the power to do summary executions of offenders. Diving for the non-stupid and non-evil folks would quickly become infinitely more enjoyable.
Posted by: Gref at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (AMIL/)
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I was driving through Georgia one night a few years back, and the road was largely empty.
I was in the left lane when another car caught up with me and just stayed behind me for miles. I was freaking out a little bit, so I started slowing down a little bit at a time.
I started at about 70, and the person behind me (I saw it was an older woman by the time she finally came into view) passed me when I got down to 45. I'll never understand that woman's thinking.
I was in the left lane when another car caught up with me and just stayed behind me for miles. I was freaking out a little bit, so I started slowing down a little bit at a time.
I started at about 70, and the person behind me (I saw it was an older woman by the time she finally came into view) passed me when I got down to 45. I'll never understand that woman's thinking.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (LvTSG)
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Some on ramps in Kentucky are pretty damn short. And blind.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (lmikk)
Pittsburgh's are horrendous. I told my spouse that was a dealbreaker for living there - I could never imagine getting anywhere with 50 ft of merge lane onto a 65mph road...and at elevation to boot...those roads were insanely built...
They did get rid of the one "everyone's gonna die" in the city road cross where you had to have each group cross each other's 4 lanes, so it slowed to 5mph even at 9pm...
But overall, still terrible!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (lmikk)
Pittsburgh's are horrendous. I told my spouse that was a dealbreaker for living there - I could never imagine getting anywhere with 50 ft of merge lane onto a 65mph road...and at elevation to boot...those roads were insanely built...
They did get rid of the one "everyone's gonna die" in the city road cross where you had to have each group cross each other's 4 lanes, so it slowed to 5mph even at 9pm...
But overall, still terrible!
Posted by: Nova local at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (b1h2x)
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AIDS is a myth.
Posted by: The Gay Joker at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (PpDo3)
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Some on ramps in Kentucky are pretty damn short. And blind.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (lmikk)
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Yeah, older freeways, with shorter ramps, one needs to make allowances.
Around here, though, there is no excuse, because the ramps are plenty long enough.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (lmikk)
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Yeah, older freeways, with shorter ramps, one needs to make allowances.
Around here, though, there is no excuse, because the ramps are plenty long enough.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (2SdPm)
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It can be frustrating when an 18-wheeler is passing another at 66-MPH.
Posted by: Archer at May 10, 2021 10:35 AM (gmo/4)
Courteous drivers will slow down to let the guy on he left pass more quickly. I try to do this as much as possible but I'll admit the occasional brain fart occurs and I see the guy in the passing lane and not quite make that next logical step. To derp or not to derp, that is the question.
Also, you can get a shitty $40 dollar CB radio at Walmart and tell those drivers to stop being gaywads and move their asses.
Posted by: Archer at May 10, 2021 10:35 AM (gmo/4)
Courteous drivers will slow down to let the guy on he left pass more quickly. I try to do this as much as possible but I'll admit the occasional brain fart occurs and I see the guy in the passing lane and not quite make that next logical step. To derp or not to derp, that is the question.
Also, you can get a shitty $40 dollar CB radio at Walmart and tell those drivers to stop being gaywads and move their asses.
Posted by: Robert - Vaxx'd to the max! at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (1Yy3c)
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245 In my mind I am picturing every commenter on this thread clinging tightly to their keyboard with white knuckles with one hand while shaking their fist at the commenter in the next lane over!!!
Posted by: Muldoon at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (Fc5rx)
Reminds me of the beginning of the movie Marathon Man...
Posted by: Muldoon at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM (Fc5rx)
Reminds me of the beginning of the movie Marathon Man...
Posted by: Jak Sucio at May 10, 2021 10:42 AM (jvt6t)
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I hear the new zo6 c8 is the big deal. No one touch you except maybe a tsla (stock symbol).
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 10:42 AM (0diFf)
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Jak Sucio, that mortar is useless without a pestle, you know.
Posted by: callsign claymore at May 10, 2021 10:42 AM (79CQe)
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again, Canada -
Citizen draws a $2800.00 fine for attending a Maxime Bernier outdoor event.
But to be fair, the officer who delivered the citation was almost in tears...
https://tinyurl.com/tffmyhds
Looks like the Canucks are working their way up to jailing citizens, leaving them incarcerated with no bail, like the US DOJ is doing.
STOP TRYING TO COPY US, CANADA!!! Figure out your own Stasi tactics, will ya
again, Canada -
Citizen draws a $2800.00 fine for attending a Maxime Bernier outdoor event.
But to be fair, the officer who delivered the citation was almost in tears...
https://tinyurl.com/tffmyhds
Looks like the Canucks are working their way up to jailing citizens, leaving them incarcerated with no bail, like the US DOJ is doing.
STOP TRYING TO COPY US, CANADA!!! Figure out your own Stasi tactics, will ya
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:42 AM (DJFLF)
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I always watch for old men in hats especially flat hats not so much baseball caps.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 10, 2021 10:42 AM (cSyAR)
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However, I will say this, where I live now, the red light runners are pretty much the norm. Usually at a busy intersection, at least 2-3 cars will go through the light after it turns, so if you get your green, it's not a bad idea to look first before you pull out into the intersection.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (U2EjU)
There's a video on YT from a local bay area news affiliate about a transit bus that ran a red, turned left in front of some guy with the green, and it was deemed his fault. The milpitas police said he should have yielded to somebody in the intersection.
Now, I'm pretty sure I would have seen this guy coming (seasoned motorcyclist), but I can see the dude who totaled his car momentarily thinking the bus was going to go straight. Most accidents happen in intersections, and lights are only a suggestion that confuse most people. Also know the state will protect itself, this poor bastard's insurance had to pay for the bus, a new car and his rates went up about 10% for his trouble.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (U2EjU)
There's a video on YT from a local bay area news affiliate about a transit bus that ran a red, turned left in front of some guy with the green, and it was deemed his fault. The milpitas police said he should have yielded to somebody in the intersection.
Now, I'm pretty sure I would have seen this guy coming (seasoned motorcyclist), but I can see the dude who totaled his car momentarily thinking the bus was going to go straight. Most accidents happen in intersections, and lights are only a suggestion that confuse most people. Also know the state will protect itself, this poor bastard's insurance had to pay for the bus, a new car and his rates went up about 10% for his trouble.
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at May 10, 2021 10:42 AM (wAnMi)
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When driving in traffic, I will glance at the
license plates of the cars around me... I find it matters.. especially
in Florida... Southwest Florida in the winter is Death Race 2000....
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (0KKyI)
Same with Phoenix metro area. Snowbird season.
license plates of the cars around me... I find it matters.. especially
in Florida... Southwest Florida in the winter is Death Race 2000....
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (0KKyI)
Same with Phoenix metro area. Snowbird season.
Posted by: Quilter's Irish Death at May 10, 2021 10:42 AM (k/TB6)
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I think Weasel was using traffic jerks as a metaphor for fascistic Leftists, and now we have an entire thread devoted to the vehicle code and traffic cops.
We can all be thankful that boobs have already made an appearance, so there's still hope.
We can all be thankful that boobs have already made an appearance, so there's still hope.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 10, 2021 10:42 AM (fLVm1)
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If you insist on driving the left lane
There's something that must be 'splained
You task is to move
Not hang in that groove
And to those behind you, be a pain.
If you insist on driving the left lane
There's something that must be 'splained
You task is to move
Not hang in that groove
And to those behind you, be a pain.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 10, 2021 10:42 AM (pNxlR)
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Has The Media come-up with this week's FEAR meme yet? Last week it was: Chinese Space Junk Will Kill You and There Is Nothing You Can Do About it!!!!!
Posted by: Gref at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (AMIL/)
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Chinese Will Kill You and The Only Way To Be Safe Is To Give More Power To People WhoWant To Kill You Know Better.
Posted by: Gref at May 10, 2021 10:22 AM (AMIL/)
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Chinese Will Kill You and The Only Way To Be Safe Is To Give More Power To People Who
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 10, 2021 10:43 AM (EjmvJ)
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Newsmax reporting the Knesset has been evacuated. Trying to find out more info....
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at May 10, 2021 10:43 AM (PiwSw)
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The Plano thing is interesting. Even at a cursory glance, I would guess that the sheriff invited the Nazis in. He marched with them.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 10, 2021 10:43 AM (lmikk)
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The only time I hang out in the left lane is to pass someone going 55 in the right hand lane. But while passing them, if I'm not doing 90mph i get a-holes up my ass until i complete the pass, which may take a little time due to heavy traffic.
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021
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If someone rides my car's tail, by which I mean I can't even see his headlights out of mh back window, I slow down to the exact speed limit and force him to go around. Come to think of it, some of these left-lane hogs might be doing exactly that (not to me -- I don't tailgate, ever).
The dangerous thing is when somebody in a 15-foot pickup truck tries to fit his vehicle into an 11-foot space between my car in the middle or right lane and the one just ahead of me in the left or middle. There I will speed up a bit to be nearly even with the car just ahead of me, so the giant truck can't force its way into the too-small space.
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021
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If someone rides my car's tail, by which I mean I can't even see his headlights out of mh back window, I slow down to the exact speed limit and force him to go around. Come to think of it, some of these left-lane hogs might be doing exactly that (not to me -- I don't tailgate, ever).
The dangerous thing is when somebody in a 15-foot pickup truck tries to fit his vehicle into an 11-foot space between my car in the middle or right lane and the one just ahead of me in the left or middle. There I will speed up a bit to be nearly even with the car just ahead of me, so the giant truck can't force its way into the too-small space.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at May 10, 2021 10:43 AM (lSpWa)
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Dammit...that formatting didn't work.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 10, 2021 10:43 AM (EjmvJ)
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However, I will say this, where I live now, the red
light runners are pretty much the norm. Usually at a busy intersection,
at least 2-3 cars will go through the light after it turns, so if you
get your green, it's not a bad idea to look first before you pull out
into the intersection.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM
I do this at every traffic light I stop at. Giver it 5-10 seconds while scanning both ways before I left off the brake. The red light runners are getting pretty brazen around here.
light runners are pretty much the norm. Usually at a busy intersection,
at least 2-3 cars will go through the light after it turns, so if you
get your green, it's not a bad idea to look first before you pull out
into the intersection.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM
I do this at every traffic light I stop at. Giver it 5-10 seconds while scanning both ways before I left off the brake. The red light runners are getting pretty brazen around here.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at May 10, 2021 10:43 AM (JUOKG)
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I got out of the business of teaching other people lessons a long time ago. Someone riding my ass? I pull over as soon as I can.
Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at May 10, 2021 10:44 AM (xopIz)
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My wife is 4ft. 11 inches. Even with a powered seat, powered foot pedals and telescoping steering wheel - she sits so close to the steering wheel air bag, I hazard to think what would happen to her if the air bag deploys.
Posted by: Archer at May 10, 2021 10:44 AM (gmo/4)
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I was driving through Georgia one night a few years back, and the road was largely empty.
I was in the left lane when another car caught up with me and just stayed behind me for miles. I was freaking out a little bit, so I started slowing down a little bit at a time.
I started at about 70, and the person behind me (I saw it was an older woman by the time she finally came into view) passed me when I got down to 45. I'll never understand that woman's thinking.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (LvTSG)
She was prolly just cruising and not in a rush. Then it finally dawned on her how slow you were going.
I was in the left lane when another car caught up with me and just stayed behind me for miles. I was freaking out a little bit, so I started slowing down a little bit at a time.
I started at about 70, and the person behind me (I saw it was an older woman by the time she finally came into view) passed me when I got down to 45. I'll never understand that woman's thinking.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (LvTSG)
She was prolly just cruising and not in a rush. Then it finally dawned on her how slow you were going.
Posted by: Brometheus at May 10, 2021 10:44 AM (s85a/)
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She also prayed that Christians in the West, namely the US, would face persecution.
"Gee, thanks lady !"
"Gee, thanks lady !"
Posted by: JT at May 10, 2021 10:44 AM (arJlL)
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I started at about 70, and the person behind me (I saw it was an older woman by the time she finally came into view) passed me when I got down to 45. I'll never understand that woman's thinking.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (LvTSG)
I have had that happen as well. If I had to guess? Alcohol or bad eyesight are involved. Or both.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (LvTSG)
I have had that happen as well. If I had to guess? Alcohol or bad eyesight are involved. Or both.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 10, 2021 10:44 AM (lmikk)
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Hiya
Posted by: JT at May 10, 2021 10:44 AM (arJlL)
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Hiya Weasel !
Posted by: JT at May 10, 2021 10:45 AM (arJlL)
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I'm driving out Ottumwa way,
and i'm in quite a hurry today.
So don't be a schmuck;
take your giant-ass truck,
and get the f*ck outta my way!
and i'm in quite a hurry today.
So don't be a schmuck;
take your giant-ass truck,
and get the f*ck outta my way!
Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 10, 2021 10:45 AM (/EuRN)
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142 Bozo, For the most part, it took roughly 8-10 years with escalating provocations by the British for the American Revolution to start. The early resistance was peaceful regarding petitions, protests, boycotts, etc. while the response by the British was to double down on challenges. Due to this, eventually the Sons of Liberty has the tacit, if not always exuberant approval of the majority of the population which made the colonial executive officials and their supporters on the defensive. The overreaction to the Boston Tea Party by the British in shutting down the port of Boston directly led to the later Boston Massacre.
Similar situations arose with the English Civil War, the French Revolution and the later Russian Revolution where the majority of the population slowly concluded that regime policy must change when the majority felt the current now intolerable. The French and Russian revolutions were later hijacked by radicals which is always the risk of revolution. In both the English Civil War, and the American Revolution, the middle ground held out.
Historically, movements fail if the majority does not support the cause.
Similar situations arose with the English Civil War, the French Revolution and the later Russian Revolution where the majority of the population slowly concluded that regime policy must change when the majority felt the current now intolerable. The French and Russian revolutions were later hijacked by radicals which is always the risk of revolution. In both the English Civil War, and the American Revolution, the middle ground held out.
Historically, movements fail if the majority does not support the cause.
Posted by: whig at May 10, 2021 10:45 AM (pO7gM)
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Most modern traffic signals have red in all directions for a few seconds. Yeah. Cut down on crashes.
Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at May 10, 2021 10:45 AM (xopIz)
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Idiots are everywhere. At the gas station yesterday, a bleachy-haired honky bitch with Wolverine-length cocktail waitress claws was smoking and flicking ashes right at the pump. When I said that wasn't a good idea, we got into a FUCK YOU match.
Eh, I was an idiot for saying anything. Better to get vaporized in a fireball.
Gas pump fires spread quickly and are dangerous, but it's not like the movies. You're not going to blow up the station on ignition.
https://youtu.be/FPKen4QwY7I?t=60
Eh, I was an idiot for saying anything. Better to get vaporized in a fireball.
Gas pump fires spread quickly and are dangerous, but it's not like the movies. You're not going to blow up the station on ignition.
https://youtu.be/FPKen4QwY7I?t=60
Posted by: bonhomme at May 10, 2021 10:45 AM (YYlyE)
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Truth be told, more afraid of getting hit from behind, than the other car crash options... so I tend to drive mo' faster than some...
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:46 AM (0KKyI)
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My wife's farmer father used to enjoy crop inspection tours. When he was doing that he was entirely indifferent to traffic.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 10, 2021 10:46 AM (cSyAR)
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282 She also prayed that Christians in the West, namely the US, would face persecution.
"Gee, thanks lady !"
Posted by: JT at May 10, 2021 10:44 AM (arJlL)
What the hell? She's not a Christian, I assume?
"Gee, thanks lady !"
Posted by: JT at May 10, 2021 10:44 AM (arJlL)
What the hell? She's not a Christian, I assume?
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:46 AM (0KKyI)
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Had a woman who was from Nigeria talk about the Christian persecution in her country, and how it seems the rest of the world doesn't care.
She also prayed that Christians in the West, namely the US, would face persecution.
Seems her prayers are being answered.
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (MeU/y)
I recall hearing Christians in China praying for the same thing, which seems kind of backwards to me.
I pray for Christians and any religious minority to be *delivered* from persecution, not get piled on.
But IMHO, the persecution of Christians in the West is not due to anyone praying for us to get harassed, isolated, deplatformed, etc. It is because Christians in the West have essentially abandoned our Christian heritage and God himself.
She also prayed that Christians in the West, namely the US, would face persecution.
Seems her prayers are being answered.
Posted by: SMH at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (MeU/y)
I recall hearing Christians in China praying for the same thing, which seems kind of backwards to me.
I pray for Christians and any religious minority to be *delivered* from persecution, not get piled on.
But IMHO, the persecution of Christians in the West is not due to anyone praying for us to get harassed, isolated, deplatformed, etc. It is because Christians in the West have essentially abandoned our Christian heritage and God himself.
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:46 AM (DJFLF)
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Citizen draws a $2800.00 fine for attending a Maxime Bernier outdoor event.
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I went to an event Friday night to hear Bernier speak.
unknown location, secrecy all around, not a mask in sight
pretty bad when we have to act like we are in occupied France cira 1942
Citizen draws a $2800.00 fine for attending a Maxime Bernier outdoor event.
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I went to an event Friday night to hear Bernier speak.
unknown location, secrecy all around, not a mask in sight
pretty bad when we have to act like we are in occupied France cira 1942
Posted by: Rick in SK at May 10, 2021 10:47 AM (FZYNt)
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I swear, every time I commute (doing it again in a few minutes) there's some clown in the fast lane that everybody has to try to get by. Usually almost always a Prius or Tesla (they get the HOV stickers, so figure they HAVE to be in the commute lane, regardless of hours or speed).
The last 2 times I passed one of these idiots - with 3/4 mile of nothing in front of them - they were wearing a mask all by themselves. They won't look at you when you slow to glare at them. I especially love the texting ones, that go 47mph, then hit 85, then 63, then 90 - always slowing down as soon as they catch up with traffic so there's no way you can pass. I'd also swear a lot of these clowns are communicating via radio - sometimes the choreography of "trading lanes" while going 63 is a thing of beauty. Like synchronized swimming.
Ok, time to go see what awaits me on 101 today.
The last 2 times I passed one of these idiots - with 3/4 mile of nothing in front of them - they were wearing a mask all by themselves. They won't look at you when you slow to glare at them. I especially love the texting ones, that go 47mph, then hit 85, then 63, then 90 - always slowing down as soon as they catch up with traffic so there's no way you can pass. I'd also swear a lot of these clowns are communicating via radio - sometimes the choreography of "trading lanes" while going 63 is a thing of beauty. Like synchronized swimming.
Ok, time to go see what awaits me on 101 today.
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at May 10, 2021 10:47 AM (wAnMi)
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"DOW is up 300 cuz Inflation and NASDAQ is down 200 cuz inflation."
"rotation into value" is what I hear. DOW is more producer of real stuff (I think), Nazzie has been crazy high with expectations. The money pump could cause inflation which might bring everything down (to earth) ... but hard to say when.
Fear of shortages is being pushed everywhere now, and that fear will cause hoarding and cause shortages. Also paying people to not work can cause shortages (and inflation, but ammo might get cheaper, everyone already hoarded it?)
"rotation into value" is what I hear. DOW is more producer of real stuff (I think), Nazzie has been crazy high with expectations. The money pump could cause inflation which might bring everything down (to earth) ... but hard to say when.
Fear of shortages is being pushed everywhere now, and that fear will cause hoarding and cause shortages. Also paying people to not work can cause shortages (and inflation, but ammo might get cheaper, everyone already hoarded it?)
Posted by: illiniwek at May 10, 2021 10:47 AM (Cus5s)
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There is one thing worse than left lane slow pokes his people who when you pull over for an ambulance , pass you
Posted by: Avi at May 10, 2021 10:47 AM (9NU/G)
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213 >Now, according to Calgary mayor, mask resistance is a sign of White Nationalism?
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (DJFLF)
Look this Nenshi character up and the reason for these endless mask mandates becomes quite clear. We might think Canada is a separate country that doesn't have much of anything to do with how we live and act way down here in Texas, but I get the distinct impression that other Nationalist /Colonialist powers see North America as a single Theater of Operations with a pretty coherent strategy for gaining domination.
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (DJFLF)
Look this Nenshi character up and the reason for these endless mask mandates becomes quite clear. We might think Canada is a separate country that doesn't have much of anything to do with how we live and act way down here in Texas, but I get the distinct impression that other Nationalist /Colonialist powers see North America as a single Theater of Operations with a pretty coherent strategy for gaining domination.
Posted by: No Longer Amused at May 10, 2021 10:48 AM (vTW2/)
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Weasel, forgive me if I read the whole first paragraph in Lewis Black's voice. I also inserted a few f-bombs.
Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at May 10, 2021 10:48 AM (OssQ4)
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Surely there are laws against blockading. This was NOT a 'peaceable assemblage'. Add to that a charge of conspiracy (this was surely not a serendipitous meeting of like minded folks). Arrest them, tow the cars, and let the rest of the people live their lives.
Can anyone explain why that didn't happen?
Posted by: Lurking Cynic at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (RS9ZG)
- Cowardice.
- Orders from above.
- Got to protect the sweet, sweet pension.
- Heroes need to go home at night.
- Agreement with antifa.
Makes your choice.
Can anyone explain why that didn't happen?
Posted by: Lurking Cynic at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (RS9ZG)
- Cowardice.
- Orders from above.
- Got to protect the sweet, sweet pension.
- Heroes need to go home at night.
- Agreement with antifa.
Makes your choice.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 10, 2021 10:48 AM (2JVJo)
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My wife's boyfriend is the craziest on the road. Don't get me started on how he drives his F-150.
Posted by: Jeb Bush at May 10, 2021 10:48 AM (s85a/)
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I started at about 70, and the person behind me (I saw it was an older woman by the time she finally came into view) passed me when I got down to 45. I'll never understand that woman's thinking.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (LvTSG)
Most bad drivers are women. Period. The science is settled.
However, yesterday I was being trailed by a Mercedes for some period of time. I guess he was "drafting" off me, thinking if anyone was going to get a ticket it would be me. So he'd speed up, then I'd get over, and he'd get over behind me. I'd pass a slow car, look in my rearview mirror, and there he'd be. Behind me and speeping up toward me. So again, I'd get over. He'd get in behind me. Whatever, douchebag. So eventually I slowed to an "unacceptable" speed, and he passed me by.
Rich people, trying to glom on to us working stiffs and take what they can without paying their fair share. How's that for a metaphor.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (LvTSG)
Most bad drivers are women. Period. The science is settled.
However, yesterday I was being trailed by a Mercedes for some period of time. I guess he was "drafting" off me, thinking if anyone was going to get a ticket it would be me. So he'd speed up, then I'd get over, and he'd get over behind me. I'd pass a slow car, look in my rearview mirror, and there he'd be. Behind me and speeping up toward me. So again, I'd get over. He'd get in behind me. Whatever, douchebag. So eventually I slowed to an "unacceptable" speed, and he passed me by.
Rich people, trying to glom on to us working stiffs and take what they can without paying their fair share. How's that for a metaphor.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:48 AM (U2EjU)
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Wuflu and India
They stopped giving out ivermectin
They have low vitamin D levels because they don't sunbathe.
They live in very crowded quarters
They stopped giving out ivermectin
They have low vitamin D levels because they don't sunbathe.
They live in very crowded quarters
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at May 10, 2021 10:48 AM (5HBd1)
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298 There is one thing worse than left lane slow pokes his people who when you pull over for an ambulance , pass you
Posted by: Avi at May 10, 2021 10:47 AM (9NU/G)
You mean you DON'T pass ambulances? What?
Posted by: Avi at May 10, 2021 10:47 AM (9NU/G)
You mean you DON'T pass ambulances? What?
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:49 AM (0KKyI)
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I started at about 70, and the person behind me (I saw it was an older woman by the time she finally came into view) passed me when I got down to 45. I'll never understand that woman's thinking.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (LvTSG)
Driving by relative position. A lot of smoothbrains do this when not paying attention.
It gets really annoying when you need to change lanes, since they keep their front wheel locked to your back wheel no matter what, rather than maintain a constant speed so you can duck behind them.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (LvTSG)
Driving by relative position. A lot of smoothbrains do this when not paying attention.
It gets really annoying when you need to change lanes, since they keep their front wheel locked to your back wheel no matter what, rather than maintain a constant speed so you can duck behind them.
Posted by: Cato, Collectivism Delenda Est, Post-Apocalyptic Scourge of the Seas at May 10, 2021 10:49 AM (J+mig)
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Gettin my shot tomorrow. I am so excited.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 10:49 AM (0diFf)
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Ok, time to go see what awaits me on 101 today.
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at May 10, 2021 10:47 AM (wAnMi)
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I used to commute from my office in Ventura to my office in LA via the 101.
I used the 405 to head home, and you can bet that I did my best to be on the road heading home by 3:30.
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at May 10, 2021 10:47 AM (wAnMi)
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I used to commute from my office in Ventura to my office in LA via the 101.
I used the 405 to head home, and you can bet that I did my best to be on the road heading home by 3:30.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:49 AM (2SdPm)
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I love it when a car will cut me off from left to right in order to take an off ramp when there's hundreds of open feet behind me where they could have backed off and went behind me. This is VA/DC/MD so I view it as two things: 1. Everyone here is the most important person in the world, so how dare you get in their way, and 2. All the transient people who drive here just like they would back home (whether that's another state or overseas).
Posted by: Mainah at May 10, 2021 10:49 AM (B+qrE)
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Riddle me this. Stairmaster Fail cavorts with racists and KKK members, blacks vote for him. He votes time and again for abortion, Catholics vote for him. He supports the constant attacks on Jews and the State of Israel, and Jews vote for him.
I guess in the end all that matters to these people is the Political Cult.
I guess in the end all that matters to these people is the Political Cult.
Posted by: Marcus T at May 10, 2021 10:50 AM (VpIIl)
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Newsmax reporting the Knesset has been evacuated. Trying to find out more info....
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at May 10, 2021 10:43 AM (PiwSw)
The Palis were quiet the whole time Trump was president.
Just sayin'
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at May 10, 2021 10:43 AM (PiwSw)
The Palis were quiet the whole time Trump was president.
Just sayin'
Posted by: JoeF. at May 10, 2021 10:50 AM (HrMC1)
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Are Asian Lady Driver jokes Right Out now?
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:50 AM (0KKyI)
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Cops pulling over drivers for speeding are just highway bandits. Sent out there by the powers that be, to rake in cash.
If they actually wanted to stop speeding, they would just drive with us on the highways. Nobody passes a cop (except for the very clueless).
If they actually wanted to stop speeding, they would just drive with us on the highways. Nobody passes a cop (except for the very clueless).
Posted by: t-bird at May 10, 2021 10:50 AM (CTJwJ)
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Some of the funnier driving videos out there are from German unification on the autobahn when the ex-east German commie cars would try and pull out into the passing lane at 55 mph and a Teutonic super car would rear-end it at mach 2.
Posted by: Archer at May 10, 2021 10:50 AM (gmo/4)
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a FUCK YOU match.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Iron Fist in Velvet Glove in Iron Gauntlet Clutching an Iron Mace at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM
Those green ones certainly do suck big time.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Iron Fist in Velvet Glove in Iron Gauntlet Clutching an Iron Mace at May 10, 2021 10:39 AM
Those green ones certainly do suck big time.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (DMUuz)
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Living and traveling in a 40 ft. rv towing a car, we have seen some shit. People are either terrified of us or they are oblivious. No one yields to us when they are getting onto the freeway, even though we could flatten them. We have seen people on their laptops, phones and tablets, putting on make up, having sex, talking to the person in the passenger seat and not looking at the road, eating, drinking and more all while driving. We know the entire country is filled with idiots who shouldn't be behind the wheel and they are voters.
Posted by: megthered at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (AdxHD)
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>>>In my mind I am picturing every commenter on this thread clinging
tightly to their keyboard with white knuckles with one hand while
shaking their fist at the commenter in the next lane over!!!<<<
>I have a death grip on my tire iron and I looking to kick some tailgater ass!
tightly to their keyboard with white knuckles with one hand while
shaking their fist at the commenter in the next lane over!!!<<<
>I have a death grip on my tire iron and I looking to kick some tailgater ass!
Posted by: Dr. Bone at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (2goRJ)
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281 I was driving through Georgia one night a few years back, and the road was largely empty.
I was in the left lane when another car caught up with me and just stayed behind me for miles. I was freaking out a little bit, so I started slowing down a little bit at a time.
I started at about 70, and the person behind me (I saw it was an older woman by the time she finally came into view) passed me when I got down to 45. I'll never understand that woman's thinking.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (LvTSG)
She was prolly just cruising and not in a rush. Then it finally dawned on her how slow you were going.
Posted by: Brometheus at May 10, 2021 10:44 AM (s85a/)
Probably not "driving" but "following" because it's less work. Just maintain a distance and watch for brake lights.
Might also think less risk of a ticket if above speed limit. Person in front of her gets the ticket.
I was in the left lane when another car caught up with me and just stayed behind me for miles. I was freaking out a little bit, so I started slowing down a little bit at a time.
I started at about 70, and the person behind me (I saw it was an older woman by the time she finally came into view) passed me when I got down to 45. I'll never understand that woman's thinking.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (LvTSG)
She was prolly just cruising and not in a rush. Then it finally dawned on her how slow you were going.
Posted by: Brometheus at May 10, 2021 10:44 AM (s85a/)
Probably not "driving" but "following" because it's less work. Just maintain a distance and watch for brake lights.
Might also think less risk of a ticket if above speed limit. Person in front of her gets the ticket.
Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (8C7+r)
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302 My wife's boyfriend is the craziest on the road. Don't get me started on how he drives his F-150.
Posted by: Jeb Bush at May 10, 2021 10:48 AM (s85a/)
I must still be partly asleep because I read that as a straight comment at first and was like 'wait, did he say his wife's boyfri-?'
More caffeine!
Posted by: Jeb Bush at May 10, 2021 10:48 AM (s85a/)
I must still be partly asleep because I read that as a straight comment at first and was like 'wait, did he say his wife's boyfri-?'
More caffeine!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (lmikk)
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49 Anyone got a strategy for dealing with those people?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
James Bond type weapons in the front of your vehicle?
Posted by: Tonypete
Uncle Albert's has a better selection, IMO.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
James Bond type weapons in the front of your vehicle?
Posted by: Tonypete
Uncle Albert's has a better selection, IMO.
Posted by: Two Weeks at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (ELnqd)
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For those with insufficient hope, there was a good interview of VDH by Lee Smith at Devin Nunes Freedom Festival. Let me dig up the URL and tiny it to please pixy.
https://tinyurl.com/jr744znj
https://tinyurl.com/jr744znj
Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (AHq56)
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307 Gettin my shot tomorrow. I am so excited.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 10:49 AM (0diFf)
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Are you wearing your mother's sequined ballgown?
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 10:49 AM (0diFf)
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Are you wearing your mother's sequined ballgown?
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Iron Fist in Velvet Glove in Iron Gauntlet Clutching an Iron Mace at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (Dc2NZ)
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My wife's farmer father used to enjoy crop inspection tours. When he was doing that he was entirely indifferent to traffic.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 10, 2021 10:46 AM
My BIL does that during deer season up in Michigan. He is a menace on the road during those 4 months.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at May 10, 2021 10:46 AM
My BIL does that during deer season up in Michigan. He is a menace on the road during those 4 months.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (JUOKG)
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Newsmax reporting the Knesset has been evacuated. Trying to find out more info...
Shitter's full!
Shitter's full!
Posted by: Cousin Eddie at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (CTJwJ)
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I remember driving the autobahn in Germany back in the day. NOTES: If you're only going to drive 95 stay out of the fast lane. If this causes an accident, it is your fault. It was daily procedure to drive 110 mph in the slow lanes so the Porsche, Mercedes and BMW could pass unhindered at 150. Many of the Polezi cars were hopped up Porsche carreras.
Posted by: Ray Mota at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (AVxHd)
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310 Riddle me this. Stairmaster Fail cavorts with racists and KKK members, blacks vote for him. He votes time and again for abortion, Catholics vote for him. He supports the constant attacks on Jews and the State of Israel, and Jews vote for him.
I guess in the end all that matters to these people is the Political Cult.
Posted by: Marcus T at May 10, 2021 10:50 AM (VpIIl)
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You live in the northeast. Surely you've met a northeastern Catholic who thinks that abortion is totally moral, homosexuality is better than heterosexuality, and the church shouldn't be telling people about their sins, unless their Republicans, of course.
I guess in the end all that matters to these people is the Political Cult.
Posted by: Marcus T at May 10, 2021 10:50 AM (VpIIl)
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You live in the northeast. Surely you've met a northeastern Catholic who thinks that abortion is totally moral, homosexuality is better than heterosexuality, and the church shouldn't be telling people about their sins, unless their Republicans, of course.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (LvTSG)
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Are Asian Lady Driver jokes Right Out now?
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:50 AM (0KKyI)
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Around here, it's the illegals that are the problem, and, one sort of assumes one of the reasons they have issues is due to being unable to read traffic signs.
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:50 AM (0KKyI)
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Around here, it's the illegals that are the problem, and, one sort of assumes one of the reasons they have issues is due to being unable to read traffic signs.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (2SdPm)
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313 Cops pulling over drivers for speeding are just highway bandits. Sent out there by the powers that be, to rake in cash.
If they actually wanted to stop speeding, they would just drive with us on the highways. Nobody passes a cop (except for the very clueless).
Posted by: t-bird at May 10, 2021 10:50 AM (CTJwJ)
Heh... seen some driving hilarity from people becoming aware of the Unmarked Patrol Car...
If they actually wanted to stop speeding, they would just drive with us on the highways. Nobody passes a cop (except for the very clueless).
Posted by: t-bird at May 10, 2021 10:50 AM (CTJwJ)
Heh... seen some driving hilarity from people becoming aware of the Unmarked Patrol Car...
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (0KKyI)
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Wuflu and India
They stopped giving out ivermectin
They have low vitamin D levels because they don't sunbathe.
They live in very crowded quarters
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward
And they bathe where they poop.
They stopped giving out ivermectin
They have low vitamin D levels because they don't sunbathe.
They live in very crowded quarters
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward
And they bathe where they poop.
Posted by: JT at May 10, 2021 10:52 AM (arJlL)
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Detroit Police Chief to announce retirement and launch campaign against Witchmer:
https://tinyurl.com/52cm6e2a
I don't know if he means recall campaign or actual electoral campaign
https://tinyurl.com/52cm6e2a
I don't know if he means recall campaign or actual electoral campaign
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:52 AM (DJFLF)
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I agree about not passing a cop. But, lols, anymore a brazen drug dealer might. lols, cop would never expect it.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 10:52 AM (0diFf)
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Biden: Making Attacks on Jews Great Again
Posted by: Marcus T at May 10, 2021 10:52 AM (VpIIl)
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Per Khou - Tiger loose in Houston.
Pffffft. Numerous cougars are loose in the Woodlands every Thursday night.
Pffffft. Numerous cougars are loose in the Woodlands every Thursday night.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (OCTRt)
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Kallisto, I believe the police chief means to run.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Iron Fist in Velvet Glove in Iron Gauntlet Clutching an Iron Mace at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (Dc2NZ)
Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (AHq56)
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THIS IS I GAME CHANGER. HUGE.
Employers who try to mandate vaccines must now record ANY adverse reactions as WORKPLACE INJURIES according to OSHA. The myth 'Employer Vaccine Mandate' is effectively DEAD. Praise Jesus.
Employers who try to mandate vaccines must now record ANY adverse reactions as WORKPLACE INJURIES according to OSHA. The myth 'Employer Vaccine Mandate' is effectively DEAD. Praise Jesus.
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (RHGPo)
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Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM
I do this at every traffic light I stop at. Giver it 5-10 seconds while scanning both ways before I left off the brake. The red light runners are getting pretty brazen around here.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at May 10, 2021 10:43 AM (JUOKG)
5-10 seconds??? Egad, some lights are ONLY 5-10 seconds long.
No, I'd rather die in a fireball of metal and petrol than wait at a green light for 5-10 seconds.
I do this at every traffic light I stop at. Giver it 5-10 seconds while scanning both ways before I left off the brake. The red light runners are getting pretty brazen around here.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at May 10, 2021 10:43 AM (JUOKG)
5-10 seconds??? Egad, some lights are ONLY 5-10 seconds long.
No, I'd rather die in a fireball of metal and petrol than wait at a green light for 5-10 seconds.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (U2EjU)
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Having driven delivery trucks for years in my relative youth with fragile goods in heavy traffic and sometimes in inclement weather, I rarely get in a hurry to get somewhere.
For the most part, driving tactics should be defensive as the goal is to get to your destination in one piece, not trying to make other drivers do what they should. This is regardless of whether or not they violate the formal or informal rules of the road.
Had some close calls but so still been fortunate other than a fender bender or two. YMMV. Stay safe out there.
For the most part, driving tactics should be defensive as the goal is to get to your destination in one piece, not trying to make other drivers do what they should. This is regardless of whether or not they violate the formal or informal rules of the road.
Had some close calls but so still been fortunate other than a fender bender or two. YMMV. Stay safe out there.
Posted by: whig at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (pO7gM)
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New post about Bill Gates and Epstein goes up, comments don't work, and then it vanishes.
I think we ALL know what this means...
I think we ALL know what this means...
Posted by: Moron with tin foil hat at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (haqHj)
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i should of said drug runner and not drug dealer.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (0diFf)
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WEASEL!
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, get ready now at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (ifmtJ)
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Good morning, Weasel. I meant to thank you for another good gun thread last night but nodded off not because of the content) before the sign off. Ooops!
Your rant target is an especial pisser for me. G. Gordon Liddy used to talk about old men in hats doing that. I now qualify as old and often wear hats but clogging up the passing lane calls for an air strike. At least.
BTW, that old Royal typewriter is a beauty. Even back then they were smooth and fast. They were a physical pleasure to use. Royal and some German and Swiss models improved the mechanics over the decades but those 1930s versions were excellent and can be still be restored to pristine operation.
Your rant target is an especial pisser for me. G. Gordon Liddy used to talk about old men in hats doing that. I now qualify as old and often wear hats but clogging up the passing lane calls for an air strike. At least.
BTW, that old Royal typewriter is a beauty. Even back then they were smooth and fast. They were a physical pleasure to use. Royal and some German and Swiss models improved the mechanics over the decades but those 1930s versions were excellent and can be still be restored to pristine operation.
Posted by: JTB at May 10, 2021 10:54 AM (7EjX1)
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Pffffft. Numerous cougars are loose in the Woodlands every Thursday night.
Posted by: rickb223
2 legged or 4 legged ?
Posted by: rickb223
2 legged or 4 legged ?
Posted by: JT at May 10, 2021 10:54 AM (arJlL)
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Are you wearing your mother's sequined ballgown?
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Iron Fist in Velvet Glove in Iron Gauntlet Clutching an Iron Mace at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (Dc2NZ)
did you see my shout out somewhere up there?
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Iron Fist in Velvet Glove in Iron Gauntlet Clutching an Iron Mace at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (Dc2NZ)
did you see my shout out somewhere up there?
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:54 AM (DJFLF)
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I know it's not OK, by I eventually pass that kind of drivers on the right (and no, I'm not british).
Posted by: Anacleto Mitraglia at May 10, 2021 10:54 AM (pqKQr)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 10:54 AM (2SdPm)
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'm so old I remember in the learning materials for my driver's test, we were told that those on the highway have equal responsibility with those merging to see that the latter can get in safely.
"Responsibility . . ." Ha. Ha.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (lSpWa)
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Around here, that argument won't fly, because people will try to merge onto the freeway doing 45, when traffic is moving at 65...and, there's plenty of room to merge, but, no, they cannot be bothered to use the onramp to get up to highway speed.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021
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Oh, I know. But if you're in the right lane when one of these characters is attempting to merge, and you can't move over, you have to slow down. If you time it right you might be able to speed up, leaving space for them behind you.
"Responsibility . . ." Ha. Ha.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at May 10, 2021 10:34 AM (lSpWa)
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Around here, that argument won't fly, because people will try to merge onto the freeway doing 45, when traffic is moving at 65...and, there's plenty of room to merge, but, no, they cannot be bothered to use the onramp to get up to highway speed.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021
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Oh, I know. But if you're in the right lane when one of these characters is attempting to merge, and you can't move over, you have to slow down. If you time it right you might be able to speed up, leaving space for them behind you.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (lSpWa)
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Howdy, Horde -
Anybody else see that giant Phil Swift ad? Dam. I think the guy has lost his mind completely.
Anybody else see that giant Phil Swift ad? Dam. I think the guy has lost his mind completely.
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (dfRN6)
Posted by: rhennigantx at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (yrol0)
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"Historically, movements fail if the majority does not support the cause." Posted by: whig
I wonder if historically, the "men folk" were much more accustomed to "violent protection of their own" than our soft/safe culture of the last forty years. Most real violence recently is only in the gangs or Islamists or state supported Antifa/BLM -- (not counting our military, where veterans are now deemed a terrorist threat).
I wonder if historically, the "men folk" were much more accustomed to "violent protection of their own" than our soft/safe culture of the last forty years. Most real violence recently is only in the gangs or Islamists or state supported Antifa/BLM -- (not counting our military, where veterans are now deemed a terrorist threat).
Posted by: illiniwek at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (Cus5s)
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> Gettin my shot tomorrow. I am so excited.
In two days, it'll have been two weeks since my second Pfizer shot. Other than a small bit of peace of mind, nothing's changed. I still have to mask up to enter businesses. I'm still working from home. I still get looks when I'm walking outside, far from others.
In two days, it'll have been two weeks since my second Pfizer shot. Other than a small bit of peace of mind, nothing's changed. I still have to mask up to enter businesses. I'm still working from home. I still get looks when I'm walking outside, far from others.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (YYlyE)
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Why is it always a chimpanzee? There are other monkeys to choose from, you know.
Posted by: Peter Tork at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (DMUuz)
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Ah, the goings on in Jerusalem are just "Defund the Police" the Palestinian Edition:
https://is.gd/Fgh5kb
Wouldn't be Ramadan without Hamas rockets...
https://is.gd/Fgh5kb
Wouldn't be Ramadan without Hamas rockets...
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (PiwSw)
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345 I know it's not OK, by I eventually pass that kind of drivers on the right (and no, I'm not british).
Posted by: Anacleto Mitraglia at May 10, 2021 10:54 AM (pqKQr)
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If you pass one guy on the right, that guy's an asshole.
If you pass everyone on the right, then you're the asshole.
Posted by: Anacleto Mitraglia at May 10, 2021 10:54 AM (pqKQr)
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If you pass one guy on the right, that guy's an asshole.
If you pass everyone on the right, then you're the asshole.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (LvTSG)
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"pretty bad when we have to act like we are in occupied France circa 1942"
and yet, here we are ... and 1943 is taking the optimistic view.
and yet, here we are ... and 1943 is taking the optimistic view.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (ErSvT)
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New post about Bill Gates and Epstein goes up, comments don't work, and then it vanishes.
I think we ALL know what this means...
Posted by: Moron with tin foil hat at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (haqHj)
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You know who else made things vanish...
I think we ALL know what this means...
Posted by: Moron with tin foil hat at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (haqHj)
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You know who else made things vanish...
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (flINI)
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Employers who try to mandate vaccines must now record ANY adverse reactions as WORKPLACE INJURIES according to OSHA. The myth 'Employer Vaccine Mandate' is effectively DEAD. Praise Jesus.
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (RHGPo)
What state, sweet meteor of death?
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (RHGPo)
What state, sweet meteor of death?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (lmikk)
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My wife's boyfriend is the craziest on the road. Don't get me started on how he drives his F-150.
Posted by: Jeb Bush at May 10, 2021 10:48 AM (s85a/)
I must still be partly asleep because I read that as a straight comment at first and was like 'wait, did he say his wife's boyfri-?'
More caffeine!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (lmikk)
I knew it was a fake comment, because if it was the REAL Jeb, he would have said "drives MY F-150."
Posted by: Jeb Bush at May 10, 2021 10:48 AM (s85a/)
I must still be partly asleep because I read that as a straight comment at first and was like 'wait, did he say his wife's boyfri-?'
More caffeine!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (lmikk)
I knew it was a fake comment, because if it was the REAL Jeb, he would have said "drives MY F-150."
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (U2EjU)
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343 Pffffft. Numerous cougars are loose in the Woodlands every Thursday night.
Posted by: rickb223
2 legged or 4 legged ?
Posted by: JT at May 10, 2021 10:54 AM
Cougars are best on all fours, so you can hit it from behind. So hot. Only thing better is when you can legitimately call her "mom" or "sis" at the same time!
Posted by: rickb223
2 legged or 4 legged ?
Posted by: JT at May 10, 2021 10:54 AM
Cougars are best on all fours, so you can hit it from behind. So hot. Only thing better is when you can legitimately call her "mom" or "sis" at the same time!
Posted by: Hunter Biden at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (haqHj)
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Some of the funnier driving videos out there are from German unification on the autobahn when the ex-east German commie cars would try and pull out into the passing lane at 55 mph and a Teutonic super car would rear-end it at mach 2.
Posted by: Archer
Watched a video of a Mercedes go down the autobahn at 90 mph. On it's roof.
Posted by: Archer
Watched a video of a Mercedes go down the autobahn at 90 mph. On it's roof.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (OCTRt)
Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (AHq56)
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351 > Gettin my shot tomorrow. I am so excited.
In two days, it'll have been two weeks since my second Pfizer shot. Other than a small bit of peace of mind, nothing's changed. I still have to mask up to enter businesses. I'm still working from home. I still get looks when I'm walking outside, far from others.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (YYlyE)
Yeah.... cognitive dissonance is no longer a Thing, I guess....
In two days, it'll have been two weeks since my second Pfizer shot. Other than a small bit of peace of mind, nothing's changed. I still have to mask up to enter businesses. I'm still working from home. I still get looks when I'm walking outside, far from others.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (YYlyE)
Yeah.... cognitive dissonance is no longer a Thing, I guess....
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (0KKyI)
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Had a talk with the wife last night about this very topic...the nation, not bad drivers.
She says the two sides 'don't talk to each other'. I said why would I talk with someone who wants to destroy me? For the longest time, the Right thought the Left was mistaken, while the Left thought the Right was evil.
You can talk with someone who is mistaken and try to persuade them. If someone is evil, all you can do is destroy them.
Now the Right has finally woken up to the fact that the Left actually is evil, not mistaken. So we are armed and arming camps.
At this point, I'm just watching and waiting for the shooting to go nationwide.
She says the two sides 'don't talk to each other'. I said why would I talk with someone who wants to destroy me? For the longest time, the Right thought the Left was mistaken, while the Left thought the Right was evil.
You can talk with someone who is mistaken and try to persuade them. If someone is evil, all you can do is destroy them.
Now the Right has finally woken up to the fact that the Left actually is evil, not mistaken. So we are armed and arming camps.
At this point, I'm just watching and waiting for the shooting to go nationwide.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, get ready now at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (ifmtJ)
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5-10 seconds??? Egad, some lights are ONLY 5-10 seconds long.
No, I'd rather die in a fireball of metal and petrol than wait at a green light for 5-10 seconds.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (U2EjU)
Needn't take that long. Just scan the cross street to make certain no vehicle is approaching at an insane speed, and then proceed to go. Basically the same thing one would do at an uncontrolled intersection.
No, I'd rather die in a fireball of metal and petrol than wait at a green light for 5-10 seconds.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (U2EjU)
Needn't take that long. Just scan the cross street to make certain no vehicle is approaching at an insane speed, and then proceed to go. Basically the same thing one would do at an uncontrolled intersection.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (dwsAN)
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THIS IS I GAME CHANGER. HUGE.
Employers who try to mandate vaccines must now record ANY adverse reactions as WORKPLACE INJURIES according to OSHA. The myth 'Employer Vaccine Mandate' is effectively DEAD. Praise Jesus.
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (RHGPo)
Yes it is. Also there is an organization out there, I believe it is called ICAN...that advocates on behalf of employees being faced with a vaxx mandate. Looks like no employer can force anyone to get vaxxed with an unapproved substance. ICAN has gotten employers to back off their stupid mandates.
Employers who try to mandate vaccines must now record ANY adverse reactions as WORKPLACE INJURIES according to OSHA. The myth 'Employer Vaccine Mandate' is effectively DEAD. Praise Jesus.
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (RHGPo)
Yes it is. Also there is an organization out there, I believe it is called ICAN...that advocates on behalf of employees being faced with a vaxx mandate. Looks like no employer can force anyone to get vaxxed with an unapproved substance. ICAN has gotten employers to back off their stupid mandates.
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (DJFLF)
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Wuflu and India
They stopped giving out ivermectin
They have low vitamin D levels because they don't sunbathe.
They live in very crowded quarters
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Fecal-oral.
They stopped giving out ivermectin
They have low vitamin D levels because they don't sunbathe.
They live in very crowded quarters
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Fecal-oral.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (XTk1T)
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I remember driving the autobahn in Germany back in
the day. NOTES: If you're only going to drive 95 stay out of the fast
lane. If this causes an accident, it is your fault. It was daily
procedure to drive 110 mph in the slow lanes so the Porsche, Mercedes
and BMW could pass unhindered at 150. Many of the Polezi cars were
hopped up Porsche carreras.
Posted by: Ray Mota at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM
Was in a jeep that broke down on the autobahn back in the 70s. Pulled over to use the call box to get a tow and while I was standing there I heard what I thought was a jet or a helicopter coming towards us. I looked down the road and spotted what appeared to be a lambroughini in the left lane doing about 150mph. When there are accidents on the autobahn they are almost always fatal.
the day. NOTES: If you're only going to drive 95 stay out of the fast
lane. If this causes an accident, it is your fault. It was daily
procedure to drive 110 mph in the slow lanes so the Porsche, Mercedes
and BMW could pass unhindered at 150. Many of the Polezi cars were
hopped up Porsche carreras.
Posted by: Ray Mota at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM
Was in a jeep that broke down on the autobahn back in the 70s. Pulled over to use the call box to get a tow and while I was standing there I heard what I thought was a jet or a helicopter coming towards us. I looked down the road and spotted what appeared to be a lambroughini in the left lane doing about 150mph. When there are accidents on the autobahn they are almost always fatal.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at May 10, 2021 10:57 AM (JUOKG)
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I am saying if you don't want to put up with slow drivers, buy a HellCat or Corvette. They go pretty good, so long as you start going at higher speeds (wheel spin, you have to know what you are doing).
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 10:57 AM (0diFf)
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352 Why is it always a chimpanzee? There are other monkeys to choose from, you know.
Posted by: Peter Tork at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (DMUuz)
Fuck You my mom invented White Out
Posted by: Peter Tork at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (DMUuz)
Fuck You my mom invented White Out
Posted by: Michael Nesmith at May 10, 2021 10:57 AM (yrol0)
367
What state, sweet meteor of death?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM
The Feds. OSHA.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM
The Feds. OSHA.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at May 10, 2021 10:57 AM (JUOKG)
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352 Why is it always a chimpanzee? There are other monkeys to choose from, you know.
Posted by: Peter Tork at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (DMUuz)
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OG monkey is a gorilla.
Posted by: Peter Tork at May 10, 2021 10:55 AM (DMUuz)
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OG monkey is a gorilla.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:57 AM (LvTSG)
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Why is it always a chimpanzee? There are other monkeys to choose from, you know.
But they don't wear weasel's overalls.
But they don't wear weasel's overalls.
Posted by: t-bird at May 10, 2021 10:58 AM (1vynn)
370
That guy driving 55 in the passing lane is why howitzers should be permitted on cars.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 10, 2021 10:58 AM (Oq/TM)
371
New post about Bill Gates and Epstein goes up, comments don't work, and then it vanishes.
I think we ALL know what this means...
Posted by: Moron with tin foil hat at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (haqHj
That post did not kill itself.
I think we ALL know what this means...
Posted by: Moron with tin foil hat at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (haqHj
That post did not kill itself.
Posted by: 4 at May 10, 2021 10:58 AM (KnJdm)
Posted by: Michael Nesmith at May 10, 2021 10:58 AM (yrol0)
373
OH yeah, just saw 173. Never mind, Eris
Posted by: kallisto at May 10, 2021 10:58 AM (DJFLF)
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322 307 Gettin my shot tomorrow. I am so excited.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 10:49 AM (0diFf)
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Are you wearing your mother's sequined ballgown?
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Iron Fist in Velvet Glove in Iron Gauntlet Clutching an Iron Mace at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (Dc2NZ)
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What???
Are Draft Boards a thing again?
Nobody tells me anything.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 10:49 AM (0diFf)
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Are you wearing your mother's sequined ballgown?
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Iron Fist in Velvet Glove in Iron Gauntlet Clutching an Iron Mace at May 10, 2021 10:51 AM (Dc2NZ)
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What???
Are Draft Boards a thing again?
Nobody tells me anything.
Posted by: Diogenes at May 10, 2021 10:59 AM (axyOa)
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It's like Algebra, Geometry or Trigonometry. I haven't parallel parked since high school.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:14 AM (OCTRt)
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Well, this is tangential to your point, but I have been homeschooling my son, and have to give him a standardized test. I just received the test in the mail the other day, and there are quite a few questions in the Science and Social Science (what we used to call Social Studies) that I had no clue as to what the answer would be. The Social Science on, in particular, picks out random world events within a 500 year time frame. I mean, I don't recall ever learning a thing about Italian banking in the 1500s. ( and don't get me started on the "use this chart to answer the question" questions, where the question asks about information not presented in the chart)
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:14 AM (OCTRt)
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Well, this is tangential to your point, but I have been homeschooling my son, and have to give him a standardized test. I just received the test in the mail the other day, and there are quite a few questions in the Science and Social Science (what we used to call Social Studies) that I had no clue as to what the answer would be. The Social Science on, in particular, picks out random world events within a 500 year time frame. I mean, I don't recall ever learning a thing about Italian banking in the 1500s. ( and don't get me started on the "use this chart to answer the question" questions, where the question asks about information not presented in the chart)
Posted by: No One of Consequence at May 10, 2021 10:59 AM (CAJOC)
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offf monkeee sox
Posted by: rhennigantx at May 10, 2021 10:59 AM (yrol0)
377
New post about Bill Gates and Epstein goes up, comments don't work, and then it vanishes.
I think we ALL know what this means...
Posted by: Moron with tin foil hat at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (haqHj)
You know who else made things vanish...
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (flINI)
When visiting family the past couple weeks, after ALL my ranting about things that are just standard conversation around the AoSHQ, the one comment that seemed to be bridge too far was when the topic of Epstein came up, I made the offhand statement "if he's really dead..."
I think we ALL know what this means...
Posted by: Moron with tin foil hat at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (haqHj)
You know who else made things vanish...
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (flINI)
When visiting family the past couple weeks, after ALL my ranting about things that are just standard conversation around the AoSHQ, the one comment that seemed to be bridge too far was when the topic of Epstein came up, I made the offhand statement "if he's really dead..."
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:59 AM (U2EjU)
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Why is it always a chimpanzee? There are other monkeys to choose from, you know.
The bonobos all kept doing their best Kamala Harris imitation.
The bonobos all kept doing their best Kamala Harris imitation.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 10, 2021 10:59 AM (DpkTQ)
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The speed limit on most OK interstates is 75. Had a trooper tell me that it's to keep traffic limited to around 80 to 85. I usually drive around 80.
Posted by: Justsayin' at May 10, 2021 10:59 AM (Fs5vw)
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They stopped giving out ivermectin
They have low vitamin D levels because they don't sunbathe.
They live in very crowded quarters
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at May 10, 2021 10:48 AM (5HBd1)
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And, perhaps most importantly, they have dreadful public sanitation. Public shitting - and shitting in waterways - is endemic. That's *bad* for disease control, even if you don't drink the water.
They have low vitamin D levels because they don't sunbathe.
They live in very crowded quarters
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at May 10, 2021 10:48 AM (5HBd1)
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And, perhaps most importantly, they have dreadful public sanitation. Public shitting - and shitting in waterways - is endemic. That's *bad* for disease control, even if you don't drink the water.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 11:00 AM (Jsjd7)
381
Of course, I'll try to move over a lane if I see someone getting on from a ramp. But that's not always possible. Someone has to yield and it shouldn't be me. At least, that's what that triangular sign implies.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021
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Right. But if you do have to yield to be safe, then be sure to lay on the horn as you sweep around him.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 10, 2021
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Right. But if you do have to yield to be safe, then be sure to lay on the horn as you sweep around him.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at May 10, 2021 11:00 AM (lSpWa)
382
New post about Bill Gates and Epstein goes up, comments don't work, and then it vanishes.
I think we ALL know what this means...
Posted by: Moron with tin foil hat
Like Epstein, it didn't kill itself?
I think we ALL know what this means...
Posted by: Moron with tin foil hat
Like Epstein, it didn't kill itself?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 11:00 AM (OCTRt)
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I don't recall ever learning a thing about Italian banking in the 1500s. ( and don't get me started on the "use this chart to answer the question" questions, where the question asks about information not presented in the chart)
Posted by: No One of Consequence at May 10, 2021 10:59 AM (CAJOC)
Whats A Matter U covers this subject
Posted by: No One of Consequence at May 10, 2021 10:59 AM (CAJOC)
Whats A Matter U covers this subject
Posted by: rhennigantx at May 10, 2021 11:00 AM (yrol0)
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382 The speed limit on most OK interstates is 75. Had a trooper tell me that it's to keep traffic limited to around 80 to 85. I usually drive around 80.
Posted by: Justsayin' at May 10, 2021 10:59 AM (Fs5vw)
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I had to take a driving course with a state trooper in Virginia many moons ago. He said he gave drivers 12 miles per hour.
I wondered why they didn't up the speed limit by ten miles an hour and then rigorously enforce it.
Posted by: Justsayin' at May 10, 2021 10:59 AM (Fs5vw)
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I had to take a driving course with a state trooper in Virginia many moons ago. He said he gave drivers 12 miles per hour.
I wondered why they didn't up the speed limit by ten miles an hour and then rigorously enforce it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 11:00 AM (LvTSG)
385
I only drive to the gym with cruise control. All that extra foot cardio cuts my gainz.
Posted by: Brometheus at May 10, 2021 11:01 AM (s85a/)
386
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 10:41 AM (LvTSG)
I watched an interesting movie on TCM the other night - Let Me Come In, an experimental film using decayed reels from the lost 1928 German film Pawns of Passion.
I loved it, but then again, I was, as usual drunk off my ass.
I watched an interesting movie on TCM the other night - Let Me Come In, an experimental film using decayed reels from the lost 1928 German film Pawns of Passion.
I loved it, but then again, I was, as usual drunk off my ass.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 10, 2021 11:02 AM (2JVJo)
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In most of the free world, someone going 45 in a 65 is an old fart who can barely see two car lengths in front of them and should probably give up their car keys because they can't even remember where they were going.
Here in CA, 45 in a 65 means drunken Illegal Alien driving to the minimart for more beer.
In most of the free world, someone going 45 in a 65 is an old fart who can barely see two car lengths in front of them and should probably give up their car keys because they can't even remember where they were going.
Here in CA, 45 in a 65 means drunken Illegal Alien driving to the minimart for more beer.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 10, 2021 11:02 AM (n+4am)
388
New post about Bill Gates and Epstein goes up, comments don't work, and then it vanishes.
I think we ALL know what this means...
Eventually, Ace is going to get leaned on. He'll need some code for us so that we know "Everything I'm about to post is bullshit".
I think we ALL know what this means...
Eventually, Ace is going to get leaned on. He'll need some code for us so that we know "Everything I'm about to post is bullshit".
Posted by: t-bird at May 10, 2021 11:02 AM (1vynn)
389
Basically the same thing one would do at an uncontrolled intersection.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (dwsAN)
Which is the anarchist philosophy in a nutshell.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (dwsAN)
Which is the anarchist philosophy in a nutshell.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 11:02 AM (U2EjU)
390
Gettin my shot tomorrow. Made sure the Audi worked, drove around the block a few times, low key as in there is some button on there that makes it really quiet, but that quite mode aint happening after I get my shot. YeeeeHaaaa.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (0diFf)
391
Was driving from Paris down to Switzerland in the middle lane of a very open highway. A car came up behind me and the driver flashed his lights. I realized I was the schmuck because I should be in the right lane. The 50-mph left lane driver thinks the people flashing their lights at him are the schmucks.
Posted by: iandeal at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (vgGyZ)
392
The Social Science on, in particular, picks out random world events within a 500 year time frame. I mean, I don't recall ever learning a thing about Italian banking in the 1500s. ( and don't get me started on the "use this chart to answer the question" questions, where the question asks about information not presented in the chart)
Posted by: No One of Consequence
WTF??? Italian banking in the 1500's? Seriously?
Posted by: No One of Consequence
WTF??? Italian banking in the 1500's? Seriously?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (OCTRt)
393
389 I watched an interesting movie on TCM the other night - Let Me Come In, an experimental film using decayed reels from the lost 1928 German film Pawns of Passion.
I loved it, but then again, I was, as usual drunk off my ass.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 10, 2021 11:02 AM (2JVJo)
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Interesting. Looks like TCM has the exclusive rights and will just be broadcasting it from time to time, though.
I loved it, but then again, I was, as usual drunk off my ass.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 10, 2021 11:02 AM (2JVJo)
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Interesting. Looks like TCM has the exclusive rights and will just be broadcasting it from time to time, though.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (LvTSG)
394
>Basically the same thing one would do at an uncontrolled intersection.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (dwsAN)
Treat every intersection like that because you have the most interest and responsibility in your own well-being.
Gotta run, I have to get back to taking selfies while I drive.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (dwsAN)
Treat every intersection like that because you have the most interest and responsibility in your own well-being.
Gotta run, I have to get back to taking selfies while I drive.
Posted by: all doubt removed at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (S2eH9)
395
WTF??? Italian banking in the 1500's? Seriously?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (OCTRt)
I'm guessing the answer is "The Medici"
WTF??? Italian banking in the 1500's? Seriously?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (OCTRt)
I'm guessing the answer is "The Medici"
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at May 10, 2021 11:04 AM (PiwSw)
396
390 In most of the free world, someone going 45 in a 65 is an old fart
In Toronto it's usually recent immigrants and the speed gets lethally slow at sunset when you can't see due to the glare of the setting sun.
In Toronto it's usually recent immigrants and the speed gets lethally slow at sunset when you can't see due to the glare of the setting sun.
Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 10, 2021 11:04 AM (AHq56)
397
In most of the free world, someone going 45 in a 65 is an old fart who can barely see two car lengths in front of them and should probably give up their car keys because they can't even remember where they were going.
Ahhh. This explains it. Mrs D came in the other day bitching about some guy behind here honking the horn and flipping her off.
Ahhh. This explains it. Mrs D came in the other day bitching about some guy behind here honking the horn and flipping her off.
Posted by: Diogenes at May 10, 2021 11:04 AM (axyOa)
398
397 >Basically the same thing one would do at an uncontrolled intersection.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (dwsAN)
Treat every intersection like that because you have the most interest and responsibility in your own well-being.
Gotta run, I have to get back to taking selfies while I drive.
Posted by: all doubt removed at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (S2eH9)
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Replace all airbags with spears.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (dwsAN)
Treat every intersection like that because you have the most interest and responsibility in your own well-being.
Gotta run, I have to get back to taking selfies while I drive.
Posted by: all doubt removed at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (S2eH9)
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Replace all airbags with spears.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 11:04 AM (LvTSG)
399
... You can talk with someone who is mistaken and try to persuade them. If someone is evil, all you can do is destroy them. ...
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, get ready now at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (ifmtJ)
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This is true, but there's an even more casual problem. You can't convince someone with whom you share no basic principles. If you share those basics - the big little things like "nation states are a generally pretty good system" then you can disagree on policy and try to change each others' minds.
If you don't share *any* common ground, then there's no point. Every disagreement is an existential battle. And that's where we are with the Left (and conversely, where the Left is with us). You can have a policy disagreement with a liberal, but you can't with a Leftist, because the Left and the non-Left share *nothing* in terms of first principles any more. Nation states (and, by extension, borders), private property, individual choice, self-ownership, individual value and more are values that underpin the old system in which we live. The Left not only doesn't share those values at all, those values are anathema to their new system.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, get ready now at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (ifmtJ)
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This is true, but there's an even more casual problem. You can't convince someone with whom you share no basic principles. If you share those basics - the big little things like "nation states are a generally pretty good system" then you can disagree on policy and try to change each others' minds.
If you don't share *any* common ground, then there's no point. Every disagreement is an existential battle. And that's where we are with the Left (and conversely, where the Left is with us). You can have a policy disagreement with a liberal, but you can't with a Leftist, because the Left and the non-Left share *nothing* in terms of first principles any more. Nation states (and, by extension, borders), private property, individual choice, self-ownership, individual value and more are values that underpin the old system in which we live. The Left not only doesn't share those values at all, those values are anathema to their new system.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 10, 2021 11:04 AM (Jsjd7)
400
WTF??? Italian banking in the 1500's? Seriously?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (OCTRt)
Wasn't Shylock an Italian banker in the 1500's?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (OCTRt)
Wasn't Shylock an Italian banker in the 1500's?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 11:04 AM (dwsAN)
Posted by: Jak Sucio at May 10, 2021 11:04 AM (jvt6t)
402
hahaha, here we go with the "My car's VW Eos engine sounds AWESOME!!!"
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 11:04 AM (XTk1T)
403
Nood self-immolating post.
Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 10, 2021 11:05 AM (AHq56)
404
Functional NOOD.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at May 10, 2021 11:05 AM (Zz0t1)
405
396
Interesting. Looks like TCM has the exclusive rights and will just be broadcasting it from time to time, though.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (LvTSG)
The title made me think of another movie I watched.... " Let Me In"... a strange strange movie.
Interesting. Looks like TCM has the exclusive rights and will just be broadcasting it from time to time, though.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (LvTSG)
The title made me think of another movie I watched.... " Let Me In"... a strange strange movie.
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 11:05 AM (0KKyI)
406
Any other countries screwed over elections?
Posted by: humphreyrobot at May 10, 2021 11:06 AM (o89XP)
407
No, if you kill someone in the US going 150, you are fucked. Not sure why I bought my cars. Race tracks are few and far between.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 11:06 AM (0diFf)
408
I wondered why they didn't up the speed limit by ten miles an hour and then rigorously enforce it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Variety of vehicles and measuring equipment.
My truck says I'm doing 65.
Per Waze and GPS, it says I'm doing 59.
Per the Trooper's radar gun?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Variety of vehicles and measuring equipment.
My truck says I'm doing 65.
Per Waze and GPS, it says I'm doing 59.
Per the Trooper's radar gun?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 11:06 AM (OCTRt)
409
> They have low vitamin D levels because they don't sunbathe.
Up here in the good old PeeEnDoubleYou, I tell all my new co-workers who move in from other locales to go buy vitamin D. At least 2,000 IU. I actually worked with a guy who suffered SEVERE vitamin D deficiency. It wasn't pretty. It was like someone was slowly turning down his brain power until he was Joe Biden levels of incapable. Fortunately the old sawbones figured out the issue, he started taking supplements, and he came back like the people in Awakenings.
Even if you don't end up like him, most people around here are Vit D deficient.
Up here in the good old PeeEnDoubleYou, I tell all my new co-workers who move in from other locales to go buy vitamin D. At least 2,000 IU. I actually worked with a guy who suffered SEVERE vitamin D deficiency. It wasn't pretty. It was like someone was slowly turning down his brain power until he was Joe Biden levels of incapable. Fortunately the old sawbones figured out the issue, he started taking supplements, and he came back like the people in Awakenings.
Even if you don't end up like him, most people around here are Vit D deficient.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 10, 2021 11:06 AM (YYlyE)
410
Thread be dead. Time to move...
Posted by: kraken at May 10, 2021 11:06 AM (0KKyI)
411
Where I live, drivers regard traffic lights not as signals, but as suggestions for possible actions.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 10, 2021 11:06 AM (E+OcO)
412
350 illiniwek,
What we are seeing is not organic in the sense that it comes from a frustration by a majority. It is more to the point that these are minorities that have been inflamed by direct government interference on their behalf. Incentives matter and when government actors become blind, deaf,and dumb, it is because they provide incentives for these extra governmental radicals to get even more violent and radical. The mistake is to see this as a revolution when in reality it is a coup by an elite faction that wants to punish, coerce, and even kill its opposition and they seek every tool to do so.
Revolutions generally occur when the majority feels that the current situation is intolerable and change, even the risk of radical change is in order along with the replacement of societal governing elites. Revolts based on radicals can be bloody but usually fail without outside intervention see the Shining Path insurgency for example or bloody Middle East uprisings. In the American Revolution's case, it was the French and later Spanish getting involved that sealed the deal. In Libya, it was the West that got involved to support replacing Qaddafi.
What we are seeing is not organic in the sense that it comes from a frustration by a majority. It is more to the point that these are minorities that have been inflamed by direct government interference on their behalf. Incentives matter and when government actors become blind, deaf,and dumb, it is because they provide incentives for these extra governmental radicals to get even more violent and radical. The mistake is to see this as a revolution when in reality it is a coup by an elite faction that wants to punish, coerce, and even kill its opposition and they seek every tool to do so.
Revolutions generally occur when the majority feels that the current situation is intolerable and change, even the risk of radical change is in order along with the replacement of societal governing elites. Revolts based on radicals can be bloody but usually fail without outside intervention see the Shining Path insurgency for example or bloody Middle East uprisings. In the American Revolution's case, it was the French and later Spanish getting involved that sealed the deal. In Libya, it was the West that got involved to support replacing Qaddafi.
Posted by: whig at May 10, 2021 11:07 AM (pO7gM)
413
THIS IS I GAME CHANGER. HUGE.
Employers who try to mandate vaccines must now record ANY adverse reactions as WORKPLACE INJURIES according to OSHA. The myth 'Employer Vaccine Mandate' is effectively DEAD. Praise Jesus.
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (RHGPo)
Did the Biden Controllers approve this OSHA ruling? If not, it may soon be rescinded.
Employers who try to mandate vaccines must now record ANY adverse reactions as WORKPLACE INJURIES according to OSHA. The myth 'Employer Vaccine Mandate' is effectively DEAD. Praise Jesus.
Posted by: SMOD at May 10, 2021 10:53 AM (RHGPo)
Did the Biden Controllers approve this OSHA ruling? If not, it may soon be rescinded.
Posted by: Gref at May 10, 2021 11:08 AM (AMIL/)
414
BTW, I do sit down when I pee. The bathroom is much cleaner for that effort.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 11:08 AM (0diFf)
415
When visiting family the past couple weeks, after ALL my ranting about things that are just standard conversation around the AoSHQ,
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:59 AM
Sounds interesting!
Posted by: BurtTC at May 10, 2021 10:59 AM
Sounds interesting!
Posted by: Boobs, Onagers, Longbows, & Mary Ann at May 10, 2021 11:09 AM (DMUuz)
416
403 WTF??? Italian banking in the 1500's? Seriously?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (OCTRt)
Wasn't Shylock an Italian banker in the 1500's?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 11:04 AM (dwsAN)
Banker character in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (OCTRt)
Wasn't Shylock an Italian banker in the 1500's?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 10, 2021 11:04 AM (dwsAN)
Banker character in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice.
Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at May 10, 2021 11:09 AM (8C7+r)
417
394 Was driving from Paris down to Switzerland in the middle lane of a very open highway. A car came up behind me and the driver flashed his lights. I realized I was the schmuck because I should be in the right lane. The 50-mph left lane driver thinks the people flashing their lights at him are the schmucks.
Posted by: iandeal at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (vgGyZ)
Loved the German autobahn. When I was getting my European license they stressed making sure the left lane is clear behind you because even if you're going at 120mph, there's always someone going faster in the left lane.
I found that to be true.
Posted by: iandeal at May 10, 2021 11:03 AM (vgGyZ)
Loved the German autobahn. When I was getting my European license they stressed making sure the left lane is clear behind you because even if you're going at 120mph, there's always someone going faster in the left lane.
I found that to be true.
Posted by: Justsayin' at May 10, 2021 11:09 AM (Fs5vw)
418
Employers who try to mandate vaccines must now record ANY adverse reactions as WORKPLACE INJURIES according to OSHA. The myth 'Employer Vaccine Mandate' is effectively DEAD. Praise Jesus.
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Isn't this where the DOJ steps in and reverses it...since it seems they think they can do just about anything.
--
Isn't this where the DOJ steps in and reverses it...since it seems they think they can do just about anything.
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 10, 2021 11:10 AM (O+I8R)
419
>>>I wondered why they didn't up the speed limit by ten miles an hour and then rigorously enforce it.<<<
>Not always a good idea. In this state, most of the two lane highways were constructed and engineered when the speed limit was 55. Recently, somebody thought raising the speed limit 70 was a good idea. And the next thing you know, with the increase in volume of traffic and the ever present animal herding and migration patterns, the level of roadside carnage tripled.
>Not always a good idea. In this state, most of the two lane highways were constructed and engineered when the speed limit was 55. Recently, somebody thought raising the speed limit 70 was a good idea. And the next thing you know, with the increase in volume of traffic and the ever present animal herding and migration patterns, the level of roadside carnage tripled.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at May 10, 2021 11:11 AM (2goRJ)
420
Isn't this where the DOJ steps in and reverses it...since it seems they think they can do just about anything.
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 10, 2021 11:10 AM (O+I8R)
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This is designed to put small business in an awkward spot, with the eventual goal of doing away with small business.
Businesses, in order to keep their licenses, will told they have to mandate vaccinations. But, OSHA will tell them they can't due that, because they then become liable.
Small business owners throw up their hands, sell out to LargeCorp or close their doors.
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 10, 2021 11:10 AM (O+I8R)
--------------
This is designed to put small business in an awkward spot, with the eventual goal of doing away with small business.
Businesses, in order to keep their licenses, will told they have to mandate vaccinations. But, OSHA will tell them they can't due that, because they then become liable.
Small business owners throw up their hands, sell out to LargeCorp or close their doors.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 11:13 AM (2SdPm)
421
Did you all non believers in the hoax virus, see that some Oregon church has spread the hoax virus far and wide in their own congregation, that a bigly bunch of them ... are not very happy campers (reported from the hospital).
Recently, look it up.
Recently, look it up.
Posted by: Binko at May 10, 2021 11:14 AM (0diFf)
422
LAWs rockets should be legal.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (VwHCD)
M-61 on a flex mount behind the grill.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (VwHCD)
M-61 on a flex mount behind the grill.
Posted by: Andreas Venizelos. at May 10, 2021 11:17 AM (qyH+l)
423
I know I'm in the minority here, but that's the same attitude that the leftists displayed toward a BUNCH of laws 'because Trump.' I'm not happy when I get behind someone obeying the speed limit (a.k.a. 'law') and I don't want to, but if it's the LAW then I don't complain - I deal with it.
Very bad analogy between the left and the slow passing (left) lane drivers who refuse to move aside. If it's a stupid law you don't get to ignore it. That's a leftist attitude, the law doesn't only apply if it's convenient or if I think it makes sense.
Very bad analogy between the left and the slow passing (left) lane drivers who refuse to move aside. If it's a stupid law you don't get to ignore it. That's a leftist attitude, the law doesn't only apply if it's convenient or if I think it makes sense.
Posted by: pmw at May 10, 2021 11:20 AM (lorGu)
424
Difference between Massachusetts and Connecticut drivers -- MA are suicidal, CT are homicidal.
Posted by: French Jeton at May 10, 2021 11:25 AM (85zsD)
425
Friends of Bill: https://tinyurl.com/tjnnhtn9
Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 10, 2021 11:29 AM (AHq56)
426
Oops
Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 10, 2021 11:29 AM (AHq56)
427
I have been known to get in front of them and brake with the accelerator.
(Foot off gas. Let friction slow the vehicle down)
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:08 AM (OCTRt)
Bwaahahahaha!
I did that on my last road trip to visit my Dad. Dude I did it to was in a Styrofoam cup of a Hyundai. Hanging out in the passing lane running 63 in a 70 m/ph zone. Tried to pass me, in my hemi R/T Charger. I matched him m/ph for m/ph up to about 74 when he was leaning forward gripping the steering wheel in frustration. Then I blocked his stupid ass as he came up on an 18 wheeler forcing him to slow down of rear-end the 18 wheeler.
I have been known to get in front of them and brake with the accelerator.
(Foot off gas. Let friction slow the vehicle down)
Posted by: rickb223 at May 10, 2021 10:08 AM (OCTRt)
Bwaahahahaha!
I did that on my last road trip to visit my Dad. Dude I did it to was in a Styrofoam cup of a Hyundai. Hanging out in the passing lane running 63 in a 70 m/ph zone. Tried to pass me, in my hemi R/T Charger. I matched him m/ph for m/ph up to about 74 when he was leaning forward gripping the steering wheel in frustration. Then I blocked his stupid ass as he came up on an 18 wheeler forcing him to slow down of rear-end the 18 wheeler.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at May 10, 2021 11:30 AM (VcFUs)
428
425 LAWs rockets should be legal.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (VwHCD)
M-61 on a flex mount behind the grill.
Posted by: Andreas Venizelos. at May 10, 2021 11:17 AM (qyH+l)
I would totes be happy with the loss of fuel efficiency on my Charger if I could have a ring mount M2 for the sun roof. Nothing says get out of the way like so 50 cal through the rear window, then about a three second burst into the engine compartment as you pass.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 10, 2021 10:28 AM (VwHCD)
M-61 on a flex mount behind the grill.
Posted by: Andreas Venizelos. at May 10, 2021 11:17 AM (qyH+l)
I would totes be happy with the loss of fuel efficiency on my Charger if I could have a ring mount M2 for the sun roof. Nothing says get out of the way like so 50 cal through the rear window, then about a three second burst into the engine compartment as you pass.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at May 10, 2021 11:32 AM (VcFUs)
429
Wuflu and India
They stopped giving out ivermectin
They have low vitamin D levels because they don't sunbathe.
They live in very crowded quarters
***
Fecal-oral.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (XTk1T)
It's been years ago, but I remember seeing an Indian Public Service Announcement video in which the topic was "don't poop in the street." (I think the video might have been linked here at the HQ in the Before Times).
They stopped giving out ivermectin
They have low vitamin D levels because they don't sunbathe.
They live in very crowded quarters
***
Fecal-oral.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:56 AM (XTk1T)
It's been years ago, but I remember seeing an Indian Public Service Announcement video in which the topic was "don't poop in the street." (I think the video might have been linked here at the HQ in the Before Times).
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at May 10, 2021 11:33 AM (YQ4mh)
430
Leftist FILTH are gambling that Patriots don't have the stomach to upend everything through what really needs to be done --
They're right
They're right
Posted by: Uncle Rick at May 10, 2021 12:39 PM (48/MM)
431
420 Isn't this where the DOJ steps in and reverses it...since it seems they think they can do just about anything.
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 10, 2021 11:10 AM (O+I8R)
--------------
This is designed to put small business in an awkward spot, with the eventual goal of doing away with small business.
Businesses, in order to keep their licenses, will told they have to mandate vaccinations. But, OSHA will tell them they can't due that, because they then become liable.
Small business owners throw up their hands, sell out to LargeCorp or close their doors.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 11:13 AM (2SdPm)
Wow.
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 10, 2021 11:10 AM (O+I8R)
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This is designed to put small business in an awkward spot, with the eventual goal of doing away with small business.
Businesses, in order to keep their licenses, will told they have to mandate vaccinations. But, OSHA will tell them they can't due that, because they then become liable.
Small business owners throw up their hands, sell out to LargeCorp or close their doors.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 10, 2021 11:13 AM (2SdPm)
Wow.
Posted by: m at May 10, 2021 12:55 PM (RYc1G)
432
173 48 giving a drivers license to anyone who can pay $50 and successfully parallel park one time in front of a government witness
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:10 AM (XTk1T)
Nicely phrased!
Posted by: m at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (RYc1G)
As God is my witness, I thought they could drive! -- goverment witness
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Important article about what's coming at May 10, 2021 10:10 AM (XTk1T)
Nicely phrased!
Posted by: m at May 10, 2021 10:30 AM (RYc1G)
As God is my witness, I thought they could drive! -- goverment witness
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 10, 2021 01:39 PM (ynpvh)
433
Leftist creed: "It's not about you, it's all about me. So go screw yourself."
Posted by: Forheremenaremen at May 10, 2021 01:53 PM (GMR0L)
434
Then there's the drivers whose cruise control is set 1 MPH higher than yours and, while passing, insist on you braking or maybe running into the slower car ahead of you instead of accelerating past you. I hate that.
Posted by: leber at May 10, 2021 01:59 PM (TUdnY)
435
Amen. And amen to #434 too. Once, in a fit of perversion, I read a Dear Abby column. The wife complained that her husband was driving 75 in the left lane and would not move for anyone, saying he was "teaching 'em a lesson." She signed the letter something IN TEXAS.
The angels must have been watching over me because the reply was completely sane and not like most of the answers that make me gnash my teeth and get very very angry. DA said something like "He's likely to be shot doing that."
The angels must have been watching over me because the reply was completely sane and not like most of the answers that make me gnash my teeth and get very very angry. DA said something like "He's likely to be shot doing that."
Posted by: JoeChuikov at May 10, 2021 02:41 PM (ENV9c)
436
"Another pet peeve: semi truck governed to 55 mph passing another semi truck governed to 54.98 mph."
This happens ALOT in the UK.
This happens ALOT in the UK.
Posted by: cheshirecat at May 10, 2021 02:57 PM (TwA+r)
437
"Do you guys (Ohioans) have highways posted above 55 yet?"
Uh, it's 70 mph outside of urban areas, so yes.
Uh, it's 70 mph outside of urban areas, so yes.
Posted by: cheshirecat at May 10, 2021 03:00 PM (TwA+r)
438
Life in the fast lane surely makes you lose your mind.
Posted by: Joe Walsh at May 10, 2021 03:03 PM (N9/ar)
439
This was such a great thread, Weasel! Look at all of us happy commenters.
Posted by: m at May 10, 2021 03:42 PM (Y3SPi)
440
Wisconsin has a lot of those speed enforcers..
Along the Colorado river in Arizona we used to call them C.A.T.S. California a$$h0le tourists.
Along the Colorado river in Arizona we used to call them C.A.T.S. California a$$h0le tourists.
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NYT Headlines Spinning Bush's Jobs Boom
Things People Are More Likely to Say Than "Did You Hear What Al Franken Said Yesterday?"
Signs that Paul Krugman Has Lost His Frickin' Mind
All-Time Best NBA Players, According to Senator Robert Byrd
Other Bad Things About the Jews, According to the Koran
Signs That David Letterman Just Doesn't Care Anymore
Examples of Bob Kerrey's Insufferable Racial Jackassery
Signs Andy Rooney Is Going Senile
Other Judgments Dick Clarke Made About Condi Rice Based on Her Appearance
Collective Names for Groups of People
John Kerry's Other Vietnam Super-Pets
Cool Things About the XM8 Assault Rifle
Media-Approved Facts About the Democrat Spy
Changes to Make Christianity More "Inclusive"
Secret John Kerry Senatorial Accomplishments
John Edwards Campaign Excuses
John Kerry Pick-Up Lines
Changes Liberal Senator George Michell Will Make at Disney
Torments in Dog-Hell
Greatest Hitjobs
The Ace of Spades HQ Sex-for-Money Skankathon
A D&D Guide to the Democratic Candidates
Margaret Cho: Just Not Funny
More Margaret Cho Abuse
Margaret Cho: Still Not Funny
Iraqi Prisoner Claims He Was Raped... By Woman
Wonkette Announces "Morning Zoo" Format
John Kerry's "Plan" Causes Surrender of Moqtada al-Sadr's Militia
World Muslim Leaders Apologize for Nick Berg's Beheading
Michael Moore Goes on Lunchtime Manhattan Death-Spree
Milestone: Oliver Willis Posts 400th "Fake News Article" Referencing Britney Spears
Liberal Economists Rue a "New Decade of Greed"
Artificial Insouciance: Maureen Dowd's Word Processor Revolts Against Her Numbing Imbecility
Intelligence Officials Eye Blogs for Tips
They Done Found Us Out, Cletus: Intrepid Internet Detective Figures Out Our Master Plan
Shock: Josh Marshall Almost Mentions Sarin Discovery in Iraq
Leather-Clad Biker Freaks Terrorize Australian Town
When Clinton Was President, Torture Was Cool
What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means
Wonkette's Stand-Up Act
Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour
Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider
My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty
Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA
An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear
The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report!
Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet
The House of Love: Paul Krugman
A Michael Moore Mystery (TM)
The Dowd-O-Matic!
Liberal Consistency and Other Myths
Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias
John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate
"Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long)
The Donkey ("The Raven" parody)
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