Motorcyclist dies after crashing, getting hit by two vehicles i...
I think you forgot "all this while doing a wheelie." Your exaggeration isn't really needed here. If you actually witnessed this combination of poor decisions, I apologize. (Tuesday Aug 26 | post #16)
Food favorites at the STATE FAIR
Yeah, they're great, but wouldn't they be better with nuts? (Tuesday Aug 26 | post #18)
Prison doctor accused of sexually assaulting inmates
Red Handed?????? (Thursday Aug 21 | post #10)
Thief dances off with items belonging to 'Stars' celebrities
Like they needed my help for that. (Tuesday Aug 19 | post #14)
Thief dances off with items belonging to 'Stars' celebrities
So true, no good dead goes unpunished. Sorry Folks!! So when a republican asks you about a good place to eat during the RNC, just say, "Try the Outback on Snelling." That will give them a taste of what they have been handing out for 7+ years. (Monday Aug 18 | post #8)
Rub ©n Rosario: Allison's tale of money, politics hit raw ...
Yer a rabid, furry lil ijit! (Monday Aug 18 | post #64)
Rub ©n Rosario: Allison's tale of money, politics hit raw ...
Mr. Rosario has no difficulty convincing me that his statement about the "bully pulpit" is valid. The posters on this board have removed all doubt! (Sunday Aug 17 | post #50)
Rub ©n Rosario: Allison's tale of money, politics hit raw ...
Well said. I haven't done everything right my whole life either, but for the last 20 years have made every attempt to do what it takes to avoid poverty in my "golden years". It is depressing to watch my 401K hemorrhage hard earn money due to our governments misguided CYA over-compensations . I carry no credit card debt, my mortgage will be paid off before retirement, but yet I worry about the whole house of cards collapsing before I can reap any benefit from my diligence. All the while, the administration is handing out cash to people who listened to them regarding sub prime loans, and went belly-up. Good decisions just aren't rewarded as well as poor ones are I guess. Mr. Rosario has once again written a thought provoking, well thought out article. He is a refreshing counter-point to Soucheray. (Sunday Aug 17 | post #9)
Motorcyclist dies in St. Paul crash
I thought I was the only one pulling over for "loonies " following too close. It's a good practice, and I do it often. (Saturday Aug 16 | post #38)
Motorcyclist dies in St. Paul crash
I totally agree that loud pipes aren't any safer, but blaming HD for them is silly. My bike is only loud enough to assure that I get good performance. On start up, I idle it for a bit, but take off as soon as I feel that oil is circulating. The after market pipes that do nothing, and the riders that "dial it on" to get attention have no interest in safety, they are just profiling for the effect. Their bikes rolled off the line just as quiet as as any other. Crotch Rockets make a far more annoying sound than HD's, and I'd be willing to bet that they crash for stupidness just as often as HD riders. The reason that riders die, is commuters have forgotten that there are consequences for poor driving habits. They multi-task on their way to and from work. They exchange recipes on the cell phones, with no regard for the danger that they present. Loud pipes do nothing to get the attention of the distracted driver, except for the occasional startled reaction that is more likely to cause an accident. The other day, I was driving next to a young lady, in a van on 35W going north. I noticed that she was crowding my lane, and trying to wedge in, but wasn't signalling. I backed off and she moved in. When I got along side her, I could see that she was chatting away on the cell phone, and couldn't free up her hand to signal. This is the selfish behavior that is killing car and motorcycle drivers. People, when you are driving, you should be driving. It's plain and simple that we have lost the connection between commuting and safety. The car is not an extension of your home, and it's also not a big purse to be filled up with conveniences. It is transportation to be treated with respect. (Saturday Aug 16 | post #37)
Motorcyclist dies in St. Paul crash
I won't even ride my Road King on the freeway during trafic hours. People are nuts, and inattentive during those times. I'd be willing to bet that a cell phone was involved somewhere too. (Friday Aug 15 | post #13)
Nader plans rally during Republican convention
How can Nader NOT run. Republicans are clearly unsafe at any speed. We have outlived the usefulness of the two party system anyway. It's not getting us anywhere. (Wednesday Aug 13 | post #15)
Yeah, it did sound like an ad for Thrivent. Good luck to the Boxruds. Wish I could retire that young. (Monday Aug 11 | post #3)
A thud, and Nilla the kitten lay dying
Lucky or smart? The guy is a classic case, and you did well to get away from the psycho. (Thursday Aug 7 | post #21)
A thud, and Nilla the kitten lay dying
That d*mn cat just wouldn't listen!! (Thursday Aug 7 | post #20)
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