I have kept my mouth shut on this but the ignorance runs deep in this thread.The true zombies are anyone who thinks McCain would have pulled this country out of it financial quagmire that his party mate Bush created basically from scratch by doing the same crap Bush was doing.While Republicans would rather debate flag lapel pins and and if Obama is a muslim or if someone was gonna take away your big guns. The Republican party was forcefully pushing your face in shi† and you were swallowing it whole. You voted Bush in and now your on unemployment, or worrying about the next layoff at your company...Look at your dumb face in the mirror and see who is to blame for our country and it's shi† economy...It's you .... Take a look at your kids...You f'd them too!
You're right about Bush, and no, I do not think McCain could/would have fixed anything. But I don't think Obama is miracle worker either. I hope he does fix things, but I have my doubts, and it's not about him, it's anyone in his position. It's going to take A LOT to turn things around. I just hope Obama leaves my personal rights alone and deals with the real issues.
Bart
Are you really so ignorant as to think that anything that is happening today was something that was started yesterday or in the last 8 years? It takes years and years, and you can thank the Clinton administration for our current housing crisis. They had the great idea that everyone should be allowed to have a nice house, whether you can afford it or not, enter ARMs at the government's request. I am glad that Obama approved the 8 billion dollar grant to install a train to Disney...we definitely needed that and I am sure it will save the economy 10 years from now when California finishes their environmental impact studies to allow it's construction.
I was going through the posts, I never found one that said Mccain would fix everything...
Anyway, our economy is crashing due to the fact that the average american (as defined by the popular vote) is a lazy POS, hence the fact that unions are ruining our economy and demanding ridiculous benefits for uneducated, unskilled workers, if you don't like your job or its benefits, quit. The best way to sum it up:
It seems that the "average american" thinks that they deserve a nice house, a big truck, and a big backyard just for being American.
I discovered when I was in Asia that the Japanese think that they deserve the right to EARN all those things, weird how they make a better vehicle than the American automotive industry. You mean you have to work hard to succeed?
I have sacrificed years away from my family, and have certainly worked more hours in the last 12 years than most will work in their entire life and at less than minimum wage. I have deployed to the Gulf twice, and it makes me sick to see what is going to happen to my country. You can't say anything without some "reverend" claiming that you are racist, and by the way, being racist is not illegal, and you have to pussyfoot around or God forbid that you might offend someone by saying a prayer or showing Jesus in public. Well guess what, the constitution says nothing about not being offended or having to please anyone but the majority. Minority does NOT rule.
As for looking into the mirror and and seeing my dumb face, you are probably right, because by being in the military, I am defending the rights of idiots that think that socialism is the way to go, and that does make me feel dumb.
By the way, you're welcome for doing my part to keep this the greatest country in the world and allowing you to have the ability to have an opinion, let's hope that the sane and the brave will keep it that way and that my children grow up with the character and fortitude to stand up for what is right and keep it that way.
Last edited by Marlin : 02/19/2009 at 05:30 PM
Ok, since you're new here, I'll fill you in. Hot Wasabi Junkie likes to stir the political pot every now and again, you have been warned.Are you really so ignorant as to think that anything that is happening today was something that was started yesterday or in the last 8 years? It takes years and years, and you can thank the Clinton administration for our current housing crisis. They had the great idea that everyone should be allowed to have a nice house, whether you can afford it or not, enter ARMs at the government's request. I am glad that Obama approved the 8 billion dollar grant to install a train to Disney...we definitely needed that and I am sure it will save the economy 10 years from now when California finishes their environmental impact studies to allow it's construction.
I was going through the posts, I never found one that said Mccain would fix everything...
Anyway, our economy is crashing due to the fact that the average american (as defined by the popular vote) is a lazy POS, hence the fact that unions are ruining our economy and demanding ridiculous benefits for uneducated, unskilled workers, if you don't like your job or its benefits, quit. The best way to sum it up:
It seems that the "average american" thinks that they deserve a nice house, a big truck, and a big backyard just for being American.
I discovered when I was in Asia that the Japanese think that they deserve the right to EARN all those things, weird how they make a better vehicle than the American automotive industry. You mean you have to work hard to succeed?
I have sacrificed years away from my family, and have certainly worked more hours in the last 12 years than most will work in their entire life and at less than minimum wage. I have deployed to the Gulf twice, and it makes me sick to see what is going to happen to my country. You can't say anything without some "reverend" claiming that you are racist, and by the way, being racist is not illegal, and you have to pussyfoot around or God forbid that you might offend someone by saying a prayer or showing Jesus in public. Well guess what, the constitution says nothing about not being offended or having to please anyone but the majority. Minority does NOT rule.
As for looking into the mirror and and seeing my dumb face, you are probably right, because by being in the military, I am defending the rights of idiots that think that socialism is the way to go, and that does make me feel dumb.
By the way, you're welcome for doing my part to keep this the greatest country in the world and allowing you to have the ability to have an opinion, let's hope that the sane and the brave will keep it that way and that my children grow up with the character and fortitude to stand up for what is right and keep it that way.
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The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on me.
Now that I had a little time to calm down, I apologize for that last post.
I think I am putting the fire extinguisher in that little window behind the driver's seat. Its within reach from the outside and from the driver's seat. I liked the center floorboard behind the console too. But if the seats are folded up, it would be very difficult to get to.
As far as storing fuel, you can do it, but put some fuel stabilizer in it. My boat had a 95 gallon tank, and I ruined about 60 gallons when it sat for about 8 weeks while I was out to sea. An expensive mistake. But if its in the garage, better get a hazmat storage locker...I am sure they are only about 3 or 4 thousand dollars
Thanks for the heads up, I do enjoy a good political discussion though, with 5 deployments under my belt and not to many people in the military are liberal, those that are willing to sacrifice are generally conservative so I haven't had many chances to confront liberals. Needless to say, a lot of pent up frustration.
Last edited by Marlin : 02/19/2009 at 06:05 PM Reason: spelling
I'm right there with you man. I've been in an Army Aviation unit for the past 9 years, so I know where you're coming form, and I totally agree. I was just letting you know that some people seem to stop by more for political trolling than actual VX related stuff. Liberals seem to love to spout their retoric, then seem to vanish in the face of any real opposition......how was that for stirring the pot?
LOL, very nice, I am finally at my first shore duty teaching at the Naval Nuclear Power School here in Charleston, SC. You should hear some of the things that these 18 year old kids say?!! What are their parents teaching them? Good thing they have us Chiefs to set them straight.
Jane you ignorant slut!
It is so typical for Republicans to blame Clinton, when our economy faltered on Bush's watch, Just like 911 happened on Bush's watch. Just like the Iraq war, which was pointless by the way, happened because Bush had to defend his dumb dad's honor....(You don't think Iraq was personal? Then why did Bush request to have Saddam's sidearm for the oval office?) You service over there was to inflate Bush's balls and nothing else...You might as well have been blowing them yourself.
The reason most americans are in homes they can't afford is because of loans they were told they could afford or refinance in a few years...It was a lie that Bush was told about and was advised about... just like Katrina , he sat on his hands and let the chips fall, and wow.....They fell on all of us..
And as for serving and the minimum wage, Bush vetoed a pay increase for our men in uniform over there, and nixed better bomb proof vehicles too.
From where I'm standing the only reason you would go into the military is if you have no options but a career at McDonalds. Why go get shot at because some monkey in a three piece tells you to ( to save his daddies honor)....Sorry most people are not that stupid.
So, first, who is Jane?Jane you ignorant slut!
Second, how exactly is that acceptable on a family friendly forum?
That's funny, I still remember getting a raise last year, and all I seem to be seeing and hearing about are up-armored HumveesBush vetoed a pay increase for our men in uniform over there, and nixed better bomb proof vehicles too.
Just exactly how do you sleep at night? Oh, that's right, it's because instead of working at Mcdonalds, we're out there protecting retards like you.the only reason you would go into the military is if you have no options but a career at McDonalds.
Well, you're just lucky that some of us "are" so you can continue to spout this and get away with it. Have you spat on any Vietnam vets lately?....Sorry most people are not that stupid.
Also, lastly let's all just get back to the Zombies!!!
Remember to always take credit when it is earned good or bad.
First, I thank the military for doing an outstanding job.
Second, I don't agree with Iraq at all. We distroyed that country in the name of what? There is still half the population of the U.S. that believe 911 and Iraq are one and the same. How did we come to that conclusion? How do we send 160,000 fighting men to Iraq and 30,000 to Afganistan? Didn't the guy who was responsible for 911 have his base in Afganistan? How did we take our eye off the real problem? BTW - What ever happened to that guy? Did we ever get him?
Please don't question my love of country because I differ with you on this one.
"Have you spat on any Vietnam vets lately?"--------I think that would be Mr. Cheany. How many differments did he get not to fight in that war? Was it five?
Peace.
Tom
"Through Great Sacrifice..... Great Rewards Will Be Achieved"