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So now that half the world thinks the US owns Iraq...

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  • R Roger Wright

    Jason Henderson wrote: Unfortunately, a small car doesn't stand a chance if hit by an SUV Indeed! Around here the hazards are wild burros and RVs - even an SUV doesn't stand much of a chance, so large, high-profile trucks are preferred. Bicycles are a definite hazard to your health, as well. We have a lot of elderly idiots who shouldn't be allowed to drive at all, but we have to let them as the nearest major medical centers are 100 miles away. They are known for driving off the road, or simply driving over cyclists. Worse, nearly everything worth visiting is at least 100 miles away, and few riders are up to that journey on a bike. Bullhead City Barfly Dating Song (to the tune of "She'll be coming 'round the Mountain) - "She'll come like Mt. St. Helens when she comes, She'll come like Mt. St. Helens when she comes..."

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    Roger Wright wrote: Bullhead City Barfly Dating Song (to the tune of "She'll be coming 'round the Mountain) - "She'll come like Mt. St. Helens when she comes, She'll come like Mt. St. Helens when she comes..." I wouldn't want to have her around my apartment. :~ -- Unser Tanz ist so wild! Ein neuer böser Tanz. Alle gegen Alle!

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      Why the H-E-double-hockey-sticks did I have to pay $1.80USD for gasoline this morning!!!!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: I thought the US went into Iraq for the oil! :confused: Maybe we're selling it all to those lovey-dovey brits... :suss:

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      Nick Seng
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      .... so we only pay about 1.50 USD per gallon (rough conversion) Oh crap, does that mean we're next? :wtf::omg: ;P


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        Why the H-E-double-hockey-sticks did I have to pay $1.80USD for gasoline this morning!!!!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: I thought the US went into Iraq for the oil! :confused: Maybe we're selling it all to those lovey-dovey brits... :suss:

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        Oh boo-fucking-hoo. My heart bleeds. Quit whining.


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          Why the H-E-double-hockey-sticks did I have to pay $1.80USD for gasoline this morning!!!!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: I thought the US went into Iraq for the oil! :confused: Maybe we're selling it all to those lovey-dovey brits... :suss:

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          KaRl
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          That's not expensive enough. The higher the price will be, the more efforts will be made to save energy.


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            Why the H-E-double-hockey-sticks did I have to pay $1.80USD for gasoline this morning!!!!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: I thought the US went into Iraq for the oil! :confused: Maybe we're selling it all to those lovey-dovey brits... :suss:

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            I totally agree !! All of those people who have whinged about your post are totally out of touch. It doesn't matter if gas costs a lot in europe as they don't use much. But in the US it's important, if we could get the US gas price down I'm sure Americans could use more of it, and thus reduce ythe world supply faster. This of course would be good, because the faster we run out globally, the less chance of pollution there will be. Regardz Colin J Davies

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              I totally agree !! All of those people who have whinged about your post are totally out of touch. It doesn't matter if gas costs a lot in europe as they don't use much. But in the US it's important, if we could get the US gas price down I'm sure Americans could use more of it, and thus reduce ythe world supply faster. This of course would be good, because the faster we run out globally, the less chance of pollution there will be. Regardz Colin J Davies

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              It's a real shame that people as stupid as you can work out how to use a computer. said by Christian Graus in the Soapbox

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              ColinDavies wrote: This of course would be good, because the faster we run out globally, the less chance of pollution there will be. Although I smell a fresh hint of sarcasm in your post, the last sentence just doesn't compute. :) -- Unser Tanz ist so wild! Ein neuer böser Tanz. Alle gegen Alle!

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                I totally agree !! All of those people who have whinged about your post are totally out of touch. It doesn't matter if gas costs a lot in europe as they don't use much. But in the US it's important, if we could get the US gas price down I'm sure Americans could use more of it, and thus reduce ythe world supply faster. This of course would be good, because the faster we run out globally, the less chance of pollution there will be. Regardz Colin J Davies

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                **The minion's version of "Catch :bob: "

                It's a real shame that people as stupid as you can work out how to use a computer. said by Christian Graus in the Soapbox

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                ColinDavies wrote: I'm sure Americans could use more of it, and thus reduce ythe world supply faster. This of course would be good, because the faster we run out globally, the less chance of pollution there will be. :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: I think I've just found my new signature :) Rob Manderson **Paul Watson wrote:**What sense would you most dislike loosing? Ian Darling replied. Telepathy Then I'd no longer be able to find out everyones dirty little secrets The Lounge, December 4 2003

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                  ColinDavies wrote: I'm sure Americans could use more of it, and thus reduce ythe world supply faster. This of course would be good, because the faster we run out globally, the less chance of pollution there will be. :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: I think I've just found my new signature :) Rob Manderson **Paul Watson wrote:**What sense would you most dislike loosing? Ian Darling replied. Telepathy Then I'd no longer be able to find out everyones dirty little secrets The Lounge, December 4 2003

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                  Yep - this looks good as a signature and it'll act as flame bait :) Rob Manderson Colin Davies wrote: I'm sure Americans could use more of it, and thus reduce the world supply faster. This of course would be good, because the faster we run out globally, the less chance of pollution there will be. (Talking about the price of petrol) The Lounge, March 5 2004

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                    Yep - this looks good as a signature and it'll act as flame bait :) Rob Manderson Colin Davies wrote: I'm sure Americans could use more of it, and thus reduce the world supply faster. This of course would be good, because the faster we run out globally, the less chance of pollution there will be. (Talking about the price of petrol) The Lounge, March 5 2004

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                    Rob Manderson wrote: The Lounge, March 5 2004 Here is SoapBox Rob. ;P Did you sleep late last night? I think you were watching a movie. :-D Mazy "A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it." - Bob Hope

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                    • J Jason Henderson

                      Christian Graus wrote: Seriously, if you don't like it, ride a bike, or buy a smaller car. We Americans live in a pretty spacious country that I think necessitates alot of driving. Therefore, a bike is not an option for many of us that don't like city livin'. The smaller car works though. Unfortunately, a small car doesn't stand a chance if hit by an SUV (or an 18-wheeler which outnumber the cars where I live).

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                      Actually, statistics show that smaller cars are much safer. Sure, they lose in a head on collision, but are much more stable and manuveralbe. So the odds of staying on the road are much greater. "In the final analysis, secularism is little more than another religion the first amendment should be protecting the American people against."

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                        Christian Graus wrote: Seriously, if you don't like it, ride a bike, or buy a smaller car. We Americans live in a pretty spacious country that I think necessitates alot of driving. Therefore, a bike is not an option for many of us that don't like city livin'. The smaller car works though. Unfortunately, a small car doesn't stand a chance if hit by an SUV (or an 18-wheeler which outnumber the cars where I live).

                        "We have done so much in the last 2 years, and it doesn't happen by standing around with your finger in your ear, hoping everyone thinks that that's nice." - Donald Rumsfeld

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                        Standard American logic. You need a big car because everybody else has a big car. You need a gun because everybody else has a gun. Haakon S. A sure cure for seasickness is to sit under a tree. Spike Milligan

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                          Standard American logic. You need a big car because everybody else has a big car. You need a gun because everybody else has a gun. Haakon S. A sure cure for seasickness is to sit under a tree. Spike Milligan

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                          Standard European anti-Americanism. I don't own a gun, and I have a small car (and a truck).

                          "We have done so much in the last 2 years, and it doesn't happen by standing around with your finger in your ear, hoping everyone thinks that that's nice." - Donald Rumsfeld

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                            Standard European anti-Americanism. I don't own a gun, and I have a small car (and a truck).

                            "We have done so much in the last 2 years, and it doesn't happen by standing around with your finger in your ear, hoping everyone thinks that that's nice." - Donald Rumsfeld

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                            Jason Henderson wrote: Standard European anti-Americanism. I don't own a gun, and I have a small car (and a truck). :-D You are right. But you know what I mean. Haakon S. A sure cure for seasickness is to sit under a tree. Spike Milligan

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                              Why the H-E-double-hockey-sticks did I have to pay $1.80USD for gasoline this morning!!!!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: I thought the US went into Iraq for the oil! :confused: Maybe we're selling it all to those lovey-dovey brits... :suss:

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                              Chevron Oil Company Irate Customer wrote: Why the H-E-double-hockey-sticks did I have to pay $1.80USD for gasoline this morning!!!!!!! $1.80? In the words of John Cleese: You lucky, lucky bastard! ;P Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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                                Standard European anti-Americanism. I don't own a gun, and I have a small car (and a truck).

                                "We have done so much in the last 2 years, and it doesn't happen by standing around with your finger in your ear, hoping everyone thinks that that's nice." - Donald Rumsfeld

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                                I watch CSI and have noticed they all seem to drive two ton monstrosties. I know it is steroetypical, but sometimes stereotypes arise for a reason. Elaine :rose: The tigress is here :-D

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                                  Jason Henderson wrote: Standard European anti-Americanism. I don't own a gun, and I have a small car (and a truck). :-D You are right. But you know what I mean. Haakon S. A sure cure for seasickness is to sit under a tree. Spike Milligan

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                                  Yeah yeah. :cool:

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                                    I watch CSI and have noticed they all seem to drive two ton monstrosties. I know it is steroetypical, but sometimes stereotypes arise for a reason. Elaine :rose: The tigress is here :-D

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                                    Stereotypes arise out of ignorance.

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                                    • A Anna Jayne Metcalfe

                                      Chevron Oil Company Irate Customer wrote: Why the H-E-double-hockey-sticks did I have to pay $1.80USD for gasoline this morning!!!!!!! $1.80? In the words of John Cleese: You lucky, lucky bastard! ;P Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In

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                                      Compared to prices below $1 just a couple of years ago, it sux. Our monthly bill for gas has gone up about $30-$40 since then. That's a significant dent in the pocketbook for me. That means no eating out or buying computer software, etc.

                                      "We have done so much in the last 2 years, and it doesn't happen by standing around with your finger in your ear, hoping everyone thinks that that's nice." - Donald Rumsfeld

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                                        I watch CSI and have noticed they all seem to drive two ton monstrosties. I know it is steroetypical, but sometimes stereotypes arise for a reason. Elaine :rose: The tigress is here :-D

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                                        Trollslayer wrote: I know it is steroetypical, but sometimes stereotypes arise for a reason. A best-selling vehicles for 2003 list. http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?contentid=4022358&src=windowshopping[^] The top 3 are trucks, which each average only about 16 MPG. So the stereotype isn't that far out there. The thing is, as a consumer most decisions are made primarily based on economics. Since gas is cheap and these vehicles are typically more useful than a compact car, there is no incentive other than a sense of duty to the environment to purchase more efficient cars. Also, we've got plenty of parking space available, so we don't need to be concerned about the super tight parking garages found in Europe. BW CP Member Homepages


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                                          Why the H-E-double-hockey-sticks did I have to pay $1.80USD for gasoline this morning!!!!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: I thought the US went into Iraq for the oil! :confused: Maybe we're selling it all to those lovey-dovey brits... :suss:

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                                          Chevron Oil Company Irate Customer wrote: Why the H-E-double-hockey-sticks did I have to pay $1.80USD for gasoline this morning!!!!!!! Because theft is wrong. BW CP Member Homepages


                                          "...take what you need and leave the rest..."

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