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i have some slightly used bbk shorties (not equal length), should bolt right in. asking $100. new they are $160 thru summit.

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Not quite sure where politics should square in the design, production, and sales of American automobile production. Why don't we just let the producers compete in the world market, without governmental interference? Isn't that what free interprise is all about? Do politicions know jacksquat about cars anyway?

Lets just return the decisions concerning American automobile production back to the big three without constricting legislation. I bet we'll get the kind of cars we want, and we'll be able to compete in a world market at the same time.

Rev

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That'd be a change, but I doubt it. I don't remember ever getting the last word in one of our fruitless exchanges and thought your getting the last word was part of your repertoire to discussion. As far as my last word, I said I had nothing further to say on the subject, apparently something else came to mind.:)

I got that idea from your statements that you were no longer in the insurance business, which you spent alot of time and seemed very knowledgeable. After 9 yrs conversing I somehow got the idea that you were in your 50s. Excuse me if I'm wrong. Some people retire in their 50s.

Who said retirement home? I said retirement years. Apparently I touched a nerve. Either way, I'm glad you are so well prepared for your retirement.. better?

"Class envy"? LOL! I don't begrudge those that work for what they have. I must have class envy towards all those able bodied persons that receive welfare too.

I never said it would be easy, all I've said is that there is absolutely no need for us to use so much fossil fuels when we have the technology of cleaner renewable energy sources. For some reason you like to discount them, even when presented with facts. I believe we depend on oil so much for one reason, greed. Too much being made to convert. Times are changing. The future will reveal their viablity.

Oil futures are forced up and down by the market and perception. He who controls the perception controls the price of oil. China is using alot of oil but there is no need for it to cost what it does. Its not Bush's fault that we don't have more alternative energy but I believe there is enough circumstantial evidence to suggest that he has some control over the price of oil.

Who said I couldn't make a decent living? As a matter of fact I believe I recently said I'm doing very well. I'm not rich but I aspire to have more and hopefully I'll have a million before I retire. I've already had people tell me I'm rich. LOL! (I can't help it if they squander their money)

Actually capitalism has its good points and its bad points. It would work fine if everyone acted with morals and put good ethics before money. Too much emphasis is put on money and many seem quite willing to acheive it no matter who they have to step on to get it..

I don't begrudge anyone for earning more money than I do(didn't I already say this?). Actually most of the people I know that have alot of money inherited it, I don't begrudge them either. When I see a nice house I like, that is expensive, it motivates me to acquire more capital. I guess if I had "class envy" I would be insulted, but I'm not.

Paying someone well over $100,000 a day for many many years and then awarding them $400,000,000 as a retirement bonus, while their retirement fund is underfunded, doesn't show good judgement, imo. Actually, I find it unethical and immoral.

I guess you don't realize this but many employers use benefits and retirement to attract and retain quality personnel(that's what they tell me anyhow). I've been looking forward to retiring at 52 for a long time. The money isn't there now, not because of the company but the insurance company that manages the retirement fund. I guess I do have a bit of resentment there. Evidently those "professional" investors aren't that good. They somehow lost alot of money in the stock market around 2000-2001 when the dotcom bubble burst.. the market has made a come back yet the retirement benefits haven't. Apparently they weren't diversified. :confused: They should have invested that money in apartment complexes so they would have a steady return that would increase with inflation.. just my thoughts. If they had put some money in real estate they would be doing great right now.

I believe everyone should look out for themselves. 401k is fine but I'm sure that just as 50% of the investors would do great, 50% would do.. not so great(*shrug* somebody has to lose). Timing has alot to do with it too. Someone that cashed out their 401k for retirement before 2000 many have done very very well while someone who cashed out in 2001 may have actually lost money. Basically, I don't think that someone's ability to get medical attention or medication should depend on how good(or lucky) of an investor they were(heck, we see how the 'pros' did). I believe we have a moral obligation, as a society, to supply health care(just like the military receive). You're standard of living should be based on what you have earned, saved, invested and inherited but I believe all Americans should get the best medical attention(and education). If you want to call that socialism, fine. I call it an advanced civilization.



My point here is that I don't visit left or right wing political websites. I've said this many times yet you constantly accuse me of doing so. I see/hear current events and come to my own conclusion.



I'm not so sure, these political rants probably do more harm than good. Atleast it shows two sides.

Sheesh, I made it to the end. Look Jim, we are never going to agree because we have totally different outlooks on life. I feel there should be a moral obligation to the basic welfare of Americans. Actually, it still surprises me how many self-proclaimed Christians are indifferent to other's well being.

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Chris, while it certainly isn't a perfect world, I am used to it. I agree that democracy is the best form of government and as long as it is a democracy we can collectively work at perfecting capitalism and our society as a whole, it needs some work. It reminds me of a plaque I had on my wall as a kid that read: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference. Although I'm not religious I find these words very profound. Living in a democratic society.. there are things we can change, even if Jim's mind isn't one of them. :D

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lol.......... :p

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Thanks for the agreement. Nice to see some reality intrude into Rick's little fantasy world, where he seriously believes that President Bush manipulates the price of oil and no one should ever be without.

I always find it amusing how when someone here disagrees with me, they like to contend that I'm the one who has a 'closed mind', as if anyone not accepting their utopian point of view is automatically wrong and they are oh-so 'open-minded'. Yeah, right. We see how that works. Ah, well. It's only the internet.