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Old 06-01-2009, 11:55 AM
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I guess it will be called the politician.
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Old 06-01-2009, 01:20 PM
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I was thinking the "2010 New Deal" had somewhat of a ring to it.
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Old 06-01-2009, 01:23 PM
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The NEW Government Motors will proudly introduce the 2010 Obama.

This car runs on hot air and broken promises.

It has three wheels that speed the vehicle through tight left turns.

It comes complete with two teleprompters that are programmed to help the occupants talk their way out of any violations.


I'd like to say thanks for telling it like it is ( even if the truth hurts ) < handshake >
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Old 06-01-2009, 01:43 PM
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If the Gummint runs Generous Motors as well as they do everything else they do, we may as well call Dandy Don & have him sing, "Turn Out the Lights, The Party's Over...."
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I have never seen so many sore losers in my life.

You lost the friggin election, get used to it.
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Old 06-02-2009, 08:03 AM
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I have never seen so many sore losers in my life.

You lost the friggin election, get used to it.


As a Canadian...you might enjoy this...



http://www.windsorstar.com/Business/...693/story.html Also....

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/b...ouncement.aspx

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Old 06-02-2009, 12:25 PM
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Our two Impalas came from the Oshawa plant, eight years and only battery replacement and front brake pads at 45K.
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Old 06-02-2009, 01:09 PM
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Our two Impalas came from the Oshawa plant, eight years and only battery replacement and front brake pads at 45K.

Well I guess we know your feelings on American made vehicles.
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My wife taught in Japan for several years, let me just say if I was to bring home a toy OTA or even a full grown one she would set fire to it in the driveway.

The other good thing about the Impalas is they were union made. You should Google UAW History, rather enlightening about what they accomplished for working stiffs everywhere. Compared to what the Republicans and southern Democrats did to workers with Taft-Hartley. Of course those democrats are now republicans since LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act.

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Old 06-02-2009, 03:56 PM
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My wife taught in Japan for several years, let me just say if I was to bring home a toy OTA or even a full grown one she would set fire to it in the driveway.

The other good thing about the Impalas is they were union made. You should Google UAW History, rather enlightening about what they accomplished for working stiffs everywhere. Compared to what the Republicans and southern Democrats did to workers with Taft-Hartley. Of course those democrats are now republicans since LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act.
I've always been a GM fan. One of the best automobiles we've owned was a 97 Bonneville. Alternator & brakes were the only repairs out to 150K. The tires on it had 70-80K on them, and looked like they would go another 20. Everything about that car was as right as rain. Then my wife hit one of the "Kings" deer and totaled it out. I was mighty proud she was driving that big chunk of Detroit Iron at the time.

My 95 Silverado 1 ton 4WD is about the same way. Did have to put an AC compressor on it this year, and fix some rust in the cab corners. Then again, it's hard to wear out a 1 ton pickup. And I've owned it since the Earth cooled.

Currently, my wife drives a 04 Vibe. Like driving a go cart, and I'll admit, I hate being seen in the little slanty eyed death trap...even before she put a pink plastic daisy on the antenna.

But I will also admit, after 95K I've yet to spend a nickel on repairs. No brakes, alternators, starters, mufflers, not even a light bulb. So far, this has been the most dependable vehicle that we've ever owned. By far. Good gas mileage, but not that much better than the Bonneville, or the LeSabre she owned interm.

By the way, Merrylander, we may be a bunch of sore losers, but there's no need for you to be a sore winner. Hell, we're just doing what losers do, bitch and moan, maybe even bring up a valid point from time to time. No need to rub salt in the wound.

I'm OK, you're OK, we're all OK, so...

Have a good evening,
Chas
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