Americans of TFF - Page 5

James D. · 04-14-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OceanEyes28

Yeah, I walk whenever I can for a reason.

Lucky.

Thats the problem with Orlando. Even though it is a big city, it isn't planned out like most of them, so you still have to drive to get anywhere decent. That actually seems to be the trend in big Florida cities. I have been to Savannah, New York City, and Chicago, and those are all designed for walking folk.

I paid 3.31 today. I died a little inside.

Meier Link · 04-15-2008, 03:31 AM

gosh after reading all the prices i feel bad for complaning about 3.09 but on the other hand me and the wife where just talking about it the other day about how pissed off people where when it jumped above 2 p/g. the highest i have ever seen it was on sept 11th.... it jumped to 6.89 p/g at a few stores around town

Ryayukou · 04-15-2008, 11:39 AM

Haha, I love how you guys complain about filling up your cars. I have a Mustang, which is a V8 and maybe gets 20 mpg on a good day. While I do have to commute to school and work, I walk to the mall, grocery store or whatever as much as I can. My apartment is very close to gas stations, stores, the mall, and several restaurants so its that not bad, especially since it's starting to get warmer outside.

**LocoColt04** · 04-15-2008, 02:33 PM

We've got a new record for the city here -- $3.28 for Reg.Unleaded at the cheapest station in town.. $3.39 for the same at the most expensive. This is the highest it's ever been in Arlington and I can only see it going up. Around here, we're usually a bit ahead of the curve with prices, though. We'll go up before everyone else does and we'll go down before everyone else does, since we provide ourselves with most of our own gasoline, rather than relying on imported oil.

Draken Benvolaid · 04-16-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LocoColt04

We've got a new record for the city here -- $3.28 for Reg.Unleaded at the cheapest station in town.. $3.39 for the same at the most expensive. This is the highest it's ever been in Arlington and I can only see it going up. Around here, we're usually a bit ahead of the curve with prices, though. We'll go up before everyone else does and we'll go down before everyone else does, since we provide ourselves with most of our own gasoline, rather than relying on imported oil.

It's up to $3.39 for Reg and $3.69 or higher for High Test. Kero reached $3.99 and that's not as used as gasoline. A record high for us as well.
What's the excuse for making it go up this time?

Electric is going up too, around where I live. +120% over 3 years is what I'm told by a friend who's a manager at the Electric company.

Why won't it stop?
Why won't anyone stop it?

You can buy a house, but can't heat it...
You can buy a car, but can't fuel it...
You can buy a Wii, but can't power it...

James D. · 04-17-2008, 08:15 AM

Did anyone else watch the debate last night? It was painful to watch. The first half of the debate was all politics - who said what, who did this. They barely talked about issues. I know the two are very close in issues, but there are differences in their approach to health care, Social Security, Iraq, etc. I hate American politics sometimes.

Meier Link · 04-17-2008, 11:30 AM

no i didnt but heck i am in the corner on all of the canidates anyways i wish we could just wipe the slate clean and actually get some good honest canidates in the running, its turned more into a popularity contest (IMO) not a whose right for the job kind of thing. i think that mud slinging should be banned and anyone caught doing it should be droped from the canidacy... to much back stabbing in our unified government.

sorry i am in a bad mood, any which way it goes i will still support the president no matter who it ends up being....

James K. Polk · 04-17-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryayukou

Haha, I love how you guys complain about filling up your cars. I have a Mustang, which is a V8 and maybe gets 20 mpg on a good day. While I do have to commute to school and work, I walk to the mall, grocery store or whatever as much as I can. My apartment is very close to gas stations, stores, the mall, and several restaurants so its that not bad, especially since it's starting to get warmer outside.

A redhead with a Mustang. Will you marry me?

As for the debates, I didn't watch them. There is no point in me watching them as I'm a Republican. Sorry if that offends any of you. Well, that's not even the case. Technically, I'm a "Conservative Democrat" but no matter what, I'm voting for McCain in this election.

Besides, there was Brewers Game/Scrubs/Fight Club on DVD to be watched.

James D. · 04-17-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by James K. Polk

As for the debates, I didn't watch them. There is no point in me watching them as I'm a Republican. Sorry if that offends any of you. Well, that's not even the case. Technically, I'm a "Conservative Democrat" but no matter what, I'm voting for McCain in this election.

Not offensive at all. I am a ultra-liberal, but McCain was my favorite Republican. In fact, if Hillary wins it, he gets my vote.

As long as you vote for him and not the party. I asked a girl (Amber) why she voted for a Republican senator candidate and she said "Because I'm a Republican".

**OceanEyes28** · 04-17-2008, 10:25 PM

My Civic may not be as sexy as a mustang, but it gets over 30 mpg and THAT turns me on. Sucks about the 20 mpg, Danica. I wonder... if they make mustangs that run on water or veggies... will they sound as cool?

I unfortunately missed the debate and I haven't been incredibly excited about catching them for the very reasons you didn't enjoy said debate. Haha I'm kind of pissed. When the race started I was all excited and hopeful and I'm back to being pessimistic. What the hell?!

Are you a Republican because of... or are you a Republican in the sense of... Basically, I'm asking you... are you a Bush Republican or are you just a Republican? It seems like there's a difference.

...****, it's Thursday? Goddamnit I missed Scrubs AGAIN.

James D. · 04-17-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OceanEyes28

...****, it's Thursday? Goddamnit I missed Scrubs AGAIN.

I didn't like the new Scrubs episode, but I thought the Office was funny for the first time in a long time. It had classic rude Michael Scott and a VERY good Jim-Pam story. I don't want to give anything away.

James K. Polk · 04-17-2008, 11:05 PM

I'm a Republican as of this election because of my stances on the war, homeland security, all that good stuff. I say "this election" becuause I always see myself riding the fence between Liberal and Republican. I have a lot of Liberal beliefs, and a lot of Conservative beliefs. This election, I look at myself to be in McCain's corner because I agree with a lot of the things he believes in (I could talk about my beliefs here, but I tend to get chastised for what I believe in, as my family, and a good amount of my friends are EXTREMELY liberal. I've learned to avoid a lot of political debates, as I get attacked personally for what I believe in.) Depending on who runs next election, hell, I can easily vote Democrat. I almost voted for Obama in the primaries, but that issue of his lack of experience popped into my mind, and my marker moved away from his name. So, no, I'm not voting for McCain just because "I'm a Republican".

I made a mistake in simply saying that "I'm a Republican". What I should have said was that this election, because of who I'm voting for, I'm a Temporary Republican. I hope that makes sense, and I'm not just writing a bunch of bullshit.

Actually, I know a couple of people who are voting for Obama because of that song that some lame musicians wrote about him. This.

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Originally Posted by OceanEyes28

Are you a Republican because of... or are you a Republican in the sense of... Basically, I'm asking you... are you a Bush Republican or are you just a Republican? It seems like there's a difference.

I'm not sure what you mean by a Bush Republican. No, I don't agree with a lot of shit he did, but I support him, as he is the President. I don't know. The way I see things (as a history student) is that we have to understand both sides of the issue. For example, we all know slavery is bad. But as a historian, I have to understand why slavery was important to those who utilized it. Some people only see the world as "He did <insert action here> because of <insert reason here>," based on what they see and hear from the media. But as historians, we have to look at the world from all angles.

What I'm trying to say is, I support Bush, but don't always agree with him.

On a lighter note, I thought Scrubs was great. The Office, not so much.

OmniTense · 04-18-2008, 02:49 PM

I don't see the greater purpose in aligning myself with any particular party. I vote depending on circumstance and guided by careful consideration of political stances and platforms. Many times I will vote for a candidate who does not share my personal stance, merely because the current geo-political situation calls for their stance.

McCain may do well in this position. I'd personally prefer a candidate boasting a Monroe-doctrine, but unfortunately Ron Paul was run out on the rail. As for Hillary, I really am not a fan. I understand a candidate's desperate need for the ability to lie blatantly to the public, I'm simply a little too suspicious of Clinton. The lie about her landing, was egregious and without purpose. Someone who doesn't know when to expend a lie does NOT need to be in a major political office, and everything they've said becomes suspect.

I like Obama. Not because I believe him, not because I believe his promises. But I have the strongest feeling that he will NOT attempt to use Reganomics as Bush has and even McCain promised to. After a major military campaign, we do not need tax breaks for major companies. It's time for the pendulum to swing back, now.

As for the final word...well...we'll see.

-Sin