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  1. comsnark

    May he rest in peace - Dominic (OSD9)

    RIP Dom. Although we sparred more than once in these forums, I had the utmost respect for the man and his views. I have no doubt the world is a sadder place without the likes of Dom.
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    Who Really Gets Rich Off High Gas Prices?

    I see the article uses many correct facts to reach a conclusion that the facts do not really support. Very misleading. From the information presented, it is not the goober mint but the oil *producer* raking in the big bucks. The issue of *speculation* is a separate minefield. Yes, at some...
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    Disaster Averted!

    If you dumped your fresh water tanks into the bilge, I would not expect the waterline to change, except due to weight redistribution. It's not like you brought any additional water on to the boat! The dual bilge pump failure is a bit concerning. The way my scuppers are plumbed, washing the boat...
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    OPD got a new ride

    Of course, the real question is how many of those drug dealers were actually convicted. I have heard many stories regarding people who were innocent (i.e. case didn't even get to trial) unable to recovery confiscated property.
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    Buying a vaction home - It's a whole new ballgame.

    The legal issues iProf described do sound a bit crazy. But I can believe it. I have wired large sums of money across borders. . . .I thought the $10,000 dollar thing is just a reporting limit. You can do it. . .but the IRS and the rest of the goobermint is informed of the transaction. Not an...
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    US Debt Problem in simple terms

    Mike, my good buddy, the really sad part of this is that we just don't know the answer to your proposition. It is very debatable. From what little I know, incremental reductions to taxes increase BOTH revenues AND deficits. My view is not that the effect is not so much that "tax reductions are...
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    US Debt Problem in simple terms

    Well, not to put too fine of a point on it. . . . . . .so the party promising to increase spending and reduce revenue is also the one that believes that when you are outspending your income, the answer is to not pay the credit card. Frankly. . I don't think anybody is interested in reducing...
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    US Debt Problem in simple terms

    ^== And that's the one NOT promising to increase spending and decrease revenue.
  9. comsnark

    Water in Cylinders

    I don't live in fear of my risers -> I know that they will last eight years in the water where I boat; which is why I changed mine out at five years. :)
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    Previous, Present and Prospective?

    Well. . . if I had to buy a boat tomorrow, I would avoid a 280 SS simply because I would want something "different". :) Also, as I said above, most of those boats are now older than I would typically target for a boat purchase. So . . .the Formula 33SS would be a definate candidate. heh. My...
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    Does 'Big Oil' want four more years?

    So. . .how do you distinguish "business friendly policy" from "corperate welfare"?
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    Does 'Big Oil' want four more years?

    Darn it Mike -> You simply MUST stop saying so many things I agree with! BTW: My respect for fiscally Republicans as a fiscally responsible party went totally out the window when they demonstrated that they really didn't know the difference between the debt limit and budget deficits.
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    Previous, Present and Prospective?

    The 5.7's are NOT overkill on that boat :) You have been reading about too many 28DA owners who think 35 mph is just dandy with a pair of V6's at WOT :) (ok. . I made that last part up!!) I do agree that the cabin area on the 280SS boat was a bit pathetic. So here is the question: What do...
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    Does 'Big Oil' want four more years?

    Well. .. one of two options 1) What if they really can't control gas prices? What if they are trying to have $10 gas, but the market just won't let them get to $4.00. 2) What if they can control gas prices, but have decided that Obama and the Dems is the way to go? What that says is that as...
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    Obamacare, Obama, the Supreme Court, and Pelosi all SUCK

    Old school: don't worry. I care. :) Those on the right have been claiming FOR YEARS that the law was dramatically unpopular. In what way is it therefore bowing to public opinion? Regarding profits: don't forget that they MUST cover per-existing conditions. Supposedly, the only way that works...
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    Obamacare, Obama, the Supreme Court, and Pelosi all SUCK

    I find irony amusing. The "health plan" is a huge boon for the private insurance industry because it makes everyone buy private insurance. Part of the negative poll numbers for the plan come from the left because this is NOT a public plan. In fact, this health plan looks very much like the...
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    Fuel Prices!

    So you are saying big oil is in Cahoots with the Democrats? That this industry (and presumably the Auto industry?) feels the Demcratic party represents its interests better than the Republicans?
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    Tragic Death on Long Island Waters - Alcohol and Boating Do No Mix!

    I am sure there is no difference between operating a dinghy vs a larger boat in this regard. However, I was actually posing a different question. I fully agree with Mike on this point. I am often surprised how often people surrender basic American liberties as they demonstrate high virtues...
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    Tragic Death on Long Island Waters - Alcohol and Boating Do No Mix!

    Does the requirement to be able to get underway include times when the crew and captain take the dingy to shore?
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    New Microsoft tab pad. Anyone check it out yet?

    Fair enough. I stand corrected. . . . and we wonder why American business is so uncompetitive globally. :)
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