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06-12-2013, 12:17 PM
Thread: 5 dead in Santa Monica hammer attack...
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Have you seen all the stuff guys hang off of...
Have you seen all the stuff guys hang off of black guns?
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06-12-2013, 12:05 PM
Thread: 5 dead in Santa Monica hammer attack...
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I have more hammers than guns but it's closer...
I have more hammers than guns but it's closer than I thought when I counted. You put golf clubs into that count and someone's in for a bludgeoning.
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06-12-2013, 11:44 AM
Thread: One of your riders is down, RIP
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Thanks R.
Thanks R.
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06-12-2013, 08:01 AM
Thread: "NO, but we can order that for you"
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It was a difference of $80 and the internet...
It was a difference of $80 and the internet didn't give me any attitude. Plus, if I end up not liking the product and bought local, I would have been out about $40 just to touch it. Online-no risk...
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06-11-2013, 06:01 PM
Thread: One of your riders is down, RIP
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Edit: The local paper just reported the name. I...
Edit: The local paper just reported the name. I always feel like a dick when I feel relief that it wasn't a friend or family but still know it was someone else's friend or family. RIP. He was a...
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06-11-2013, 03:45 PM
Thread: "NO, but we can order that for you"
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Found an item I want to check out and probably...
Found an item I want to check out and probably buy (cash in pocket going into the store). Found the only authorized dealer within 200 miles from the manufacturer's website and went to the store. ...
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06-10-2013, 10:42 AM
Thread: 5 dead in Santa Monica hammer attack...
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I thought he was talking about those things that...
I thought he was talking about those things that come up on your shoulder...you know, barrel shrouds...
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06-06-2013, 04:24 PM
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Apparently the 4th amendment isn't either...but I...
Apparently the 4th amendment isn't either...but I see where you are going with that.
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06-06-2013, 03:54 PM
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So in some elections in the last couple of...
So in some elections in the last couple of decades, that some presidents didn't capture the majority of possible votes even if they won 100% of the votes cast. Sweet. Maybe we take half of all...
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06-06-2013, 03:35 PM
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Tell me the voter turnout for the last few...
Tell me the voter turnout for the last few national elections... politicians in our country win by a majority of people that actually vote. They certainly don't win by the majority of people who...
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06-06-2013, 03:16 PM
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This sums up why and how this is happening and...
This sums up why and how this is happening and will continue to happen.
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06-06-2013, 02:21 PM
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If I were in Manhattan I'd ride one...but why...
If I were in Manhattan I'd ride one...but why would I ever want to go to Manhattan...those people don't like bikes and those are not my kinda people.
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06-06-2013, 02:05 PM
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Pretty funny how one of the largest financial...
Pretty funny how one of the largest financial centers of the world has so many problems with something as simple as a bicycle. Glad Wall St has such an impact on all of our lives.
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06-06-2013, 12:34 PM
Thread: Ghetto maintenance guidebook
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Cheap beer. Sometimes things just won't work and...
Cheap beer. Sometimes things just won't work and you think you've tried everything and start getting pissed. Walk away, go have a cheap (or expensive beer) and come back from a different angle.
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06-04-2013, 07:14 PM
Thread: 05-06 Tundra Access Cab Rear Seat Cover
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Keep your eyes peeled for '97 Landcruiser covers....
Keep your eyes peeled for '97 Landcruiser covers. Getting pretty close to paying retail for some of your covers if I can't find a deal. The leather is going south pretty fast.
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06-04-2013, 07:05 PM
Thread: What is your definition of ' Enduro'?
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I agree that Snowking would be a sick spot for...
I agree that Snowking would be a sick spot for some type of gravity biased race. It could be Jackson's hill climb of the summer. I hope the powers that be give you some authority to...
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06-04-2013, 04:23 PM
Thread: What is your definition of ' Enduro'?
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And they are probably still just called XC...
And they are probably still just called XC races... Or does no one show up unless it has a cool, hip name?
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06-04-2013, 10:58 AM
Thread: What is your definition of ' Enduro'?
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Isn't Enduro what race organizers started calling...
Isn't Enduro what race organizers started calling races that XC guys could enter and get downhill points from too?
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06-03-2013, 06:40 PM
Thread: Heath care for All!!!
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See, one of the problems Harry. I know that...
See, one of the problems Harry. I know that average in my region is around $1,200 with the insurance discount. You picked the first link in a google search. I did the same search and came back...
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06-03-2013, 04:52 PM
Thread: Gun Control Question For The Douchebags
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Can only douchebags answer?
Can only douchebags answer?
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06-03-2013, 04:49 PM
Thread: Heath care for All!!!
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A free market economy without government...
A free market economy without government intervention is what US capitalism is all about right?
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06-03-2013, 04:42 PM
Thread: Heath care for All!!!
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Some countries (US) have dodgy billing policies. ...
Some countries (US) have dodgy billing policies. Google "medical never happens" or "medical never events". We may go broke but we have the "safest"...
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06-03-2013, 04:29 PM
Thread: Heath care for All!!!
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Some countries just flat out tell the drug...
Some countries just flat out tell the drug companies that they can't sell their drugs there unless it's under a certain price. Here's a study that shines some light: ...
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06-03-2013, 04:10 PM
Thread: Heath care for All!!!
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Colonoscopies are only about $1,200 so you better...
Colonoscopies are only about $1,200 so you better have dextrous as fuck Hestra pro-forms.
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06-03-2013, 04:08 PM
Thread: Heath care for All!!!
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I agree that everyone should know what the...
I agree that everyone should know what the premium costs of the employer are. I agree that employer plans are subsidized. I like that it's on W2's but I stand by that it wasn't put there for access...
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06-03-2013, 03:34 PM
Thread: Heath care for All!!!
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Sort of. Medicare gets better discounts than...
Sort of. Medicare gets better discounts than health insurance companies. You can buy expensive brand name drugs in other countries for much less than you can buy in the US. Why don't we all say...
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06-03-2013, 03:15 PM
Thread: Heath care for All!!!
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If below 400% of the poverty line, they get a...
If below 400% of the poverty line, they get a subsidy instead of tax penalty and it's significant. If they can't afford anything, they may qualify for Medicaid which would be free to them. The hang...
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06-03-2013, 02:42 PM
Thread: Heath care for All!!!
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Too many people see health insurance as a vehicle...
Too many people see health insurance as a vehicle of receiving care. It's not. Health insurance is a method of financing care, nothing more, nothing less. You (or your employer or the gov) pays in...
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06-03-2013, 01:30 PM
Thread: The Official Michelle Bachman Thread
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Nice guns.
Nice guns.
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06-03-2013, 01:23 PM
Thread: Heath care for All!!!
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Insurance premium will be reported on W2s. As of...
Insurance premium will be reported on W2s. As of today, that amount is not a taxable benefit. Now, if I thought about, why would they want that number on my W2 unless they were preparing to tax it...
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06-03-2013, 11:06 AM
Thread: I need a good groomer and pow ski
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I wouldn't poke sticks at a level 3, maybe level...
I wouldn't poke sticks at a level 3, maybe level 3+ skier.
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05-31-2013, 04:24 PM
Thread: Santa Cruz delivery time?
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They already know I don't like their shop and I...
They already know I don't like their shop and I tell people about my experience. I guess $150 is worth a lot to them.
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05-31-2013, 04:21 PM
Thread: The Official Michelle Bachman Thread
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Why are there no photoshops of her in a bikini...
Why are there no photoshops of her in a bikini with an AR in this thread? Don't really care about the political bullshit.
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05-31-2013, 03:00 PM
Thread: 2014 FOX lineup
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I think you've ridden around here rideit so you...
I think you've ridden around here rideit so you probably know what our trails look like. A lot smoother than what you are used to but a lot of up, and then down. I do like the switch for that. ...
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05-31-2013, 02:46 PM
Thread: 2014 FOX lineup
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I don't mind my rear CTD. I do miss the...
I don't mind my rear CTD. I do miss the simplicity of a dialed DHX Air but the CTD came on my bike. I just leave it in the trail setting unless there's a ton of climbing. The descend feels a like...
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05-31-2013, 02:22 PM
Thread: Good local bike shops thread
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Good local bike shops thread
If one of these already exists, I'll happily delete but I couldn't find a thread like this with a few quick searches. Seems like a lot of negativity towards some shops lately. How about some props?...
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05-31-2013, 02:09 PM
Thread: Santa Cruz delivery time?
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I've known those guys for years. I really want...
I've known those guys for years. I really want them to win but man, they don't help themselves much. I'd like to give them the benefit of doubt and say it's SC so who knows.
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05-31-2013, 10:49 AM
Thread: Santa Cruz delivery time?
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I'm guessing I know the local guy in this case...
I'm guessing I know the local guy in this case and if it's who I think it is, I wouldn't cut the shop to much slack based on personal experiences. If I'm thinking of the wrong shop, then I have no...
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05-30-2013, 04:17 PM
Thread: RP23 problem - yes really
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Get a fat bike.
Get a fat bike.
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05-29-2013, 02:04 PM
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The shop didn't tell radam that nor probably knew...
The shop didn't tell radam that nor probably knew that because they've never gone out of their way for a customer other than adding to a weekly order from QBP.
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05-28-2013, 11:09 PM
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I might have a dark blue CK in my parts bin. If...
I might have a dark blue CK in my parts bin. If dark blue is cool, PM me your address and I'll lick the stamp.
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05-28-2013, 11:01 PM
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All of you. Pay attention.
All of you. Pay attention.
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05-28-2013, 10:42 PM
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Are you one of those guys who bought a new car at...
Are you one of those guys who bought a new car at a dealer and take it back there for $60 oil changes?
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05-28-2013, 03:22 PM
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Sounds like your local shops did a good job of...
Sounds like your local shops did a good job of taking an opportunity to make a customer and instead, showed you how to call around and get what you need without them. I agree with everyone, they...
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05-28-2013, 09:23 AM
Thread: "NO, but we can order that for you"
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Since you've got better things to do with your...
Since you've got better things to do with your time, might as well not read the following...
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05-24-2013, 12:30 PM
Thread: "NO, but we can order that for you"
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Like most things, it depends. I like my local...
Like most things, it depends. I like my local shop and I think they like me. I definitely give them some leeway if they don't stock what I'm looking for but offer to order. Other shops in town,...
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05-23-2013, 09:09 AM
Thread: 333 IS BACK!!! "Community Skis"
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He's missing the boat on custom snow blades. No...
He's missing the boat on custom snow blades. No one is doing that well yet.
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05-22-2013, 12:29 PM
Thread: Cool backpacking gear thread
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Here's one way to look at it. I hike for 4-8...
Here's one way to look at it. I hike for 4-8 hours per day when I hike. I listed a pack I think is cool that allows me to carry some weight about as comfortable as I think 50-75 lbs can be. So for...
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05-22-2013, 11:16 AM
Thread: Cool backpacking gear thread
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Some randos tour on short, skinny skis for weight...
Some randos tour on short, skinny skis for weight savings. Some people like skiing BC on powder boards. No reason to bag on another's goal for the experience.
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05-21-2013, 11:07 PM
Thread: Cool backpacking gear thread
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One person's definition of cool might be...
One person's definition of cool might be ultralight. Anothers, something that adds comfort and makes the experience more enjoyable. I probably fall in the latter and lighter extra "unnecessary"...
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