Useless Conversation

[Brogarn]

Reads like an obsessive compulsive disorder.

[Viin]

They might be doing that because they can see better. I notice I drive faster in my truck in snow/rain simply because I'm up higher and it's easier to see the lanes.

Well then, Viin, you're an asshole.

I have truck drivers all fucking day in Texas try to keep up with my SI. Every single one of them has about 900x less control than I do and there's absolutely no way they can break in time to stop from killing someone.

Shit, just owning a truck these days makes you an asshole.

Haha. I don't drive *that* much faster. Basically I drive the speed limit (or less) as needed, I just don't slow to a crawl like that guy in the Tercel with a fogged up windscreen.

And, hey, if I can afford the gas, what do you care if I drive a truck?

[schild]

Why should it matter whether you can afford the gas or not when we both won't be able to in 5 years because you could afford the gas now?

I can afford the gas too, but I'm not an asshole.

Edit: Also, anyone who thinks they need a truck better fucking work in Construction or be a Contractor of some sort and better only use it for work. Those are the only people who are not assholes. If you drive one as your A to B car, that's what qualifies you as an ass. The worst people on the road are still women in SUVs though.

[Sky]

You anti-pickup people are douchebags. Some people do real work, you know. You city folk might not know about that kind of thing. I guess my SUV makes me an asshole, but I'd rather be an asshole who can get his drywall or lumber home without renting a truck or paying for delivery. Does renting a truck make one a rent-an-asshole?

Hypermiling takes sensible techniques and pushes them into stupid territory.

Really? The gas thing? Hey, how about all the cocksuckers flying around the country sucking up all that jet fuel? Let's talk about them before you decide truck drivers are personally draining Arabia.

[Cyrrex]

Why should it matter whether you can afford the gas or not when we both won't be able to in 5 years because you could afford the gas now?

I can afford the gas too, but I'm not an asshole.

Edit: Also, anyone who thinks they need a truck better fucking work in Construction or be a Contractor of some sort and better only use it for work. Those are the only people who are not assholes. If you drive one as your A to B car, that's what qualifies you as an ass. The worst people on the road are still women in SUVs though.

I'm really surprised that I agree with everything you just wrote.  I am even getting all ragey about it.

[Nebu]

We all are a bunch of wasteful idiots and we know it.  Some with gasoline, some with plastics, and others with fresh water.  

I have a hard time casting stones when I know that I could be doing a hell of a lot more to conserve.  Yes, I still do point at others... I guess that's just the nature of humanity. 

[Brogarn]

Why should it matter whether you can afford the gas or not when we both won't be able to in 5 years because you could afford the gas now?

I can afford the gas too, but I'm not an asshole.

Edit: Also, anyone who thinks they need a truck better fucking work in Construction or be a Contractor of some sort and better only use it for work. Those are the only people who are not assholes. If you drive one as your A to B car, that's what qualifies you as an ass. The worst people on the road are still women in SUVs though.

I'm really surprised that I agree with everything you just wrote.  I am even getting all ragey about it.

Ya... same here.

*looks around for Rod Serling*

[Cyrrex]

We all are a bunch of wasteful idiots and we know it.  Some with gasoline, some with plastics, and others with fresh water.  

I have a hard time casting stones when I know that I could be doing a hell of a lot more to conserve.  Yes, I still do point at others... I guess that's just the nature of humanity. 

Casting stones may be the only way we get each other to stop being such wasteful assholes.

You anti-pickup people are douchebags. Some people do real work, you know. You city folk might not know about that kind of thing. I guess my SUV makes me an asshole, but I'd rather be an asshole who can get his drywall or lumber home without renting a truck or paying for delivery. Does renting a truck make one a rent-an-asshole?

I could argue your definition of "real work", but I'll only go as far as saying "it isn't real work".  More importantly, the huge majority of assholes driving around in their monstrosities, be they trucks or SUVs, are not doing anything remotely defined as "work" with them. 

[Viin]

Why should it matter whether you can afford the gas or not when we both won't be able to in 5 years because you could afford the gas now?

I can afford the gas too, but I'm not an asshole.

You really think a few guys not driving a truck around is going to change anything? Even if everyone switched to a Prius, that'd still only give us a couple more years at most.

The only way to get folks to start conserving gas is by jacking up the price. Until that happens, I'm more than happy driving my truck the little I do. Might as well enjoy it while we have it.

[Nevermore]

Why should it matter whether you can afford the gas or not when we both won't be able to in 5 years because you could afford the gas now?

I can afford the gas too, but I'm not an asshole.

Edit: Also, anyone who thinks they need a truck better fucking work in Construction or be a Contractor of some sort and better only use it for work. Those are the only people who are not assholes. If you drive one as your A to B car, that's what qualifies you as an ass. The worst people on the road are still women in SUVs though.

Last time I got into an argument with someone on this topic the best response he could come up with was that it was his God-given right to be able to haul his golf clubs around in the safety of his SUV.  See, he could afford the gas and that's all that's important.  So yeah, asshole.

[Viin]

Are you all broke motherfuckers or what?

[Rasix]

Are you really this stupid or is it just the hat?

[chargerrich]

Why should it matter whether you can afford the gas or not when we both won't be able to in 5 years because you could afford the gas now?

I can afford the gas too, but I'm not an asshole.

Edit: Also, anyone who thinks they need a truck better fucking work in Construction or be a Contractor of some sort and better only use it for work. Those are the only people who are not assholes. If you drive one as your A to B car, that's what qualifies you as an ass. The worst people on the road are still women in SUVs though.

1. The hyper miling comment was half in jest, i like to see what kind of MPG I can get on my truck so I do not get all heavy footed. I do not in any real sense follow some ed begley green hyper miling edict. I added that for humor since i drive a 300HP 4x4... alas.

2. I live on 11 acres, have 3 garden tractors, 3 ATV's and 2 watercraft... so yeah I need a fucking truck...

3. Doing 58 in a 65 while getting passed and passing no one is not speeding in a rain storm. The point was the 1 sec yellow. Way to miss the point.

Carry on... 

[schild]

Are you all broke motherfuckers or what?

I don't think anyone who has responded would have any problem covering gas for a truck. Don't be a retard.

You anti-pickup people are douchebags. Some people do real work, you know. You city folk might not know about that kind of thing. I guess my SUV makes me an asshole, but I'd rather be an asshole who can get his drywall or lumber home without renting a truck or paying for delivery. Does renting a truck make one a rent-an-asshole?

Hypermiling takes sensible techniques and pushes them into stupid territory.

Really? The gas thing? Hey, how about all the cocksuckers flying around the country sucking up all that jet fuel? Let's talk about them before you decide truck drivers are personally draining Arabia.

The retard thing goes double for you.

The hyper miling comment was half in jest

Don't lie.

[chargerrich]

The hyper miling comment was half in jest

Don't lie.

If you are stupid enough to not get the sarcasm thats on you, not me.

Hyper miling might get me 19mpg instead of my usual 17mpg. I own a 300HP 4x4, a 9mpg Suburban, an 07 Charger SRT8 and a Jeep Cherokee with a V8... yeah I hypermile religiously. 

Maybe if gas hits $10/gallon until then...

[schild]

Hyper miling might get me 19mpg instead of my usual 17mpg. I own a 300HP 4x4, a 9mpg Suburban, an 07 Charger SRT8 and a Jeep Cherokee with a V8... yeah I hypermile religiously.  swamp poop

You wouldn't know how to deliver sarcasm if you were hit in the teeth with a sarcasm bat. You're probably one of the unfunniest, least witty people here so don't try to blame me for misinterpretation of your crap. I'm not insulting you, I'm just saying, don't try to claim that shit. There's nothing wrong with being unfunny or not-at-all witty.

Also, the fact you know what hypermiling might get you just supports my argument.

Now I'll insult you. You're gas guzzling redneck trash. Please, please, please get in a severe road accident just to see how much your overabundance of shitty cars wrapped in steel protects you.

I'm no hippie, but you're part of the problem. I'm pretty sure with that inventory, even Nebu would shit on you.

[Yegolev]

All things in moderation.  That rule applies to hypermiling as well.  I do some of that stuff but I'm not about to be a Perl developer of the highway.  I do sensible things like watch how the traffic is moving and anticipate braking (not breaking), plus I have been known to NOT accelerate with everything my engine can do, and take curves kinda fast (but I'm in an Altima), ooze through certain stop-signs, slow down gradually so I don't have to come to a full stop at a red light, and I don't use the A/C much, etc.  I don't, however, do things that inconvenience other drivers and that's the main principle I use.

Sometimes, though, I get onto the highway and punch it hard, destroying days' worth of "saved" gasoline.  Fuck it, we won't start using alternative energy until we have to, and I like to drive fast.

I wish I could have gotten 17mpg in my truck.

[chargerrich]

Hyper miling might get me 19mpg instead of my usual 17mpg. I own a 300HP 4x4, a 9mpg Suburban, an 07 Charger SRT8 and a Jeep Cherokee with a V8... yeah I hypermile religiously.  swamp poop

You wouldn't know how to deliver sarcasm if you were hit in the teeth with a sarcasm bat. You're probably one of the unfunniest, least witty people here so don't try to blame me for misinterpretation of your crap. I'm not insulting you, I'm just saying, don't try to claim that shit. There's nothing wrong with being unfunny or not-at-all witty.

Also, the fact you know what hypermiling might get you just supports my argument.

Now I'll insult you. You're gas guzzling redneck trash. Please, please, please get in a severe road accident just to see how much your overabundance of shitty cars wrapped in steel protects you.

I'm no hippie, but you're part of the problem. I'm pretty sure with that inventory, even Nebu would shit on you.

LOL way to be an asshole, but whatever internet tough guy.

Calling me a redneck because I have a truck and a charger? Talk about ill informed prejudices. Wishing someone harm because of an innocuous comment?   

LOL, Karma has her eyes on you Schild! Be sure you post when she strikes!

[Rasix]

 

[chargerrich]

I wish I could have gotten 17mpg in my truck.

It drops quickly to 8 or 9 when hauling anything in my utility trailer!

[schild]

Don't forget the trash part. Here's your inventory:

300HP 4x4
9MPG Suburban
Charger SRT8
V8 Cherokee
3 Garden Tractors
3 ATV's
2 Seadoos or whatthefuckever

On 11 acres.

The truck and the charger are the least of the reasons you're redneck trash.

Also, you're pretty goddamn stupid.

[chargerrich]

Don't forget the trash part. Here's your inventory:

300HP 4x4
9MPG Suburban
Charger SRT8
V8 Cherokee
3 Garden Tractors
3 ATV's
2 Seadoos or whatthefuckever Yamaha...only PWC to own.

On 11 acres.

The truck and the charger are the least of the reasons you're redneck trash.

Pretty sweet huh? You sound bitter 

[Cyrrex]

2. I live on 11 acres, have 3 garden tractors, 3 ATV's and 2 watercraft... so yeah I need a fucking truck...

Your inability to see that nothing you listed here qualifies as a "need", combined with that lineup of vehicles you listed, all adds up to you being the redneck Schild said you were.

[schild]

Yea dude, totally sweet.

I'm over here totally depressed I have the reading skill of an 8 year old and don't have over 100 gallons worth of vehicles to fuel up whenever I feel like hitting the lake and plowing my field.

[chargerrich]

2. I live on 11 acres, have 3 garden tractors, 3 ATV's and 2 watercraft... so yeah I need a fucking truck...

Your inability to see that nothing you listed here qualifies as a "need", combined with that lineup of vehicles you listed, all adds up to you being the redneck Schild said you were.

Need? now if I DID NOT have 3 garden tractors then my grass would be 4' high and I would be a redneck, so I would say that qualifies as a need. Would need a truck to haul them. Suburban is for the family since I have 3 kids and a wife. ATVs and PWC yeah thats called recreation. I got my masters and secured a good job so I am allowed.

I also have 3 plasma TVs an XBox 360 and <gasp> PS3... definitely not need, but then we all have our hobbies now don't we?

[schild]

You are too stupid to have a conversation with, period.

[chargerrich]

Yea dude, totally sweet.

I'm over here totally depressed I have the reading skill of an 8 year old and don't have over 100 gallons worth of vehicles to fuel up whenever I feel like hitting the lake and plowing my field.

Damn that is a lot of fuel... got me there.

Edit: Schild needs a hug... and better hobbies

[Yegolev]

This recent conversation is great and all, but I need to know if anyone can tell me a good way to see a shuttle launch for if I can't get causeway tickets from Kennedy Space Center.

[Cyrrex]

As Nebu said before, we all have our wasteful hobbies or habits.  The stuff you are guilty of just happens to be on the front line of wasteful, unnecessary douchebaggery.  It gets special mention because the company making that shit is currently suckling from the taxpayer's tit because of their (and your) own damned stupidity.  At least fucking own up to it.  Nobody needs a Suburban, for fuck sakes.  In fact, this world would instantly be a better place if every Suburban spontaneously exploded right now.  In most cases, with the owner inside.

[Ingmar]

Plus you know, it isn't as if running out of oil is the only problem. Pollution? What's that?

[chargerrich]

As Nebu said before, we all have our wasteful hobbies or habits.  The stuff you are guilty of just happens to be on the front line of wasteful, unnecessary douchebaggery.  It gets special mention because the company making that shit is currently suckling from the taxpayer's tit because of their (and your) own damned stupidity.  At least fucking own up to it.  Nobody needs a Suburban, for fuck sakes.  In fact, this world would instantly be a better place if every Suburban spontaneously exploded right now.  In most cases, with the owner inside.

Would it matter if I told you that the suburban was purchased in 2001?

Or that I put about $9,000 into it (lift kit, lights, tires, wheels, new engine, paint, nerf bars, TVs and audio)?

Or that I cannot really sell it because I have so much invested that I would never get back in a sale?

Or that I used it to pull my trailer before I got my new truck?

Or that is was only driven about 2,000 miles this year?

Er... guessing the details on the lift kit and 35" wheels are gonna hurt my anti-redneck stance, huh? DAMN... sigh... paint me as you wish  

[Cyrrex]

Yes, most of those things help a little bit.  The only thing missing now is your full agreement with me that a Suburban is a stupid fucking vehicle and that your truck, while marginally better, is also kind of part of the problem.

Er... guessing the details on the lift kit and 35" wheels are gonna hurt my anti-redneck stance, huh?

Um, not at all.  They enhance the stance quite nicely, actually.  In all seriousness, where do you live that the above doesn't just scream hillbilly redneck?

[Sky]

You ever drive a truck through a field?

[Cyrrex]

Do I look like a farmer?

(I have with military trucks, but I don't think that answers the question you're asking)

[chargerrich]

You ever drive a truck through a field?

Yes but...  

OK OK OK hold on a sec... let me explain, no seriously!  

I had to drive my new truck around my 11 acres to pickup grass clippings because I did not have a mower with a bagger at the time.

In my defense:

1. I do not have a field but 11 acres of near perfectly manicured lawn (well minus 2 acre pond)

2. I hate country music

3. I enjoy metal music (in flames anyone?)

4. I have all my teeth and have not had a single cavity in my life!

5. I do not hunt and have never used a shotgun... and do not have a gun rack!

6. I have never eaten "game" (rabbit, squirrel, frog or grannies possum viddles)

7. I work in high tech

8. I have an advanced degree

9. My wife is not my sister!

Shit does this make me a poser redneck? Please say no! LOL