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Newsjock
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:37 PM Original message |
Speier (D-Calif.) proposes national speed limit |
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whistle
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:42 PM Response to Original message |
1. 60 mph is a start, 55 mph worked best as gas saver strategy as well as |
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Yupster
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Sun Jul-13-08 05:46 PM Response to Reply #1 |
81. I drove to San Antonio last weekend |
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aztc
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Mon Jul-14-08 10:17 AM Response to Reply #81 |
83. You wasted about 30% of the energy |
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MindPilot
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Mon Jul-14-08 11:47 AM Response to Reply #83 |
88. He didn't waste anything. |
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aztc
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Mon Jul-14-08 12:13 PM Response to Reply #88 |
93. Big oil loves you |
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MindPilot
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Mon Jul-14-08 12:23 PM Response to Reply #93 |
95. It must be nice... |
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MindPilot
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Mon Jul-14-08 12:23 PM Response to Reply #93 |
96. delete |
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wundermaus
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:46 PM Response to Original message |
2. A national maximum speed limit of 60mph makes sense... |
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Art_from_Ark
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:57 PM Response to Reply #2 |
7. A one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work so well |
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wundermaus
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Fri Jul-11-08 01:17 AM Response to Reply #7 |
28. Living in the panhandle of Oklahoma and traveling long distances... |
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Art_from_Ark
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Fri Jul-11-08 02:38 AM Response to Reply #28 |
33. I never said I live in the panhandle of Oklahoma |
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wundermaus
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Fri Jul-11-08 08:10 PM Response to Reply #33 |
64. Nope , you just cited living there as an example... |
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BearSquirrel2
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Fri Jul-11-08 11:03 AM Response to Reply #7 |
56. What you're saying is ... |
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Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel
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Fri Jul-11-08 07:41 AM Response to Reply #2 |
43. I think #4 won't work because of budget cuts. |
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high density
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:47 PM Response to Original message |
3. How about 75mph |
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Hawkeye-X
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Fri Jul-11-08 12:01 AM Response to Reply #3 |
22. Funny you should say that.. |
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WriteDown
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Fri Jul-11-08 09:30 AM Response to Reply #22 |
52. Say what you will.... |
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CreekDog
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Fri Jul-11-08 01:49 AM Response to Reply #3 |
30. it's to save energy and even in efficient cars, the drag at 75 v. 65 is much greater |
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peoli
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
4. Uhhh......how about no? |
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Redstone
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:56 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. And how about further, "bite me?" A 55-mph limit is just a revenue-generating machine |
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saigon68
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:58 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. The Nanny State re-emerges |
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Redstone
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Thu Jul-10-08 09:11 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Or Nebraska, or Wyoming, or...we could go on and on with this, couldn't we? It's a |
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Occulus
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Thu Jul-10-08 11:49 PM Response to Reply #11 |
21. But since they ARE so flat and you can see so far off, |
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newfie11
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Fri Jul-11-08 06:19 AM Response to Reply #11 |
38. I live on the Wyoming/Nebraska border |
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Raineyb
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Fri Jul-11-08 09:16 AM Response to Reply #11 |
49. Why should New Jersey be subjected to the 55 mph speed limit? |
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CreekDog
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Fri Jul-11-08 01:50 AM Response to Reply #9 |
31. i've driven across Nevada when it was 65mph speed limit |
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XemaSab
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Fri Jul-11-08 09:16 PM Response to Reply #9 |
65. Hey, when's the last time you drove down I-5? |
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MindPilot
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Mon Jul-14-08 11:24 AM Response to Reply #9 |
86. And one would think California would be exactly the LAST place |
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ReadTomPaine
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Thu Jul-10-08 09:34 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. Agreed. |
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spag68
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Thu Jul-10-08 10:47 PM Response to Reply #6 |
20. speed limits |
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michreject
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Fri Jul-11-08 08:34 AM Response to Reply #6 |
44. In my case, you're correct |
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Quantess
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Sat Jul-12-08 05:48 AM Response to Reply #6 |
67. Agreed! It's more nanny state legislation. |
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Sat Jul-12-08 09:57 AM Response to Reply #6 |
68. EXACTLY!! Come on, we all know that traveling |
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Owl
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Fri Jul-11-08 06:46 AM Response to Reply #4 |
42. I'll second that NO. |
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CatholicEdHead
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:55 PM Response to Original message |
5. Bring back nationwide 55 |
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LibDemAlways
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Fri Jul-11-08 10:28 AM Response to Reply #5 |
55. If they did that people might actually slow down to 65-70 and |
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bossy22
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:58 PM Response to Original message |
8. national speed limits today will not work well to save gas |
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Tesha
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Fri Jul-11-08 04:48 AM Response to Reply #8 |
36. People believe the *MOST AMAZING* things when it's convenient for them. |
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snooper2
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Fri Jul-11-08 08:54 AM Response to Reply #36 |
47. Tell me what's better... |
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wvbygod
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Mon Jul-14-08 02:01 PM Response to Reply #36 |
104. How much would you be willing to bet? |
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CRF450
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Tue Jul-15-08 02:50 PM Response to Reply #36 |
110. Bossy is right, it depends on the vehicle. |
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BearSquirrel2
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Fri Jul-11-08 11:09 AM Response to Reply #8 |
58. BULLSHIT!!!! |
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TechBear_Seattle
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Thu Jul-10-08 09:04 PM Response to Original message |
10. Gotta love it when Congress does a run around that pesky 10th Amendment |
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Redstone
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Thu Jul-10-08 09:17 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. When the Feds started blackmailing the states with Federal highway money... |
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newfie11
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Fri Jul-11-08 06:23 AM Response to Reply #12 |
39. That is how Montana was forced to post speed limits. |
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aztc
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Mon Jul-14-08 11:50 AM Response to Reply #10 |
89. When you accept federal money, you accept the terms |
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Heywood J
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Thu Jul-10-08 09:29 PM Response to Original message |
13. I'd be happy to have the local Interstate speed limits _raised_ to 60. |
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Hawkeye-X
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Fri Jul-11-08 12:03 AM Response to Reply #13 |
23. Denver raised (very recently from 55 to 60) |
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Tutonic
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Thu Jul-10-08 09:55 PM Response to Original message |
15. Hey Jackie! With gas 4.79 a gallon, dropping the speed limit to |
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TommyO
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Thu Jul-10-08 10:28 PM Response to Original message |
16. When I average 65mph, I get 32mpg in my 6-cyl Chevy Malibu |
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salin
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Thu Jul-10-08 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
17. I think it has to be demonstrated that this would make a difference |
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Zorro
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Thu Jul-10-08 10:35 PM Response to Original message |
18. What an idiot |
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ForrestGump
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Thu Jul-10-08 10:39 PM Response to Original message |
19. This would suck |
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shawsheen
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Fri Jul-11-08 01:01 AM Response to Reply #19 |
27. Agreed. Let the speeders pay their fines at the gas pump! |
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Mz Pip
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Fri Jul-11-08 12:07 AM Response to Original message |
24. Terrible idea |
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Hekate
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Fri Jul-11-08 12:12 AM Response to Original message |
25. Jackie Speier is new--she just replaced the late Tom Lantos. She'll catch up quickly though... |
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aztc
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Sat Jul-12-08 02:00 PM Response to Reply #25 |
76. Leadership controls which bills get to the floor |
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Psephos
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Fri Jul-11-08 12:40 AM Response to Original message |
26. Right here folks, it's Pure Election GOLD! n/t |
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w4rma
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Fri Jul-11-08 01:44 AM Response to Reply #26 |
29. sarcasm? I can't see how this proposal wins any elections or makes anyone safer. (nt) |
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Psephos
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Fri Jul-11-08 10:25 AM Response to Reply #29 |
54. yes, big sarcasm - this is just dumb n/t |
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LSdemocrat
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Fri Jul-11-08 02:10 AM Response to Original message |
32. How about raising to 70 urban/75 suburban/80 rural and actually enforcing it strictly |
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newfie11
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Fri Jul-11-08 06:27 AM Response to Reply #32 |
40. 80 in my area will earn you a deer, cow, antelope etc on the hood |
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LSdemocrat
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Fri Jul-11-08 08:35 AM Response to Reply #40 |
45. Really? On the interstate? I'm in Missouri and never heard of encountering animals on the highway |
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mbperrin
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Sat Jul-12-08 10:51 AM Response to Reply #45 |
71. Here's one example of road kill on the Interstate... |
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mbperrin
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Sat Jul-12-08 10:57 AM Response to Reply #71 |
73. And I know that the data there is sort of old, so here's more... |
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depakid
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Fri Jul-11-08 02:41 AM Response to Original message |
34. Americans slow down to conserve? |
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truthisfreedom
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Fri Jul-11-08 04:05 AM Response to Original message |
35. Fast electrics are the answer. |
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veness
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Fri Jul-11-08 06:01 AM Response to Original message |
37. Drive 55 Conservation Project |
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newfie11
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Fri Jul-11-08 06:33 AM Response to Original message |
41. I find it funny that many have their own reason not to go slower |
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WriteDown
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Fri Jul-11-08 09:28 AM Response to Reply #41 |
51. As usual.... |
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Xenocrates
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Fri Jul-11-08 11:16 AM Response to Reply #51 |
60. No single drop of rain thinks its responible for the flood (nt) |
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RUMMYisFROSTED
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Fri Jul-11-08 08:37 AM Response to Original message |
46. CAFE. |
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Tippy
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Fri Jul-11-08 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
48. I know when I slowed down |
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Endangered Specie
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Fri Jul-11-08 09:19 AM Response to Original message |
50. I got better idea: 55 for trucks, 60 for SUVs, 70 for actual cars. |
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aztc
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Fri Jul-11-08 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
53. Lead into Gold |
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aztc
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Fri Jul-11-08 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
57. Time value vs. speed |
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MindPilot
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Mon Jul-14-08 12:42 PM Response to Reply #57 |
98. Can you please explain how energy is wasted in braking? |
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mikelgb
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Fri Jul-11-08 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
59. They should post signs to remind drivers that driving at 55-60mph saves them money |
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aztc
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Sat Jul-12-08 01:49 PM Response to Reply #59 |
75. Digital MPG readouts on every dashboard |
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Fumesucker
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Fri Jul-11-08 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
61. Why not 45 or even 35? |
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Mon Jul-14-08 04:12 PM Response to Reply #61 |
106. I always like 35 mph, it was good enough for WWII it is good enough for today. |
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Quantess
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Fri Jul-11-08 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
62. I am opposed, and I think this is too "nanny state". |
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Taverner
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Sun Jul-13-08 11:48 AM Response to Reply #62 |
80. Agreed |
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veness
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Fri Jul-11-08 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
63. Please recommend this thread |
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Quantess
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Sat Jul-12-08 04:34 AM Response to Reply #63 |
66. Those were 4 recommendations too many. |
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aztc
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Sat Jul-12-08 01:41 PM Response to Reply #66 |
74. What? Stop the debate? |
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Taverner
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Sat Jul-12-08 10:18 AM Response to Original message |
69. Um, I'm going to be the sore thumb here, but speed limits are fascist |
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PM7nj
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Sat Jul-12-08 10:56 AM Response to Reply #69 |
72. Heh... Ironic. nt |
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aztc
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Sat Jul-12-08 04:58 PM Response to Reply #69 |
77. Even electrics are better at 55 MPH |
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Taverner
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Sun Jul-13-08 11:47 AM Response to Reply #77 |
79. Well the Sun gives us more than enough energy |
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aztc
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Mon Jul-14-08 10:14 AM Response to Reply #79 |
82. When will the sun power our cars? At what speed? |
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Sat Jul-12-08 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
70. She's asking for so much suffering just to save gasoline? |
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aztc
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Sat Jul-12-08 08:26 PM Response to Reply #70 |
78. Cheaper to invade Iran |
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Mon Jul-14-08 10:40 AM Response to Original message |
84. OK, speeders, do you want to stop using mid-east oil or not? |
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aztc
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Mon Jul-14-08 11:56 AM Response to Reply #84 |
91. Well said, thanks |
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okieinpain
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Mon Jul-14-08 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
85. great idea, dems will give the nation 55 and the repugs will have |
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aztc
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Mon Jul-14-08 12:09 PM Response to Reply #85 |
92. Drive 55 Political Scorecard |
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MindPilot
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Mon Jul-14-08 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
87. Really, really stupid idea. It was stupid in 1974 and even stupider now. |
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aztc
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Mon Jul-14-08 11:55 AM Response to Reply #87 |
90. Speeders Kill |
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MindPilot
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Mon Jul-14-08 12:16 PM Response to Reply #90 |
94. Speeders? "A-mile-a-minute" is 60 mph--not exactly speeding. |
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aztc
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Mon Jul-14-08 12:56 PM Response to Reply #94 |
99. When I'm doing 60 and you blow by doing 80-85, speedERS kill |
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MindPilot
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Mon Jul-14-08 01:36 PM Response to Reply #99 |
101. "It is the differential in speed that causes the problems here." |
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CRF450
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Tue Jul-15-08 04:17 PM Response to Reply #90 |
112. This is propaganda bullshit |
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tuckessee
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Mon Jul-14-08 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
97. It'll be good for the little people. |
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aztc
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Mon Jul-14-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #97 |
100. Now I remember |
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MindPilot
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Mon Jul-14-08 01:45 PM Response to Reply #100 |
102. Yep, it's the self-righteous authoritarians |
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Snarkturian Clone
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Tue Jul-15-08 09:28 PM Response to Reply #102 |
116. Unfortunately, LOTS of DUers think exactly that |
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tuckessee
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Tue Jul-15-08 01:11 AM Response to Reply #100 |
108. If you stopped posting on DU then what the heck am I replying to? n/t |
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wvbygod
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Mon Jul-14-08 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
103. He should change his party |
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Jack_DeLeon
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Mon Jul-14-08 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
105. Fuck that shit... |
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sofa king
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Mon Jul-14-08 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
107. One more law to be flaunted. |
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Speaker
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Tue Jul-15-08 05:35 AM Response to Original message |
109. Cool |
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KillCapitalism
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Tue Jul-15-08 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
111. Lower speed limits move us closer to a true police state. |
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depakid
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Tue Jul-15-08 04:22 PM Response to Reply #111 |
113. Yep- we really had a police state last time around, eh? |
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KillCapitalism
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Tue Jul-15-08 05:29 PM Response to Reply #113 |
114. There should be a problem with it. |
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yurbud
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Tue Jul-15-08 07:30 PM Response to Original message |
115. the speed limit here in CA is 70, I drive 80, and other cars STILL blow by me |
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