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....why we are becoming a second-rate nation.
Crumbling infrastructure. Took a road trip on I-95 north and was appalled at the miserable condition of the main north-south interstate on the east coast, the bridges and the fact that in most places, it still is only two lanes on each side. Massive traffic jams, bridges that look as if they are ready to fail, crumbing surfaces. And our railroads are in even worse shape. Meanwhile, countries that take their economies seriously are building and fixing infrastructure like there's no tomorrow. -- I'll believe corporations are people when Texas executes one. |
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On 9/28/2011 9:52 AM, X ` Man wrote:
....why we are becoming a second-rate nation. Crumbling infrastructure. Took a road trip on I-95 north and was appalled at the miserable condition of the main north-south interstate on the east coast, the bridges and the fact that in most places, it still is only two lanes on each side. Massive traffic jams, bridges that look as if they are ready to fail, crumbing surfaces. And our railroads are in even worse shape. Meanwhile, countries that take their economies seriously are building and fixing infrastructure like there's no tomorrow. I 95 isn't shovel ready in the north yet. Fact is the population is shifting southward toward warmer climes. That's where all the infrastructure repairs and improvements are happening. *Shovel ready, baby* |
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On Sep 28, 10:08*am, Drifter wrote:
I 95 isn't shovel ready in the north yet. Fact is the population is shifting southward toward warmer climes. That's where all the infrastructure repairs and improvements are happening. *Shovel ready, baby* Yeah, it's obvious they are getting ready for another "no-jobs, only payoff" plan in Washington on our childrens backs. |
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On Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:52:20 -0400, X ` Man wrote:
...why we are becoming a second-rate nation. Crumbling infrastructure. Took a road trip on I-95 north and was appalled at the miserable condition of the main north-south interstate on the east coast, the bridges and the fact that in most places, it still is only two lanes on each side. Massive traffic jams, bridges that look as if they are ready to fail, crumbing surfaces. And our railroads are in even worse shape. Meanwhile, countries that take their economies seriously are building and fixing infrastructure like there's no tomorrow. You gotta wonder what Obama did with almost a trillion bucks he was going to spend on those shovel ready infrastructure jobs. And now he wants more. |
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On 28/09/2011 7:52 AM, X ` Man wrote:
...why we are becoming a second-rate nation. Crumbling infrastructure. Took a road trip on I-95 north and was appalled at the miserable condition of the main north-south interstate on the east coast, the bridges and the fact that in most places, it still is only two lanes on each side. Massive traffic jams, bridges that look as if they are ready to fail, crumbing surfaces. And our railroads are in even worse shape. Meanwhile, countries that take their economies seriously are building and fixing infrastructure like there's no tomorrow. You wuld think for $5 trillion in debt in 33 months that Obama would re-build some roads or something. But guess big fat ineffective government, banks and buddy deals are more important than the people. Hey, stop listening to the mans lips and watch his walk. -- Eat the rich, screw the companies and wonder why there are no jobs. -- Obama and the lefty fleabagger attitude |
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On 9/28/2011 3:59 PM, John H wrote:
On Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:52:20 -0400, X ` wrote: ...why we are becoming a second-rate nation. Crumbling infrastructure. Took a road trip on I-95 north and was appalled at the miserable condition of the main north-south interstate on the east coast, the bridges and the fact that in most places, it still is only two lanes on each side. Massive traffic jams, bridges that look as if they are ready to fail, crumbing surfaces. And our railroads are in even worse shape. Meanwhile, countries that take their economies seriously are building and fixing infrastructure like there's no tomorrow. You gotta wonder what Obama did with almost a trillion bucks he was going to spend on those shovel ready infrastructure jobs. And now he wants more. He distributed it to those who bundled money for his election. They did pretty good too, donate a couple million of other peoples money, and you get 50 million in return. Pretty good for a days work... |
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"X ` Man" wrote in message ... ....why we are becoming a second-rate nation. Crumbling infrastructure. Took a road trip on I-95 north and was appalled at the miserable condition of the main north-south interstate on the east coast, the bridges and the fact that in most places, it still is only two lanes on each side. Massive traffic jams, bridges that look as if they are ready to fail, crumbing surfaces. And our railroads are in even worse shape. Meanwhile, countries that take their economies seriously are building and fixing infrastructure like there's no tomorrow. ------------------------------------------------------ That section of I-95 has been in a state of perpetual repair for as long as I can remember. When we used to drive south for the winters one of the worst parts of the trip was from just north of the New Haven area down through southern Connecticut and, of course, through New York. One of the problems is the amount of daily traffic in that area. The roads are worn out faster than they can be repaired. In fact, as I remember, the roads really didn't get a lot better and driving a little more relaxing until we got well into Virginia and points south. I often took the "long" route via Rt. 84/86. Much longer, but nicer and more scenic. Best trip was by boat! |
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On 9/29/11 3:42 AM, Eisboch wrote:
"X ` Man" wrote in message ... ...why we are becoming a second-rate nation. Crumbling infrastructure. Took a road trip on I-95 north and was appalled at the miserable condition of the main north-south interstate on the east coast, the bridges and the fact that in most places, it still is only two lanes on each side. Massive traffic jams, bridges that look as if they are ready to fail, crumbing surfaces. And our railroads are in even worse shape. Meanwhile, countries that take their economies seriously are building and fixing infrastructure like there's no tomorrow. ------------------------------------------------------ That section of I-95 has been in a state of perpetual repair for as long as I can remember. When we used to drive south for the winters one of the worst parts of the trip was from just north of the New Haven area down through southern Connecticut and, of course, through New York. One of the problems is the amount of daily traffic in that area. The roads are worn out faster than they can be repaired. In fact, as I remember, the roads really didn't get a lot better and driving a little more relaxing until we got well into Virginia and points south. I often took the "long" route via Rt. 84/86. Much longer, but nicer and more scenic. Best trip was by boat! East Haven *to* the NJ Turnpike was pretty grim in terms of disrepair and traffic, but the entire route demonstrates that our national priorities have been wrong for a long time. Trillions of dollars on the military and moronic wars, but not enough on our roads, bridges, airports, rail systems, power grid, et cetera. To me, the worst part of I-95, aside from the sections leading to NYC from the north, is from the Virginia border up north through North Carolina. The traffic thins out a bit after that, but then it picks up mightily south of Jacksonville, Florida, to Miami. Too much traffic, not enough lanes, too many kamikaze truck drivers. too many oversized campers weaving too and fro. Near Baltimore, we take the Harbor Tunnel route to I-97, by Thurgood Marshall Airport, and then just west of Annapolis, we get onto a state road. Much nicer than taking I-95 to the Beltway. -- I'll believe corporations are people when Texas executes one. |
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On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:42:13 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
I often took the "long" route via Rt. 84/86. Much longer, but nicer and more scenic. Best trip was by boat! ========== We went offshore yesterday from Beaufort/Morehead City south to Masonboro Inlet/Wrightsville Beach. There were a few bumps in that road also but not too bad. Nice sunny day for a change. |
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says... On 9/29/2011 9:03 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In articleBvKdnaZbyMrDvBnTnZ2dnUVZ_qudnZ2d@giganews. com, says... "X ` Man" wrote in message ... ...why we are becoming a second-rate nation. Crumbling infrastructure. Took a road trip on I-95 north and was appalled at the miserable condition of the main north-south interstate on the east coast, the bridges and the fact that in most places, it still is only two lanes on each side. Massive traffic jams, bridges that look as if they are ready to fail, crumbing surfaces. And our railroads are in even worse shape. Meanwhile, countries that take their economies seriously are building and fixing infrastructure like there's no tomorrow. ------------------------------------------------------ That section of I-95 has been in a state of perpetual repair for as long as I can remember. When we used to drive south for the winters one of the worst parts of the trip was from just north of the New Haven area down through southern Connecticut and, of course, through New York. One of the problems is the amount of daily traffic in that area. The roads are worn out faster than they can be repaired. In fact, as I remember, the roads really didn't get a lot better and driving a little more relaxing until we got well into Virginia and points south. I often took the "long" route via Rt. 84/86. Much longer, but nicer and more scenic. Best trip was by boat! 84/86 is a nice way to go. There's lots of factors that cause road deterioration, like subgrade conditions, freeze/thaw cycles, etc. Inferior Union labor force working with corrupt companies using cheap materials... No, unions don't dictate what materials to use. AASHTO does. |
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On 9/29/2011 11:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In , says... On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:47:31 -0400, X ` wrote: south of Jacksonville, Florida, to Miami. Too much traffic, not enough lanes, too many kamikaze truck drivers. too many oversized campers weaving too and fro. That is why we live on the west coast. The east coast of Florida is just New York city with a beach Yes! The last time I went to the east coast of Florida, there were more northern accents than southern! Since when is Cuban a "northern" accent? |
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On 9/29/11 11:43 AM, JustWait wrote:
On 9/29/2011 11:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In , says... On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:47:31 -0400, X ` wrote: south of Jacksonville, Florida, to Miami. Too much traffic, not enough lanes, too many kamikaze truck drivers. too many oversized campers weaving too and fro. That is why we live on the west coast. The east coast of Florida is just New York city with a beach Yes! The last time I went to the east coast of Florida, there were more northern accents than southern! Since when is Cuban a "northern" accent? "Cuban"? Most Cubans speak Spanish. Many Cubans also speak English and other languages. I'll have to ask my Cuban friends if they speak "Cuban." -- I'll believe corporations are people when Texas executes one. |
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On 9/29/11 11:49 AM, X ` Man wrote:
On 9/29/11 11:43 AM, JustWait wrote: On 9/29/2011 11:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In , says... On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:47:31 -0400, X ` wrote: south of Jacksonville, Florida, to Miami. Too much traffic, not enough lanes, too many kamikaze truck drivers. too many oversized campers weaving too and fro. That is why we live on the west coast. The east coast of Florida is just New York city with a beach Yes! The last time I went to the east coast of Florida, there were more northern accents than southern! Since when is Cuban a "northern" accent? "Cuban"? Most Cubans speak Spanish. Many Cubans also speak English and other languages. I'll have to ask my Cuban friends if they speak "Cuban." Note...as with many Carib, Central and South American countries where Spanish is the predominant language, there are minor pronunciation and other differences. But...Cubans and Mexicans, for example, have no problems understanding each other immediately. They all even understand *my* Spanish. I happen to know quite a large number of Cubans and Cuban-Americans up here and in the Miami area. I try to insist we converse in Spanish so I can improve my meager knowledge of their native language. -- I'll believe corporations are people when Texas executes one. |
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says... On 9/29/2011 11:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In , says... On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:47:31 -0400, X ` wrote: south of Jacksonville, Florida, to Miami. Too much traffic, not enough lanes, too many kamikaze truck drivers. too many oversized campers weaving too and fro. That is why we live on the west coast. The east coast of Florida is just New York city with a beach Yes! The last time I went to the east coast of Florida, there were more northern accents than southern! Since when is Cuban a "northern" accent? You have to be way south to hear that! |
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says... On 9/29/11 11:43 AM, JustWait wrote: On 9/29/2011 11:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In , says... On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:47:31 -0400, X ` wrote: south of Jacksonville, Florida, to Miami. Too much traffic, not enough lanes, too many kamikaze truck drivers. too many oversized campers weaving too and fro. That is why we live on the west coast. The east coast of Florida is just New York city with a beach Yes! The last time I went to the east coast of Florida, there were more northern accents than southern! Since when is Cuban a "northern" accent? "Cuban"? Most Cubans speak Spanish. Many Cubans also speak English and other languages. I'll have to ask my Cuban friends if they speak "Cuban." Yes they do. They have there own dialect. Go ahead, ask. |
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says... On 9/29/11 11:49 AM, X ` Man wrote: On 9/29/11 11:43 AM, JustWait wrote: On 9/29/2011 11:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In , says... On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:47:31 -0400, X ` wrote: south of Jacksonville, Florida, to Miami. Too much traffic, not enough lanes, too many kamikaze truck drivers. too many oversized campers weaving too and fro. That is why we live on the west coast. The east coast of Florida is just New York city with a beach Yes! The last time I went to the east coast of Florida, there were more northern accents than southern! Since when is Cuban a "northern" accent? "Cuban"? Most Cubans speak Spanish. Many Cubans also speak English and other languages. I'll have to ask my Cuban friends if they speak "Cuban." Note...as with many Carib, Central and South American countries where Spanish is the predominant language, there are minor pronunciation and other differences. But...Cubans and Mexicans, for example, have no problems understanding each other immediately. They all even understand *my* Spanish. I happen to know quite a large number of Cubans and Cuban-Americans up here and in the Miami area. I try to insist we converse in Spanish so I can improve my meager knowledge of their native language. Yeah, sure, we believe you. |
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On 9/29/2011 11:58 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In , says... On 9/29/11 11:43 AM, JustWait wrote: On 9/29/2011 11:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In , says... On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:47:31 -0400, X ` wrote: south of Jacksonville, Florida, to Miami. Too much traffic, not enough lanes, too many kamikaze truck drivers. too many oversized campers weaving too and fro. That is why we live on the west coast. The east coast of Florida is just New York city with a beach Yes! The last time I went to the east coast of Florida, there were more northern accents than southern! Since when is Cuban a "northern" accent? "Cuban"? Most Cubans speak Spanish. Many Cubans also speak English and other languages. I'll have to ask my Cuban friends if they speak "Cuban." Yes they do. They have there own dialect. Go ahead, ask. Pfffft, he is still stalking me, trying to be something superior.. I wonder if Dr. Flabchin and her colleagues are ready to see just what they are dealing with. So, I can assume he doesn't accept my deal, so be it, but remember, there is no such thing as a fair fight:) |
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On 9/29/11 12:27 PM, JustWait wrote:
On 9/29/2011 11:58 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In , says... On 9/29/11 11:43 AM, JustWait wrote: On 9/29/2011 11:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In , says... On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:47:31 -0400, X ` wrote: south of Jacksonville, Florida, to Miami. Too much traffic, not enough lanes, too many kamikaze truck drivers. too many oversized campers weaving too and fro. That is why we live on the west coast. The east coast of Florida is just New York city with a beach Yes! The last time I went to the east coast of Florida, there were more northern accents than southern! Since when is Cuban a "northern" accent? "Cuban"? Most Cubans speak Spanish. Many Cubans also speak English and other languages. I'll have to ask my Cuban friends if they speak "Cuban." Yes they do. They have there own dialect. Go ahead, ask. Pfffft, he is still stalking me, trying to be something superior.. I wonder if Dr. Flabchin and her colleagues are ready to see just what they are dealing with. So, I can assume he doesn't accept my deal, so be it, but remember, there is no such thing as a fair fight:) No one is stalking you. You post on an electronic message board. Anyone can comment on your posts. -- I'll believe corporations are people when Texas executes one. |
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says... On 9/29/2011 11:58 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In , says... On 9/29/11 11:43 AM, JustWait wrote: On 9/29/2011 11:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In , says... On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:47:31 -0400, X ` wrote: south of Jacksonville, Florida, to Miami. Too much traffic, not enough lanes, too many kamikaze truck drivers. too many oversized campers weaving too and fro. That is why we live on the west coast. The east coast of Florida is just New York city with a beach Yes! The last time I went to the east coast of Florida, there were more northern accents than southern! Since when is Cuban a "northern" accent? "Cuban"? Most Cubans speak Spanish. Many Cubans also speak English and other languages. I'll have to ask my Cuban friends if they speak "Cuban." Yes they do. They have there own dialect. Go ahead, ask. Pfffft, he is still stalking me, trying to be something superior.. I wonder if Dr. Flabchin and her colleagues are ready to see just what they are dealing with. So, I can assume he doesn't accept my deal, so be it, but remember, there is no such thing as a fair fight:) Go for it, I think Dr. Fourchin should be notified! |
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On 9/29/2011 12:37 PM, iBoaterer wrote:
In , says... On 9/29/2011 11:58 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In , says... On 9/29/11 11:43 AM, JustWait wrote: On 9/29/2011 11:40 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In , says... On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:47:31 -0400, X ` wrote: south of Jacksonville, Florida, to Miami. Too much traffic, not enough lanes, too many kamikaze truck drivers. too many oversized campers weaving too and fro. That is why we live on the west coast. The east coast of Florida is just New York city with a beach Yes! The last time I went to the east coast of Florida, there were more northern accents than southern! Since when is Cuban a "northern" accent? "Cuban"? Most Cubans speak Spanish. Many Cubans also speak English and other languages. I'll have to ask my Cuban friends if they speak "Cuban." Yes they do. They have there own dialect. Go ahead, ask. Pfffft, he is still stalking me, trying to be something superior.. I wonder if Dr. Flabchin and her colleagues are ready to see just what they are dealing with. So, I can assume he doesn't accept my deal, so be it, but remember, there is no such thing as a fair fight:) Go for it, I think Dr. Fourchin should be notified! Hey, I was pretty clear. I guess some folks don't have the pride to protect their families and reputation. So be it, remember "two eyes for an eye, a mouth full of teeth for a tooth and the son of a bitch won't come back to see what you have for him next time around". I gave him a chance, guess he isn't smart enough to take the deal. |
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On Sep 29, 10:30*am, wrote:
On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:47:31 -0400, X ` Man wrote: south of Jacksonville, Florida, to Miami. Too much traffic, not enough lanes, too many kamikaze truck drivers. too many oversized campers weaving too and fro. That is why we live on the west coast. The east coast of Florida is just New York city with a beach That's exactly how I described Honolulu. Only instead of NYC, I said "St. Louis".... |
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@j10g2000vbb.googlegroups.com, says... On Sep 29, 10:30*am, wrote: On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:47:31 -0400, X ` Man wrote: south of Jacksonville, Florida, to Miami. Too much traffic, not enough lanes, too many kamikaze truck drivers. too many oversized campers weaving too and fro. That is why we live on the west coast. The east coast of Florida is just New York city with a beach That's exactly how I described Honolulu. Only instead of NYC, I said "St. Louis".... I'd agree. Honolulu is also a crime riddled hole. |
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On 10/1/11 8:06 PM, BAR wrote:
In , says... ...why we are becoming a second-rate nation. Crumbling infrastructure. Took a road trip on I-95 north and was appalled at the miserable condition of the main north-south interstate on the east coast, the bridges and the fact that in most places, it still is only two lanes on each side. Massive traffic jams, bridges that look as if they are ready to fail, crumbing surfaces. And our railroads are in even worse shape. Meanwhile, countries that take their economies seriously are building and fixing infrastructure like there's no tomorrow. Quality union labor built with quality union provided supplies. Moron. -- I'll believe corporations are people when Texas executes one. |
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On Oct 1, 7:20*pm, X ` Man wrote:
On 10/1/11 8:06 PM, BAR wrote: In , says... ...why we are becoming a second-rate nation. Crumbling infrastructure. Took a road trip on I-95 north and was appalled at the miserable condition of the main north-south interstate on the east coast, the bridges and the fact that in most places, it still is only two lanes on each side. Massive traffic jams, bridges that look as if they are ready to fail, crumbing surfaces. And our railroads are in even worse shape. Meanwhile, countries that take their economies seriously are building and fixing infrastructure like there's no tomorrow. Quality union labor built with quality union provided supplies. Moron. -- I'll believe corporations are people when Texas executes one. You dwell in a state of denial, Krause. |
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