QUOTE: Originally posted by Lotus098 QUOTE: Originally posted by jeaton Lotus098 You really ought to stop putting on headphones and listening to tapes of Rush Limbaugh while you sleep. It will cause your brain to atrophy... from left to right. So that's why it's called the fastest three hours in media. [:D][zzz] At least I hear both sides of the story.[;)]
QUOTE: Originally posted by jeaton Lotus098 You really ought to stop putting on headphones and listening to tapes of Rush Limbaugh while you sleep. It will cause your brain to atrophy... from left to right.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Lotus098 QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard Actually James, The AR15 is not the same as a M16...I know, I own one of the original AR15s, with the stubby composite front stock, and one of the later ones with the full stock. Also have a M16, and 1861 Springfield 45.70 trapdoor Carbine, several Model 1911 Colt Commanders, and number of original black powder weapons...well, enough guns to fill two gun safes and a chest. But I did get want I needed from your response...so thank you for being so prompt. Ed Man, I wish I had those. What's the difference between an AR, and an M-16, is it just that the M-16 can fire three rounds with one pull of the trigger? Just what did you want from my response?
QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard Actually James, The AR15 is not the same as a M16...I know, I own one of the original AR15s, with the stubby composite front stock, and one of the later ones with the full stock. Also have a M16, and 1861 Springfield 45.70 trapdoor Carbine, several Model 1911 Colt Commanders, and number of original black powder weapons...well, enough guns to fill two gun safes and a chest. But I did get want I needed from your response...so thank you for being so prompt. Ed
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QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes QUOTE: Originally posted by Lotus098 So that's why it's called the fastest three hours in media. [:D][zzz] At least I hear both sides of the story.[;)] B O T H sides of the story from Rush. You have to be kidding ! ! !
QUOTE: Originally posted by Lotus098 So that's why it's called the fastest three hours in media. [:D][zzz] At least I hear both sides of the story.[;)]
QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes QUOTE: Originally posted by Lotus098 So that's why it's called the fastest three hours in media. [:D][zzz] At least I hear both sides of the story.[;)] B O T H sides of the story from Rush. You have to be kidding ! ! ! As you can see, he didn't say he got both sides of the story from Rush. Even the most ardent listener of Rush's show can admit that he is coming soley from the side of conservatism. I think what Lotus is refering to is getting the left side of the issue from the usual suspects aka ABC/CBS/NBC/CNN/NPR/NYT/et al, and then balancing that with Rush/FoxNews/Hannity/Medved/ et al. That's actually what most of us conservatives do, we take in both sides to get the complete picture, then make our own independent decisions regarding the issues of the day. I seriously doubt any of the lefties on this forum do the same.
QUOTE: Originally posted by zardoz [V][:(][sigh][zzz][zzz][zzz][soapbox] C'mon guys, this supposed to be (I thought) a place where we could come to share our common interest in railroading, relax, and have fun. Not too long ago, I almost got caught up in a political blabering session, but I quickly tired of the constant bickering, and just gave up. Politics is what it is; and do you not agree that perhaps we would be better off here on the TRAINS forums without it, unless it is truly relevant to the topic at hand.
QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal QUOTE: Originally posted by TomDiehl QUOTE: Originally posted by greyhounds QUOTE: Originally posted by TomDiehl Is it just me or did we "lose" Futuremodal? Maybe he couldn't argue with my "liberal" comment. 3 for 3 We just ain't that lucky. He got what he wanted, a good p-ss-n contest. He makes up a few "facts" and "statistics" then you call him on it, he calls you an idiot and gives an answer that has nothing to do with the question. You call him on that and he runs and hides. Talk about him being full of BS Tom, This is why you are an extreme leftist, not a *moderate*. You have been provided plenty of references for my statements, yet somehow you completely ignore them and make the libelous contention that I make them up. There is no hope for you, you are a lost soul. I notice you've never provided a single reference for your absurd statements. You are the epitome of BS. The only reason this post and others degrade into a p i s s i n g contest is that folks like you and the pup make it so. I provide a topic of discussion, and instead of providing reasoned sound rebuttals you right away slip into true leftist mode aka name calling, insults, etc. Once again, here is the gist of the topic: BNSF is spending the revenues it receives from it's captive US customers (whose rates are well above the STB's RVC ratios), and is spending that revenue increasing capacity for it's foreign customers (whose rail rates are well below the RVC standard). This is well documented. Only a complete moron would allege that such a statement is made up. You could very well argue that it is taking things out of context, or that there might be an exaggeration here or there, but you absolutely cannot refute the basic truth of the statement. Neither you, the pup, or anyone else slightly to the right of vsmith and Big Boy has offered a single rebuttal of this argument. Not one. I've asked it before, and I'll ask it again. Is there any sound reason for BNSF to subsidize the importation of Asian goods on the backs of US producers, given that the US producers provide the bulk of the income for BNSF, while the importers sap revenue from the railroad? I'm waiting patiently for someone from the left to be a worthy debate foe. Apparently, it's gonna be a long, long wait.
QUOTE: Originally posted by TomDiehl QUOTE: Originally posted by greyhounds QUOTE: Originally posted by TomDiehl Is it just me or did we "lose" Futuremodal? Maybe he couldn't argue with my "liberal" comment. 3 for 3 We just ain't that lucky. He got what he wanted, a good p-ss-n contest. He makes up a few "facts" and "statistics" then you call him on it, he calls you an idiot and gives an answer that has nothing to do with the question. You call him on that and he runs and hides. Talk about him being full of BS
QUOTE: Originally posted by greyhounds QUOTE: Originally posted by TomDiehl Is it just me or did we "lose" Futuremodal? Maybe he couldn't argue with my "liberal" comment. 3 for 3 We just ain't that lucky. He got what he wanted, a good p-ss-n contest.
QUOTE: Originally posted by TomDiehl Is it just me or did we "lose" Futuremodal? Maybe he couldn't argue with my "liberal" comment. 3 for 3
QUOTE: Originally posted by Lotus098 I found this on the Model Railroader forum. Here is my analysis of us. Big-Boy 4005: http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/godfather.htm Vsmith: http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/filibuster.htm Ironken: http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/compost.htm Tom: http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/ferouscranus.htm Put them together: http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/cybersisters.htm Dave: http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/rottweilerpuppy.htm Murphy Siding: http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/ent.htm Me: http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/capitalista.htm
QUOTE: Originally posted by Lotus098 You just won't excpert any answer but what you want to hear. I should have given you this one. http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/ego.htm
QUOTE: Originally posted by TomDiehl QUOTE: Originally posted by Lotus098 You just won't excpert any answer but what you want to hear. I should have given you this one. http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/ego.htm What would be a pleasant change would be if Futuremodal would actually answer the question posed to him. Unfortunately, casting us as cartoon/video game characters shows that you're still pretty much a teenager. Futuremodal's problem is that he takes offence at being asked a question, like we're questioning his opinion. In his narrow, concrete minded opinion, this is probably how he sees it since he can't come up with original thought and can't explain the one's he's heard from others. Questions can also mean: 2. Your statement was incomplete 3. Your statement wasn't clear 4. Your statement piques my interest, but I'd like to know more He immediately goes on the defensive rather than take an opportunity to educate. PS: Possibility 1. is Questioning his opinion
QUOTE: As usual, most of you who defend BNSF's actions have missed the point. What BNSF is doing is taking money made from captive US shippers (where revenues can be as high as 200+% of variable costs), and using those monopoly profits to invest in the import intermodal business (where revenues are usually as low as 106% of variable costs). The STB defines revenue adaquacy as revenues that are 180% of variable costs.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal Again, vsmith, when has Rush ever lied? The best you can up with is his unfortunate addiction to pain killers which resulted from his loss of hearing? And that's your example of a Rush "lie"? The mice that roared, that's vsmith and Big Boy.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by samfp1943 Popcorn, Beer, ..Pretty soon the gloves will come off and the duel will start....Popcorn, Peanuts![(-D][(-D][oops] Time to trot out the boxing gloves.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Lotus098 I don't agree with his ideas of what BNSF is doing either, you know. I think BNSF is smart enough to make good investments, however. It would make you wonder why; if what Dave said is true, they are expanding into a lower profit business, than otherwise. I don't know, but you have yet to dispute his facts about the income of US freight vs. intermodal. Let's get back on track, and be civil; or Bergie is just going to have to clean up this place Monday Morning.
QUOTE: Originally posted by andrewjonathon Wow, there is sure is a lot of name calling and accusations flying back and forth in this thread. Putting that and all the left/right politics surrounding this topic aside, it is easy to accuse the Chinese of all kinds of things. However, are the Chinese forcing anyone to buy their goods? As far as I can tell the only time the Chinese sell anything to anyone in the US is when an American (or may be an illegal immigrant [:)] ) makes a conscious decision to buy it. Is it fair to blame the Chinese (or BNSF for that matter) for decisions made here by American consumers? I don't think so.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal Well, Tom, if you have a question for me just ask me straight out. I don't do third person inquiries.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear QUOTE: Originally posted by TomDiehl QUOTE: Originally posted by Lotus098 You just won't excpert any answer but what you want to hear. I should have given you this one. http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/ego.htm What would be a pleasant change would be if Futuremodal would actually answer the question posed to him. Unfortunately, casting us as cartoon/video game characters shows that you're still pretty much a teenager. Futuremodal's problem is that he takes offence at being asked a question, like we're questioning his opinion. In his narrow, concrete minded opinion, this is probably how he sees it since he can't come up with original thought and can't explain the one's he's heard from others. Questions can also mean: 2. Your statement was incomplete 3. Your statement wasn't clear 4. Your statement piques my interest, but I'd like to know more He immediately goes on the defensive rather than take an opportunity to educate. PS: Possibility 1. is Questioning his opinion Tom - You are too kind to FM. He is simply afraid. He is afraid all of us will learn he doesn't know very much at all despite his wide dissemination of his claims of expertise. He only plays one tune "OA, OA, OOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo Ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, FM Land... because it is the limit of his repertoire.... Those of us in the industry and those who have a brain know well the fallacy of FM's views. I often get sick of listening to his sludge (thus my occasional jabs at him). In reality he isn't worth the effort. He lashes out at anyone who doesn't immediately take his side because of his unreasoning fear, in some cases panic, because he has no real response or thought capability that would enable him to accept any idea not within his tunnel vision of reality. LC
QUOTE: Originally posted by TomDiehl QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal Well, Tom, if you have a question for me just ask me straight out. I don't do third person inquiries. Boy, talk about dense. I hope you can read questions better than this when it comes time to take your SAT's. FM's aviodance tactics are in full swing now.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Lotus098 QUOTE: Originally posted by samfp1943 Popcorn, Beer, ..Pretty soon the gloves will come off and the duel will start....Popcorn, Peanuts![(-D][(-D][oops] Time to trot out the boxing gloves. All right vsmith that's it. Gloves shcmoves, break out the dueling pistols.
QUOTE: Originally posted by TomDiehl QUOTE: Originally posted by TomDiehl QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal Well, Tom, if you have a question for me just ask me straight out. I don't do third person inquiries. Boy, talk about dense. I hope you can read questions better than this when it comes time to take your SAT's. FM's aviodance tactics are in full swing now. OK, let's see if I can dumb them down enough for you. I'll only ask one at a time so I don't overload your mind. You stated in the original post that the BNSF charges a higher rate for captive shippers than they are proposing for the anticipated intermodal business from China. Now, this is the question: How does the rate that BNSF currently charges for intermodal service to existing customers compare with the rate for the potential new intermodal business? Sort of comparing apples to apples
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