08-14-2014, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Lobo1186
Just because a discussion has no bearing on the actual event does not mean it is a merit-less discussion. This is a community forum, the merit is engaged conversation between people of similar interests. Humans are social creatures, talking about hot topic events, ideas or any other multitude of discourse natural and inherently 'worth it'.
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First, I never said it wasn't worth it, please do not put words in my mouth. I simply stated we aren't going to solve it - and therefore, people should relax a bit and try not to take things too personally.
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08-14-2014, 08:27 AM
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Im ambidexterous so my political terminology has likely been wrong as I'm not quite sure who's who anymore, but I think we all know who I'm talking about.
Its those folks who like making us do things for our own good, and want to ban things that are noisy, dangerous and fun.
Point well taken though, its the lefties!
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08-14-2014, 08:57 AM
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I'm not sure I could come to a complete stop if someone deliberately walked into the front of my car.
Regardless of my political leanings . . . 
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08-14-2014, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Porsche Chick
I'm not sure I could come to a complete stop if someone deliberately walked into the front of my car.
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I liken it more to driving through a road construction crew. You decide to through faster than the other cars in front of you, as well as driving closer to the the cones. One of the construction crew is on foot past the cones and the three cars in front of you manage to avoid him since they're keeping distance and going slow enough to allow for more reaction time. One driver going fast and close, nearly hits the worker, but he gets away with it, just barely. Then comes your turn and you're not as lucky -- since you're still too close and going too fast, there's no margin of error and you both collide and the worker dies.
The real question now: as you were driving through the road construction zone, did you see that a worker was out in front of the cone as you were approaching? Important question because highway surveillance shows you turning towards the cone rather than away from it...
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08-14-2014, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Giller
First, I never said it wasn't worth it, please do not put words in my mouth. I simply stated we aren't going to solve it - and therefore, people should relax a bit and try not to take things too personally.
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Classic 'you said I said' situation. I only was quoting you with my direct quote in the forum quote bubble. The 'worth it' is merely a quote of a common idiom. So I did not intend to make the proverbial 'worth it' direct quote from you. I apologize for the mix up.
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08-14-2014, 04:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lobo1186
Classic 'you said I said' situation. I only was quoting you with my direct quote in the forum quote bubble. The 'worth it' is merely a quote of a common idiom. So I did not intend to make the proverbial 'worth it' direct quote from you. I apologize for the mix up.
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No worries. Discussion is great, debate is great, unfortunately, when emotions kick in, we've seen threads easily go off the rails.
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08-14-2014, 06:17 PM
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The one thing I've noticed about this forum is the almost lack of arguing and insulting of others. It's nice that there is a place on the net where most people are civil. That's what keeps me coming back to 986 forum. Thanks guys !!! :dance:
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08-14-2014, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by gmboxster
The one thing I've noticed about this forum is the almost lack of arguing and insulting of others. It's nice that there is a place on the net where most people are civil. That's what keeps me coming back to 986 forum. Thanks guys !!! :dance:
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It's almost like the entire forum is from Canada..... 
So sorry, no, my bad.... 
Please forgive me...
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08-15-2014, 01:07 PM
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Geez...mixing up all that adrenalin, testosterone, HP, speed, and low visibility its amazing that this doesn't happen every race.
I think it caused poor judgement on both parties and the result although unexpected was probably inevitable eventually.
(That someone was going to get seriously injured during a race)
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As a matter of fact I do come from the cold white north originally as do many others in the southern states. You can only take so much of the white stuff before you cave!:ah:
Didn't you know the the US is actually 15% populated by the funniest Canadians. Where did you think the US gets its polite people from?
Only problem integrating is the racial jokes, I found out that those don't fly well here at all and with all the guns around those jokes may not end well.
Shall I tell you the story of Nantuk and I?
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08-15-2014, 01:16 PM
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Here's my dad's take on it, he's a DE driver/instructor for AMG/Mercedes.
I see these accidents on the track all the time, then try to figure out why it happened. But I was not there to see this one so I can't say how it went. But we have to yell at newcomers all the time to stay in your car after any accident unless it is on fire. The safety gear in the car will protect you from harm, to get out of a car and stand on the track is beyond stupidity. No racer would ever run over some other racer on purpose. IMHO. :-)
He's got more track time then most of us on this forum, so figured his two cents would be interesting.
And, no, even he doesn't get to drive my car.
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08-15-2014, 01:16 PM
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Canada does produce a lot of comedians/funny people. Let's face it, you have to have a sense of humour to put up with all this white stuff we get!
My apologies for going a bit off topic. Sorry.
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08-15-2014, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jb92563
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Nanook No NO!, don't be a naughty Eskimo
and of course, Don't eat yellow snow
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08-14-2014, 07:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gmboxster
The one thing I've noticed about this forum is the almost lack of arguing and insulting of others. It's nice that there is a place on the net where most people are civil. That's what keeps me coming back to 986 forum.
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Agreed. Just don't make me post another "Group Hug" pic, OK?
Just sayin'.......
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