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TOPIC: Would you support a "stick shift only" drivers license?
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== 1 of 8 ==
Date: Mon, May 24 2010 4:57 pm
From: "His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of Quixotic
Enterprises"
On May 24, 6:19 pm, d...@manx.misty.com (Don Klipstein) wrote:
> In article <4bfaecbe$0$27996$db0fe...@news.zen.co.uk>, Jim A wrote:
>
> <SNIP Tibetian Monkey's material already said to edit for space>
>
> >Very few cars here in the UK aren't stick-shift. We nevertheless have
> >our fair share of drivers using mobile 'phones, putting their lippy on,
> >picking their nose etc, though.
>
> >I imagine all that will happen is you Yanks will realise that driving a
> >manual transmission car isn't all that difficult once you get used to it
> >then it will be back to business as usual.
>
> >I wonder when more cyclists start using hub gears and single-speeds,
> >will more of us start using mobile 'phones while cycling?
>
> Most of Philadelphia's bicycle messengers already ride single speed
> bikes, mostly fixed gear track bikes, and have been doing so for a few to
> several years already.
>
> --
> - Don Klipstein (d...@misty.com)
The main thing is the cruiser will allow this kind for leisure riding,
but won't kill anyone if you make a mistake. Talking on a SS will
entail considerable risk.
== 2 of 8 ==
Date: Mon, May 24 2010 5:23 pm
From: "Lou"
"His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of Quixotic
Enterprises" <comandante.banana@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:c5a753ad-dc7a-4362-a7f7-2e8bec74d556@y12g2000vbr.googlegroups.com...
> In most parts of the world driving means "stick shift," not automatic,
> which even a monkey can do. The result is that obviously we got a
> bunch of monkeys driving, some of them wanting to be "king of the
> road" and driving SUVs... Of course, this "automatic pilot" driving
> facilitates all the other crazy stuff such as: TALKING ON THE PHONE,
> NO SIGNAL LIGHTS, ZIGZAGGING, which makes driving such a game of
> Russian Roulette...
>
> So is this IDIOCRACY reversible, or we just have to live with it?
While you're at it, insist on crank starts, hand signals for turns, manual
chokes, and acetylene "headlights". Might as well get rid of variable speed
windshield wipers (maybe wipers entirely), front and rear window defrosters,
and bring back manual timing. Seat belts, air bags, and antilock brakes
probably just give people a false sense of security.
== 3 of 8 ==
Date: Mon, May 24 2010 5:24 pm
From: "Rod Speed"
Jim A wrote
> His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of Quixotic Enterprises wrote
>> In most parts of the world driving means "stick shift," not
>> automatic, which even a monkey can do. The result is that obviously
>> we got a bunch of monkeys driving, some of them wanting to be "king
>> of the road" and driving SUVs... Of course, this "automatic pilot"
>> driving facilitates all the other crazy stuff such as: TALKING ON
>> THE PHONE, NO SIGNAL LIGHTS, ZIGZAGGING, which makes driving such a game of Russian Roulette...
>> So is this IDIOCRACY reversible, or we just have to live with it?
> Very few cars here in the UK aren't stick-shift.
Oh bullshit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission#Applications_and_popularity
> We nevertheless have our fair share of drivers using mobile 'phones, putting their lippy on, picking their nose etc,
> though.
> I imagine all that will happen is you Yanks will realise that driving a manual transmission car isn't all that
> difficult once you get used to it then it will be back to business as usual.
> I wonder when more cyclists start using hub gears and single-speeds,
> will more of us start using mobile 'phones while cycling?
Completely routine to ride a bike without any hands on the handlebars at all.
== 4 of 8 ==
Date: Mon, May 24 2010 5:55 pm
From: "His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of Quixotic
Enterprises"
On May 24, 8:23 pm, "Lou" <lpog...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> "His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of QuixoticEnterprises" <comandante.ban...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:c5a753ad-dc7a-4362-a7f7-2e8bec74d556@y12g2000vbr.googlegroups.com...
>
> > In most parts of the world driving means "stick shift," not automatic,
> > which even a monkey can do. The result is that obviously we got a
> > bunch of monkeys driving, some of them wanting to be "king of the
> > road" and driving SUVs... Of course, this "automatic pilot" driving
> > facilitates all the other crazy stuff such as: TALKING ON THE PHONE,
> > NO SIGNAL LIGHTS, ZIGZAGGING, which makes driving such a game of
> > Russian Roulette...
>
> > So is this IDIOCRACY reversible, or we just have to live with it?
>
> While you're at it, insist on crank starts, hand signals for turns, manual
> chokes, and acetylene "headlights". Might as well get rid of variable speed
> windshield wipers (maybe wipers entirely), front and rear window defrosters,
> and bring back manual timing. Seat belts, air bags, and antilock brakes
> probably just give people a false sense of security.
They do... They don't mean a thing against an SUV.
The automatic though DEMOCRATIZES the car, and makes the cyclists
become fair game for the idiots.
Why would you want the idiots to drive? Only to make money with the
sheep, right?
== 5 of 8 ==
Date: Mon, May 24 2010 5:59 pm
From: "His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of Quixotic
Enterprises"
On May 24, 8:24 pm, "Rod Speed" <rod.speed....@gmail.com> wrote:
> Jim A wrote
>
> > His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of Quixotic Enterprises wrote
> >> In most parts of the world driving means "stick shift," not
> >> automatic, which even a monkey can do. The result is that obviously
> >> we got a bunch of monkeys driving, some of them wanting to be "king
> >> of the road" and driving SUVs... Of course, this "automatic pilot"
> >> driving facilitates all the other crazy stuff such as: TALKING ON
> >> THE PHONE, NO SIGNAL LIGHTS, ZIGZAGGING, which makes driving such a game of Russian Roulette...
> >> So is this IDIOCRACY reversible, or we just have to live with it?
> > Very few cars here in the UK aren't stick-shift.
>
> Oh bullshit.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission#Applications_and_pop...
"Many types of automobiles are equipped with manual transmissions.
Small economy cars predominantly feature manual transmissions because
they are cheap and efficient, although many are optionally equipped
with automatics. Economy cars are also often powered by very small
engines, and manual transmissions make more efficient use of the power
produced.
Sports cars are also often equipped with manual transmissions because
they offer more direct driver involvement and better performance. Off-
road vehicles and trucks often feature manual transmissions because
they allow direct gear selection and are often more rugged than their
automatic counterparts."
***
In other words, smart cars take stick-shift, and stupid cars such as
the bigger cars and SUVs go on "automatic pilot."
How much easier you want to make it for the dinosaurs?
== 6 of 8 ==
Date: Mon, May 24 2010 6:33 pm
From: "His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of Quixotic
Enterprises"
On May 24, 9:28 pm, "DI" <di9...@cox.net> wrote:
> You are one crazy Son of a Bitch
Well, somebody has to stop those in automatic pilot, right?
Or we will keep producing oil spills, climate change, war, fear and
carnage on our roads?
== 7 of 8 ==
Date: Mon, May 24 2010 7:04 pm
From: "His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of Quixotic
Enterprises"
On May 24, 9:44 pm, dr_jeff <u...@msu.edu> wrote:
> His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of Quixotic
>
> Enterprises wrote:
> > On May 24, 9:28 pm, "DI" <di9...@cox.net> wrote:
>
> >> You are one crazy Son of a Bitch
>
> > Well, somebody has to stop those in automatic pilot, right?
>
> Gee, the last time I rode the subway (Wednesday), it was on auto pilot
> to. Just get in the car, and get off at the right stop.
>
> > Or we will keep producing oil spills, climate change, war, fear and
> > carnage on our roads?
>
> Gee, I have heard of getting laid in the back seat, but not causing war.
> Taking the subway, biking and walking to your destination (not to
> mention working from home) are all better to avoid oil spills, climate
> change and carnage on our roads.
>
> Jeff
Oh thank you, I see that some people are not trying to destroy the
planet ASAP.
I do my contribution by launching a totally pollution free, bullet
free revolution from the comfort of a hammock.
== 8 of 8 ==
Date: Mon, May 24 2010 10:14 pm
From: "Rod Speed"
His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of Quixotic Enterprises wrote:
> Rod Speed <rod.speed....@gmail.com> wrote
>> Jim A wrote
>>> His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of Quixotic Enterprises wrote
>>>> In most parts of the world driving means "stick shift," not
>>>> automatic, which even a monkey can do. The result is that obviously
>>>> we got a bunch of monkeys driving, some of them wanting to be "king
>>>> of the road" and driving SUVs... Of course, this "automatic pilot"
>>>> driving facilitates all the other crazy stuff such as: TALKING ON
>>>> THE PHONE, NO SIGNAL LIGHTS, ZIGZAGGING, which makes driving such
>>>> a game of Russian Roulette... So is this IDIOCRACY reversible, or
>>>> we just have to live with it?
>>> Very few cars here in the UK aren't stick-shift.
>> Oh bullshit.
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission#Applications_and_pop...
> "Many types of automobiles are equipped with manual transmissions.
> Small economy cars predominantly feature manual transmissions because
> they are cheap and efficient, although many are optionally equipped
> with automatics. Economy cars are also often powered by very small
> engines, and manual transmissions make more efficient use of the power
> produced.
>
> Sports cars are also often equipped with manual transmissions because
> they offer more direct driver involvement and better performance. Off-
> road vehicles and trucks often feature manual transmissions because
> they allow direct gear selection and are often more rugged than their
> automatic counterparts."
> ***
Pity you didnt even quote the relevant bit
> As of 2008, 75.2% of vehicles made in Western Europe were equipped with
> manual transmission, versus 16.1% with automatic and 8.7% with other.[7]
24% is nothing even remotely resembling anything like very few cars.
> In other words, smart cars take stick-shift, and stupid cars
> such as the bigger cars and SUVs go on "automatic pilot."
> How much easier you want to make it for the dinosaurs?
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TOPIC: Eddy D. is loosing it [Was: Monster Food, don't we deserve to know?]
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Mon, May 24 2010 7:41 pm
From: "His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of Quixotic
Enterprises"
On May 24, 11:06 am, Paul O <first.d.l...@company.com> wrote:
> Edward Dolan wrote, On 5/23/2010 12:19 AM:
>
> > "His Highness the TibetanMonkey, ComandanteBanana and Chief of Quixotic
> > Enterprises"<comandante.ban...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >news:17e357b9-7bf8-43c1-b880-916fcc3d48e4@u7g2000vbq.googlegroups.com...
>
> >> (The Christians don't know, and probably won't want to know about
> >> GMO's. Meanwhile they are generally opposed to cloning a sheep,
> >> shaping the policies on stem research... Who's being the sheep?)
>
> > Blah, blah, blah ...
>
> > Another idiotic post which makes no sense at all. Post to already current
> > threads - you poor crazy bastard.
>
> > Fucking Regards,
>
> > Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota
> > aka
> > Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota
>
> "Fucking Regards"? Eddy, you are loosing the battle. Just last week you
> declared war on his Highness and already the Monkey is getting under
> your skin and beginning to score points.
>
> We are disappointed in you Eddy. I think it is time that you acknowledge
> that you are getting too old for this type of contest. It would be best
> if you would quietly retire.
>
> --
>
> Paul D Oosterhout
> I work for SAIC (but I don't speak for SAIC)
Right. He's like a big boxer who's out of shape, and can't even beat a
featherweight monkey...
http://sportzfun.com/photos/albums/boxing/boxing_giant.jpg
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