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Cody Dawg · Apr 21, 2006, 09:54 PM

People supposedly pawning everything they own to pay for gasoline.

Give. Me. A. Break.

Gas is now .20 a gallon higher and now they've suddenly decided that they need to sell their wedding ring to pay for gasoline?

These people are the same people probably smoking a carton of cigarettes every few days, too...bet they didn't complain about having to pawn their jewelry and tools to smoke when cigarettes went up in price, did they?

This is a stupid piece of irresponsible slanted journalism.

But amusing!

Dork. · Apr 21, 2006, 10:11 PM

Why do you think it's irresponsible and slanted? Do you think they made it all up?

Yes, construction workers who pawn their tools they need to work to buy gas to get to work probably aren't Mensa candidates. But I can believe that there might be enough people who do this to make a story out of it.

sek929 · Apr 21, 2006, 10:22 PM

The Stupidest Thing I've Ever Read is this thread.

Cody Dawg · Apr 21, 2006, 10:22 PM

You're as funny as the story.

Gas goes up a couple of dimes and all of a sudden they're out pawning granny's wedding band?

Yeah, right!

Dork. · Apr 21, 2006, 10:26 PM

So, you think they're making it all up, then?

It must be all those pesky liberals in the media over there in... umm... where was this story from, again?

Cody Dawg · Apr 21, 2006, 10:33 PM

CNN - the liberal media bastion.

ironknee · Apr 21, 2006, 10:33 PM

well cnn did a story on this...with video of people coming in and selling lawnowers for $5 just for gas

ironknee · Apr 21, 2006, 10:35 PM

hi cody...just wondering how do you feel about lou dobbs? i like him and his view on immigration

turtle777 · Apr 21, 2006, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by sek929

The Stupidest Thing I've Ever Read is this thread.

No, it's the guy who drives 186 miles to work each day

-t

Cody Dawg · Apr 21, 2006, 10:41 PM

ironknee: I'm not familiar with Lou Dobbs, to be honest. I've seen him around D.C. driving a Corvette.

Does he frequent pawn shops, though? Gotta keep that 'Vette in gasoline!

Dork. · Apr 21, 2006, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

CNN - the liberal media bastion.

The story you linked to was from the local news in Dallas.

ironknee · Apr 21, 2006, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

No, it's the guy who drives 186 miles to work each day

-t

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

ironknee: I'm not familiar with Lou Dobbs, to be honest. I've seen him around D.C. driving a Corvette.

Does he frequent pawn shops, though? Gotta keep that 'Vette in gasoline!

hey if he is then we should expose that...dobbs is kinda conservative

forkies · Apr 21, 2006, 10:49 PM

oh my god the smilies, can we lay off a bit?

still waiting to find out why it's "irresponsible slanted journalism"

abe · Apr 21, 2006, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by forkies

oh my god the smilies, can we lay off a bit?

still waiting to find out why it's "irresponsible slanted journalism"

Mystical, magical, amazing! | Part 2 | If Jesus is the King of Peace, it's time for a little regicide. -MG

You leave Regice out of this!

dcmacdaddy · Apr 21, 2006, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by sek929

The Stupidest Thing I've Ever Read is this thread.

Dang, beat me to it. Good job, though.

JoshuaZ · Apr 22, 2006, 01:13 AM

Originally Posted by sek929

The Stupidest Thing I've Ever Read is this thread.

Clearly you don't read enough threads.

Cody Dawg · Apr 22, 2006, 07:18 AM

Today is Saturday. Think I'm gonna go down to the local pawn shop and try to pawn enough crap to buy myself a gallon of gas or two.

Obi Wan's Ghost · Apr 22, 2006, 07:23 AM

Coming soon to a house near you.......actually right nextdoor : Hookers - The Beginning

rickey939 · Apr 22, 2006, 07:23 AM

This is pretty dumb/stupid...

http://forums.macnn.com/82/applications/293341/market-analysis/

abe · Apr 22, 2006, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

Today is Saturday. Think I'm gonna go down to the local pawn shop and try to pawn enough crap to buy myself a gallon of gas or two.

Didn't John Denver have a couple of giant gasoline tanks buried on his property in Colorado or Utah or ?? during the 1970's oil crisis?

People smiled and told him he was the lucky one.

Cody Dawg · Apr 22, 2006, 07:50 AM

Probably did.

He wasn't lucky when he forgot to put gas in his airplane and crashed and died, though.

(Ironic, isn't it?)

nredman · Apr 22, 2006, 08:05 AM

i guess some people don't want to cut other things out of their spending...so they feel the need to pawn their stuff to get money to help cut into the money they have to spend on gas. i'm don't see how this is funny, kind of sad though.

Cody Dawg · Apr 22, 2006, 08:37 AM

nredman

i guess some people don't want to cut other things out of their spending...so they feel the need to pawn their stuff to get money to help cut into the money they have to spend on gas.

Post of teh Day™.

abe · Apr 22, 2006, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

Probably did.

He wasn't lucky when he forgot to put gas in his airplane and crashed and died, though.

(Ironic, isn't it?)

Quite. I'll tell you though, that man could sing.

BTW, I just Googled this and he had an advanced rating (Lear Jet type of craft) in addition to other others. Very ironic. Very sad.

http://www.avweb.com/other/ntsb9905....OBABLE%20CAUSE

Close-Up: The John Denver Crash

On October 12, 1997, the Experimental Long-EZ piloted by singer-songwriter John Denver crashed into the Pacific Ocean off the California coast. Denver, the plane's only occupant, was killed. On January 26, 1999, the National Transportation Safety Board agreed on an Executive Summary of its final report into the Denver crash, determined its probable cause and made its safety recommendations. Earlier, the Board published its factual report. The following is a combination of the two documents: the NTSB's executive summary and its factual report.

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD
Public Meeting of January 26, 1999
(Subject to Editing)

Aircraft Accident involving John Denver
In Flight Collision with Terrain/Water
October 12, 1997
Pacific Ocean near Pacific Grove, CA
LAX-98-FA008

KeriVit · Apr 22, 2006, 08:57 AM

Well, around here anyway- it is more than a couple of dimes, 80¢ in 4 months. 40¢ in the last month alone. So, when commuting even 30 miles a day- at 20 mpg- that's an extra $50 a month. Not scary enough to pawn my jewelry- but it does add up. If someone is driving a truck an hour a day to work- it's more like $100 a month. With only a further rise in sight- how does someone come up with that extra $100 to $150 a month if it keeps going up?

besson3c · Apr 22, 2006, 10:34 AM

Jimmy Carter was looking into being less dependent on foreign oil years ago. It's funny how it has taken this long for the writing to be on the wall.

sek929 · Apr 22, 2006, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by KeriVit

Well, around here anyway- it is more than a couple of dimes, 80¢ in 4 months. 40¢ in the last month alone. So, when commuting even 30 miles a day- at 20 mpg- that's an extra $50 a month. Not scary enough to pawn my jewelry- but it does add up. If someone is driving a truck an hour a day to work- it's more like $100 a month. With only a further rise in sight- how does someone come up with that extra $100 to $150 a month if it keeps going up?

Same here, not to mention I have a truck now that gets 5-10MPG less than my previous vehicle. I estimate around 80 dollars extra a month (I do alot of driving)

I've never been known to pawn anything for money, what I buy is what I intend to own forever. Though I can imagine a contractor with a large fleet of vehicles could be in some serious trouble if gas continues to rise at this rate (like you said 40¢ in the last month)

Maybe Cody doesn't understand because her hubby pays for the gas that gets sucked down by her Suburban. My vehicle is needed for my lline of work, therefore, I will make my budget work around gas prices.

sek929 · Apr 22, 2006, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

No, it's the guy who drives 186 miles to work each day

-t

Yeah, actually that does take the cake, what an idiot.

Cody Dawg · Apr 22, 2006, 10:40 AM

I wonder if those people pawning their things for money for gas - supposedly - smoke?

Why not give up smoking and use the money for gasoline?

sek929 · Apr 22, 2006, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

I wonder if those people pawning their things for money for gas - supposedly - smoke?

Why not give up smoking and use the money for gasoline?

I smoke cigarettes, weed, and drink booze.

Somehow I can afford gas, and all my bills too, including 300/mo for my truck and 250/mo for insurance. People overstep their finacial bounds and are forced to sell things that they bought that they (usually) couldn't afford in the first place.

Cody, don't take anything I say to personally because, in all truth, I have no idea who you really are and visa versa.

I do enjoy busting your (proverbial) balls though

abe · Apr 22, 2006, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

I wonder if those people pawning their things for money for gas - supposedly - smoke?

Why not give up smoking and use the money for gasoline?

Easy to say. Hard to do.

RAILhead · Apr 22, 2006, 11:07 AM

Hey, why isn't WDLOVE posting any longer?

abe · Apr 22, 2006, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by RAILhead

Hey, why isn't WDLOVE posting any longer?

I've wondered the same. And it's been a few days for Kevin and Spliffdaddy, too.

sek929 · Apr 22, 2006, 11:18 AM

I hope Kevin wears sunscreen when he goes outside, it's probably been a while for him.

Cody Dawg · Apr 22, 2006, 11:26 AM

WDLove doesn't post anymore because people attacked him and he emailed the mods and nothing was done, so he left.

abe · Apr 22, 2006, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

WDLove doesn't post anymore because people attacked him and he emailed the mods and nothing was done, so he left.

Too bad. He was a nice presence around here.

Cody Dawg · Apr 22, 2006, 11:38 AM

Yes, let's all wish WDLove well.

I want you back, WDLove!

Anyone else care to join me in inviting WDLove back?

abe · Apr 22, 2006, 11:52 AM

Please return, WDLove!

And while you're up, if you have a chance would you also...

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turtle777 · Apr 22, 2006, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

WDLove doesn't post anymore because people attacked him and he emailed the mods and nothing was done, so he left.
Including moderators.

I'll be happy to post this again.
http://forums.macnn.com/89/macnn-lounge/292981/how-to-prevent-killing-your-sperm/

That's BS.

He left because the mods deleted 1300 posts or postcount of his.
He only posted once after that incident.

http://forums.macnn.com/search.php?searchid=849770

Let's not try to make things up that weren't the reason. He's holding a grudge, ok. But to blame it on the members here, pretty pathetic.

-t

Chuckit · Apr 22, 2006, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

Yes, let's all wish WDLove well.

I want you back, WDLove!

Anyone else care to join me in inviting WDLove back?

Only if he promises not to post stupid ****.

Cody Dawg · Apr 22, 2006, 05:17 PM

Like you do all of the time?

Chuckit · Apr 22, 2006, 05:44 PM

Not really. I pretty much never talk about how I look forward to chatting with you.

Cody Dawg · Apr 22, 2006, 05:48 PM

You're one of the reasons WDLove left actually.

mindwaves · Apr 22, 2006, 05:51 PM

Keep on topic please.

Chuckit · Apr 22, 2006, 06:17 PM

Apologies. Anyway, probably not everybody is pawning such radical things. I remember when I was little, my mom pawned a good portion of her CD collection to get us to her next paycheck. I could see people doing that because of gas prices.

For another thing, the price increase Cody named is just for the past week or so. And it's not just a 20-cent increase. It's a (20*gas tank size*number of times you need to refuel in a week)-cent increase per week. The percentage of total income goes up a lot more for people who drive a lot, obviously.

Cody Dawg · Apr 22, 2006, 07:26 PM

Thank you, Chuckit.

to you - you're a good guy to apologize.

Anyway, it's a lot of money I know, for gas increase.

But the thing is, why not cut corners in other ways? Pawning things of value because of a few bucks? Honestly, if someone is in such bad shape financially that they are pawning their belongings to get gasoline then the problem isn't the gasoline price, really, it's something else, right?