Greg_W

Fuckin', whatever, Dru. I use 9/16" tubular webbing.

I use some over-the-shoulder slings out of tied material on lead. Granted, what Dru says about the knot weakening is true; I think it is still of sufficient strength to handle a fall. I check the knots fairly frequently.

Damn. I thought it was French PEOPLE. Oh, well; my birthday is still a few months away.

That may have been true, at one point in our history. I don't believe that would be the case today; that seems like a tenuous position to defend, j_b.

16-17 in town. 18-19 freeway.

consider the following. note that it does not account for working conditions. Hence, we see why cars cost so much now, roadwork costs are skyrocketing, etc.

hey greg, the environment (and your destruction of it) is everyone's business My truck meets or exceeds all environmental standards, and is probably better for the environment that those VW's you see all those dirty treehugging hippies driving (not to mention that POS you drive ). Your assertion is a wide-cast net that is total bullshit when you break it down.

Suit yourself, bro. REally, I think people should just mind their own fucking business. It's my business what I drive; I don't care what you drive, and I expect the same lack of interest on your part.

Hmm...I get by okay. Maybe you should have thought about the longterm consequences of the lifestyle choices you made (i.e., having children) in light of your lack of marketable skills and ability to make money. Just a thought. This comment says to me you think it is acceptable that in our society there is a social class who, in spite of the fact that they perform a job essential to our economy, they be paid so little they cannot afford to have children or own a home. Do you think there should be people who should work 40, 50, 60 hours a week and still not be able to afford the most basic amenities like a safe home to live in, a good school to send their children to, basic health care, etc. Do you think it is a necessary evil of capitalism that there exists a lower class ? How many people should occupy this social class Greg W? 1 million? 2 million? 10 million? Not every person selling shirts at JCREW is 18 years old, there are 35 year olds with college degrees who decided that it is better to do something than be unemployed. Do you know how many underemployed or unemployed college grads there are out there? The next time you go to the store look at the guy pushing the shopping carts in the parking lot. How old is he? Do you as a more wealthy successful American say "sucks to be you" and see ya wouldn't want to be ya" and "supersize my order, while your at it." We all try to climb the ladder of success, but today there are more and more people hanging on to the bottom rung. . Oh, I get it. You're job is essential so I should help pay for your life. Gee, thanks, I'm so honored. Can your kid come mow my lawn? It's the least he could do, since I'm probably paying for his education. What I think is that people should take a look at what they want to achieve in life and make decisions based on this. Have a plan, for pete's sake. Let's talk about how many of these 35-year olds working at JCrew have degrees in 19th Century French Literature or Differential Multi-cultural Studies, or Balinese Interpretive Dance; in short, useless degrees that they pursued because it made them feel good. No, as a moderately successful American, I say, "why can't you pull yourself up by your bootstraps?" I was raised with such examples in my family. One CAN rise to whatever level they want with dedication,hard work, and wise choices. Greg_W

Great, Greg, now you are an expert on unions. Perhaps you'd like to share your obvious wealth of information on them with us. I've only got 17 years of union experience, why not tell us all how it's done! Kind of a silly thing to be arguing, so I didn't address it. Pretty much all of what I've seen has been far less glamourous than this. Contract negotiations, union meetings, difficult discussions among the members about how to save our health insurance (usually by voluntarily taking a pay freeze), dealing with the improper (or proper) termination of members, trying to stem the tide of companies increasingly going non-union, putting together a 401(k) plan and then having to sell it to our signatories....really, Greg, it's not at all like the movies! Whatever. I never said I was an expert, but you can't necessarily claim to be one, either. Although your seething arrogance is so comforting. As I said at the outset of this thread, everyone has their stories. You have your experience and I have mine; one does not negate the reality of the other. Yours apparently has been all sunshine and daffodils. Mine has been snapshots of threatened violence and property damage, shiftlessness, shirking, extortion, and intimidation. It happens. Greg_W

You're delusional if you think that's how a labor union is run. Don't tell me that experiences I've had didn't happen. Who the fuck are you to speak for the actions of every labor union? This IS how some unions work and how they exist. I've seen it. You've never addressed the extortion, threats of violence, and other intimidation tactics. Unions in your world probably don't do this, either.

So, you're saying that it's someone else's responsibility to ensure you get the wages and benefits you want? If employer "A" isn't offering what you want to meet your personal wealth goals, then look for another employer. No employer is required to give you what you want; it's up to you to seek it out and secure it for yourself.

Who the fuck is that? You're too young to participate.

Hmm...I get by okay. Maybe you should have thought about the longterm consequences of the lifestyle choices you made (i.e., having children) in light of your lack of marketable skills and ability to make money. Just a thought.

Wahoooo!!! It's gonna be fun, fun, fun!!!

"Frankenstein", by The Edgar Winter Group

I choose to drive a pickup and accept the requisite costs associated. You get in my face, expect to wake up flat on you back with a sore jaw.

Did you start the scented potpourri going and draw yourself a bath too ? was that before or after you shined yer clogs? Oiled leather does not require a shine. Merely an occasional brushing to remove loose dirt and the like. Are women not allowed to wear shoes where you come from or what?

Is there a "with uterus" and "without"; kinda like young and old Elvis? yes except backwors cause my before was all fat and ugly "Without" Muffy Action Figure comes dressed in "Ropegun Hooker" Prana top and contrasting capri pants. Accessories include Metolius chalkbag w/bungee belt, La Sportiva climbing shoes, hair clippy thing, eyeglasses, and horsecock action grip. I think GREGGIE has muffy action figure fantisies... very detaild there

Yeah, this one's already on my calendar for sure. I really enjoyed her book.

Just flipping the E-dork some shit, there, tlc (I mean tlg)

Is there a "with uterus" and "without"; kinda like young and old Elvis? yes except backwors cause my before was all fat and ugly "Without" Muffy Action Figure comes dressed in "Ropegun Hooker" Prana top and contrasting capri pants. Accessories include Metolius chalkbag w/bungee belt, La Sportiva climbing shoes, hair clippy thing, eyeglasses, and horsecock action grip.

hahahaha, you homo!!!!!

Is there a "with uterus" and "without"; kinda like young and old Elvis?

T-Bag you and GregW could be one of these "Log Cabin Republicans" non-married couples Doubtful, Dru, as I don't consider myself a Republican, per se (too liberal).