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If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
08/05/09

In reply to McCain: "Why Not Cash For Refrigerators?"
How about "Cash for Politicians?" There's more than a few I'd just love to trade in...
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UDMan
08/05/09

In reply to McCain: "Why Not Cash For Refrigerators?"
OK, Flame Suit on.... I really have absolutely no problem with the cash for clunkers program, no remorse for the $8,500 tax rebate program for first time home buyers, and I really don't have any problem with the new, government sponsored Health Insurance Program. Why do I support these things, knowing full well that we are mortgaging the future of the country, and will become a third rate country within 2 decades? Because I have no children, nor do I plan on having any. Yes I have 3 Nieces and a Nephew, but I never really liked them anyway.
So spend away, keep me in gold, running water, and lots of gasoline. I grew up in a selfish economy, where I can spend myself silly, and then declare bankruptcy when I can't pay it off. I can get in my full sized pickup, and drive 2 blocks to pick up beer, and a Lotto ticket. I can do anything I want, even become a burden to society if I choose to do so.
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FTGDWolverineEdition'09
08/05/09

@UDMan: "Because I have no children, nor do I plan on having any. Yes I have 3 Nieces and a Nephew, but I never really liked them anyway."
No wonder you're here on Jalopnik posting ;P
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Paul Y. don't drive too fast.
08/05/09

@UDMan: Hmm, I've apparently never heartclicked you, despite being your facebook friend. However, this cemented your deserving of a heartclick.
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Brandon Gabbard
08/05/09

@UDMan: LMFAO! Best comment ever.
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Jon
08/05/09

@UDMan: COTD, I'd say. And a heart click, for the sheer raw fact that not only can I not tell if you are being sarcastic, it doesn't really matter.
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
08/05/09

In reply to McCain: "Why Not Cash For Refrigerators?"
Lots of states have rebate programs for the purchase of efficient appliances, air conditioning and furnaces. And a new program to support renewable energy installations just came into effect. Lots of utilities offer similar rebate programs. Same thing for insulating houses.
And buying Energy Star labeled equipment usually repays any difference in purchase price in just a few years with savings of electrical usage.
Carrots and sticks. The government has lots of programs to encourage investment and activities that lead to greater productivity, and taxes and penalties to discourage asset wasting. Been going on for a long time. McCain might want to get up to speed on this.
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Paul Y. don't drive too fast.
08/05/09

@Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: John "I can't remember how many houses I own" McCain isn't up to speed on a lot of things, so this is no surprise.
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jbownsabmw- Koopas Beware
08/05/09

In reply to McCain: "Why Not Cash For Refrigerators?"
We now know what school of economics old John subscribes to.
I think the government should consider a few tax free days. The bigger the expenditure, the bigger the savings.
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Graverobber
08/05/09

In reply to McCain: "Why Not Cash For Refrigerators?"
Refrigerator, Camry, what's the difference?
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MushyHeirloom
08/05/09

@Graverobber: The wheels, and the refrigerator has a nicer-looking grille.
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Ash Clutchem, Pokey Master
08/05/09

In reply to McCain: "Why Not Cash For Refrigerators?"

Yes, I have driven them. Worth every penny. Invented in New Zealand, as if you hadn't already assumed as much.
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TimTim
08/05/09

In reply to McCain: "Why Not Cash For Refrigerators?"
Who would that help? The environment? Besides, the government doesn't even make refrigerators.
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Ash Clutchem, Pokey Master
08/05/09

In reply to McCain: "Why Not Cash For Refrigerators?"
Damn refrigerators. First, a couple months ago, my icemaker goes out. No biggie, I'm no stranger to icemakers, I'll just order an off-brand from ebay for $60 and call it done. Works great.
Okay, so then a couple weeks ago my fridge stops cooling completely. I clean the coils underneath, which does nothing. The motor is running nonstop, but the air is ambient temp. The wife and I spend 2+ hours packing everything up and taking it to her parents' house for storage. Fridge guy comes out to the house the next day and quotes $270 for a new compressor relay (which I could have done myself for $30, had I known). He spends 15 minutes of labor on it and leaves.
You guys can go on and on about the "feel" and "handling" and "soul" of Whirlpool or Kenmore, but frankly I'm going with something Asian next time, probably LG. Flame suit on.
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FTGDWolverineEdition'09
08/05/09

@Ash78: My mom just recently bought a fancy-smhancy new LG fridge. Too cool for this poor student tho..
[www.lge.com]
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P161911 probably shoudn't have
08/05/09

@Ash78: In the last 10 years or so my family has bought 4 or 5 refrigerators (moving to new houses, etc.). EVERY single one of them has broken down in the first 5 years or so.

The International Harvester refrigerator in my basement, that I got from my grandmother that was built on December 24, 1954 has been going strong for as long as I can remember, 35+ years. Sure, it requires defrosting and probably sucks down 5x the electricity of a new one, but it WORKS!
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P161911 probably shoudn't have
08/05/09

In reply to McCain: "Why Not Cash For Refrigerators?"
Actually Georgia already has a tax incentive plan for refrigerators. Every fall there is a state sales tax holiday on large Energy Star rated appliances.
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Timtoolman, going ASH
08/05/09

@P161911 now with M POWER!:
They also have two tax holidays for school supplies, but that may change.
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Ash Clutchem, Pokey Master
08/05/09

@Timtoolman, now with power tools!: We (AL) also have the school supply tax holiday, which is a nice break from the 9%-10% sales tax here. Nothing for large purchases, though.
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Dr. H. F. Danger
08/05/09

In reply to McCain: "Why Not Cash For Refrigerators?"
How about "Cash for Home Loans"?
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CaptMatt15 loves the Zoom-Zoom
08/05/09

@Dr.Danger owns the city turkeys:
There is a first-time home buyer's credit going on this year, however.
(I know its not the same, but its something.)
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ishigakisensei
07/18/09

In reply to CEO Says “Fundamentals Of Harley-Davidson Strong” As Earnings Drop 91%
Hoooooo Boy! I wonder if this place is infected with the Harley zombies? They don't like to hear the Truth and so they ban those on motorcycle magazine websites who told them that this would happen two years ago. This was obvious...incredibly obvious to real motorcycle enthusiasts.

http://www.goingfaster.com/angst/noharley2.html

Although some of the information is out of date, no one encapsulates Harley's problem like Chris T. Shields. But, the cult followers will continue to think that they're still cool, that deep down we're all just really jealous of their credit card toughness, and that they are better because they worship at the alter of pathetic quitters.

I feel like Jerry McGuire, "Help me help you Harley." Stop building crap and start building motorcycles again. Hire the Japanese to show you how if you have to. After all, you already buy Japanese carbs.
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powermatic
07/17/09

In reply to CEO Says “Fundamentals Of Harley-Davidson Strong” As Earnings Drop 91%
They're the slowest bikes on the road, this side of Goldwings. And if those were my two choices, I'd be a Winger any day-at least they wave to you when you ride by.
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pauljones
07/17/09

@powermatic: Go race a V-Rod in your car and see how long it takes you to get your foot out of your mouth.
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powermatic
07/17/09

@pauljones: Well, I'm not sure what kind of car you think I own, but it's irrelevant- if I ever came upon a V-Rod that would 'race' (unlikely) while I'm on a motorcycle, my (yeah, I'll admit it) old-man sport bike (VFR-800) would kill it. And either of my BMWs (1100 RT, 1150 GS) would keep up-and leave it far behind in the twistys. And BTW, real 'Harley Guys' wouldn't be caught dead on a V-Rod. It's, as far as they're concerned, a woman's bike. Go figure.

But then, you'd know that if you rode a motorcycle to those Star Trek conventions- though I suppose all that nasty wind would blow your Princess Leia costume off.
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KillerBee
07/17/09

In reply to CEO Says “Fundamentals Of Harley-Davidson Strong” As Earnings Drop 91%
Soon their stock will be cheap enough even a bowling ball manufacturer could afford to buy them out.
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01NB = sideways rain fun
07/17/09

In reply to CEO Says “Fundamentals Of Harley-Davidson Strong” As Earnings Drop 91%

Keith Wandell or Baghdad Bob? You decide.
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Tomsk sez so long Ash78, and thanks for all the fish!
07/17/09

@01NB: Baghdad Keith?
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
07/17/09

In reply to CEO Says “Fundamentals Of Harley-Davidson Strong” As Earnings Drop 91%
Fundamentally fall off a cliff.
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