Gasoline futures? on the friggen rise again
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I've been on this forum since about the beginning and have seen it depart into political with with far less provocation and subject even farther afield. In fact, i can cite a half dozen inherent things about public transit that are ripe fodder for those that are probably holding back right now. And post that's about politics, government policy, etc. when it isn't directly related to FJRs is not allowed anywhere on the forum.
If anybody has any doubt or question what that is....it's very simple to avoid by sticking directly to what this forum is about...which is FJRs.
ionbeam
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Gigawatts = jigawatts, tomato tomahhto, potato potahhto. That kind of power is no problem as long as you know how to separate the protons from the neutrons or how to get more protons together than the atom was originally designed with. Which is different than breaking hydrocarbon chains and recombining them with oxygen to run your engine with expensive foreign oil.
jjp4674
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Should we refrain from discussing what highways are good for riding because they are part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways? Or refrain from discussing mufflers due to decibel laws in various states? Or refrain from discussing fuel because it is a non-renewable energy source?I've been on this forum since about the beginning and have seen it depart into political with with far less provocation and subject even farther afield. In fact, i can cite a half dozen inherent things about public transit that are ripe fodder for those that are probably holding back right now. And post that's about politics, government policy, etc. when it isn't directly related to FJRs is not allowed anywhere on the forum.
If anybody has any doubt or question what that is....it's very simple to avoid by sticking directly to what this forum is about...which is FJRs.
If people are going to depart into political conversation, it can be over quite literally anything these days. And if we are instead going to just have to limit anything that has any type of possible political lean or questionable merits depending on a person's point of view, we're going to find our discussion topics really rather limited.
So why are we blocking the topic when it's clearly not intended as political (considering that my original post was regarding an alternative solution if you are concerned by fuel prices) instead of blocking those who take it into the political waters?
Obviously, there's a difference between saying "I-90 is the fastest way to get from Buffalo to Albany" and saying "the government does a horrible job maintaining I-90 between Buffalo and Albany even though they take my money to do so and charge tolls on the road". Much like there's a difference between saying "an option is to ride the bus" and "why does the government give them money".
I'm really just trying to figure out where the line of acceptable and unacceptable topics is, because quite frankly this has left me rather confused on the matter since I still see nothing political in my posts (aside from the examples in this one).
Your original post wasn't political. Please don't think it was. And please don't think i ever said it was.
Your post, however, was loaded with things that a variety of people could launch into political diatribes very easily. And it was only tangentially related to FJRs. It was a cautionary note to others that may have wanted to launch from it.
Had it been against the rules, I would have said so in a very direct way.....probably in the form of a warning.
I'm not going to play hypothetical games, to try and split hairs, or find reasons to skirt something. Administrators don't want the divisive political crap around here that can be had on many other forums. If you have to ask what is and is not political....then my advice remains: Stick to FJRs!
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Some topics more likely to slip down the path of divisive political crap than others. Depending on the prevalent political atmosphere in the country or around the globe. Although, I haven't followed my own advice at times in the past, one thing you probably noticed in this case is to do what Iggy just did (and a necessary skill as an Admin, it would seem) - Don't bait and Don't take the bait!
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jjp4674
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Fair enough. It seemed the the warning was directed more toward my point about public transit, though I guess I misread it.
My apologies.
My apologies.
Bokerfork
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What did you expect when Top_Speed wanted to discuss Gasoline futures?
ionbeam
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I'm trying very hard to back out of this and keep the tread on topic. I may have a moment of weakness on Friday. Until then, yes, the time/propulsion unit doubles the cost of a new FJR but reduces the driving costs and engine maintenance costs to zero. And, for those IBR guys, the available energy supply will outlast their bladders
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blrfjr
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When i started reading this thread I didnt think it would be amuseing...........but it was, and I like that
Chuck35
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I'd rather ride my FJR
