Dear Red States:

[rocks 494]

I want to move to Alaska now.

you do?

[Imua 0]

I also cannot wait for tomorrow. I am SO tired of all of the political #######. ...... People are going positively INSANE this election.

ita

one ot style question ...

lots of people want tax breaks ... so which candidate is going to promote a tax incentive for people who commute on their bicycle more that 10 miles one way (>20 mile round trip)?

The tax break would be in the form of not paying gasoline tax. Seriously, if they'd just build some g-ddamn bike lanes (meaning bike roads/highways) in this country, we wouldn't need any tax breaks or such.

How awesome would it be to have a route that parallels I-70 (or US40) for instance, from coast to coast. Only needs to be 2-3 feet wide. Or a bike highway system that would allow me to ride from Greencastle to Indianapolis withOUT having to go way the hell out of my way because of the current highway structure. Not to mention the roads in/near Indy are Death waiting to happen. They've replaced I-70, they've replaced most of I-465; how hard would it have been to have added a bike lane to them?

Because bikes are for hippies and Mormons. We don't want to encourage those types.

Yep, just like public transit is for losers - not driving is unAmerkin!!!!

[HAL 9000 96]

I want to move to Alaska now.

To help akdiver deal with Gov Palin once she returns to work on Wednesday?

[Imua 0]

I also cannot wait for tomorrow. I am SO tired of all of the political #######. ...... People are going positively INSANE this election.

ita

one ot style question ...

lots of people want tax breaks ... so which candidate is going to promote a tax incentive for people who commute on their bicycle more that 10 miles one way (>20 mile round trip)?

The tax break would be in the form of not paying gasoline tax. Seriously, if they'd just build some g-ddamn bike lanes (meaning bike roads/highways) in this country, we wouldn't need any tax breaks or such.

How awesome would it be to have a route that parallels I-70 (or US40) for instance, from coast to coast. Only needs to be 2-3 feet wide. Or a bike highway system that would allow me to ride from Greencastle to Indianapolis withOUT having to go way the hell out of my way because of the current highway structure. Not to mention the roads in/near Indy are Death waiting to happen. They've replaced I-70, they've replaced most of I-465; how hard would it have been to have added a bike lane to them?

there needs to be some sort of incentive ... just like all those "rumored" incentives for the hybrid automobiles that saved the owners $$$ at the pumps

it would be nice to have a good system of parallel roads for bicycles. Especially roads that kept all the idiots on 4-wheelers, dirt bikes, skate boards, etc off the roads. Rails to trails was a good concept ... only I've seen more trails used for "sunday stroll" use making them more hazardous than I-85 in ATL.

We have bike lanes all over the place here in the cities. As for hybrids, along with a rebate, free access to the carpool lane (regardless of how many are in the car) is a pretty good incentive, meaning not only are you getting superior mileage, but you're coasting past everyone else dragging ### in 10-20mph traffic.

bike lanes in the city should be outlawed unless a cyclist is allowed to inflict serious damage to an azzholes car after the driver tries to hit a cyclist who is using the bike lane properly ... idiot drivers and poorly designed bike lanes make hitting a cyclist with a car easier than fishing in a barrel with a hand grenade.

Then you have azzhole bike riders zooming down the sidewalks with no bells, horns or lights before dawn or after dark. Some of us with less than 20/20 vision can't see you in time - can't count the near misses I have had. Another pet peeve of mine is bike riders who think red lights don't apply to them and go through the crosswalk at full speed.

[*Robert* 2]

I want to move to Alaska now.

To help akdiver deal with Gov Palin once she returns to work on Wednesday?

But she may not be there long. If Stevens wins, and then gets kicked out or resigns, she could self-nominate herself and still get to go to Washington, where she can start her bid for the White House in 2012!!! You betcha!!!

[natty bumppo 297]

I also cannot wait for tomorrow. I am SO tired of all of the political #######. ...... People are going positively INSANE this election.

ita

one ot style question ...

lots of people want tax breaks ... so which candidate is going to promote a tax incentive for people who commute on their bicycle more that 10 miles one way (>20 mile round trip)?

The tax break would be in the form of not paying gasoline tax. Seriously, if they'd just build some g-ddamn bike lanes (meaning bike roads/highways) in this country, we wouldn't need any tax breaks or such.

How awesome would it be to have a route that parallels I-70 (or US40) for instance, from coast to coast. Only needs to be 2-3 feet wide. Or a bike highway system that would allow me to ride from Greencastle to Indianapolis withOUT having to go way the hell out of my way because of the current highway structure. Not to mention the roads in/near Indy are Death waiting to happen. They've replaced I-70, they've replaced most of I-465; how hard would it have been to have added a bike lane to them?

there needs to be some sort of incentive ... just like all those "rumored" incentives for the hybrid automobiles that saved the owners $$$ at the pumps

it would be nice to have a good system of parallel roads for bicycles. Especially roads that kept all the idiots on 4-wheelers, dirt bikes, skate boards, etc off the roads. Rails to trails was a good concept ... only I've seen more trails used for "sunday stroll" use making them more hazardous than I-85 in ATL.

We have bike lanes all over the place here in the cities. As for hybrids, along with a rebate, free access to the carpool lane (regardless of how many are in the car) is a pretty good incentive, meaning not only are you getting superior mileage, but you're coasting past everyone else dragging ### in 10-20mph traffic.

bike lanes in the city should be outlawed unless a cyclist is allowed to inflict serious damage to an azzholes car after the driver tries to hit a cyclist who is using the bike lane properly ... idiot drivers and poorly designed bike lanes make hitting a cyclist with a car easier than fishing in a barrel with a hand grenade.

You ever tried to cross in the path of the bike lane in Chicago? you could lose a limb there. Ruthless cyclists!

yup ... and I've even watched cars and trucks purposely swerve to get as close to cyclists as possible too.

[rocks 494]

Then you have azzhole bike riders zooming down the sidewalks with no bells, horns or lights before dawn or after dark. Some of us with less than 20/20 vision can't see you in time - can't count the near misses I have had. Another pet peeve of mine is bike riders who think red lights don't apply to them and go through the crosswalk at full speed.

the sidewalk is a far safer place to be than the road. i still don't understand why people ride their bikes at night with no lights on INTO the traffic, what is up with that?

i agree that running red lights is wrong. i think everyone (including those who don't ride bikes) need a trip to the netherlands to see how driving and bike riding is done properly, without accidents.

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

I want to move to Alaska now.

To help akdiver deal with Gov Palin once she returns to work on Wednesday?

But she may not be there long. If Stevens wins, and then gets kicked out or resigns, she could self-nominate herself and still get to go to Washington, where she can start her bid for the White House in 2012!!! You betcha!!!

Ohhhh, I can bet on that, she is just like herpes...she will never go away

[PlatyPius 5]

We have the oil ( they are drilling, drilling, drilling here in E Texas and mining the shale oil too..), the refineries and massive wind farms already operational. We also get the cotton, I guess.

Oh and Texas is home to the best aviation meteorologist ...[me]!

You predict the weather inside airplanes?

Are you wrong as often as your terrestrial brethren?

[Ling Ling 22]

If bicyclists want to be respected, they have to abide by the same traffic laws as anyone else.

They need to have proper lighting for night. They need to properly signal intent to turn or slow down.

They need to obey all traffic signs....same thing goes with motorcycles and mopeds.

I've ridden bicycles and motorcycles for years...and couldn't understand the problem drivers had until..

I was driving in the city, and this guy on a moped starts snacking between cars on the right side...barely enough room to pass without

hitting someone's mirror. When the light turns he noses into my lane (from the right) and gets in front of me.

When we get to the next light, he's in the middle of the lane ahead of me. The light turns green, and this as$hole starts

talking to somebody at the corner. I count to 10 and blow my horn (figuratively and literally). The guy looks at me and gives me the finger.

I had a few choices now. Do nothing, run him over, get out and kick his a$s, or go around him. I decided to just go around him...as closely as I could without

scratching the car.

Maybe all bicyclist and motorcyclist aren't like this guy (I'm not) but those are the kind of people that need to be ticketed and held responsible

for their reckless behavior.

[almaty 19]

How awesome would it be to have a route that parallels I-70 (or US40) for instance, from coast to coast. Only needs to be 2-3 feet wide. Or a bike highway system that would allow me to ride from Greencastle to Indianapolis withOUT having to go way the hell out of my way because of the current highway structure. Not to mention the roads in/near Indy are Death waiting to happen. They've replaced I-70, they've replaced most of I-465; how hard would it have been to have added a bike lane to them?

it would be great....i always wished i could bike across america,..without worrying about getting my ####### knocked off by a motorist

[AlHayatZween 2]

How awesome would it be to have a route that parallels I-70 (or US40) for instance, from coast to coast. Only needs to be 2-3 feet wide. Or a bike highway system that would allow me to ride from Greencastle to Indianapolis withOUT having to go way the hell out of my way because of the current highway structure. Not to mention the roads in/near Indy are Death waiting to happen. They've replaced I-70, they've replaced most of I-465; how hard would it have been to have added a bike lane to them?

it would be great....i always wished i could bike across america,..without worrying about getting my ####### knocked off by a motorist

yes, brother!

well, i agree with all except the last part...

[*JG* 2]

I want to move to Alaska now.

To help akdiver deal with Gov Palin once she returns to work on Wednesday?

So I can go door to door and petition to succed. I am all for Alaska leaving now.

How awesome would it be to have a route that parallels I-70 (or US40) for instance, from coast to coast. Only needs to be 2-3 feet wide. Or a bike highway system that would allow me to ride from Greencastle to Indianapolis withOUT having to go way the hell out of my way because of the current highway structure. Not to mention the roads in/near Indy are Death waiting to happen. They've replaced I-70, they've replaced most of I-465; how hard would it have been to have added a bike lane to them?

it would be great....i always wished i could bike across america,..without worrying about getting my ####### knocked off by a motorist

I-465? Sounds too immigration-ish to me!

I would be happy if I-40 actually went all the way through St. Louis anymore. Did you see they are opening it up again for the Christmas season and not closing it down again till January?

Edited November 3, 2008 by Jomo's girl

[almaty 19]

How awesome would it be to have a route that parallels I-70 (or US40) for instance, from coast to coast. Only needs to be 2-3 feet wide. Or a bike highway system that would allow me to ride from Greencastle to Indianapolis withOUT having to go way the hell out of my way because of the current highway structure. Not to mention the roads in/near Indy are Death waiting to happen. They've replaced I-70, they've replaced most of I-465; how hard would it have been to have added a bike lane to them?

it would be great....i always wished i could bike across america,..without worrying about getting my ####### knocked off by a motorist

yes, brother!

well, i agree with all except the last part...

sorry little sis, i got carried away...

[almaty 19]

How awesome would it be to have a route that parallels I-70 (or US40) for instance, from coast to coast. Only needs to be 2-3 feet wide. Or a bike highway system that would allow me to ride from Greencastle to Indianapolis withOUT having to go way the hell out of my way because of the current highway structure. Not to mention the roads in/near Indy are Death waiting to happen. They've replaced I-70, they've replaced most of I-465; how hard would it have been to have added a bike lane to them?

it would be great....i always wished i could bike across america,..without worrying about getting my ####### knocked off by a motorist

yes, brother!

well, i agree with all except the last part...

sorry little sis, i got carried away...