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KYGTIGuy wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:25 pm
razr390 wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:21 pm

My parents pay for my GTI. I pay for everything else that is an expense due to my existence.
6 of 1, half dozen of the other.

But I'm over it. Just seems like a disconnect.

What are you going to do with the GTI I'm buying you?
giving it to my mom
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razr390 wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:06 pm
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That's true for Jhina, but that doesn't explain how governments in places like Switzerland and Norway get shit done when their average people have pretty much all the rights that we do.
They’re homogenous countries with minimal diversity in culture or ethnicities. It’s a lot easier to agree on shit that way.

Also, studies are showing work ethic in those countries going down.
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Switzerland has 4, count 'em FOUR, national languages and cultures and I saw plenty of brown people there as well.

Also doesn't explain how 'Murica used to get shit done years ago when we were still a melting pot. No, the reason is because we (primarily but not exclusively one party) went :fullretard: on :wasteful: our national treasure on the military for no good reason other than keeping the doner class and the M/I Complex happy, at the expense of infrastructure, health care, etc.
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razr390 wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:23 pm Plus, I am always up for intellectual discourse. The fact that you disregard something I’m saying because my parents pay for my car is absurd.

All I said is that Nordic countries, especially those that are democratic socialist countries are more homogenous, their populations are smaller, and they can more easily agree on shit because of that.
This may be a factor. Also, Switzerland is not a Nordic country. And pretty much all of Europe is, to one degree or another is a Socialist Democracy, as is 'Murica, though to a disappointingly lesser degree.
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razr390 wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:25 pm If I get a scholarship for college does that mean my degree doesn’t count because I am not paying for it?
IMO no you just earned it in a different way. You should be proud of that. My wife did the same thing - got an academic full ride for her under grad.
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razr390 wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:26 pm
KYGTIGuy wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:26 pm

I understand. Let's not fuck up a on topic thread.
This is DFD. We are doing god’s work
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razr390 wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:06 pm They’re homogenous countries with minimal diversity in culture or ethnicities. It’s a lot easier to agree on shit that way.

Also, studies are showing work ethic in those countries going down.
:notsure:
Switzerland has 4, count 'em FOUR, national languages and cultures and I saw plenty of brown people there as well.

Also doesn't explain how 'Murica used to get shit done years ago when we were still a melting pot. No, the reason is because we (primarily but not exclusively one party) went :fullretard: on :wasteful: our national treasure on the military for no good reason other than keeping the doner class and the M/I Complex happy, at the expense of infrastructure, health care, etc.
It's :jesus: that's the problem. Progressive places have largely abandoned religion. It's a lot easier to move forward when you are not carrying a giant cross everywhere.
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troyguitar wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:40 pm
wap wrote:
:notsure:
Switzerland has 4, count 'em FOUR, national languages and cultures and I saw plenty of brown people there as well.

Also doesn't explain how 'Murica used to get shit done years ago when we were still a melting pot. No, the reason is because we (primarily but not exclusively one party) went :fullretard: on :wasteful: our national treasure on the military for no good reason other than keeping the doner class and the M/I Complex happy, at the expense of infrastructure, health care, etc.
It's :jesus: that's the problem. Progressive places have largely abandoned religion. It's a lot easier to move forward when you are not carrying a giant cross everywhere.
Yea that's certainly a factor as well. Same factor holds for the Middle East. :Mohammed: holding them back these days as well when they used to once upon a time be very advanced with :science: and :math:
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troyguitar wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:40 pm
wap wrote:
:notsure:
Switzerland has 4, count 'em FOUR, national languages and cultures and I saw plenty of brown people there as well.

Also doesn't explain how 'Murica used to get shit done years ago when we were still a melting pot. No, the reason is because we (primarily but not exclusively one party) went :fullretard: on :wasteful: our national treasure on the military for no good reason other than keeping the doner class and the M/I Complex happy, at the expense of infrastructure, health care, etc.
It's :jesus: that's the problem. Progressive places have largely abandoned religion. It's a lot easier to move forward when you are not carrying a giant cross everywhere.
The only good thing about religion is that our crumbling roads are empty on Sunday mornings for hooning.
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4zilch wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:46 pm
troyguitar wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:40 pm It's :jesus: that's the problem. Progressive places have largely abandoned religion. It's a lot easier to move forward when you are not carrying a giant cross everywhere.
The only good thing about religion is that our crumbling roads are empty on Sunday mornings for hooning.
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wap wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:34 pm
razr390 wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:06 pm

They’re homogenous countries with minimal diversity in culture or ethnicities. It’s a lot easier to agree on shit that way.

Also, studies are showing work ethic in those countries going down.
:notsure:
Switzerland has 4, count 'em FOUR, national languages and cultures and I saw plenty of brown people there as well.

Also doesn't explain how 'Murica used to get shit done years ago when we were still a melting pot. No, the reason is because we (primarily but not exclusively one party) went :fullretard: on :wasteful: our national treasure on the military for no good reason other than keeping the doner class and the M/I Complex happy, at the expense of infrastructure, health care, etc.
I just think US Society has gotten to the point where everyone tries to find a reason that they are a victim of SOMETHING. Then, both sides spend time trying to figure out who is right or wrong and then by the time we know it something else is the big talk of the town and we focus on that
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No need they own us as is
What's your opinion on Grand Cherokees?

I mean I know the board loves wranglers but the rest of the lineup doesn't get much love. Not sure I'm ready to be a two FCA car household. They sure look nice imo.
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KYGTIGuy wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:00 pm
max225 wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 11:58 am

No need they own us as is
What's your opinion on Grand Cherokees?

I mean I know the board loves wranglers but the rest of the lineup doesn't get much love. Not sure I'm ready to be a two FCA car household. They sure look nice imo.
Chassis is old Mercedes Benz stuff. Engines are good, trans is good, chassis is good, interior is good, uconnect is very good, off-road capability is good, can't really go wrong here other than the soccer mom stigma that surrounds these. And being on an older chassis they probably don't handle quite as well as newer designed stuff.

I like them a lot.
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razr390 wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:27 pm
KYGTIGuy wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:25 pm

6 of 1, half dozen of the other.

But I'm over it. Just seems like a disconnect.

What are you going to do with the GTI I'm buying you?
giving it to my mom
:yeahok: what you're REALLY going to do is brap around and instagram the FUCK outta it :millennial:
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:10 pm
razr390 wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:27 pm

giving it to my mom
:yeahok: what you're REALLY going to do is brap around and instagram the FUCK outta it :millennial:
I’ve been taking less and less pics of the new GTI.
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:09 pm
KYGTIGuy wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:00 pm

What's your opinion on Grand Cherokees?

I mean I know the board loves wranglers but the rest of the lineup doesn't get much love. Not sure I'm ready to be a two FCA car household. They sure look nice imo.
Chassis is old Mercedes Benz stuff. Engines are good, trans is good, chassis is good, interior is good, uconnect is very good, off-road capability is good, can't really go wrong here other than the soccer mom stigma that surrounds these. And being on an older chassis they probably don't handle quite as well as newer designed stuff.

I like them a lot.
I think I'm going to get serious after Thanksgiving. RAV4 specs and info is being released on 11/20. That HSE Hybrid is going to be nice
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razr390 wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:12 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:10 pm

:yeahok: what you're REALLY going to do is brap around and instagram the FUCK outta it :millennial:
I’ve been taking less and less pics of the new GTI.
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KYGTIGuy wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:18 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:09 pm

Chassis is old Mercedes Benz stuff. Engines are good, trans is good, chassis is good, interior is good, uconnect is very good, off-road capability is good, can't really go wrong here other than the soccer mom stigma that surrounds these. And being on an older chassis they probably don't handle quite as well as newer designed stuff.

I like them a lot.
I think I'm going to get serious after Thanksgiving. RAV4 specs and info is being released on 11/20. That HSE Hybrid is going to be nice
Should be same as Camry hybrid power wise.
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:09 pm
KYGTIGuy wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:00 pm

What's your opinion on Grand Cherokees?

I mean I know the board loves wranglers but the rest of the lineup doesn't get much love. Not sure I'm ready to be a two FCA car household. They sure look nice imo.
Chassis is old Mercedes Benz stuff. Engines are good, trans is good, chassis is good, interior is good, uconnect is very good, off-road capability is good, can't really go wrong here other than the soccer mom stigma that surrounds these. And being on an older chassis they probably don't handle quite as well as newer designed stuff.

I like them a lot.
Isn’t quite right. This thing was developed post MB. I think they are decent vehicles. 2013+ got a nice dash update and 8AT. Overally very quiet riding etc. but some occasional issues, here and there but not much in the later models.
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razr390 wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:12 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:10 pm

:yeahok: what you're REALLY going to do is brap around and instagram the FUCK outta it :millennial:
I’ve been taking less and less pics of the new GTI.
:notsure:
I get your snaps :bruh:
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wap wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:06 pm
Davestr wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 2:03 pm Fk China. Today was beautiful Fall(Herbst) day here in Germany. So I took a picture. Want politics hit a newspaper site or Politico etc. Cars rule on nice sunny days. I had fun. Live :) :like:

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