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Avatard 12-20-2010 12:57 AM

Killer pothole. Literally.
 
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40740145/ns/us_news-life/

Homeslice 12-20-2010 01:21 AM

But wait, the less taxes the better.

101lifts2 12-20-2010 01:27 AM

So someone died because a rock flew the window? And this is news?

100million to save 12 people a year? Hardly worth it IMO.

Particle Man 12-20-2010 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2 (Post 434122)
So someone died because a rock flew the window? And this is news?

100million to save 12 people a year? Hardly worth it IMO.

Unless you're one of the 12 people or their families. How much would you pay to get someone you love back or to have prevented their death to begin with?

Papa_Complex 12-20-2010 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2 (Post 434122)
So someone died because a rock flew the window? And this is news?

100million to save 12 people a year? Hardly worth it IMO.

No, someone died because a section of improperly kept roadway flew through the window. RIF.

Though I have to admit that the sections of Highway 20, that I've been on, didn't seem to be in too bad a state of repair. Perhaps I didn't stray far enough from Birmingham? Then again, I'm used to driving on roads that get a heavy freeze/thaw cycle every year.

AquaPython 12-20-2010 09:47 AM

that is crappy

CasterTroy 12-20-2010 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2 (Post 434122)
100million to save 12 people a year? Hardly worth it IMO.

Seriously? :wtfru:

Trip 12-20-2010 11:55 AM

Lots of people die in all sorts of crazy ass ways. It's unfortunate, but we aren't going to end it by hurling money and laws at our lives.

dubbs 12-20-2010 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip (Post 434217)
Lots of people die in all sorts of crazy ass ways. It's unfortunate, but we aren't going to end it by hurling money and laws at our lives.

Actually in this case, it would have.

Trip 12-20-2010 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dubbs (Post 434253)
Actually in this case, it would have.

well this one particular had actually been repaired once already, made they would of been working on a different section when this one killed her. So it may have not done anything.

dubbs 12-20-2010 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip (Post 434256)
well this one particular had actually been repaired once already, made they would of been working on a different section when this one killed her. So it may have not done anything.

It still comes down to money. Because if they threw more money at road repair, they'd have more employees and more time to fix the pot holes instead of letting them get that bad to fuck up a car at normal highway speeds.

Trip 12-20-2010 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dubbs (Post 434257)
It still comes down to money. Because if they threw more money at road repair, they'd have more employees and more time to fix the pot holes instead of letting them get that bad to fuck up a car at normal highway speeds.

Yeah, lots of money. This is just one fucked up death in millions around the world. There are lots of things we could throw money at and prevent a few deaths a year.

dubbs 12-20-2010 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip (Post 434258)
Yeah, lots of money. This is just one fucked up death in millions around the world. There are lots of things we could throw money at and prevent a few deaths a year.

Yup and it's definitely tough to decide how much is too much.. Because lives are worth differently to every single person in the world.

CasterTroy 12-20-2010 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip (Post 434258)
Ye There are lots of things we could throw money at and prevent a few deaths a year.

Yeah like padded 12ft walls lining the dragon for Jedi Masters :lol:

Papa_Complex 12-20-2010 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip (Post 434256)
well this one particular had actually been repaired once already, made they would of been working on a different section when this one killed her. So it may have not done anything.

Or they could have been a contractor that repaired it the quick and dirty way, rather than finding the reason for the failure of that section, because it means they get to fix it again in a year or so.

101lifts2 12-20-2010 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man (Post 434131)
Unless you're one of the 12 people or their families. How much would you pay to get someone you love back or to have prevented their death to begin with?

I'll let fate run it's course. redflip

101lifts2 12-20-2010 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dubbs (Post 434257)
It still comes down to money. Because if they threw more money at road repair, they'd have more employees and more time to fix the pot holes instead of letting them get that bad to fuck up a car at normal highway speeds.

And then 20 more highway workers a year would die from DUI drivers. redflip

Kaneman 12-20-2010 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2 (Post 434320)
I'll let fate run it's course. redflip

Have you ever lost someone violently?

dubbs 12-20-2010 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2 (Post 434322)
And then 20 more highway workers a year would die from DUI drivers. redflip

You may have a point there.. :skep:

OneSickPsycho 12-20-2010 03:30 PM

You know what else is dangerous? Motorcycles... they should just ban all motorcycles... that's cheap and it would save many, many lives.

Avatard 12-20-2010 04:32 PM

Especially since motorcyclists are most affected by potholes, right?

I mean, you could save on having to fix the potholes, and still lower the death toll.

-_-

Papa_Complex 12-20-2010 05:06 PM

.... but there wouldn't be as many organ donations.

101lifts2 12-20-2010 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 434326)
Have you ever lost someone violently?

No...but God will it be done, son.

Dave 12-20-2010 09:51 PM

stupid article, stupid death, stupid cause.

askmrjesus 12-20-2010 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 434326)
Have you ever lost someone violently?

Does his mind count?

JC

Papa_Complex 12-21-2010 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus (Post 434508)
Does his mind count?

JC

Only if he had his brains smashed out by a slice of lemon, wrapped around a large gold brick.

Particle Man 12-21-2010 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex (Post 434547)
Only if he had his brains smashed out by a slice of lemon, wrapped around a large gold brick.

I could go for a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster right about now.

Dave 12-21-2010 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man (Post 434550)
I could go for a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster right about now.

"Take the juice from one bottle of that Ol' Janx Spirit.
Pour into it one measure of water from the seas of Santraginus V
Allow three cubes of Arcturan Mega-gin to melt into the mixture (it must be properly iced or the benzene is lost).
Allow four litres of Fallian marsh gas to bubble through it (in memory of all those happy Hikers who have died of pleasure in the Marshes of Fallia).
Over the back of a silver spoon float a measure of Qualactin Hypermint extract, redolent of all the heady odours of the dark Qualactin Zones.
Drop in the tooth of an Algolian Suntiger. Watch it dissolve, spreading the fires of the Algolian suns deep into the heart of the drink.
Sprinkle Zamphour.
Add an olive.
Drink...but very carefully."

AquaPython 12-21-2010 09:24 AM

what is that from?

Papa_Complex 12-21-2010 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AquaPython (Post 434612)
what is that from?

"Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe"

I'll be at the restaurant.

Dave 12-21-2010 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by AquaPython (Post 434612)
what is that from?

Vogon poetry for this guy

AquaPython 12-21-2010 10:42 AM

ah i read it

Kaneman 12-21-2010 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2 (Post 434458)
No...but God will it be done, son.

What the fuck does that even mean?

MILK 12-21-2010 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave (Post 434481)
stupid article, stupid death, stupid cause.

Stupid state too!

AquaPython 12-21-2010 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 434811)
What the fuck does that even mean?

HE is your faaajaa

Particle Man 12-21-2010 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex (Post 434644)
"Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy"

I'll be at the restaurant.

fixed ;)

Say "hi" to Marvin. I hear he's parking space ships.

Papa_Complex 12-21-2010 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man (Post 434860)
fixed ;)

Say "hi" to Marvin. I hear he's parking space ships.

Jezz. Now I feel stupid. I've been watching all 5 seasons of "The Universe" lately.

askmrjesus 12-21-2010 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 434811)
What the fuck does that even mean?

It means 101 has just discovered liquor stores.

Or, he's just bat-shit crazy.

It's a toss up.

JC

101lifts2 12-21-2010 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus (Post 434911)
It means 101 has just discovered liquor stores.

....

Or medical MJ pharmacies. You'd be surprised what they can put in brownies these days. And I'm not just talkin about the mj.

101lifts2 12-21-2010 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 434811)
What the fuck does that even mean?

It means you're a fucking pawn. Just live with it. redflip

Amorok 12-24-2010 09:08 AM

You know, The rally year before last me and Rogue rode through that exact area on our way to TWO. I remember it being under construction but not in that bad of shape. Crazy.


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