Stupid Fricking people!

[BRUTAL64]

Ok, has anybody else seen the dumbing down of American? Everyday I talk to people they just get more stupid than the day before. FUCK!:suicide:

[big_G]

Ok, has anybody else seen the dumbing down of American? Everyday I talk to people they just get more stupid than day before. FUCK!:suicide:

You been talking to Congress again? Remember, it's not what you learn (or don't learn) in school that is important, it's that you graduate with self-esteem. The goal of the Gov't schools is to have empty minds graduate so it can fill them up with Demoncratic party crap...

[BRUTAL64]

You been talking to Congress again? Remember, it's not what you learn (or don't learn) in school that is important, it's that you graduate with self-esteem. The goal of the Gov't schools is to have empty minds graduate so it can fill them up with Demoncratic party crap...

Any goverment offical (no matter what party) thinks he's smarter than the average American. I was once lucky :laugh: enough to actually talk to a congressman many years ago. What a buffoon!!:judge:


I'm mainly talking about our Joe "average" person that calls me on the phone for techicnal help. How do these people get thru life? No, wonder these guys get married. They need someone to tell them what to think and how to get thru life.:sm_up_there::censored:

[Vettezuki]

To play Devil's Advocate for just a second, maybe it has more to do with the fact they're calling you about something they know little to nothing about. This knowledge is so deeply ingrained in your brain that a person who knows little to nothing about it seems like a slug. Probably not though. What does surprise me is how many people have a hard time thinking through a problem. And I'm with Big G on this one, this is to an extent a learned skill and it's a failure of our school system. I wouldn't pin it all on Party D though, I think some of has to do with the gubment trying stamp out good little citizens that don't ask too many pointed questions. Not so much an overt strategy as it is group non-think.

[big_G]

Na..I'm still gonna blame it on the Dem's. The teachers union and the dems are one in the same. So easy to ingrain the demoncratic party line to the students via the teachers who have the little ones captive for 7 hours a day.

[Vettezuki]

Na..I'm still gonna blame it on the Dem's. The teachers union and the dems are one in the same. So easy to ingrain the demoncratic party line to the students via the teachers who have the little ones captive for 7 hours a day.

Here in CA Party D and the Teacher's Union certainly are in lock step and it has a lot do with the extraordinarily poor state of public education as well as State Finances IMO.

I guess my point has more to do with the historical model of public education. It had A LOT to do with programming kids to obey authority and regurgitate information. Of course this isn't entirely bad, there needs to be respect and cooperation, and some things are a matter of memorization. HOWEVER, what public school does a pitiful job of is encouraging kids how to think. It's much easier to tell people what to think than to guide them into how to think. This is where our POV cross. Consider a lot of public schools now. Want to write a paper on global warming that barffs up party line, you'll be encouraged. Want to write a paper that focuses on weakness or missing links in the hypothesis and you'll probably get beat around the head til you step back in line.

[big_G]

You just proved my point, TYVM.... Try finding a conservative professor in a major university. I firmly believe the teachers/union are making sure that the students graduate thinking that the gov't will see to their needs, and that they don't need to strive to be self-sufficient.(Democrat) Ever notice that some of the most innovative entrepreneurs have not completed higher-level education?

[joedls]

I'm mainly talking about our Joe "average" person

Let's just get one thing straight. There's nothing average about this Joe. Got it?

[big_G]

Is that you?...Joe the plumber?.....:smack:


Ahhh....Mustangs. they look so cute and small in my rear-view mirror...... :pot_stir:

[BRUTAL64]

Ok, try this from a customer ( true conversation):
"I cut the hose too short. So I cut it again and it is still too short. How much more do I cut off to make it fit"?:bang:




:suicide:

[Vettezuki]

Ok, try this from a customer ( true conversation):
"I cut the hose too short. So I cut it again and it is still too short. How much more do I cut off to make it fit"?:bang:




:suicide:

That's not possible. . . Please God, tell me that's not possible. Do you ever get the feeling you're being Punk'd?

Maybe it works on a Blue car. :huh:

[94cobra69ss396]

Ok, has anybody else seen the dumbing down of American? Everyday I talk to people they just get more stupid than day before. FUCK!:suicide:

It's not that they're getting dumber you're just getting smarter so they seem dumber.

[joedls]

Ahhh....Mustangs. they look so cute and small in my rear-view mirror...... :pot_stir:

I got nothing but respect for Old School muscle, but I've seen my share of vettes in my rear-view mirror.
:thumbs_up:

[BRUTAL64]

That's not possible. . . Please God, tell me that's not possible. Do you ever get the feeling you're being Punk'd?

Maybe it works on a Blue car. :huh:


Yes, it is true.

Here's another:
"Do you have an electronic distribitor?"

"No, I don't think so-what's that? Is that like a tape deck or stereo?"



:suicide:

[BRUTAL64]

It's not that they're getting dumber you're just getting smarter so they seem dumber.

When I was ten I took apart a slot machine my Grandmother brought back from Vegas. This was in the early 60's. It didn't work. It worked when I was done.

Yea, maybe I have an advantage. But still................:rolleyes:

[BRUTAL64]

Let's just get one thing straight. There's nothing average about this Joe. Got it?

Of course. I haven't talked to you that much...........:leaving: yet.








Sorry, Joe. Just had to do it.:smack:

[BRUTAL64]

Here's another one:

'What engine do you have in your 72 Nova"?

The customer's answer:
"I have an LS6 inline 6 cylinder".

:suicide:

[enkeivette]

We just had a Republican president who publically stated "Rarely is the question asked, is our children learning." And you're trying to somehow blame general idiocy on the Democratic party? Are you kidding me? Are you guys 12?

Democrats are evil! Cuz mommy said so!

I'll tell you this, no government policy concerning education, no lack of education, no reform to the education system, and no blue OR red propaganda is going to produce a stupid person. People are born stupid. Taking geography out of elementary school had no correlation with the woman who came in to Best Buy and asked me where the DVD rewinders were.

The dumming down of schools, which I will attribute to neither party (although I'm sure I could think of some hair-brianed way to justify it as an action of either party) might play somewhat of a role in general ignorance, such as: Kids who know everything about the California Missions but still believe that the flag has 52 stars. But as far as stupidity goes... that's biological. That's a result of men wanting to sleep with Jessica Simpson instead of Hilary Clinton, and many of us have been guilty of that.

Republicans and Democrats alike, pull your heads out of your asses.



Groove on this ad.


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[big_G]

We just had a Republican president who publically stated "Rarely is the question asked, is our children learning." And you're trying to somehow blame general idiocy on the Democratic party? Are you kidding me? Are you guys 12?

Wasn't it Bill Clinton (a Dem) who said: "It depends on what the definition of "IS" is.

Kids who know everything about the California Missions but still believe that the flag has 52 stars.

Barack Obama (another Dem) said this while running for office:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH02DtIws

But as far as stupidity goes... that's biological. That's a result of men wanting to sleep with Jessica Simpson instead of Hilary Clinton, and many of us have been guilty of that.

Which one would you want to wake up next to in the morning?

[Vettezuki]

We just had a Republican president who publically stated "Rarely is the question asked, is our children learning." And you're trying to somehow blame general idiocy on the Democratic party? Are you kidding me? Are you guys 12?

"I know the human being and fish can coexist." - W

Now how can you argue with that?

I have no love for either party. I do think there have been some education policies in the last 30 years that have lead to a generalized decline in basic skills. These policies have come from "progressive" thinkers about developing young minds. In very simplistic terms the emphasis has been (changing) on self esteem and other socialization rather than finding the best ways to raise the levels of basic skills. When these kids come into the real brutal working world, here's what happens, "You're a very pleasant and well adjusted person, but you can't balance the till, form a complete sentence, fill in the blank, I'm sorry but we're going to have to let you go." Yes I know this gets far more complicated than a post. And before any of you local boys chime in with it wasn't anything like that in my school, remember you went to public schools in upper middle class Orange County; hardly a bastion of liberal education experiments. :pot_stir:

Additionally, especially here in CA, the Teacher's Union and Party D are like peas in a pod. The Teacher's Union cares about protecting their members far beyond improving the scholastic environment. Remember how hard party D and the Teachers Union fought against a recent proposition to restrict teacher tenure to make it easier to eliminate bad teachers? In New York it's sooo bad that instead of firing bad teachers, they literally put them in rooms and leave them alone, at full pay, for not doing anything. Sounds like the UAW and their work halls of people showing up an reading the paper. I see a pattern of protecting people who don't perform or produce. . .

I'll tell you this, no government policy concerning education, no lack of education, no reform to the education system, and no blue OR red propaganda is going to produce a stupid person. People are born stupid. Taking geography out of elementary school had no correlation with the woman who came in to Best Buy and asked me where the DVD rewinders were.

The dumming down of schools, which I will attribute to neither party (although I'm sure I could think of some hair-brianed way to justify it as an action of either party) might play somewhat of a role in general ignorance, such as: Kids who know everything about the California Missions but still believe that the flag has 52 stars. But as far as stupidity goes... that's biological. That's a result of men wanting to sleep with Jessica Simpson instead of Hilary Clinton, and many of us have been guilty of that.

You're the propagandist. People are born with certain normal ranges of aptitude. Parents play by far the biggest role in helping children to realize their full potential, followed closely by formal education. I think culture, in the broadest sense of values and priorities held by a community in total, play the largest role achieving what we might regard as being generally intelligent. A lot of people you might think are dumb are the way they are, because they haven't been developed. I've seen this several times in my own music teaching experience where a floundering student changes from a nice easy going instructor to some what of a hard ass, and it's stunning how fast they can improve. If they were born biologically incapable, they wouldn't improve. Teachers and educational systems matter a lot.

[BRUTAL64]

Damn;
All that from LS6 inline 6 cylinder?:laugh:

Ok, I can't wait to see what the next stupid customer statement will bring.:D

[enkeivette]

If they were born biologically incapable, they wouldn't improve. Teachers and educational systems matter a lot.

Some men are born 4'11" at 92lbs while others are born 7' at 320lbs. Some men are born dark skinned, some olive. Some women have a 34DD cup size while others have the chest of an 11 year old boy. But they were ALL born with similarly capable brains. Because the brain isn't a physical thing, subject to the same biological chance that the rest of our body is subject to... Science first, unless it's not PC, right?



Big G, you missed my point entirely. I have no doubt that there are stupid democrats. But Bill Clinton asking the court to define "is" was not stupid. It was a matter of context. They were putting his private sex life on trial and he was giving them semantic hell, I would have done the same, but I would have been more hardcore than he was.

In the deposition, the president was asked if he was involved with Lewinski in the present tense (using the word is) and clearly he was not at the point. So a truthful answer would have been, no. I would have simply stated no, if the person questioning was too stupid to phrase the question correctly. He actually tried to clarify, saying something to the extent of: if is, means is not and never has been (now including the past tense) then that's one thing (not providing an anwer, is he?) versus if is, means is not (currently) then the answer is no (which was a true statement).

I'll give an example to clarify. If you ask me if I'm having sex with my girlfriend (who is amazing and gorgeous btw :nuts:) while we're in your living room drinking a beer, I could answer "no." Which would be a completely true statement, because at that time, in your living room... I'm obviously not sexing her! Now if I had sex with her the night prior, and was in a sexual relationship with her, that would not necessarily change my answer. The question was phrased in the present tense, not a general tense. As your friend, I would likely respond to the true meaning of your question, but would I provide such a gracious answer to a man who has me on trial that is trying to humilaite me publically? Hells no. Fuck him. I'll answer no, let him get his own shit together. I'll make him to define my name if he's not careful with the English language.

By the way, I belive Bill was responding to the question in a more general, less time specific manner than my example. Meaning that he was no longer in sexually active relationship with Lewinski. Whether he was in a sexual relationship with her prior, was not specified.

And before you get all excited and quote the actual lie(s) that he made (or as he would most likely argue, being a lawyer, his seemingly contradictory testimony due to his disagreement with what a reasonable definition of sexual relation is :sm_laughing:)... I know that he lied. I'm not going to defend him where I should not. I would never cheat on my GF, much less my wife.

[Vettezuki]

Some men are born 4'11" at 92lbs while others are born 7' at 320lbs. Some men are born dark skinned, some olive. Some women have a 34DD cup size while others have the chest of an 11 year old boy. But they were ALL born with similarly capable brains. Because the brain isn't a physical thing, subject to the same biological chance that the rest of our body is subject to... Science first, unless it's not PC, right?


Maybe I should answer in German so you'd understand better. First of all, we're not talking about special or extraordinary ability. I've had the opportunity to work with and be in the presence of true geniuses, a term that is used entirely too loosely these days. Sorry folks, they're wired differently. Maybe this is what you're getting at. What I'm getting at is the capacity towards moderate function. The average person educated int he industrialized modern world is vastly more knowledgeable and "intelligent" than say just 300 hundred years ago. Do you really think the majority of people in Africa have an IQ ranging 60-80 because of their biology, or because of other environmental factors. This is a function of education, or of programming the software if you will.

The comparison to the mechanical body is somewhat of a category mistake. We know, more and more in fact, that the brain is PROFOUNDLY adaptable with limits not yet explored. The physical limits of athletes, while being refined are pretty well established.

Big G, you missed my point entirely. I have no doubt that there are stupid democrats. But Bill Clinton asking the court to define "is" was not stupid. It was a matter of context. They were putting his private sex life on trial and he was giving them semantic hell, I would have done the same, but I would have been more hardcore than he was.

This is a case of being too smart for your own good. It's not impressive to me in the slightest. I see it for what it is, douchebaggery. I would have had far more respect for any of the following:
- "None of your business"
- "A gentlemen never tells" (Which BTW Bush Senior once used and that was the end of it.)
- "Sure I put my co*k in her mouth. Any other questions you puriant little twats?"

[Vettezuki]

enkei

Actually, I'll integrate my point with your attempt at a refutation. The vast majority people are no where near their body's abilities, regardless of how they were born. What I was able to do at the end of six months of training for triathlon was impossible on day one. I was hardly unique. Likewise, many supposedly dumb people are capable of far more, they've just had bad "training". This pliability in our abilities has a lot to do with what I think is beautiful . . . and ugly about humanity.

[enkeivette]

enkei

Actually, I'll integrate my point with your attempt at a refutation. The vast majority people are no where near their body's abilities, regardless of how they were born. What I was able to do at the end of six months of training for triathlon was impossible on day one. I was hardly unique. Likewise, many supposedly dumb people are capable of far more, they've just had bad "training". This pliability in our abilities has a lot to do with what I think is beautiful . . . and ugly about humanity.

Whether you think that Clinton should start his own religion or whether you think he's the devil, I don't care. The point is, he is not stupid. Nor was he stupid in the past. Haha.


I have this friend, Chris, Eric and I used to tease him all the time because he was so dumb.

He had a CRX, one day he drove over to my house with it to show us his new racing seats, Eric looked at the seats, pretended to think for a second, then stated "Hey, you know what you should do? ...You should put them in backwards!" I looked at Eric, then Chris, shouting "Yeah!" Chris stares blankly for a moment, then inquires "...But how would I see?"

We were at Eric's house one day, talking cars, Erics states to Chris "You should do racing stripes, they add 15 horsepower." Chris replies promptly, "I know." It was not dry humor, he was not kidding. And no, he didn't get it later.

As I said earlier, someone came into Best Buy and asked me for a DVD rewinder. Would I need to teach you, Ben, that because of the simple mechanics of a DVD, rather a lack thereof, that there is no way to rewind it?

Would I need to explain to you on a chalkboard, how an aesthetic piece of vinyl does not add mechanical efficiency or advantage to your engine?

Would I need to teach you in philosophy class, that there would be utterly no reason to place your seat facing backwards in your Vette? And would you begin to inquire about a potential lack of ability to see?

If there are 5 apples, and I take 3 away, how many do I have? Some will answer 2, motorgen.com members will answer 3. Is this because motorgen members received a better education? In math or more importantly english? Or would you attribute it to metal acuteness? You could have the best private education in the world, and if you were president Bush or my friend Chris, you'd still answer 2... and you know it.

And to answer your rhetorical question about whether I belive the lower IQs of tribal people in Africa to be lower as a result of education, or a biological condition, I'd say the latter. PC or not. (But let me clarify that I take your IQ test to be a sign of intelligence, which I belive the IQ test is not.) Different races of people have different genetic predispositions, Obama and his wife will not likely be producing many ginger kids. The brain is a physical part of the body, and it is subject to genetic predispositions as well. Trying to justify it, not that I know either way, I could say from a microevolutionary stand point that tribal humans are less likely to put intelligence as high on the mate qualification list as other civilized humans. Ergo... dem babies ain't gonsta be as smart.

[Vettezuki]

. . . Would I need to explain to you on a chalkboard, how an aesthetic piece of vinyl does not add mechanical efficiency or advantage to your engine?

No. Because I understand the difference between an aesthetic piece of vinyl and mechanical efficiency, though I suspect I wasn't born knowing the difference; at some point I learned. That is the question.

You are suggesting that some portion of the population lack the capacity for understanding the difference. This is obviously true to some extent. In PC terms we refer to these people as developmentally disabled. However, I maintain that the vast majority of people are in fact living FAR below their capacity. It's easy to call someone stupid. Hell, I'm a connoisseur of "The World's Dumbest" series on trueTV. But ask yourself seriously the next time you see someone say or do something stupid why'd they do that. Don't be intellectually lazy.






Yes, I know I have awesome metal acuity.

[enkeivette]

No. Because I understand the difference between an aesthetic piece of vinyl and mechanical efficiency, though I suspect I wasn't born knowing the difference; at some point I learned. That is the question.

You are suggesting that some portion of the population lack the capacity for understanding the difference. This is obviously true to some extent. In PC terms we refer to these people as developmentally disabled. However, I maintain that the vast majority of people are in fact living FAR below their capacity. It's easy to call someone stupid. Hell, I'm a connoisseur of "The World's Dumbest" series on trueTV. But ask yourself seriously the next time you see someone say or do something stupid why'd they do that. Don't be intellectually lazy.






Yes, I know I have awesome metal acuity.

The vast majority are likely capable of understanding, but there are many (enough to be not uncommon) people that are born... stupid. Utterly, stupid, and incapable of learning at a reasonable capacity.

I agree that many people function below their potential, but I still believe to a moral certainty that intelligence (capability considered) ranges (substantially) among people, as much as their heights and weights.

[Vettezuki]

The vast majority are likely capable of understanding, but there are many (enough to be not uncommon) people that are born... stupid. Utterly, stupid, and incapable of learning at a reasonable capacity.

I agree that many people function below their potential, but I still believe to a moral certainty that intelligence (capability considered) ranges (substantially) among people, as much as their heights and weights.

I'm not sure what you mean by intelligence, and certainly not by moral certainty. But I think I agree with you enough not to make a stink anymore.

Anyway Glenn, the LS6 I6 is indeed a VERY rare engine.

[BRUTAL64]

Anyway Glenn, the LS6 I6 is indeed a VERY rare engine.

Yep, a rare piece. Maybe only one ever made.:judge::rolling:



I can't wait, when I post the next gem from our customers, where you guys take it from there.:pot_stir:

[joedls]

Yes, I know I have awesome metal acuity.


How do I get me some of that there metal acuity? I think I needs some of that.

[BRUTAL64]

How do I get me some of that there metal acuity? I think I needs some of that.

I was going to coment on the "metal" acuity. But, I decided on waitng to see who would GET that. Well, to my surprise..............:rolling:

[joedls]

I was going to coment on the "metal" acuity. But, I decided on waitng to see who would GET that. Well, to my surprise..............:rolling:

Hey, was that a shot? I think that was a shot. What did I ever do to deserve that? :rolleyes:

[BRUTAL64]

Hey, was that a shot? I think that was a shot. What did I ever do to deserve that? :rolleyes:

Well, do you remember the "old man" shot you hit me with? Well...........:judge:












You know I was kidding? Right???????;)

[joedls]

Well, do you remember the "old man" shot you hit me with? Well...........:judge:


Who? Me? :huh: I have nothing but respect for old guys who build cool cars. :hail:

[BRUTAL64]

Who? Me? :huh: I have nothing but respect for old guys who build cool cars. :hail:

Right back at you. Except my Vette in nothing like your Mustangs. They are bueatiful.:beer:

[enkeivette]

I was going to coment on the "metal" acuity. But, I decided on waitng to see who would GET that. Well, to my surprise..............:rolling:

Definition of Metal Acuity: A good welder/ fabricator :D

[BRUTAL64]

Definition of Metal Acuity: A good welder/ fabricator :D

"One" for the soon to be Lawer. See a Lawer CAN have good things said about them.:judge:

[BRUTAL64]

"I can E-mail the directions to you. Can I have your E-mail address please?" says Glenn.

"I don't know about no E-mail" said the customer.:suicide:

[BRUTAL64]

Customer couldn't understand what I was telling him. He was way too fucking stupid.

I tried and tried to explain how a Pontiac dip stick tube is mounted. He couldn't understand. So he yells at me that no one can help him and I'm no help either. Then he hangs up on me.

He calls back asks for a manager and tells Brad I didn't try and help him and I hung up on him.

Lieing piece of fuck-shit.


:censored::censored::censored::censored::censored: :censored::censored::censored::censored::censored: :censored::censored::censored::censored::censored:

[BRUTAL64]

Customer asked me what the difference is between polished and chrome.:censored:

[Vettezuki]

Customer asked me what the difference is between polished and chrome.:censored:

You know, I'm gonna back him up on that. If you don't know you don't know. You only know they both have something to do with shiny. God you're mean. :nutkick:

[Chate]

Ok, try this from a customer ( true conversation):
"I cut the hose too short. So I cut it again and it is still too short. How much more do I cut off to make it fit"?:bang:




:suicide:



WOW man i think u just ran into the bottom-of-the-barrel.

People arent dumb, they're generally just ignorant...at least that's what i've come to believe in my short life. When something gets them motivated about a subject, they really end up surprising me (only example i have is when folks become diabetic- we have pts who come in (usually overweight, unhealthy lifestyle etc etc) dont know their Blood pressure meds from their m&ms, then one day they walk in with their paperwork to get insulin and BG monitoring equipment and honestly, within 30-45 days they become mini-experts!

The american public just needs a push sometimes....all the time...:drink:

[Vettezuki]

WOW man i think u just ran into the bottom-of-the-barrel.

People arent dumb, they're generally just ignorant...at least that's what i've come to believe in my short life. When something gets them motivated about a subject, they really end up surprising me (only example i have is when folks become diabetic- we have pts who come in (usually overweight, unhealthy lifestyle etc etc) dont know their Blood pressure meds from their m&ms, then one day they walk in with their paperwork to get insulin and BG monitoring equipment and honestly, within 30-45 days they become mini-experts!

The american public just needs a push sometimes....all the time...:drink:

I tend to agree quite strongly. One of the things I resent is the notion that not only is a large portion of the public dumb, but that they are somehow incapable of improving. I don't think so. Except for the guy who called about cutting the hose . . . he's probably got some bad wiring. ;) :smack:

[BRUTAL64]

WOW man i think u just ran into the bottom-of-the-barrel.

People arent dumb, they're generally just ignorant...at least that's what i've come to believe in my short life. When something gets them motivated about a subject, they really end up surprising me (only example i have is when folks become diabetic- we have pts who come in (usually overweight, unhealthy lifestyle etc etc) dont know their Blood pressure meds from their m&ms, then one day they walk in with their paperwork to get insulin and BG monitoring equipment and honestly, within 30-45 days they become mini-experts!

The american public just needs a push sometimes....all the time...:drink:

I'm sorry to disagree. Most American are just plain stupid. Sorry.:p

[BRUTAL64]

I tend to agree quite strongly. One of the things I resent is the notion that not only is a large portion of the public dumb, but that they are somehow incapable of improving. I don't think so. Except for the guy who called about cutting the hose . . . he's probably got some bad wiring. ;) :smack:

Again, sorry to disagree. MOST Americans are just plain stupid. :bang:

[BRUTAL64]

You know, I'm gonna back him up on that. If you don't know you don't know. You only know they both have something to do with shiny. God you're mean. :nutkick:

When, in your short life, did you know the difference between polished and chrome???:rolleyes:

[Vettezuki]

When, in your short life, did you know the difference between polished and chrome???:rolleyes:

Not sure. Keep in mind people throw around Polished Aluminum and Polished Chrome, and Satin Finish and just Chrome pretty willy nilly. Nevermind the fact that you can technically "polish" as a process virtually anything, including glass, plastic and steal. Anyways, I've got class and prefer nickel plating. :nutkick: Now, aren' you glad you asked?

[BRUTAL64]

Not sure. Keep in mind people throw around Polished Aluminum and Polished Chrome, and Satin Finish and just Chrome pretty willy nilly. Nevermind the fact that you can technically "polish" as a process virtually anything, including glass, plastic and steal. Anyways, I've got class and prefer nickel plating. :nutkick: Now, aren' you glad you asked?

I just love the way you write.:p

[keithc]

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/506/medium/untitled21.JPG

[BRUTAL64]

I'm sorry to me so "mean" (as Ben puts it) it's just true. I'm not the only one that has noticed this stupid trend. I started asking other "Techs" at other companies and they have noticed the same thing.

Face it people; the dumbing down of American (not just U.S. citizens) has started and is growing as we "speak".:leaving:

I speak to people all over the world and they (in most cases) are a joy to talk to. They are quick thinking and just plain smarter than the "average" person I talk to every day from the Americas. :rolleyes:


:drink:

[Vettezuki]

I'm sorry to me so "mean" (as Ben puts it) it's just true. I'm not the only one that has noticed this stupid trend. I started asking other "Techs" at other companies and they have noticed the same thing.

Face it people; the dumbing down of American (not just U.S. citizens) has started and is growing as we "speak".:leaving:

I speak to people all over the world and they (in most cases) are a joy to talk to. They are quick thinking and just plain smarter than the "average" person I talk to every day from the Americas. :rolleyes:


:drink:

Well, you know I love to play Devil's advocate; I'm very good at it. Some people say that's because I am the Devil, but I just think they're sissies.

Anywho, people who call you from around the world are a different class relative to their societies than the ones who call you from the states. Anybody who can be doing a Camaro restoration in Europe, or even Australia has at least a) some means, b) some ambition. Here any dolt can fall into a muscle car project.

I'll say this though, some places definitely have a higher average intelligence, or general knowledge than others. I'd say Boston is quite up there. One of the best conversation I ever had was with a British cab driver who drove me back the scenic route from Milton Keanes to London. A very bright older gentlemen who had a charming way of referring to me as a colonial. Apparently he thinks NA is still an English Colony, but other than that, very sharp. ;)

[BRUTAL64]

Well, you know I love to play Devil's advocate; I'm very good at it. Some people say that's because I am the Devil, but I just think they're sissies.

Anywho, people who call you from around the world are a different class relative to their societies than the ones who call you from the states. Anybody who can be doing a Camaro restoration in Europe, or even Australia has at least a) some means, b) some ambition. Here any dolt can fall into a muscle car project.

I'll say this though, some places definitely have a higher average intelligence, or general knowledge than others. I'd say Boston is quite up there. One of the best conversation I ever had was with a British cab driver who drove me back the scenic route from Milton Keanes to London. A very bright older gentlemen who had a charming way of referring to me as a colonial. Apparently he thinks NA is still an English Colony, but other than that, very sharp. ;)

You Devil!!!!!!!!! Too late to comment right now. I'll do that tomarrow.:drink:

[big2bird]

Again, sorry to disagree. MOST Americans are just plain stupid. :bang:

You said you wouldn't tell dammit.:mad:

[BRUTAL64]

You said you wouldn't tell dammit.:mad:

No need to mention you, you are in a "mental" state all your own.:thumbs_up::smack:

[BRUTAL64]

"Ok, can I have your phone number"?
Answer, "395-5672".

"Do you have an area code"?
Answer, "01254"


:suicide:

[BRUTAL64]

"I have 3.73 gears, do you know what color that would be?"


Swear to God, that is a direct quote.



:censored:

[joedls]

"I have 3.73 gears, do you know what color that would be?"


Swear to God, that is a direct quote.



:censored:

Was he asking what color his speedometer gear should be with 3.73 gears?

[BRUTAL64]

Was he asking what color his speedometer gear should be with 3.73 gears?

Hey, Joe how you doing? Going to Fab Fords?

Yes, It turns out that was what he was after. But, he started out with that question. They don't think out what they are going to ask. They just start out talking and I have to figure out what they really mean. It's just sad.:(

[joedls]

Hey, Joe how you doing? Going to Fab Fords?

Yes, It turns out that was what he was after. But, he started out with that question. They don't think out what they are going to ask. They just start out talking and I have to figure out what they really mean. It's just sad.:(

Yeah, I'll be there. As far as how I'm doing, I'm feeling raped right now, because of the checks I'm having to send Uncle Sam and the good old State of CA.

Do I win a prize for figuring out what he was asking?

[BRUTAL64]

Yeah, I'll be there. As far as how I'm doing, I'm feeling raped right now, because of the checks I'm having to send Uncle Sam and the good old State of CA.

Do I win a prize for figuring out what he was asking?

Yea, you can call me anytime with a tech question.:drink:

[joedls]

Yea, you can call me anytime with a tech question.:drink:


I'm sure I'll take you up on that one day. :thumbs_up:

[SeanPlunk]

Yeah, I'll be there. As far as how I'm doing, I'm feeling raped right now, because of the checks I'm having to send Uncle Sam and the good old State of CA.

Do I win a prize for figuring out what he was asking?

That sucks - when it comes to taxes they don't even provide lube :bang:

[joedls]

That sucks - when it comes to taxes they don't even provide lube :bang:


A reach-around woulda been nice.

[BRUTAL64]

A reach-around woulda been nice.

I did Darlene's and my taxes last night. I'm getting some money back, so is Darlene. Not enough to jump around about, but at least we don't have to pay.:drink:

[SeanPlunk]

I did Darlene's and my taxes last night. I'm getting some money back, so is Darlene. Not enough to jump around about, but at least we don't have to pay.:drink:

That's some good news. My wife and I got money back too. I kind of feel guilty now though because some of it is probably Joe's :o

The tax system needs a major overhaul :rant:

[joedls]

That's some good news. My wife and I got money back too. I kind of feel guilty now though because some of it is probably Joe's :o

The tax system needs a major overhaul :rant:


No need to feel guilty. You didn't take it from me. But I guarantee you, the checks I made out are more than enough for your refund, Glenn's refund, and Darlene's refund. It just doesn't make sense to me that my taxes are now in the six figures, not including sales tax and all the other bullshit taxes we pay on a day-to-day basis. I'm gonna go off and cry now.

[Vettezuki]

I set a new record for owing money without penalties this year. :thumbs_up:

Joe, you act like it's your own money or something. You just hold it in trust and the government will determine how much they will allow you to keep. Now stop complaining and get back to producing or I'll report you for your lack of Patriotism. :nutkick:

[joedls]

I set a new record for owing money without penalties this year. :thumbs_up:

Joe, you act like it's your own money or something. You just hold it in trust and the government will determine how much they will allow you to keep. Now stop complaining and get back to producing or I'll report you for your lack of Patriotism. :nutkick:

:suicide:

[BRUTAL64]

That's some good news. My wife and I got money back too. I kind of feel guilty now though because some of it is probably Joe's :o

The tax system needs a major overhaul :rant:

Maybe we should do a tax relief party for Joe. You know he's had a lot to do with getting us going on the Super Snake.:drink:

[SeanPlunk]

Maybe we should do a tax relief party for Joe. You know he's had a lot to do with getting us going on the Super Snake.:drink:

I'd definitely buy him dinner if he comes to the Nick's meet :drink:

[BRUTAL64]

Joe, you act like it's your own money or something. You just hold it in trust and the government will determine how much they will allow you to keep. Now stop complaining and get back to producing or I'll report you for your lack of Patriotism. :nutkick:


:laugh::laugh::laugh::leaving:

[joedls]

Maybe we should do a tax relief party for Joe. You know he's had a lot to do with getting us going on the Super Snake.:drink:

I'd definitely buy him dinner if he comes to the Nick's meet :drink:

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the sentiment. But, Im not exactly in the poorhouse. My wallet is just quite a bit lighter today as compared to yesterday. Just means the 68 will have to come along a little slower. There are worse problems to have, believe me. I've had them.

:drink:

[BRUTAL64]

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the sentiment. But, Im not exactly in the poorhouse. My wallet is just quite a bit lighter today as compared to yesterday. Just means the 68 will have to come along a little slower. There are worse problems to have, believe me. I've had them.

:drink:

Hey, any excuse for a party. :drink::drink::nana2::dancenana:

[BRUTAL64]

"I want to buy this 63 Chevy II SS and want to be sure it is an SS for the money he wants for it."

How much is he asking?

"300 dollars. For that kinda of money I want to be sure it is an SS. I don't want to be ripped off."


:rolling::rolling::censored::rolling::rolling:

[SeanPlunk]

"I want to buy this 63 Chevy II SS and want to be sure it is an SS for the mony he wants for it."

How much is he asking?

"300 dollars. For that kinda of money I want to be sure it is an SS. I don't want to be ripped off."


:rolling::rolling::censored::rolling::rolling:

No way anybody is that stupid - I call shens.

[BRUTAL64]

No way anybody is that stupid - I call shens.

"shens"????:huh:


Ok, I looked it up. -------No this is not Bullshit. How dare you even think I'd make that up.:bang::laugh:

[BRUTAL64]

"I have a 78 T/A and want to replace the heater blower motor. If I take off the front air dam will I be able to get to the blower motor?":rolleyes:


BTW; The heater blower motor is on the fire wall and he knew that.

[SeanPlunk]

"shens"????:huh:


Ok, I looked it up. -------No this is not Bullshit. How dare you even think I'd make that up.:bang::laugh:

I believe you, it just seems impossible that people can be that dim :suicide:

[gunfish]

"shens"????:huh:

another word for "Pelosi"

[BRUTAL64]

another word for "Pelosi"

You mean "Nancy"?:D

[gunfish]

Absolutely!

[SeanPlunk]

Whatever you choose to call her, one thing is clear: Nancy Pelosi is the embodyment of everything that's wrong with politics. That's coming from a registered democrat :rant:

[BRUTAL64]

Absolutely!

That gives a whole new meaning to the saying "Nancy Boy".:judge:

[Vettezuki]

Whatever you choose to call her, one thing is clear: Nancy Pelosi is the embodyment of everything that's wrong with politics. That's coming from a registered democrat :rant:

At the Tea Party in YL yesterday, it was mostly very polite, even self-blaming a bit, until the words Nancy Pelosi were uttered. It was a vitriolic, gutteral booh.

[gunfish]

That gives a whole new meaning to the saying "Nancy Boy".:judge:

True!
Sean may be an Obamamaniac, but at least he's not a Nancy Boy.
:D

[BRUTAL64]

"I've got a 4 dr 63 sedan with a 496. I put four wheel brakes on it. My steering will not turn. What is wrong?"

That is just the way he asked me.:suicide:

[big2bird]

"I've got a 4 dr 63 sedan with a 496. I put four wheel brakes on it. My steering will not turn. What is wrong?"

That is just the way he asked me.:suicide:

Must be a blue car then.:sm_laughing:

[BRUTAL64]

Must be a blue car then.:sm_laughing:

When I asked him to explain, he said a bunch of words in all the wrong order and then told me he didn't buy this stuff from us.:censored:

[BRUTAL64]

"My engine has 425hp what can I put under the engine to make it go faster?"


:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[BRUTAL64]

Now this is from one of OUR salesman to a customer when asked a question.


Sales agent.
"I don't know. I don't know anything about car parts":censored:

[Vettezuki]

Now this is from one of OUR salesman to a customer when asked a question.


Sales agent.
"I don't know. I don't know anything about car parts":censored:


Now you're just making shit up. . . . right?

[BRUTAL64]

Now you're just making shit up. . . . right?

No, not making it up. He told the customer that and sent the customer to me to figure out what he wanted. If you don't have the part number here, when you call, you can get an answer like that.:sm_laughing::rolling::smack::censored:

[joedls]

No, not making it up. He told the customer that and sent the customer to me to figure out what he wanted. If you don't have the part number here, when you call, you can get an answer like that.:sm_laughing::rolling::smack::censored:

And idiots like this are able to remain employed in this market? Aren't there people who give a shit looking for work?

[kdracer73]

No, not making it up. He told the customer that and sent the customer to me to figure out what he wanted. If you don't have the part number here, when you call, you can get an answer like that.:sm_laughing::rolling::smack::censored:

Frankie thinks she saw you leaving CI last night. I sent her to get some stuff and she rolled in there at 4:59. I was suprised she got my stuff that late. :leaving:

[BRUTAL64]

Frankie thinks she saw you leaving CI last night. I sent her to get some stuff and she rolled in there at 4:59. I was suprised she got my stuff that late. :leaving:


I do leave the place once in a while.
Did you get a discount??

[BRUTAL64]

And idiots like this are able to remain employed in this market? Aren't there people who give a shit looking for work?

Actually, there are VERY FEW people that have any knowledge of the OLDER vehicles. Here I'm God.:judge:

[kdracer73]

I do leave the place once in a while.
Did you get a discount??

Yes.. through Cool Runnin Camaros Club. Unlike my "sale " coupons.. I got ten% off everyting. Most times if it is over 10 bucks the coupon doesn't apply. " That item is already on sale " is what i hear. Even if the book has the same price for 5 yrs :bang:

[BRUTAL64]

Yes.. through Cool Runnin Camaros Club. Unlike my "sale " coupons.. I got ten% off everyting. Most times if it is over 10 bucks the coupon doesn't apply. " That item is already on sale " is what i hear. Even if the book has the same price for 5 yrs :bang:

When you want to get something --call me first.:D

[kdracer73]

When you want to get something --call me first.:D

Thanks..:bigthumbsup: Getting paint and body work soon. Got a big list. i know...you hate that damn glossy stuff !!

[BRUTAL64]

"I needs the motor mount that is welded to the engine and sits inside the car".

That is a "DIRECT" quote.


:censored:

[BRUTAL64]

Customer: Do you have a 4 cylinder kit?

me: A four cylinder kit for what?

Customer: A 68 Camaro

me: No, Just 6 and 8 cylinder engines.

Customer: No, I'm talking about brakes.


:bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang:

[joedls]

OK, Glenn. Give the guy a break. He's probably just getting into the hobby and figures that if 4 pistons in an engine = a 4 cylinder engine, then 4 piston calipers must = 4 cylinder brakes. :rolling::rolling:

[BRUTAL64]

OK, Glenn. Give the guy a break. He's probably just getting into the hobby and figures that if 4 pistons in an engine = a 4 cylinder engine, then 4 piston calipers must = 4 cylinder brakes. :rolling::rolling:


Ok, the next one I get like that could I have him call you?:rolling::rolling::rolling:


Well, he did want to put 13 or 14 inch rotors with 4 cylinders for under $2,000.:smack:

[joedls]

Ok, the next one I get like that could I have him call you?:rolling::rolling::rolling:

Hell no!!! I have no patience for people. That's why I'm in management.

[BRUTAL64]

Hell no!!! I have no patience for people. That's why I'm in management.

What a surprise. :judge:

[BRUTAL64]

In the last few months I've starting to notice I have to repeat myself over and over again to these fricking people. Has any one else notice this going on around them????

I mean sometimes as many as 10 time saying the same thing over and over again.

It seems to be getting worst.:nutkick::censored:

[Darlene Jacobs]

Customer: Do you have a 4 cylinder kit?

me: A four cylinder kit for what?

Customer: A 68 Camaro

me: No, Just 6 and 8 cylinder engines.

Customer: No, I'm talking about brakes.


:bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang:

Ha Ha! LMAO! :sm_laughing: :rolling:

[BRUTAL64]

Ha Ha! LMAO! :sm_laughing: :rolling:

Good support.:drink::bigthumbsup:

[BRUTAL64]

Clark got this one today

"I'm only working on the right side of the car at this time, I will be working on the left side soon." "If my headlights come on does it mean my switch is working?"



:huh::rolleyes2:

[joedls]

Clark got this one today

"I'm only working on the right side of the car at this time, I will be working on the left side soon." "If my headlights come on does it mean my switch is working?"



:huh::rolleyes2:

So, did you tell him that no matter how many headlights he has on the car, the switch in his head has been busted for a long time?

[BRUTAL64]

So, did you tell him that no matter how many headlights he has on the car, the switch in his head has been busted for a long time?

:smack::smack::smack:

I wish I could, but it was Clark's call.:drink:

[BRUTAL64]

Customer:
"On the bottom of the Master Cylinder lid, it says 'fluid side only'.
Does fluid go on the other side?"


Me---:suicide:

[tribone]

Customer:
"On the bottom of the Master Cylinder lid, it says 'fluid side only'.
Does fluid go on the other side?"


Me---:suicide:

"Does the computer need to be on for me to print my resume...?"

..... :judge::censored::nutkick::leaving:

[BRUTAL64]

"Does the computer need to be on for me to print my resume...?"

..... :judge::censored::nutkick::leaving:

I see you have the same people I do.:bang::crutches:

[tribone]

I see you have the same people I do.:bang::crutches:

:rolling:

[SeanPlunk]

"Does the computer need to be on for me to print my resume...?"

..... :judge::censored::nutkick::leaving:

Wow :surrender:

[enkeivette]

The files are in the computer?

http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/MattSirrine/images/content/zoolander_imac_1.jpg



So what did you say to him? Were you a dick?