Random thoughts thread

[House of Wax]

Was just in Harbor Freight tonight. Their U.S. General brand of tools chests are super nice for the price.

I could literally wander around that place for hours

[Ronkh]

A guy looked at my Corvette the other day and said I wonder how many people could have been fed for the money that sports car cost.
I replied I am not sure, it fed a lot of families in Bowling Green, Kentucky who built it, it fed the people who make the tires, it fed the people who made the components that went into it, it fed the people in the copper mine who mined the copper for the wires, it fed people in Decatur IL. at Caterpillar who make the trucks that haul the copper ore. It fed the trucking people who hauled it from the plant to the dealer and fed the people working at the dealership and their families. BUT,... I have to admit, I guess I really don`t know how many people it fed.
That is the difference between capitalism and welfare mentality. When you buy something, you put money in people`s pockets, and give them dignity for their skills.
When you give someone something for nothing, you rob them of their dignity and self worth.
Capitalism is freely giving your money in exchange for something of value.
Socialism is taking your money against your will and shoving something down your throat that you never asked for.

I`ve decided I can`t be politically correct anymore. (I never was, actually)


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[House of Wax]

That was a brilliant response

[Ronkh]

Today in history -

1963 - `Dr. No, the first Bond movie premiers in New York

1861 - The Pony Express is officially retired


1881 - Gunfight at the O.K. Corral


1951 - The end of a great fighter`s career
Boxer Joe Louis is knocked out by Rocky Marciano. There was no count by referee Ruby Goldstein who signaled the end in 2:36 of the 8th.


1965 - The Beatles receive MBE medals from the Queen
The Beatles received MBE medals as Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.


1972 - `Peace is at hand` in Vietnam
National security adviser Henry Kissinger declared, "Peace is at hand" in Vietnam.

[House of Wax]

One of the best songs EVER. Love the look on Quest`s face when they were done "whew, thank God that`s over and I didn`t mess up" haha

https://youtu.be/mjiq0DoSQD8

[Ronkh]

The last polling data going into the election in 1980 had Jimmy Carter winning by nine points.`

[Bunky]

As always, it is not the people that want someone to win but those that actually votes for their choice. A lead can cause people to think it is won so do not vote.

[Ronkh]

As always, it is not the people that want someone to win but those that actually votes for their choice. A lead can cause people to think it is won so do not vote.

IMHO in this case people may be figuring out that she is a corrupt power hungry woman.

[rlmccarty2000]

Trump is too busy shilling for his hotel in DC to campaign for President? Wow. He really wants to live in DC one way or another. Shrewd move or throwing in the towel?

[House of Wax]

Was really looking forward to it being cooler in Disney since we`re going at the end of October/November




***checks weather temps****

[Mr. Slick]

I was going for a walk and saw this Ferrari (Italia?) driving by and took pics. The guy had a huge grin when he noticed. Too bad he doesn`t know I`m a really good detailer. That would be interesting.


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[Nautical]

Was really looking forward to it being cooler in Disney since we`re going at the end of October/November




***checks weather temps****

Low 80`s is cooler!

[thenewvessel]

Was just in Harbor Freight tonight. Their U.S. General brand of tools chests are super nice for the price.

I could literally wander around that place for hours

Agreed. I love Harbor Freight!

Its funny how I hear SO MANY people complain about the Harbor Freight tools breaking left and right for them.. I literally have almost every tool from them and the only tool that`s busted on me was a 1/2" to 3/4" adapter.. Not even the grinders have broken down and I`ve had them for years!!

[House of Wax]

Agreed. I love Harbor Freight!

Its funny how I hear SO MANY people complain about the Harbor Freight tools breaking left and right for them.. I literally have almost every tool from them and the only tool that`s busted on me was a 1/2" to 3/4" adapter.. Not even the grinders have broken down and I`ve had them for years!!

Agreed. Anything I buy from there I assume isn`t gonna last a long time anyway. Great place for those random tools you don`t use enough to justify spending on name brand stuff.

[thenewvessel]

Agreed. Anything I buy from there I assume isn`t gonna last a long time anyway. Great place for those random tools you don`t use enough to justify spending on name brand stuff.

Definitely.. and after a while, all these tools that you thought would be "one time use" end up stacking up and you actually have a decent toolset!
I`m planning on picking up a 90amp/120v MIG welder to plan out a subframe for the v8 swap.. Hopefully the welds will be strong enough where I can just use it and not worry about it.. Considering that welder is $80 versus $300 and up for "starter" to name brand ones..