Re: [MBZ] Cop arrested in WVO theft

2008-10-10 Thread Loren Faeth
How unusual. Johnny Law thinks his badge enables him to do whatever he wants. Theft, intimidation, extortion, drug dealing, you name it. One TX copper always called his badge, Badge Americard because he could get by with all kinds if stuff by flashing it. The tonnage of free donuts consumed

Re: [MBZ] High Volume, Low Pressure Spray Gun Kit

2008-10-10 Thread Curt Raymond
I think they'd probably be okay for small projects. I think once you get into trying to paint anything bigger than a breadbox (does anybody have a breadbox anymore? Now I want a breadbox) the shortish hose would be annoying. I'm already thinking I may get some spray bombs for my 240D as I've

Re: [MBZ] W124 Door Panel

2008-10-10 Thread Loren Faeth
it probably takes 20 - 25 turns. it is a fine thread. no different for everything postwar at least up to the 124. At 11:40 PM 10/9/2008, you wrote: I'll try again to unscrew it - but I did try that 1st. I must have turned it 30-40 times - about 1/3 turn with each twist, so maybe 10-12

[MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Gary Hurst
the ultra wealthy have asked us for 700 billion in welfare and all you rush limbaugh fans screamed that they had to have it. seeing how easy it was to get the money, they will be back asking for more and more and more and more, although i doubt many of you will realize this as a sign to turn off

Re: [MBZ] Cop arrested in WVO theft

2008-10-10 Thread Gary Hurst
the history of law enforcement On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 8:53 AM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: How unusual. Johnny Law thinks his badge enables him to do whatever he wants. Theft, intimidation, extortion, drug dealing, you name it. One TX copper always called his badge, Badge Americard

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: the ultra wealthy have asked us for 700 billion in welfare and all you rush limbaugh fans screamed that they had to have it. seeing how easy it was to get the money, they will be back asking for more and more and more and more, although i doubt many of you

Re: [MBZ] Cop arrested in WVO theft

2008-10-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Collyfornya got some financial problems these days, he was just helping to fuel the gummint diesels cheap. --R http://newsblaze.com/story/20081008235021.nb/topstory.html Folsom Police Officer Arrested Folsom Police arrested Police Department Sergeant John Landahl today on

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Rich Thomas
That $700B really helped things a lot, huh? I listen to the whiny libs on NPR most of the day, and ranting Rush in the middle of the day, sorta balances out. None of them seem to have much good to say about any of this mess. Rush is more entertaining though. --R Gary Hurst wrote: the

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Gary Hurst
both parties are the parties of welfare and massive government. it's just a matter of how they plan to skew the distribution. as the ultra wealthy are far more demanding and feel a greater sense of entitlement than the professional poor, they are far more expensive to maintain in grand style.

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Gary Hurst
formerly fat midwestern blowhards are always more fun than granola snacking uptight liberals, no? On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 9:19 AM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That $700B really helped things a lot, huh? I listen to the whiny libs on NPR most of the day, and ranting Rush in the

Re: [MBZ] O/T Coffee Rant - random thoughts on primary dates

2008-10-10 Thread Bill R
And I hope the entire country has primary elections on the same day from now on. Mitch. I was thinking that a time or two also, but it seems the effect of having all primaries on the same date would be to limit candidates to those with either an existing national [not just a few states] public

Re: [MBZ] High Volume, Low Pressure Spray Gun Kit

2008-10-10 Thread Jim Cathey
I'm already thinking I may get some spray bombs for my 240D So far I've been pleased with the rattlecan job I did on the boat trailer. We'll see how it holds up, though. (Hey, it's a boat trailer!) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] High Volume, Low Pressure Spray Gun Kit

2008-10-10 Thread Rich Thomas
No, suggested that one of those cheapie HVLP sprayers might work OK, and yesterday saw that HF unit on sale for a reasonable $$. Your points are well taken, but it seems like it could be an option. Perhaps someone will give it a try and report back. I know some guys who use those type of

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:40:08 -0400, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: That $700B really helped things a lot, huh? Dow already down another 500 points this morning... yeah sounds like it's working well. Make that 1000 points. Looks like another

Re: [MBZ] W124 Door Panel

2008-10-10 Thread LarryT
Thx Loren - 20-25 full turns! Wow! Will give it a try! That'll make working on the door innards much eaaier! ** Now, anyone got any W124 inteorior parts in light grey? Need the one that fits at the front of the door with the mirror adjusting arm thru it. ** I'm pretty sure I broke

Re: [MBZ] Torn

2008-10-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Junkyard/Okie seat covers? I have seen some SLs in junkyards in Houston in the past, don't recall condition of the tops. --R Jim Cathey wrote: So, here I have $2k Ethelred, a somewhat ratty 380 SL, and the plan was just to get it going and all working and sell it for a modest profit. Double

Re: [MBZ] Cop arrested in WVO theft

2008-10-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Speaking about law-breaking Law Enforcement officers, how about that FL sheriff who violated the Hatch Act by supporting McCain at a public rally IN UNIFORM? On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 9:25 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Didn't some california city (Sacramento? San Francisco?)

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Loren Faeth
Allan is correct. Rush L has been against the bailout, and his callers are flat out enraged about the billionaire bailout. 93% of the population, democrat, republican and independent and others, disapprove of the bailout. At 08:08 AM 10/10/2008, you wrote: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Luther
Have you seen the price of oil and gas lately? I say, bring on the recession! :D Luther Allan Streib wrote: On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:40:08 -0400, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: That $700B really helped things a lot, huh? Dow already

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Oil is down to the $80s, did not notice that pump prices have dropped to reflect that, as they immediately rose to reflect $140s. We are all so screwed. --R Allan Streib wrote: On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:40:08 -0400, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
My 29 y.o. son just made his first stock purchase yesterday - AIG @$2.45 Today he has his first capital loss to take the edge of yesterday's euphoria! On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 7:27 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i'm thinking of selling everything i own and buying GM and ford stock with

Re: [MBZ] High Volume, Low Pressure Spray Gun Kit

2008-10-10 Thread harry watkins
Would spraying rattle can clear coat over the rattle can paint job be a good idea? I have an old Ford 150 trash truck that needs something if I can expect to sell it for more than $200. Harry I'm already thinking I may get some spray bombs for my 240D So far I've been pleased with the

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Rush was never in favor of the bailout that I heard, Huh? It was his frickin' idea, except he just wanted Congress to write Paulson a $700B check and let him go. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Dow already down another 500 points this morning... yeah sounds like it's working well. Make that 1000 points. Looks like another Black Friday. I'm looking at -120 on the dow, 9:45am EDT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Torn

2008-10-10 Thread Jim Cathey
Junkyard/Okie seat covers? I have seen some SLs in junkyards in Houston in the past, don't recall condition of the tops. I'm sure they all look like mine. Or worse. SL's take a real beating in the weather. I was going to Leatherique (and fabric glue) the seat covers, but the rain shrank it

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I think any Republicans who support Bush have long given up any credibility in claiming to be against big and intrusive government and big spending and being for fiscal responsibility. The only difference I can see is that the big spending comes by borrowing

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: My 29 y.o. son just made his first stock purchase yesterday - AIG @$2.45 Today he has his first capital loss to take the edge of yesterday's euphoria! Hopefully he'll be pretty happy about it in 5 or 10 years. Somewhere soon should be a good buy

[MBZ] Stupid weather

2008-10-10 Thread Jim Cathey
Just had to mention that it _snowed_ yesterday, a little bit. Wasn't even (quite) four months ago that it last snowed here. Global warming, my ass! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Gary Hurst
so if i go to the gun dealer and get some cash, how do i turn that cash into stocks today? On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 9:45 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Allan Streib wrote: Dow already down another 500 points this morning... yeah sounds like it's working well. Make that 1000

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Allan Streib wrote: Dow already down another 500 points this morning... yeah sounds like it's working well. Make that 1000 points. Looks like another Black Friday. I'm looking at -120 on the dow, 9:45am EDT 10:07, Yahoo finance is showing -830

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread harry watkins
He only suffers a loss if he sold it. Now, losing value is another thing, not only BTDT, but doing it more every day. :( Harry My 29 y.o. son just made his first stock purchase yesterday - AIG @$2.45 Today he has his first capital loss to take the edge of yesterday's euphoria!

Re: [MBZ] Cop arrested in WVO theft

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: Speaking about law-breaking Law Enforcement officers, how about that FL sheriff who violated the Hatch Act by supporting McCain at a public rally IN UNIFORM? I've seen cops supporting candidates, legislation (especially gun bans), you name it, in their supposed

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Loren Faeth wrote: Allan is correct. Rush L has been against the bailout Oh, I thought Allan said Bush! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: My 29 y.o. son just made his first stock purchase yesterday - AIG @$2.45 Today he has his first capital loss to take the edge of yesterday's euphoria! Tell him if he wants to play with beaten down insurance companies, buy their debt, not their equity. Take a look at

Re: [MBZ] Stupid weather

2008-10-10 Thread Luther
Haha, everything is still green here :) Luther Jim Cathey wrote: Just had to mention that it _snowed_ yesterday, a little bit. Wasn't even (quite) four months ago that it last snowed here. Global warming, my ass! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Cop arrested in WVO theft

2008-10-10 Thread dave walton
If you are going to screw with cops in Florida, you better have good health insurance - and enough life insurance to bury your ass. When I was contracting for BP we had to install video monitoring at a Bulk Plant to see who was stealing gasoline after hours. Turned out to be the local cops. We

Re: [MBZ] High Volume, Low Pressure Spray Gun Kit

2008-10-10 Thread Curt Raymond
I've definately got to do a little grind and shoot on a few spots that are of high importance. I think I'll see about sanding just enough to remove the clearcoat everywhere else and leave it like that for the winter. In the spring I plan to do a better job... The best laid plans and all that.

Re: [MBZ] Cop arrested in WVO theft

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
Didn't some california city (Sacramento? San Francisco?) recently add waste grease pickup to their waste management operations, and then try some kind of eminent domain claim on the restaurants, effectively yanking the market away from private recyclers with the stated goal of keeping people

[MBZ] Cop arrested in WVO theft

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
http://newsblaze.com/story/20081008235021.nb/topstory.html Folsom Police Officer Arrested Folsom Police arrested Police Department Sergeant John Landahl today on misdemeanor charges of California Vehicle Code Sections 2474 and 2470 (theft/transportation of inedible cooking grease). The

Re: [MBZ] Cop arrested in WVO theft

2008-10-10 Thread Loren Faeth
Yeah, I was gonna mention chicago .. plenty uniformed Oncinfers at Democrat events At 08:51 AM 10/10/2008, you wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: Speaking about law-breaking Law Enforcement officers, how about that FL sheriff who violated the Hatch Act by supporting McCain at a public

Re: [MBZ] Torn

2008-10-10 Thread Rusty Cullens
I have the Tex seat covers on sales too! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 9:39 AM Subject: [MBZ] Torn So,

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread Bill R
It's a sad note when the Democrats appear to be the fiscally responsible ones... :P -MMM- I think any Republicans who support Bush have long given up any credibility in claiming to be against big and intrusive government and big spending and being for fiscal responsibility. The only

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Loren Faeth
Not quite. Check your facts. Paulson first proposed a bailout, making himself grand czar of the USSA, Bush supported it, the house rejected it The senate took some pieces, added trainloads of pork and passed it (illegally) The house then passed the porker billionaire bailout bill and

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Gary Hurst
On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 9:23 AM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: formerly fat midwestern blowhards are always more fun than granola snacking uptight liberals, no? On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 9:19 AM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That $700B really helped things a lot, huh? I

[MBZ] One For Kaleb

2008-10-10 Thread Rick Knoble
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-Mercedes-240D-Diesel-4-Speed-Parts-Car_W0QQitemZ110296149564QQihZ001QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] CL 560 SEC

2008-10-10 Thread Rick Knoble
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/872495116.html Great teens first car, my ass. Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Gary Hurst
well, my apologies to rush for presuming he is just another egg sucking bush apologist On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 10:44 AM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Not quite. Check your facts. Paulson first proposed a bailout, making himself grand czar of the USSA, Bush supported it, the house

[MBZ] Torn

2008-10-10 Thread Jim Cathey
So, here I have $2k Ethelred, a somewhat ratty 380 SL, and the plan was just to get it going and all working and sell it for a modest profit. Double my money? Maybe, if the V8 market will bear it. But the seats got even more ruined in a heavy rainstorm, and the soft top is pretty sad. Rusty's

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
What's the attraction? It's expensive compared to AIG or FNM and has no dividend either.. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 9:55 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: My 29 y.o. son just made his first stock purchase yesterday - AIG @$2.45 Today he has his first capital

Re: [MBZ] Stupid weather

2008-10-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Jim, that might or might not be interesting, depending on WHERE you live! On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 10:06 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just had to mention that it _snowed_ yesterday, a little bit. Wasn't even (quite) four months ago that it last snowed here. Global warming, my ass!

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: 10:07, Yahoo finance is showing -830 now. Incredibly volatile day. Gotta be wrong or delayed. I'm charting it in 5 minute segments, the 10:05 to 10:10 bar doesn't go below 8400 or above 8700 (but, still, 260 point spread in five minutes? That's nuts) I used to trade the

Re: [MBZ] CL 560 SEC

2008-10-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
It's Strong quite. Quite what, I wonder. Mileage?? Still, that is a lot of car for the money, and if gas prices go into free fall who will care that it only gets 12 mpg?. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:15 AM, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/872495116.html

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: That $700B really helped things a lot, huh? Dow already down another 500 points this morning... yeah sounds like it's working well. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] CL 560 SEC

2008-10-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
Great teen's first car? On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 10:15 AM, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/872495116.html Great teens first car, my ass. Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread harry watkins
Go to GM, 5%+ dividend, beaten down price, gov help on the way. Harry What's the attraction? It's expensive compared to AIG or FNM and has no dividend either.. Tell him if he wants to play with beaten down insurance companies, buy their debt, not their equity. Take a look at ticker symbol

Re: [MBZ] Stupid weather

2008-10-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
He lives in south Florida. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 10:24 AM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Jim, that might or might not be interesting, depending on WHERE you live! On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 10:06 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just had to mention that it _snowed_

Re: [MBZ] One For Kaleb

2008-10-10 Thread Curt Raymond
5 digit odometer WTF? Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:11:44 -0500 From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] One For Kaleb To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=iso-8859-1

Re: [MBZ] Stupid weather

2008-10-10 Thread Jim Cathey
Jim, that might or might not be interesting, depending on WHERE you live! First snow is rare before Halloween here in E. WA, more usually it's just before Thanksgiving. It's even rarer in June (as it was this year). -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] these guys have it so wrong?

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Allan Streib wrote: 10:07, Yahoo finance is showing -830 now. Incredibly volatile day. Gotta be wrong or delayed. I'm charting it in 5 minute segments, the 10:05 to 10:10 bar doesn't go below 8400 or above 8700 (but, still, 260 point spread in

Re: [MBZ] Stupid weather

2008-10-10 Thread Bill R
My kids in Alaska have had snow already. They will get about 25' in the next several months. Good thing they live in a mild weather area [rare to get into minus range.] BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Friday,

Re: [MBZ] W124 Door Panel

2008-10-10 Thread LarryT
Hi Peter - I'm sure it'll become 2nd nature after I do it a few more times.I also had trouble breaking mine loose after the mechanical holders were removed - and it being my 1st time I was a little tentative - but now that I know where the points are it should become second nature over

Re: [MBZ] Stupid weather

2008-10-10 Thread LarryT
yep, the world has been in a cooling trend since the early/mid 90s erasing the 1/2 C increase seen since the early 1900s. . don't hear much about it tho. All the little A. Gores created during the last few years would be confused - and the real A Gore might be expected to give back all/some

[MBZ] Farakhan is crazy

2008-10-10 Thread Donald Snook
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/?pageId=77539 He says that when Obama speaks the messiah is speaking. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] Farakhan is crazy

2008-10-10 Thread Loren Faeth
did you just figure that out? he has been a nut job all his life At 11:29 AM 10/10/2008, you wrote: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/?pageId=77539 He says that when Obama speaks the messiah is speaking. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] CL 560 SEC

2008-10-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Then I would swap with my teen. Those are awesome cars. --R Rick Knoble wrote: http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/872495116.html Great teens first car, my ass. Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] You knew this was coming....

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
Japan proposing an international bailout fund for nations affected by financial crisis Sure, no chance for any fraud there. Have we learned nothing from the UN? http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081010/as_japan_bailout.html Allan -- 1983 300D ___

Re: [MBZ] CL 560 SEC

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
This guy is down to $900 on his 420 SEC. Think it's worth the gamble (both the car, and whether or not I'd be kicked out of the house if I bought another one). http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/873924324.html What might explain the tranny problems? Allan Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] CL 560 SEC

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
Oops typo it's a 420 SEL. On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:18:23 -0400, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: This guy is down to $900 on his 420 SEC. Think it's worth the gamble (both the car, and whether or not I'd be kicked out of the house if I bought another one).

Re: [MBZ] Farakhan is crazy

2008-10-10 Thread Rich Thomas
I was traveling somewhere some years ago, got to the hotel late at night and flipped on the TV, there was some guy ranting about jewelry. Let's examine the word jewelry. We see that the root of the word is jew We know that jews are seekers of money, and gold, and jewelry, hence the word

[MBZ] sheriff who violated the Hatch Act

2008-10-10 Thread Glenn Brown
Wrong, the Hatch Act relates to federal employees. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] CL 560 SEC

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Rick Knoble wrote: http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/872495116.html Great teens first car, my ass. All we are saying, is give Darwin a chance... If you're going to give a kid a coupe, it needs a smaller engine and a smaller back seat. There was a criminal case here 15-20 years ago. This

Re: [MBZ] sheriff who violated the Hatch Act

2008-10-10 Thread Rich Thomas
He was there investigating this kind of thing http://www.nypost.com/seven/10102008/news/politics/1_voter__72_registrations_132965.htm --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] sheriff who violated the Hatch Act

2008-10-10 Thread Loren Faeth
Only registering and voting 72 times would be considered a piker in Chicago where Bama is allegedly from. In chicago, even the dead can get up and vote 80 or 90 times per election. At 01:05 PM 10/10/2008, you wrote: He was there investigating this kind of thing

Re: [MBZ] sheriff who violated the Hatch Act

2008-10-10 Thread Rich Thomas
You see, Obama is the Messiah! Raising the dead to vote! --R Loren Faeth wrote: Only registering and voting 72 times would be considered a piker in Chicago where Bama is allegedly from. In chicago, even the dead can get up and vote 80 or 90 times per election. At 01:05 PM 10/10/2008, you

[MBZ] OT: dodge caravan front suspension

2008-10-10 Thread Loren Faeth
It seems that the Doge caravan needs tie rod ends and front sway bar bushings and links. I have been told that this is a 2 1/2 hour job. I am wondering if this is true, or inflated. I am not concerned about the tie rod ends. The links and bushings on an MB is no big deal. Anyone BTDT? am

Re: [MBZ] sheriff who violated the Hatch Act

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: You see, Obama is the Messiah! Raising the dead to vote! Maybe after they vote for him, he can put them to work to pay all his new taxes. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] sheriff who violated the Hatch Act

2008-10-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
But if all the live ones who voted in FL in 2000 had their votes actually counted, we wouldn't be having this problem! On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 4:00 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: You see, Obama is the Messiah! Raising the dead to vote! Maybe

Re: [MBZ] sheriff who violated the Hatch Act

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: But if all the live ones who voted in FL in 2000 had their votes actually counted, we wouldn't be having this problem! You're still repeating that lie after almost 8 years? Bush won. I don't have to like it, but it happened. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] sheriff who violated the Hatch Act

2008-10-10 Thread Loren Faeth
As was Daley the original Richard, and Daley, the current richard. All hail the messiaH http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l46t_nrySg4 At 02:51 PM 10/10/2008, you wrote: You see, Obama is the Messiah! Raising the dead to vote! --R Loren Faeth wrote: Only registering and voting 72 times would

Re: [MBZ] sheriff who violated the Hatch Act

2008-10-10 Thread Loren Faeth
Check your facts. At 03:09 PM 10/10/2008, you wrote: But if all the live ones who voted in FL in 2000 had their votes actually counted, we wouldn't be having this problem! Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: What's the attraction? It's expensive compared to AIG or FNM and has no dividend either.. ISP is a $25 perpetual bond selling for $6-7. Coupon rate is 6.2%, so it pays $0.3875 in interest, not dividends, every quarter (see September 29, 2008 on the link below). You

Re: [MBZ] W124 Door Panel

2008-10-10 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 6:45 AM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** Now, anyone got any W124 inteorior parts in light grey? Need the one that fits at the front of the door with the mirror adjusting arm thru it. ** I'm pretty sure I broke mine but it may just not be hooked in properly. The

Re: [MBZ] CL 560 SEC

2008-10-10 Thread Loren Faeth
Diesel will act that way if the fuel filter is plugged partially. Not sure about gassers. I guess it could be as simple as a broken vacuum hose/line or a vacuum hose pulled off. Basically the signal about when to shift is getting garbled. On the Diesels, it seems to be related to the

Re: [MBZ] CL 560 SEC

2008-10-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
Decades later, my wife is STILL pis ... er, upset ... that her parents wouldn't let her buy her older brother's GTO when he went off to the Army. He had to sell it to someone else, who probably trashed it (unlike Debbie, who appreciates fine automobiles and will even more so if I can ever afford

Re: [MBZ] CL 560 SEC

2008-10-10 Thread Hendrik Fay
Yeah but only if the teen is running an investment bank funded by the taxpayer. Talking about 560's, here is one for Mom to get the groceries http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Iry6S8TmuQI Hendrik who couldn't afford to fuel a big V8 Rick Knoble wrote:

Re: [MBZ] CL 560 SEC

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik Fay wrote: Yeah but only if the teen is running an investment bank funded by the taxpayer. Talking about 560's, here is one for Mom to get the groceries http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Iry6S8TmuQI Should have made it a sleeper, with 240TD badges. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] sheriff who violated the Hatch Act

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But if all the live ones who voted in FL in 2000 had their votes actually counted, we wouldn't be having this problem! For the sake of discussion, let's accept your premise. What problem is that? You think the economy would have done better under

Re: [MBZ] sheriff who violated the Hatch Act

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: For the sake of discussion, let's accept your premise. What problem is that? You think the economy would have done better under Kerry? Not Kerry, Gore. I think the police state would be weaker if Gore had been elected eight years ago. Beyond that I have no strong

Re: [MBZ] sheriff who violated the Hatch Act

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Allan Streib wrote: For the sake of discussion, let's accept your premise. What problem is that? You think the economy would have done better under Kerry? Not Kerry, Gore. Duh. That's right. Allan -- 1983 300D

[MBZ] Are there problems with the Touareg?

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
Local CL has an '04 Touareg with a V10 TDI for under $4K Smells like a scam, no pics, msn.com email address... unbelieveable price. http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/874535170.html -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] Are there problems with the Touareg?

2008-10-10 Thread Allan Streib
Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Local CL has an '04 Touareg with a V10 TDI for under $4K Smells like a scam, no pics, msn.com email address... unbelieveable price. http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/874535170.html Oops there are pics. Didn't scroll down. Still -- what did

Re: [MBZ] Are there problems with the Touareg?

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Smells like a scam, http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/874535170.html And that is why it's flagged for removal. The scams always use a throwaway email address with no phone number. And oftentimes, the same vehicle is advertised locally from Guam to Seattle. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
The Party is Over By Peter Schiff Euro Pacific Capital, Inc. Friday, 10 October 2008 More than just a mere liquidity or credit crisis, the current financial storm represents the death throes of the old global economic order, and perhaps the birth pains of a new one. The sun is setting on the

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley
an estimate of how much of the $700 billion program would be devoted to buying up distressed assets and how much would be used to purchase stock in financial institutions. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081010/ap_on_bi_ge/meltdown_paulson ___ http

Re: [MBZ] CL 560 SEC Hot Rod wives

2008-10-10 Thread Bill R
I didn't know my darling wife had a twin! Does yours also have a never fail, built in radar detector that will have her cruising at 95 MPH then for no particular reason slow to 75, and then hit a speed trap? I have been married to this darling speedster for 33 years and it still amazes me. BillR

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread OK Don
Private enterprise? What's that? On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 8:04 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who needs private enterprise? Let's nationalize it, Comrades! -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread Jim Cathey
WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday that the Bush administration will move ahead with a plan to buy stock in financial institutions. Non-voting stock? I didn't think so... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] sheriff who violated the Hatch Act

2008-10-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Oh, I forgot. We've really prospered under Bush. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 8:13 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Allan Streib wrote: For the sake of discussion, let's accept your premise. What problem is that? You think the economy would

Re: [MBZ] OT: bailout

2008-10-10 Thread Rick Knoble
The Party is Over By Peter Schiff Wonder if he is any relation to the Schiff banking family? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL