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Participant[quote=EconProf]
Another observation about the Bush vs. Obama contest: Obama is charismatic and masterful as a speaker, while Bush talks like a hick. Many people can’t get past appearances in our American Idol culture, to Bush’s disadvantage. I suspect history will treat him more kindly than today’s chattering classes. [/quote]I dunno. LBJ arguably did more to advance civil rights than any president except Lincoln, but his guns and butter approach along with a bare-knuckled political M.O. doesn’t play too well these days.
If history is going to be kind to Bush, historians first need something to be kind to him for. Carter was a hapless victim of circumstance (so the story goes) and went on to win a Nobel Peace Prize. Reagan had a lot of buffoons in his cabinet (Haig, Watt, Meese, etc.), but he used his boundless charisma to get America out of its funk and “win” the Cold War. Bush Sr. had Desert Storm and, for a president, fairly obvious integrity. Clinton had an economic boom, welfare reform, and is a sympathetic character due to the vast right wing conspiracy’s impeachment.
Even Nixon had China and the various Cold War machinations of Dr. Strangelove, er, Kissinger.
I can’t point to anything similar for Bush other than his finest hour in the immediate aftermath of September 11th when he stood on a pile of rubble in NYC and let it all hang out. That’s better than anything Ford could point to, but I don’t know if it results in enough historical brownie points to rank above, say, Taft.
Participant[quote=surveyor]My proof lies in that his aility to fly a plane, pass the test and meet qualifications is proof of his intelligence. Those facts expose the lie that he is unintelligent.
[/quote]Randy Cunningham was a hell of a fighter pilot. He is one of only two American pilot aces in the Vietnam War.
He also did some things a little later that fairly reek of arrogant stupidity.
Now what’s your point again?
Participant[quote=surveyor]My proof lies in that his aility to fly a plane, pass the test and meet qualifications is proof of his intelligence. Those facts expose the lie that he is unintelligent.
[/quote]Randy Cunningham was a hell of a fighter pilot. He is one of only two American pilot aces in the Vietnam War.
He also did some things a little later that fairly reek of arrogant stupidity.
Now what’s your point again?
Participant[quote=surveyor]My proof lies in that his aility to fly a plane, pass the test and meet qualifications is proof of his intelligence. Those facts expose the lie that he is unintelligent.
[/quote]Randy Cunningham was a hell of a fighter pilot. He is one of only two American pilot aces in the Vietnam War.
He also did some things a little later that fairly reek of arrogant stupidity.
Now what’s your point again?
Participant[quote=surveyor]My proof lies in that his aility to fly a plane, pass the test and meet qualifications is proof of his intelligence. Those facts expose the lie that he is unintelligent.
[/quote]Randy Cunningham was a hell of a fighter pilot. He is one of only two American pilot aces in the Vietnam War.
He also did some things a little later that fairly reek of arrogant stupidity.
Now what’s your point again?
Participant[quote=surveyor]My proof lies in that his aility to fly a plane, pass the test and meet qualifications is proof of his intelligence. Those facts expose the lie that he is unintelligent.
[/quote]Randy Cunningham was a hell of a fighter pilot. He is one of only two American pilot aces in the Vietnam War.
He also did some things a little later that fairly reek of arrogant stupidity.
Now what’s your point again?
Participant[quote=sd_matt]Almost forgot. How much should I budget for the gear?[/quote]
Helmet: $200-300 You will have a “Shoei Head” (kinda round) or an “Arai Head” (kinda pointy). Don’t get a cheap helmet, please.
Jacket: I suggest two, one for winter and one for summer. My perforated leather summer jacket was $280 or so, and my synthetic textile jacket was $200-250, IIRC. Both are armored.
Pants: Can vary, but I just wore jeans knowing from experience that shorts provide almost as much protection (i.e. none).
Gloves: $50+. Get gauntlet style leather, as tough as possible in the palms since that’s the first thing you will put on the asphalt to break your fall. I once went through 3 layers of calfskin when I went down at 20-25mph.
Boots: Your choice. I only bothered on long trips since they are more comfortable.
If you’re really serious, get an Aerostich one or two piece suit. ($500+?)
Participant[quote=sd_matt]Almost forgot. How much should I budget for the gear?[/quote]
Helmet: $200-300 You will have a “Shoei Head” (kinda round) or an “Arai Head” (kinda pointy). Don’t get a cheap helmet, please.
Jacket: I suggest two, one for winter and one for summer. My perforated leather summer jacket was $280 or so, and my synthetic textile jacket was $200-250, IIRC. Both are armored.
Pants: Can vary, but I just wore jeans knowing from experience that shorts provide almost as much protection (i.e. none).
Gloves: $50+. Get gauntlet style leather, as tough as possible in the palms since that’s the first thing you will put on the asphalt to break your fall. I once went through 3 layers of calfskin when I went down at 20-25mph.
Boots: Your choice. I only bothered on long trips since they are more comfortable.
If you’re really serious, get an Aerostich one or two piece suit. ($500+?)
Participant[quote=sd_matt]Almost forgot. How much should I budget for the gear?[/quote]
Helmet: $200-300 You will have a “Shoei Head” (kinda round) or an “Arai Head” (kinda pointy). Don’t get a cheap helmet, please.
Jacket: I suggest two, one for winter and one for summer. My perforated leather summer jacket was $280 or so, and my synthetic textile jacket was $200-250, IIRC. Both are armored.
Pants: Can vary, but I just wore jeans knowing from experience that shorts provide almost as much protection (i.e. none).
Gloves: $50+. Get gauntlet style leather, as tough as possible in the palms since that’s the first thing you will put on the asphalt to break your fall. I once went through 3 layers of calfskin when I went down at 20-25mph.
Boots: Your choice. I only bothered on long trips since they are more comfortable.
If you’re really serious, get an Aerostich one or two piece suit. ($500+?)
Participant[quote=sd_matt]Almost forgot. How much should I budget for the gear?[/quote]
Helmet: $200-300 You will have a “Shoei Head” (kinda round) or an “Arai Head” (kinda pointy). Don’t get a cheap helmet, please.
Jacket: I suggest two, one for winter and one for summer. My perforated leather summer jacket was $280 or so, and my synthetic textile jacket was $200-250, IIRC. Both are armored.
Pants: Can vary, but I just wore jeans knowing from experience that shorts provide almost as much protection (i.e. none).
Gloves: $50+. Get gauntlet style leather, as tough as possible in the palms since that’s the first thing you will put on the asphalt to break your fall. I once went through 3 layers of calfskin when I went down at 20-25mph.
Boots: Your choice. I only bothered on long trips since they are more comfortable.
If you’re really serious, get an Aerostich one or two piece suit. ($500+?)
Participant[quote=sd_matt]Almost forgot. How much should I budget for the gear?[/quote]
Helmet: $200-300 You will have a “Shoei Head” (kinda round) or an “Arai Head” (kinda pointy). Don’t get a cheap helmet, please.
Jacket: I suggest two, one for winter and one for summer. My perforated leather summer jacket was $280 or so, and my synthetic textile jacket was $200-250, IIRC. Both are armored.
Pants: Can vary, but I just wore jeans knowing from experience that shorts provide almost as much protection (i.e. none).
Gloves: $50+. Get gauntlet style leather, as tough as possible in the palms since that’s the first thing you will put on the asphalt to break your fall. I once went through 3 layers of calfskin when I went down at 20-25mph.
Boots: Your choice. I only bothered on long trips since they are more comfortable.
If you’re really serious, get an Aerostich one or two piece suit. ($500+?)
Participant[quote=sd_matt]Awww what am I listening to you all for?! I’m gonna go out and get an 1100. I’ll be fine;)[/quote]
You should have told us you were a Marine!
Just go to the nearest Suzuki dealer and say “Hayabusa”.
Participant[quote=sd_matt]Awww what am I listening to you all for?! I’m gonna go out and get an 1100. I’ll be fine;)[/quote]
You should have told us you were a Marine!
Just go to the nearest Suzuki dealer and say “Hayabusa”.
Participant[quote=sd_matt]Awww what am I listening to you all for?! I’m gonna go out and get an 1100. I’ll be fine;)[/quote]
You should have told us you were a Marine!
Just go to the nearest Suzuki dealer and say “Hayabusa”.
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