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I read in the news that park workers/rangers were instructed to be particularly nasty with park visitors.

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Quick (concerning) video on the shutdown:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2nMwm7e_Lo

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What I don’t understand is that since govt workers are going to get back pay for no work, why not just send them back to work now?

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It’s really hard to argue that a 328 is a better car than an accord or Camry.

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@flu: When I bought my 328 it had about 2 days of factory warranty left. I did have the full history, it was a lease return. I remember that the heads had been replaced, which was a known issue with the 328.

The code was something like: engine (or coolant) did not reach operating temp.

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[quote=bearishgurl]I just called and the commissary at 32nd St NAVSTA SD has opened back up for regular business hours beginning this morning. That’s good news.[/quote]

Is the 32nd St NAVSTA really just code for you’re going to wal mart?

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The overall driving experience of the 328i is excellent, it feels very well made.

But, I just can’t understand how on one hand BMW’s seem to be well made, and then on the other very unreliable (or at least they need lot’s of TLC/$$).

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[quote=bearishgurl] The state is obviously attempting to make it really hard for Joe and Suzy 6pack to keep driving their $2-$6K vehicles to work and back.[/quote]

That’s called tyranny.

A couple of weeks ago the state was running a smog checkpoint in RB.

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[quote=bearishgurl]And paramount, you must know that if your car actually really needs a new battery to clear that electrical code, this is only a $75 – $100 problem and the connectors are $6-$12 each.[/quote]

Replacing a battery in a newer BMW is around $500.

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Thanks BG…

I have a fairly advanced OBD II reader, and a really good idea what the problems are…

1. The cooling system is shot (water pump/thermostat)
2. Electrical problems related to the battery

Not to mention all (4) brakes are history ($1500 + on a BMW) – I could do this myself…

I should have bought the Avalon.

Well, at least I got it out of my system.

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The low information crowd has been conned into: Why can’t they get this solved an open the govt back up!?

This shutdown IS the solution.

*The fed govt is way to big
*Far, far to many rely on the fed govt for any number of things which should be state or private sector or charity.

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No, they’re pushing for that trillion dollar coin.

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But to clarify – It’s not just sending federal workers home.
* It’s WIC (formula and milk for low income children)
* It’s IRS call centers (which are pretty busy right now because if you filed for extension – that deadline is 10/15.)
* It’s VA call centers. And applications for VA disability are on hold.
* The NIH has halted research.
* It looks like if you’re a green card applicant – your visa app is on hold, even though the clock is still ticking on your application. (I work with several VERY concerned folks.)
* New applications for small business loans aren’t being accepted.
* Locally – Miramar air base is shutting down the commissary, the day care, the youth sports programs, etc. This impacts a lot of families in San Diego. I would imagine it’s similar at North Island.[/quote]

And it can be argued that many of those federal govt functions are unconstitutional anyway…

BTW, most are able to walk through the woods perfectly fine without govt help.

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Shouldn’t this shutdown be break even scenario?

I mean they’re not paying million + govt workers/contractors.

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Any pigg commentary?

(an attack on Ron Paul/End the Fed)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f4Q2p6ZnKE

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