Darin's Daily Rant
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Armada, MI
Darin's Daily Rant
Ugh. Kicks me in the wickets when I see TV and other commericals from car companies extolling their car's prowess over mud/snow conditions.
Look - your Car/Truck does not go well in the snow. Your car/Truck's TIRES go well in the snow. or mud. or whatever.
Seeing things like the Kia Sorrento haulin' butt up a snowy mountain road; wearing what look like all-season POS tires while the narrator tells the viewer how mad-cool-and-wicked-awesome-at-snow the car is...seeing those things annoy me as much as the 85%? of Michiganders CAMPING IN THE LEFT LANE as they drive down the highway. (that's another rant)
You want a car that 'goes better in the snow' than your honda civic?
Head to discount tire, spend a grand to pick up a set of winter wheels and blizzaks.
Other than on initial take off, your civic will now 'gobetter' in every other important category (namely stopping and turning) thanANY 4x4/awd with regular all-season tires. BAM! I just saved you thousands of dollars. its kina like you owe me a few bucks now. When you can stop, say, 50 feet shorter from 30mph using winter tires...hell...I might have just saved your life. At least saved your deductable.
Bottom line - don't buy into the hype. Tires are 7/10ths the equasion when it comes to traction. Maybe 9/10ths.
Tomorrow's rant: Fast Food companies should be prohibited from using models/actors who don't represent the MEAN weight of their customers. Oh - right...nobody wants to see Fatty McStuffins shoving three BigWhoppers down his/her mouth (no sexual innuendo implied).
Look - your Car/Truck does not go well in the snow. Your car/Truck's TIRES go well in the snow. or mud. or whatever.
Seeing things like the Kia Sorrento haulin' butt up a snowy mountain road; wearing what look like all-season POS tires while the narrator tells the viewer how mad-cool-and-wicked-awesome-at-snow the car is...seeing those things annoy me as much as the 85%? of Michiganders CAMPING IN THE LEFT LANE as they drive down the highway. (that's another rant)
You want a car that 'goes better in the snow' than your honda civic?
Head to discount tire, spend a grand to pick up a set of winter wheels and blizzaks.
Other than on initial take off, your civic will now 'gobetter' in every other important category (namely stopping and turning) thanANY 4x4/awd with regular all-season tires. BAM! I just saved you thousands of dollars. its kina like you owe me a few bucks now. When you can stop, say, 50 feet shorter from 30mph using winter tires...hell...I might have just saved your life. At least saved your deductable.
Bottom line - don't buy into the hype. Tires are 7/10ths the equasion when it comes to traction. Maybe 9/10ths.
Tomorrow's rant: Fast Food companies should be prohibited from using models/actors who don't represent the MEAN weight of their customers. Oh - right...nobody wants to see Fatty McStuffins shoving three BigWhoppers down his/her mouth (no sexual innuendo implied).
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Armada, MI
Hey jackhole driving across M53 from me. Look dillwad, the grassy median does NOT makemy eyes immune to your bright headlights. Keep those things OFF until there's nobody coming the opposite direction.
To complete my traffic-related bitching..
DeathWish Saturn guy...when we are in two lanes turningright into a road with two or more lanes...YOUR JOB in the curb lane is to turn INTO THE CORRESPONDING LANE on the new road. It's not just courteous, it's the LAW. I'm to the left of you and my Steel bumer is higher than your head. When I turn into the SECOND lane from the right - the corresponding laneon the new road, and you DRIFT OVER and try to pinch me, turning into thesecond lane, well...there's a good chance my truck will kill you. Pay. The. *****. ATTENTION. And THEN...and THEN you have the audacity toget mad at ME- as if I did something wrong. Keep it up.
Tomorrow's rant:
University ofMichigan published 'suggested bad words' - a flyer given to their students to"facilitate emotional castration" and further pussify the population.
When people get 'offended' by words they are lying -nobody is offended by words; people are horny for 'outrage'. They actively seek out reasons to getbutt-hurt. Makes them feel special.
To complete my traffic-related bitching..
DeathWish Saturn guy...when we are in two lanes turningright into a road with two or more lanes...YOUR JOB in the curb lane is to turn INTO THE CORRESPONDING LANE on the new road. It's not just courteous, it's the LAW. I'm to the left of you and my Steel bumer is higher than your head. When I turn into the SECOND lane from the right - the corresponding laneon the new road, and you DRIFT OVER and try to pinch me, turning into thesecond lane, well...there's a good chance my truck will kill you. Pay. The. *****. ATTENTION. And THEN...and THEN you have the audacity toget mad at ME- as if I did something wrong. Keep it up.
Tomorrow's rant:
University ofMichigan published 'suggested bad words' - a flyer given to their students to"facilitate emotional castration" and further pussify the population.
When people get 'offended' by words they are lying -nobody is offended by words; people are horny for 'outrage'. They actively seek out reasons to getbutt-hurt. Makes them feel special.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Armada, MI
So I'm tired of watching ads featuring "No cost to you!" health stuff. That claim - 'no cost to you' is a bald faced lie.
It DOES cost you. Costs Me. The companies get their money from Medicare/caid. That's tax dollars guys. That's OUR money.
That's all. Sometimes the ignorance of the masses bothers the heck out of me.
Tomorrow's rant: It's Not YOLO - YOLO is poor grammar. It should be YLOO - You Live Only Once.
It DOES cost you. Costs Me. The companies get their money from Medicare/caid. That's tax dollars guys. That's OUR money.
That's all. Sometimes the ignorance of the masses bothers the heck out of me.
Tomorrow's rant: It's Not YOLO - YOLO is poor grammar. It should be YLOO - You Live Only Once.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Armada, MI
Today's rant: What Politicians Do in an effort to get theirway.
Here's an example of how weak-minded the voting base can be:
Politican A presents a bill Called "Save our Children!" Contained in the bill is a provision to execute impoverished kids by age 3, thus 'saving them' for a childhood of want and maybe hunger.
Politician B does not likethe bill and voices opposition.
Politican A gets on TV andsays "Politician B HATES CHILDREN! I mean, HOW could he oppose a bill thathelps end the suffering of kids! Politician B is a Childophobe!! He would rather a kid STARVE"
Here's where we, society, come into the picture...
Now social media blows up accusing Politician B of being a child-hating right-wing nut job! Popular network and cable media companies broadcast Politician B's photo with the label "He hates children"
Rallies take place. Demonstrations. "Social Justice Experts" stir up the population calling for IMMEDIATE implimentation ofthe "Save our Children!" law.
Then...the law gets enacted. Kids start dying. When the kids start dying people protest MORE. Politician A stands up and tells the screaming horde - "The kids are dying ONLY BECAUSE we do not have enough funding. Every citizen with a conscious must support raising taxes by 10%! Do it for the children!"
And...then taxes get raised because, after all, who doesn't want to SAVE our children!
Today's rant? Low information Voters. Not just Ignorant; WILLFULLY so. People who do not care enough to take the time to understand a couple important facts:
#1 "Society" is not to blame for problems because "WE" are society. WE are to blame for our bad laws, policies,and unrest. Us. Blaming society psychologically removes US from blame.
#2 The government works for US; not the otherway around. "The Authorities" are below "The citizens" in terms of pecking order. We grant power (seemingly more and more) to Government employees/appointees to impose and enforce the laws WE want. If we hate a law, we do not hate the law enough to change the law.
#3 Nothing can be unconsitutional and have no recourse. If something is judged as unconstitutional, and the population WANTS the law, the population can change the constitution if they care enough.
Tomorrow's Rant?
People who litter. Litterbugs are the ultimate of egomaniacs. "Oh well, SOMEBODY ELSE will clean that up, mmkay!"
FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 14,904
Likes: 76
From: Wayland, MI
If this keeps you from Killing someone than we are going to have some enjoyable reading here......
Trending Topics
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,405
Likes: 4
I was a little bewildered about the OP's need for therapy until I looked up where Armada, MI is. He is WAY too close to Detroit. He deserves every bit of therapy he can get.
I think it's gonna be a fun ride. Rant on.
I think it's gonna be a fun ride. Rant on.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Armada, MI
Thanks! 
I'm not angry, really, just opinionated.
My Rant about Armada, MI? People here can't read. They call the city "Are-May-Duh".
Uh.
Are-Mah-Duh - like the Spanish Armada or Nissan Armada. I've started a one-family (I make my kids say Are-mah-duh, too) mission to help folks learn to pronounce things right.
I'm not angry, really, just opinionated. My Rant about Armada, MI? People here can't read. They call the city "Are-May-Duh".
Uh.
Are-Mah-Duh - like the Spanish Armada or Nissan Armada. I've started a one-family (I make my kids say Are-mah-duh, too) mission to help folks learn to pronounce things right.
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,676
Likes: 913
From: Milford, MI
Today's rant: What Politicians Do in an effort to get theirway.
Here's an example of how weak-minded the voting base can be:
Politican A presents a bill Called "Save our Children!" Contained in the bill is a provision to execute impoverished kids by age 3, thus 'saving them' for a childhood of want and maybe hunger.
Politician B does not likethe bill and voices opposition.
Politican A gets on TV andsays "Politician B HATES CHILDREN! I mean, HOW could he oppose a bill thathelps end the suffering of kids! Politician B is a Childophobe!! He would rather a kid STARVE"
Here's where we, society, come into the picture...
Now social media blows up accusing Politician B of being a child-hating right-wing nut job! Popular network and cable media companies broadcast Politician B's photo with the label "He hates children"
Rallies take place. Demonstrations. "Social Justice Experts" stir up the population calling for IMMEDIATE implimentation ofthe "Save our Children!" law.
Then...the law gets enacted. Kids start dying. When the kids start dying people protest MORE. Politician A stands up and tells the screaming horde - "The kids are dying ONLY BECAUSE we do not have enough funding. Every citizen with a conscious must support raising taxes by 10%! Do it for the children!"
And...then taxes get raised because, after all, who doesn't want to SAVE our children!
Today's rant? Low information Voters. Not just Ignorant; WILLFULLY so. People who do not care enough to take the time to understand a couple important facts:
#1 "Society" is not to blame for problems because "WE" are society. WE are to blame for our bad laws, policies,and unrest. Us. Blaming society psychologically removes US from blame.
#2 The government works for US; not the otherway around. "The Authorities" are below "The citizens" in terms of pecking order. We grant power (seemingly more and more) to Government employees/appointees to impose and enforce the laws WE want. If we hate a law, we do not hate the law enough to change the law.
#3 Nothing can be unconsitutional and have no recourse. If something is judged as unconstitutional, and the population WANTS the law, the population can change the constitution if they care enough.
Tomorrow's Rant?
People who litter. Litterbugs are the ultimate of egomaniacs. "Oh well, SOMEBODY ELSE will clean that up, mmkay!"
Here's an example of how weak-minded the voting base can be:
Politican A presents a bill Called "Save our Children!" Contained in the bill is a provision to execute impoverished kids by age 3, thus 'saving them' for a childhood of want and maybe hunger.
Politician B does not likethe bill and voices opposition.
Politican A gets on TV andsays "Politician B HATES CHILDREN! I mean, HOW could he oppose a bill thathelps end the suffering of kids! Politician B is a Childophobe!! He would rather a kid STARVE"
Here's where we, society, come into the picture...
Now social media blows up accusing Politician B of being a child-hating right-wing nut job! Popular network and cable media companies broadcast Politician B's photo with the label "He hates children"
Rallies take place. Demonstrations. "Social Justice Experts" stir up the population calling for IMMEDIATE implimentation ofthe "Save our Children!" law.
Then...the law gets enacted. Kids start dying. When the kids start dying people protest MORE. Politician A stands up and tells the screaming horde - "The kids are dying ONLY BECAUSE we do not have enough funding. Every citizen with a conscious must support raising taxes by 10%! Do it for the children!"
And...then taxes get raised because, after all, who doesn't want to SAVE our children!
Today's rant? Low information Voters. Not just Ignorant; WILLFULLY so. People who do not care enough to take the time to understand a couple important facts:
#1 "Society" is not to blame for problems because "WE" are society. WE are to blame for our bad laws, policies,and unrest. Us. Blaming society psychologically removes US from blame.
#2 The government works for US; not the otherway around. "The Authorities" are below "The citizens" in terms of pecking order. We grant power (seemingly more and more) to Government employees/appointees to impose and enforce the laws WE want. If we hate a law, we do not hate the law enough to change the law.
#3 Nothing can be unconsitutional and have no recourse. If something is judged as unconstitutional, and the population WANTS the law, the population can change the constitution if they care enough.
Tomorrow's Rant?
People who litter. Litterbugs are the ultimate of egomaniacs. "Oh well, SOMEBODY ELSE will clean that up, mmkay!"
Rep gun empty.......
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Armada, MI
Today's Rant:
Weather forecasters.
Specifically when weather forecasters on news stations crap-talk snowy weather. When I hear things like "Thankfully,this will be only a couple inches of snow, at most!" I want to throat-punch them through the TV. When Ihear things like "More bad weather - as 10" of snow will drop tonight!" I want to bestow the type of savage beating where the police would say 'oh my god, what kind of animal would do this to another human being!"
The talking heads are pandering. The real issue? Why the hell folks get upset for "winter" acting like "winter"? Michiganders have little idea how good they have it -what with the seasons here acting like they should. Growing up in Western Washington I had two and a half seasons at most. Summer - July 6th until end of September - was wonderful. Beautiful. No more-pretty place on the planet. 1 Oct - 1 May: Cold and blowing rain. 33 Degree Rain = Winter weather. Just awful. 2 May - 6 July = 40-70 degree rain.
So...local weather forecasters...stop the whining. CELEBRATE snow and cold because it's proof the earth is still going around the sun and pivoting and all that like itshould. Why do they pander to the audience? They are trying to form a connection with the viewers. Research probably shows (although I have no idea) viewers want first to feel connected to the people giving them news: In fact, I bet more research would show people would rather hear LIES from peoplet hey like than truth from folks they don't like (see: Viewers of MSNBC). Thus - Talking heads on TV blather about, ranting about "Bad" weather. Just once I'd like to see the weather talking heads say something like" And thank GOD - the snow is finally here! We're hoping for a soid foot of powder in the lowlands. Don't worryabout your commute - people around you will crash for a couple of reasons - you just enjoy how pretty it is before the snow turns dirty, like Darin's ex-wife.
Want constant weather? Move to the equator.
Tomorrow's Rant: People okay paying their bank to give them THEIR money back (read: ATM fees). Related: People feeling great the Gov't Gives them their tax-money back, which amounts to a zero interest loan you've given the government. Not-related: how jacked up our tax system is that people who pay NO taxes get 'refunds' on the taxes they never paid. Don't. Get. Me. Started.
Weather forecasters.
Specifically when weather forecasters on news stations crap-talk snowy weather. When I hear things like "Thankfully,this will be only a couple inches of snow, at most!" I want to throat-punch them through the TV. When Ihear things like "More bad weather - as 10" of snow will drop tonight!" I want to bestow the type of savage beating where the police would say 'oh my god, what kind of animal would do this to another human being!"
The talking heads are pandering. The real issue? Why the hell folks get upset for "winter" acting like "winter"? Michiganders have little idea how good they have it -what with the seasons here acting like they should. Growing up in Western Washington I had two and a half seasons at most. Summer - July 6th until end of September - was wonderful. Beautiful. No more-pretty place on the planet. 1 Oct - 1 May: Cold and blowing rain. 33 Degree Rain = Winter weather. Just awful. 2 May - 6 July = 40-70 degree rain.
So...local weather forecasters...stop the whining. CELEBRATE snow and cold because it's proof the earth is still going around the sun and pivoting and all that like itshould. Why do they pander to the audience? They are trying to form a connection with the viewers. Research probably shows (although I have no idea) viewers want first to feel connected to the people giving them news: In fact, I bet more research would show people would rather hear LIES from peoplet hey like than truth from folks they don't like (see: Viewers of MSNBC). Thus - Talking heads on TV blather about, ranting about "Bad" weather. Just once I'd like to see the weather talking heads say something like" And thank GOD - the snow is finally here! We're hoping for a soid foot of powder in the lowlands. Don't worryabout your commute - people around you will crash for a couple of reasons - you just enjoy how pretty it is before the snow turns dirty, like Darin's ex-wife.
Want constant weather? Move to the equator.
Tomorrow's Rant: People okay paying their bank to give them THEIR money back (read: ATM fees). Related: People feeling great the Gov't Gives them their tax-money back, which amounts to a zero interest loan you've given the government. Not-related: how jacked up our tax system is that people who pay NO taxes get 'refunds' on the taxes they never paid. Don't. Get. Me. Started.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Armada, MI
Thank you, Brandon. These kinds of rants help me think - I talk/write to think, so putting them out there helps me try and make sense of it athough I'll never make sense of some things.