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3. by making that switch, you remove their power over you

Mon Sep 24, 2012, 04:29 PM

Sep 2012

at least a little bit

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One of the many ways we're screwed. [View all] Saviolo Sep 2012 OP

so make the switch to EV or bio-diesel, or hydrogen... a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #1

Not the switch that needs to be made Saviolo Sep 2012 #2

by making that switch, you remove their power over you a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #3

Because addicts are always at the mercy of the dealer. Always. Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #22

$1.50 increase on the barrel SheilaT Sep 2012 #4

about 3 extra pennies a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #5

That adds up Saviolo Sep 2012 #7

oh jebbers christmas a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #8

Lucky for you. progressoid Sep 2012 #15

sounds like a slippery slope argument... n/t a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #16

Hmmm progressoid Sep 2012 #18

Could I ask an imposition of you, and ask you to a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #19

I was going to ask the same of you. progressoid Sep 2012 #20

glad to oblige... a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #21

Funny thing is, we've been going down an actual slope. progressoid Sep 2012 #23

then maybe we should change tactics... a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #24

I'm not aware of too many people who purchase merely one gallon of gas.. LanternWaste Sep 2012 #27

okay, let's try this... a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #29

Public floggings would put a fast stop JNelson6563 Sep 2012 #6

what a wonderfully nuanced strategy a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #9

I'm nothing if not subtle. JNelson6563 Sep 2012 #11

Why not just take the guy out into a field and shoot him? a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #12

mbperrin... I wouldn't want to visit the sins of the father on the kids a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #17

Well...okay, but you are a better person than I am. mbperrin Sep 2012 #25

Thnak you good sir/madam... a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #26

Spiking the punch, eh? HopeHoops Sep 2012 #13

...oh well, just read my sig line. RagAss Sep 2012 #28