OT Black Man In Minnesota Dies After Cop Kneels On His Neck/ Portland Riots

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  1. Propagandist

    Propagandist Well-Known Member

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    I've only seen these signs in the Carolinas and Georgia. Are they outside the South?
     
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    Lots of farming areas have them.

    For when tractors and other farming equipment gets moved. Some roads it's legal for them to be on, some not.
     
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    That sheriff was soooooo desperate to find out that guy had stolen the car, or had a warrant out for his arrest. He was gonna be a hero!
     
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Whats incredibly stupid about the pull over, how was he to know the guy's spedo didn't show he was going 70?

    And why would he pull someone over for doing 5 mph under, let alone, over?

    I can't put my finger on it, but I'm sure that there's a reason
    the driver was black
     
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    I've never seen a minimum speed sign before!
     
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    ABM Happily Married In Music City, USA!

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    OTOH, there's speedo going on 70...

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    Can't speak for all states but down here I-75 from Ga to Fla is absolutely insane, people are nuts on the interstate and act like driving their car is like playing a video game.

    ...So a few years ago I finally decided that instead of doing 70 MPH or above and changing lanes so often, instead I set the cruise to 65, lean the seat back a bit, put on some good tunes, and stay my happy ass in the right hand lane.



    ...yeah, I will get to where I'm going a little later than the idiots whizzing by me, but it makes for a much safer and more enjoyable trip.
     
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    My rules-of-thumb for the road:

    1) Allow plenty of time to get from point a to point b -- don't be in a hurry
    2) Stay well behind the car in front of me..and in the right-hand lane, if possible
    3) Be wary of those texting, etc., around me
    4) There are jerks in the world. Let it go
     
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    Some of those work pretty well for this place too, especially #4.
     
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    Touching story.

     
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    hawaii, cause, you know, tourists
     
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    I always find it funny the jack rabbits speeding up ahead only for me to catch up with them having to wait for the light while I have timed it and can cruise right on through.
     
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    I usually try to drive at 5MPH over the posted speed and I can get aggressive when others drive like maniacs. But I get you completely when it comes to driving in the Deep South. Those folks grew up on NASCAR and they apparently feel the need to prove they are the reincarnation of Dale Earnhardt Sr. Men and women alike. Hell, even huge RVs. It was insane. So I did my best to do exactly what you do. And to get the hell outta there with myself and my vehicle in one piece.......
     
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    Why do I think of you when I see this? Heh. ;)
    https://moscatomom.com/5-things-know-visiting-hawaii/


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    1. Stop the Road Rage
    In Hawaii, you will notice that people are enjoying every bit of this place. If you notice some cars honking loudly and rushing like they are in a hurry, these are typically cars rented by those who have just arrived in Hawaii.

    If you are in Hawaii, you don’t need to rush. Keep in mind that there is no need to rush from A to B. Road rage that might be common where you’re from is frowned upon here.
     

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    many places here on the big island only have 1 road to get to them, we also only have 1 road that goes around the whole island. things get very jammed up quitting time as is. many must commute from cheaper cost of housing areas to work and back on that single 2 lane road (40-60 mile commutes through 1/2 dozen rural communities with 30mph limits). those folks prefer a steady pace. on weekends however those generalities are out the window.
     
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