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    • WhiskeySandwichW
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      @popvulture absolutely. I'm increasingly cautious as the population density goes up in the area I'm riding. I stick to back roads usually. Luckily I'm in a pretty rural area, but I still avoid town if i can help it as well as rush hour. I think the biggest issue with danger on the road tho is being selfish. If you zoom out even a little, its clear that your drive is simply at the mercy of traffic. We're all just waiting in line. Even if we're all exceeding the speed limit, it will take however long it takes. Calm down, and whatever risk you're taking, it will not pay off. Any time you save by weaving like an asshole is lost at the traffic light lottery. The great equalizer of traffic.

      @seawolf LOL right, I'm sure one of the multiple choice questions was A: Old Bay B: J&O C: Salt and Pepper 😨 All of the above
      Even with MD tags there are a lot of transplants. Tons of military folks who end up staying, people chasing the money and stuff. I'm just saying there's a huge diversity of drivers here. It keeps me on my toes.

      @mclaincausey 100% cyclists and runners are at risk. it's super nerve wrecking to be anywhere on a 8' wide shoulder regardless of speed limit. People are desensitized to rumble strips and treat them like duckpin bumpers. Another thing is that I regularly have oncoming drivers drift across the center line. This is my biggest worry. Driving into oncoming traffic is probably the worst thing you can do in a car....maybe try not to do that? lol

      @Giles from my own experience, its true the brain isn't developed until the 20's... i can attest that decision making and impulse control are one of the last things. as a matter of fact, some might say I still have those issues

      "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
      -Seneca

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      • mclaincauseyM
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        @Giles I probably shouldn’t have been allowed behind the wheel until I was 25 or so. I’m not going to disclose anything specific here but some of the things that I was responsible for as a teenager behind the wheel were not great.

        Think it, be it.

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        • mclaincauseyM
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          @WhiskeySandwich it sucks man. When I have my kid on the bike I will take the sidewalk if I must to avoid it, very carefully and respectfully of pedestrians mind you. Fortunately we have a lot of dual use and dedicated infrastructure here that is separate from roadways.

          Think it, be it.

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          • SKTS
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            This just won’t. Fucking. Do.

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            Edit to add I’m grumpy sitting here baking in my car waiting to pick up my kids from school. I want to speak to a manager…I’m a weather-Karen.

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            • MattM
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              That sucks.

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              • MizmazzleM
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                @SKT Boo!!!

                In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                • MizmazzleM
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                  I’m also not loving this either. 78° in Denver feels so much hotter.
                  At least the end of the week is looking “down.”

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                  In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                  • D
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                    not so much a rant (but it is a bit random, so putting it here) I was thinking how, In the distant future when we no longer have actual phones and the technology is just embedded directly under the skin(!) how all the old vintage denim with mobil phone fades in the pockets will probably be regarded as very cool and highly desired.

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                    • jordanscollectedJ
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                      @Darth-fader Levi's will be known for their "vintage" Phone fades, while Wrangler will opt for the Skoal Chew tin fades

                      world tours:
                      888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                      Mad Red x2
                      Wabidashery

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                      • SKTS
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                        @jordanscollected 😂

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                        • mclaincauseyM
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                          @Darth-fader said in Random Rants:

                          In the distant future when we no longer have actual phones and the technology is just embedded directly under the skin(!)

                          Not this guy. Call me a Luddite but if I make it long enough for transhumanistic things like embedding computers in our bodies to unfold there is no way in hell I would ever trust anyone with wiring into my brain, especially given what tech companies are demonstrating these days vis a vis mass surveillance.

                          Think it, be it.

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                            This ⬆️

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                            • MattM
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                              They can watch me if they want. I’m sure it will be premium viewing. I kind of like the thought of Pete Hegseth watching me masturbate.

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                              • Tago MagoT
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                                @Matt said in Random Rants:

                                Pete Hegseth watching me masturbate.

                                Is that grounds for dishonorable discharge?

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                                • MattM
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                                  Nice.

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                                  • D
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                                    @mclaincausey totally agree, I am the same and I pretty much despise having to even have a mobile phone - but I think its not too difficult to see where all this technology is heading.....

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                                    • mclaincauseyM
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                                      @Darth-fader yeah phones already are mass surveillance nodes, imagine not being able to rid yourself of it—ever.

                                      Think it, be it.

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                                      • steelworkerS
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                                        @popvulture this. Driving and reading. It aint if its when

                                        Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                        Well, I have others.

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