Oracle of Delphi

I am shocked and dismayed ...

That there is a pretty good restaurant on the Delaware Memorial bridge ...

You're not my type ...

You're pissing in the wind ...

Well at least it's not Hockessin, DE.

I told you it was just a matter of time, or timing ...

I posted it because the Governor fought it so much. Did someone force your hand on the mouse, and make you click on the thread and read it? You might think you're an Admin here, but you're not ...

MONTPELIER, Vt. - Vermont on Tuesday became the fourth state to legalize gay marriage — and the first to do so with a legislature's vote. The House recorded a dramatic 100-49 vote — the minimum needed — to override Gov. Jim Douglas' veto. Its vote followed a much easier override vote in the Senate, which rebuffed the Republican governor with a vote of 23-5. Vermont was the first state to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples and joins Connecticut, Massachusetts and Iowa in giving gays the right to marry. Their approval of gay marriage came from the courts. Tuesday morning's legislative action came less than a day after Douglas issued a veto message saying the bill would not improve the lot of gay and lesbian couples because it still would not provide them rights under federal and other states' laws. Override 'not unexpected' Douglas called override "not unexpected." He had called the issue of gay marriage a distraction during a time when economic and budget issues were more important. "What really disappoints me is that we have spent some time on an issue during which another thousand Vermonters have lost their jobs," the governor said Tuesday. "We need to turn out attention to balancing a budget without raising taxes, growing the economy, putting more people to work." House Speaker Shap Smith's announcement of the vote brought an outburst of jubilation from some of the hundreds packed into the gallery and the lobby outside the House chamber, despite the speaker's admonishment against such displays. Among the celebrants in the lobby were former Rep. Robert Dostis, D-Waterbury, and his longtime partner, Chuck Kletecka. Dostis recalled efforts to expand gay rights dating to an anti-discrimination law passed in 1992. "It's been a very long battle. It's been almost 20 years to get to this point," Dostis said. "I think finally, most people in Vermont understand that we're a couple like any other couple. We're as good and as bad as any other group of people. And now I think we have a chance to prove ourselves here on forward that we're good members of our community." Dostis said he and Kletecka will celebrate their 25th year together in September. "Is that a proposal?" Kletecka asked. "Yeah," Dostis replied. "Twenty-five years together, I think it's time we finally got married." The House initially passed the bill last week with a 95-52 vote. Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30089125/

In the U.S., I only know the ones in Delaware and Texas ...

BMW

In a perfect world that would be true, but as you know the world is not perfect ...

How is that germane to China?

+1 Camino, all this whine and no cheese ...

Yes it can, you do know all car programs have to be approved by the Board?

Hmmmmm, where did I hear that before ???

You do realize there are historical factors as to why the Chinese prefer Buick over all other GM brands, don't you? You do know that GM went to the Chinese government and asked what brand would the Chinese people prefer to have in China out of all the brands that GM makes, don't you? The government had what amounted to GM brand screenings all over China and Buick was the people's choice. The Chinese had a love affair with Buick before Mao took control of China, so that was the Division the people of China remembered and wanted back in China. GM simply complied, after all 1,319,175,333 people can't be all wrong ...

My dealer in Elkton Maryland found out I was home and sent me an e-mail saying just checking in and by the way we have 9 G8's in stock with 3 G8 GXP's ... I replied I'm sorry, I don't buy foreign cars built outside of North America & Europe ... His response was, the G8 is not Japanese ...

I'm spending Good Friday in a High Latin Mass praying for all your souls ...

:rotflmao: go to http://www.notgoingtohappen.com

CPF came from BMW, don't forget ...

I don't know, CPF and I are friends, I think I will know for a long while ...

Kill GMC, Chevy sells the same truck. Kill Pontiac, Chevy will have what you need when all is said and done. That leaves you Chevy, Buick, Cadillac - Low, medium, high brands ... Perfecto ...

Oh no, not the 3 legged stool theory again ...

Something to chew on ...

Yes I did ...