On 4/22/2011 8:40 AM, wrote:
NYC Cab Drivers Get Bulletproof Vest
http://www.rense.com

I think there are only two taxicab companies in Jackson, (I might look
in my phonebook) and only a few taxicabs too.I hardly ever see any of
those taxicabs around here.One of those taxicab companies is about a
mile or less than a mile West, on Highway 80, assuming it is still
there?
cuhulin


You can't find a taxi cab in my city, either. The taxi drivers end up
beaten, robbed and murdered. A few years ago one of the taxi drivers
carried a .357 and blew away his attempted robber ... they arrested the
driver, but due to public outcry, the DA dropped charges ...

Still, there is just too much chit around taxis, the cost of insurance,
etc. for anyone to want to make it a business ... if your car breaks
down, better hope its still light out and the busses are still running!

Regards,
JS

The Fastest way Out of NYC, if a big enough Hurricane or a big enough
Earthquake hits, is a Bicycle.

There are Eight Million Bicycles (Stories) in the Naked City.
cuhulin

http://www.devilfinder.com/find.php?...icab+Companies

Looking in my phonebook, I see, A-Taxi & Courier, Citi-Cab Co, Deluxe
Cab Co, Jackson Taxi, Veterans Cab Co, and Yellow Cab Co.
I reckon they all hang out at the Airport and Train Station/Bus
Station.At least one of the Hotels has a free shuttle bus service back
and forth to and from the Airport, I think.No bulletproof vest though.
cuhulin, Taxicabs R US

On 4/22/2011 9:33 AM, wrote:
The Fastest way Out of NYC, if a big enough Hurricane or a big enough
Earthquake hits, is a Bicycle.

There are Eight Million Bicycles (Stories) in the Naked City.
cuhulin


Just the cost of a garage to keep your car in, in NYC is more than a
nice 3 bd room apt in California!

No one owns a car in NYC (you always wonder where all the cars come from
which clog traffic?) it is much quicker to walk in most situations ...
where you must use a car, it is a taxi!

Regards,
JS

On 4/22/2011 9:58 AM, wrote:


I think.No bulletproof vest though.
cuhulin, Taxicabs R US


LOL

I bet, if you drive taxi, one of those is deductible on your tax return!

I can imagine an ad for bullet proof vests. Ad shows a taxi driver in a
fierce gun battle with two thugs. Thugs end up bleeding and dying on
the ground, plenty of blood running on the sidewalk ... taxi driver
steps up from behind the cab, bullet proof vest has a few lead slugs
hanging, dropping off ... driver has a big smile showing shark-like
teeth and says, "I wouldn't leave home without my bullet proof vest."
.... as he reloads his .357.

ROFLOL

Regards,
JS

On 04/22/2011 09:02 AM, John Smith wrote:


You can't find a taxi cab in my city, either. The taxi drivers end up
beaten, robbed and murdered. A few years ago one of the taxi drivers
carried a .357 and blew away his attempted robber ... they arrested the
driver, but due to public outcry, the DA dropped charges ...


Cabs should require plastic (debit or credit).

On 4/22/2011 10:17 AM, dave wrote:
On 04/22/2011 09:02 AM, John Smith wrote:


You can't find a taxi cab in my city, either. The taxi drivers end up
beaten, robbed and murdered. A few years ago one of the taxi drivers
carried a .357 and blew away his attempted robber ... they arrested the
driver, but due to public outcry, the DA dropped charges ...


Cabs should require plastic (debit or credit).

In this day and age, with the interest and criminal fees, charges, fines
on credit cards, everyone is cutting them up and attempting to crawl out
from under thousands of dollars of debit ...

I think that would pretty well limit the number of taxis which could
make a go of it ... in NYC that just might work ... still, I think a big
portion of their business probably comes from people who have lost all
their credit cards ...

I know a lot of credit checks I am running on potential renters/lessees
are coming back showing that trend ...

Regards,
JS

Joe from Kokomo wrote:

Joe from Kokomo wrote:



Joe from Kokomo wrote:

dave wrote:

Stuff...

"dxAce" wrote in message ...

Rickmers, you really need to get to a doctor and have your medication
checked, and also tested for Alzheimer's and/or dementia.

On 4/21/2011 8:58 AM, Brenda Ann wrote:

Steve, what part of the wholesale disenfranchisement of the City of
Benton Harbor [Michigan] in order to give it away to build a friggin' golf
course is "unreal"? I can't think of a single instance of government
overreach that even comes close.

Yes, the fine Republican Governor Snyder of Michigan that Lare helped
vote into office turned out to be a closet DICTATOR, throwing out of
office the duly and freely elected city officials of Benton Harbor,
going against the *core values* of this country.

The only "justice" that may come out of this is when Snyder starts
taxing Lare's pension (assuming Lare gets one) and Ryan guts Medicaid,
Medicare and Social Security that Lare may be on.

On 4/21/2011 6:55 PM, dxAce wrote:

As far as I know there will be no gutting of Social Security as I know it and am
currently collecting. However, as I calculated a few weeks ago, I could continue
to draw my current benefit out of savings for 198 months and that doesn't even
include what I receive from my two pensions.

Well, here's hoping Snyder doesn't tax both your pensions like he is
trying his damnedest to do.

My standard advice to all: Go to work and save and invest your money. If
necessary get two jobs. Bottom line, save as best as you can, and do your best
to avoid living paycheck to paycheck.

Bravo! EXCELLENT advice (not sure about the two jobs, though...a sad
commentary on life today). However, please don't lose sight of the main
topic of this thread; i.e. Snyder the dictator.

If so, then there have been other take-overs by other Michigan Governors (Democrat and
Republican), especially with the Detroit school system.

On 4/21/2011 7:54 PM, dxAce wrote:

Bottom line is that others have to jump in to save things when the clown 'tards run
amok.

Yes, we just differ on how they should "jump in". I favor the criminal
justice system or the recall process, as appropriate. You favor,
literally, a dictator. Your attitude makes it a little bit clearer how
dictators get in power, by people looking for quick answers.
Unfortunately, IMHO your 'solution', in this country, goes against the
core values and very foundation of our country.

On 4/22/2011 8:29 AM, dxAce wrote:

You're thinking of Obama's 'solution', not mine there, 'tard boy.

WTF are you talking about?

No, I'm not "thinking of Obama's 'solution'". No one even brought up
Obama in this thread.

If you recall, the ENTIRE topic was about *Snyder's* dictatorial actions
in Benton Harbor. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with Obama.

P.S. Interesting...you came very close to having a reasonable
debate...and then fell back into your old name-calling habit. It's
Friday. Getting an early start on your weekend "celebrations"? As
always, please do not mix alcohol with your pain meds.

On 4/22/2011 5:04 AM, Joe from Kokomo wrote:

On 4/21/2011 8:12 PM, dave wrote:

...
Two full time jobs at minimum wage will get you 30K a year.

On 4/22/2011 4:02 AM, John Smith wrote:

A clerk-typist job with the county will get you around that, and
better benefits, in California, and a 5% automatic raise every
year!

I didn't know minimum wage was so desirable ...

Huh? Desirable? What rock have you been hiding under? Looked at
the economy and job market lately? People would kill for your
"clerk-typist job with the county [that] will get you around that
[$30K], and better benefits, in California, and a 5% automatic
raise every year".

On 4/22/2011 11:01 AM, John Smith wrote:

WOW!

Economy is even worse than I thought! The neighbors daughter
completed jr college and is working for the county while completing
here degree at the four year, nights and weekends! She grabbed the
county job to make ends meet and have a decent apt.

I thought $30k for a two year college ed was pretty standard.

Again, what rock are you living under? There are many, many FOUR year
laid off engineering graduates that are working fast food and would kill
for a $30K job with a municipality.

You do know the city cops here start at $50k with 6 months training
and a couple of jr college classes, right?

Well, actually, I don't know -- because I don't know where "here" is.
Furthermore, in many big city metropolitan areas, they are LAYING OFF
police and fire, to say nothing of closing libraries, reducing city
services and reducing city staffs, either by layoffs or attrition.
Please try and take a wider view, rather than your local "here".

From every one of your over-abundance of posts here, it is clear that
you think you are a legend in your own mind, a "know-it-all", even
though it's abundantly clear that you don't.

Regards,
JfK

On 4/22/2011 11:59 AM, Joe from Kokomo wrote:

...
From every one of your over-abundance of posts here, it is clear that
you think you are a legend in your own mind, a "know-it-all", even
though it's abundantly clear that you don't.

Regards,
JfK

Well, thanks for that!

However, this is a NG. I do it for fun. My posts of spur of the
minute, off the top of my head, express real thoughts and beliefs and
facts and truths as I realize them to be. I don't spend much time on
them as they are just a "hobby."

If it appears I put that much effort into them, great! But, even a
letter to the editor, or an email/letter to my congressman/senator --
state or federal, gets much more thought!

I don't belittle nor minimize the unemployment problem(s.) Unemployment
it at 18%+, admitted (probably notable higher in reality.)

But, it mainly affects older workers, less educated workers, etc. I am
semi-retired and only have minimal duties in my own business ... I am
working towards full retirement, but have to shut myself down in an
orderly manner for best tax effects and the effects of other assuming
the business assets ... so, I probably am not as sharp on all this and
the new changes happening as those having a more active role ...

Hey, chill dude!

Regards,
JS