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by scottm
Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Democrats Weigh Health Mandate as Obama Urges Taxing Wealthy
Replies: 0
Views: 1635

Democrats Weigh Health Mandate as Obama Urges Taxing Wealthy

Democrats Weigh Health Mandate as Obama Urges Taxing Wealthy http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aj5HHIKfogR8&refer=worldwide President Barack Obama wants Congress to consider taxing the wealthy instead of workers to pay for a health-care overhaul, as House Democrats discuss ...
by scottm
Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:35 am
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Chrysler Creditors Ask U.S. Justice to Stop Fiat Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 3306

Chrysler Creditors Ask U.S. Justice to Stop Fiat Sale

Chrysler Creditors Ask U.S. Justice to Stop Fiat Sale http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aqiTT6yxgHSE Chrysler LLC creditors asked a U.S. Supreme Court justice to block the carmaker from selling its assets as early as tomorrow to a group led by Italy’s Fiat SpA. Indiana pension ...
by scottm
Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 426 Street / Strip HEMIs
Topic: HEMI Demotivational Poster :)
Replies: 4
Views: 9048

HEMI Demotivational Poster :)

I came across this and thought it was cool... 8)

http://www.motifake.com/index.php?start=59547

Image
by scottm
Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:35 pm
Forum: Projects and Products
Topic: USAF's Challenger Vapor
Replies: 2
Views: 10744

USAF's Challenger Vapor

U.S. Air Force builds two crazy custom pony cars for recruiting http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/03/u-s-air-force-builds-two-crazy-custom-pony-cars-for-recruiting/ http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/06/vapor_1440x900_03_opt.jpg If you ask me, this Challenger was beat with the ugly sti...
by scottm
Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:55 pm
Forum: Nostalgia Super Stock
Topic: Killer '68 528 Hemi Dart Clone
Replies: 0
Views: 5850

Killer '68 528 Hemi Dart Clone

1968 Dodge Hemi Dart - Hemi Companion A Hemi-Powered Dart To Keep A Hemi Barracuda Company http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/featuredvehicles/a_body/mopp_0907_1968_dodge_hemi_dart/index.html http://www.thehemi.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1808&g2_serialNumber=3 ...
by scottm
Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:23 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: San Jacinto Tea Party Rally @ HRP 07/01/2009
Replies: 1
Views: 1580

San Jacinto Tea Party Rally @ HRP 07/01/2009

All you greater Houston area residents, take note... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Jacinto Tea Party Rally 07.01.09 Contact: Sandy Allen sallen74@comcast.net 832-414-6775 Houston Raceway Park is the selected venue for the San Jacinto Tea Party rally scheduled for July 1. Thousands of area patriots are e...
by scottm
Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:28 pm
Forum: TheHemi.com Updates
Topic: Find TheHEMI.com on Facebook and Twitter!
Replies: 0
Views: 7711

Find TheHEMI.com on Facebook and Twitter!

Now you can get TheHEMI.com updates immediately... http://www.thehemi.com/images/icon_facebook_32x32.png FACEBOOK http://www.thehemi.com/facebook/ http://www.thehemi.com/images/icon_twitter_32x32.png TWITTER http://www.thehemi.com/twitter/ Sign-up so you can get HEMI related updates when they happen!
by scottm
Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:42 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) New 5.7L-6.1L-6.4L HEMIs
Topic: SMS "Super Parts" now available
Replies: 0
Views: 1903

SMS "Super Parts" now available

SMS Supercars is now selling a bunch of various "Super Parts".
See my attachment (PDF document) for the SMS parts and prices.
by scottm
Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:46 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: The Emergence of President Obama's Muslim Roots
Replies: 0
Views: 1648

The Emergence of President Obama's Muslim Roots

The Emergence of President Obama's Muslim Roots http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/06/abc-news-jake-tapper-and-sunlen-miller-report-the-other-day-we-heard-a-comment-from-a-white-house-aide-that-neverwould-have.html ABC News' Jake Tapper and Sunlen Miller report: The other day we heard a co...
by scottm
Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Gov't posts sensitive list of US nuclear sites
Replies: 0
Views: 1695

Gov't posts sensitive list of US nuclear sites

Gov't posts sensitive list of US nuclear sites http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D98JCJHO0&show_article=1 The head of the agency responsible for the country's nuclear weapons says a list of nuclear sites accidentally made public does not include classified information about weapons-related...
by scottm
Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Fiat CEO says "you don't need" HEMIs
Replies: 2
Views: 2483

Re: Fiat CEO says "you don't need" HEMIs

I'm going to bet they don't sell as hot as Marchionne wants.
Smart sales down 50%. Prius sales down 60%. (April sales.)
We may not "need" HEMIs, but we don't "want" econoboxes.
by scottm
Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Fiat CEO says "you don't need" HEMIs
Replies: 2
Views: 2483

Fiat CEO says "you don't need" HEMIs

http://images.thecarconnection.com/sml/hemi-v8-no-more_100182353_s.jpg CEO of Fiat Marchionne Says HEMI V-8's Are Not Needed http://www.challengerblog.com/blog/1021140_ceo-of-fiat-marchionne-says-hemi-v-8s-are-not-needed Fiat, Italian car giant who employs some 200,000 workers and owns Ferrari and ...
by scottm
Fri May 29, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: Eco+Muscle 2009 Challenger R/T
Replies: 0
Views: 1601

Eco+Muscle 2009 Challenger R/T

Eco+Muscle 2009 Challenger R/T http://media.origin.popularmechanics.com/documents/ecomuscle/makeover1.html This is a pretty cool article. They take a Challenger R/T and install a parallel electric motor system. Sadly, it steals the back seat and a small portion of the trunk, but the concept is prett...
by scottm
Wed May 27, 2009 2:38 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: U.S. Sales Tax Gets Fresh Look
Replies: 0
Views: 1439

U.S. Sales Tax Gets Fresh Look

Once Considered Unthinkable, U.S. Sales Tax Gets Fresh Look http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/26/AR2009052602909_pf.html With budget deficits soaring and President Obama pushing a trillion-dollar-plus expansion of health coverage, some Washington policymakers are taking a ...
by scottm
Tue May 26, 2009 10:04 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Chrysler submits $448 million electric car plan
Replies: 0
Views: 1799

Chrysler submits $448 million electric car plan

Chrysler submits $448 million electric car plan http://uk.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idUKN2651474920090526 U.S. automaker Chrysler LLC said on Tuesday it submitted proposals totaling $448 million to the U.S. Department of Energy to research and develop electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid models. Ch...
by scottm
Fri May 15, 2009 2:08 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Lawmakers Seek To Close "Gun Show Loophole"
Replies: 0
Views: 1845

Lawmakers Seek To Close "Gun Show Loophole"

Lawmakers Seek To Close "Gun Show Loophole" http://wbal.com/apps/news/templates/story.aspx?articleid=26718&zoneid=2 The bill would require unlicensed gun dealers to conduct criminal background checks on their customers before selling the customer a firearm. Currently that federal law o...
by scottm
Fri May 15, 2009 8:24 am
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: AP Source: Chrysler to cut 800 dealers on Thursday
Replies: 4
Views: 3100

Re: AP Source: Chrysler to cut 800 dealers on Thursday

Yes, you can go right here. I'm attaching the official list.
by scottm
Thu May 14, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: AP Source: Chrysler to cut 800 dealers on Thursday
Replies: 4
Views: 3100

Re: AP Source: Chrysler to cut 800 dealers on Thursday

From my house...

6 dealerships within 25 miles.
18 dealerships within 50 miles.

All brands considered, I think there's way too many dealerships.
How often do I buy a new car? Do I need them at ever corner?
by scottm
Wed May 13, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: A Movement For Even More Ethanol Use
Replies: 0
Views: 2522

A Movement For Even More Ethanol Use

A Movement For Even More Ethanol Use http://247wallst.com/2009/05/12/a-movement-for-even-more-ethanol-use/ The US Environmental Protection Agency has proposed increasing the maximum amount of ethanol blended in gasoline from 10% (E10) to 15% (E15). An ethanol industry group called Growth Energy and ...
by scottm
Tue May 12, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: AP Source: Chrysler to cut 800 dealers on Thursday
Replies: 4
Views: 3100

AP Source: Chrysler to cut 800 dealers on Thursday

AP Source: Chrysler to cut 800 dealers on Thursday http://finance.yahoo.com/news/AP-Source-Chrysler-to-cut-800-apf-15222738.html?.v=8 AP Source: Chrysler to cut at least 800 of 3,200 dealers on Thursday as part of restructuring DETROIT (AP) -- Chrysler LLC plans to fire up to 800 of its 3,200 dealer...
by scottm
Tue May 12, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Obama Halves Chrysler's Planned Marketing Budget
Replies: 0
Views: 2909

Obama Halves Chrysler's Planned Marketing Budget

Obama Halves Chrysler's Planned Marketing Budget http://adage.com/article?article_id=136552 Task Force Agrees Automaker Needs Advertising -- Just Not $134 Million Worth DETROIT (AdAge.com) -- Chrysler wanted to spend $134 million in advertising over the nine weeks it's expected to be in bankruptcy -...
by scottm
Tue May 12, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Soda Tax Weighed to Pay for Health Care
Replies: 0
Views: 1605

Soda Tax Weighed to Pay for Health Care

Soda Tax Weighed to Pay for Health Care http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124208505896608647.html Senate leaders are considering new federal taxes on soda and other sugary drinks to help pay for an overhaul of the nation's health-care system. Surprise, surprise. Congress wants to add additional indire...
by scottm
Mon May 11, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: White House puts UAW ahead of property rights
Replies: 0
Views: 1527

White House puts UAW ahead of property rights

White House puts UAW ahead of property rights http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/White-House-puts-UAW-ahead-of-property-rights-44415057.html Lauria represented one of the bondholder firms, Perella Weinberg, which initially rejected the Obama deal that would give the bondholders about 33 cent...
by scottm
Mon May 11, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: (LEGACY) New 5.7L-6.1L-6.4L HEMIs
Topic: Sources say 6.4L HEMI coming for HD Dodge Ram
Replies: 2
Views: 7033

Sources say 6.4L HEMI coming for HD Dodge Ram

Sources Say 6.4-Liter V-8 Coming For Heavy Duty Dodge Ram http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/05/sources-say-6-4-liter-v-8-coming-for-heavy-duty-dodge-ram.html http://blogs.cars.com/.a/6a00d83451b3c669e201156f880836970c-800wi If the legacy 383-horsepower, 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 won't cut it for your hauli...
by scottm
Mon May 11, 2009 11:20 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: House Bill Aims to Strip Americans of 2nd Amendment Right
Replies: 0
Views: 1703

House Bill Aims to Strip Americans of 2nd Amendment Right

House Bill Aims to Strip Nearly All Americans of Second Amendment Right
http://www.thecitizen.com/~citizen0/node/36685

They'll get their way (destruction of the 2nd Amendment) one way or another.