mikelets456

I had a problem with my Toyota Sienna several years back and it was frustrating as heck. First off, where is the vibration coming from? The seats or floor? If so that indicates the rear wheels. If it is the steering wheel it is the front tires. I doubt you have drum brakes so you can rule out unbalanced drums. Now that leaves tires that are out of round... this is not as uncommon as you would think. That is the first check...next would be the rims. This can be really tricky but the easiest way to check is for run out or if you have RFB (road force balanced) the bad rim will take an unusual amount of weights. Last, your drive shaft could be out of balance...doubt it but there is a slim chance. Good luck and i would take to Ford since under warranty and they can check these things. Honestly I think it is a tire that is out of round or defective.

So in NJ you would have to call the cops and wait for him to enter before shooting?

Maks, I have the utmost respect for you and have met you at a few events in the past so please don't take this the wrong way. What bothers me quite a bit is when people say "if you're not doing anything wrong then don't worry.." However, that's how it always starts but when the wrong people get into power then even an innocent/moral action or speech can be deemed a threat. I work with a few people that grew up in the Ukraine and the key (they say) to a takeover is "incrementalism". Little by little things were taken away. PC replaced free speech, rights replaced freedoms and government replaced God. Upwards of 60 million plus innocent people died under Stalin. Under the guise of "incrementalism" and "your safety". The point is not if our information is public or not... we know standing in the middle of the mall and airing out our personal information is stupid...that's not the point. What concerns me is the government following around whomever they want even if they are not deemed a threat. I don't like the idea of a beurocrat (with POWER) snooping through my daughter's private information because she posted about Ron Paul or something Anti-Union as an example. Remeber when Napolitano deemed vets and people with Ron Paul stickers and Christians as a threat? http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread455625/pg1 I know people will say "you're crazy they don't care about you if you keep a low profile"....but why? Is that being truley free? I thought freedom was airing your opinion and thoughts even if they are stupid. Have we been brainwashed to the point where airing our opinions are now stupid? DHS (read what they are doing closely) are monitoring the Drudge, NY Times, Facebook, Twitter, posts, blogs,etc. Not because they have a lead on a terrorist but looking at opinions or free speech that THEY DEEM "dangerous". I don't know about you but government monitoring these sites is step number one in many more to come. BTW, freedom is saying what you want without fear of ramifications. This is tetering or pivoting on the edge of that freedom... and there is no in between. You're either free or you are not.

Really? You've come to the conclusion that that is just part of life? So accept it? If a cop wanted to stay parked in front of your house daily with binoculars and sound enhancing dish...you'd be cool with that? Government would spy with reasonable suspicion of criminal activities but the rules are changing they're simply LOOKING now for people to "target". No prior records, no nothing..just targeting innocent hardworking people. This is simply the "firearms" argument but on a different level. Innocent people are always the ones to suffer when it is "for our protection".

I remember about 10 years ago the PRIVATE cable companies wanted to find out which stations people tuned into so they can sell advertising better. OH MY GOODNESS the uproar over that was amazing. People were screaming about invasion of privacy, Unconstituional, illegal, they should be put in jail,etc. The ironic thing is the cable company owns the cable, the box and all the equipment. You don't like it cut the cable... Now the government that has the power to make laws and throw people in jail can arrest someone without a court order (DDB) reads emails, posts, listens in on conversation why is there a lack of backlash? What the cable companie did was NOT Unconstitutional, but what the government is doing IS! Perplexed....

They don't have spying per se', they have very sophisticated equipment that pinpoints phrases and sayings,etc. My friend is pretty high up in intelligence and tells me even though you can post anonymously they can trace IP addresses and pin point most people easily. Now that is scary... I asked him how often they do this and he just smiled. I asked again and he rubbed his forehead and changed the subject. We think our privacy is protected but I think it is a farce.

The thing that concerns me is the leadership. Aside from Woodrow Wilson, this country has not seen the combination of debt, high unemployment (U6 @17%), unfunded liabilities in the hundreds of trillions, welfare, payoffs, massive corruption, criminals/administration on video that are not prosecuted, change in culture with attacks on everyday people, etc. A very biased and slanted media and an obvious agenda from the media, to BIG unions and on top of that 40,000 new laws added LAST year only. Put simply, I am not as concerned about the wars of the past, present and future and understand what you are saying in those trying times. I am a HUGE supporter of our troops so please don’t what I am saying the wrong way. But my main concern is our leadership (This administration/Congress/Senate)… many have been on record saying they want to circumvent the Constitution, called vets and Tea partiers dangerous enemies, demonize and slander citizens and so forth. Never have I experienced this in my 44 year life. This is my concern as in history when government does what it wants it does not end well for the citizens. Government used to act on our concerns now they don’t even care… they are acting like a European establishment and both sides are equally as bad… well, almost. I understand that preparing with a Rambo type attitude is not my attention, mine is to protect my family and help those in need when the SHTF. I hope to God I am wrong, but it almost seems inevitable that the bottom will drop out. Remember, when most of these atrocities happened in Germany, Russia and China the majority of people when about their daily lives. Going to movies, out to dinner, etc. One day we will wake up wondering what happened… once again I hope to God I am wrong, but it gets harder to deny with each passing day.

In a nut shell... why the concern? The people of this country want what's best, but the people in power do not. I am sorry, but these leaders are supporting the wrong countries. They are Anti-Israel, Pro-Palestine, etc. Our leaders are on the wrong side and us Americans see where this is heading. Did this {just} happen? No, it has not, but we are ready to turn the corner into something this country and its people do not recognize. BTW, If I told you 5 years ago that the government would be running car companies, control banks, have Marxists/Maoists on staff, bypass congress, push for Universal Healthcare, strong arm the rich and coal/power plants, a super BIASED media (practically state run)etc, etc, etc you would have wrote me off as a total nut job. Now I contest if you do not see this happening right before our eyes, I ain't the nut job. There is a saying from the Marines: "better to have and not need than to need and not have". For the life of me I don't understand how preparing and being concerned makes one a nut job? You save money for a rainy day...right? One usually has some extra gas in the garage for the generator, lawn mower, lawn equipment...right? I have an extra can of propane to be prepared when the other one empties during a cook out. You have a 80 pound spare tire you lug around with you.... that's crazy? Right? Most have a fire extinguisher in their house, yet there is almost zero chance of a fire...right? I could go on and on...so why is there this mentality of being [obviously] concerned and prepared stated as "crazy, tin foil hat day"? If that is the case then the government is crazy for conducting air raids in the 50's and 60's. For telling people to build bomb shelters. For telling people to stock up on food and goods in the 50's and 60's... so which is it? Who is the crazy one? The one that prepares or the one that drives without a spare tire? Have you ever seen how this administration attacks, demonizes and goes after Tea Partiers, talk radio, Fox news, gun owners, etc? I have experienced this in 2007 with the NJEA. My bank account was compromised, I received hate mail, hate email, shunned by teachers, was threatened all for standing up against a video being shown in the school system. Who are the crazy people? I was demonized, slandered and ridiculed but people finally saw though it. If it wasn’t for God and my wife I don’t know what I would have done. That is when I “woke up”. I started to research as to why, where and how. I looked into history and the deeper I researched the more concerned I became. I know firsthand what these people are capable of. That one year they made my life a living hell for basically using my first amendment RIGHT. So you tell me, do you think our leadership is representing our best interests? Do you think they’ll do an “about face” and fight to protect “The Bill of Rights”? Do you think the spending, lying, media and government expansion is for our best interest? I have seen how on a local scale what they did for simply having an opinion and after seeing what they can do on such a small scale, sitting idly by on such a big scale would be IRRESPONSIBLE on my part.

I know.. I don't mean to be harsh. We hear it from my wife's family over and over but when you read history it is headed in a scary direction. My goodness, my wife's family thought we were crazy when we told them we bought a shotgun. So I hear that kind of stuff all the time I just did not expect to hear it on this site, especially knowing history, firearms, etc. The USA is not exempt us from tyranny but we must always be alert and willing to accept the possibility that our freedom is under REAL attack. Once again, I apologize but I do want to make sure the truth be known not matter how "crazy" it may sound. If there is even the slightest grain of truth I will pursue an answer.

Yes, I know and you are correct. However, you couple this, the Patriot act and the DDS Bill and now the government can pretty much search, investigate and look into your private information without a warrant. The government has been doing this for a very long time regarding public information IF there was suspicsion. But now they are monitoring at will instead of following up on a known criminal. There is a huge difference. Kind of like the police parked in front of my house for no reason at all as opposed to me having a long "rap" sheet.

+1 ....

Funny (Well, not really)...But Free speech is nearing its end. I know they say it is "for your safety", but that is how it always begins. Is anyone familiar with the book "How to kill 11 million people"? It's a 20 minute read and to the point. If you have not read it, please check it out.

Homeland Security Is Monitoring The Drudge Report, The New York Times It's unclear exactly why, but the Department of Homeland has been operating a "Social Networking/Media Capability" program to monitor the top blogs, forums and social networks online for at least the past 18 months. Based on a privacy compliance review from last November recently obtained by Reuters, the purpose of the project is to "collect information used in providing situational awareness and establishing a common operating picture." Whatever that means. Either way, the list of sites reported by Reuters reveals in a Wednesday afternoon exclusive is pretty intriguing: Social Networks Facebook Twitter Myspace Blogs The Drudge Report The Huffington Post The New York Times's Lede blog Wired's Threat Level Wired's Danger Room ABC News' investigative blog The Blotter "blogs that cover bird flu … news and activity along U.S. borders … drug trafficking and cybercrime" Multimedia Hulu YouTube Flickr In conclusion, the Department of Homeland Security is just like you. We've seen no reports of The Atlantic Wire being on the list. But if we are, hello Department of Homeland Security employees -- thanks for reading! Want to add to this story? Let us know in comments or send an email to the author at [email protected]. You can share ideas for stories on the Open Wire. You need to stop living in denial. Get in the box car please...for your safety of course.

Homeland Security Is Monitoring The Drudge Report, The New York Times It's unclear exactly why, but the Department of Homeland has been operating a "Social Networking/Media Capability" program to monitor the top blogs, forums and social networks online for at least the past 18 months. Based on a privacy compliance review from last November recently obtained by Reuters, the purpose of the project is to "collect information used in providing situational awareness and establishing a common operating picture." Whatever that means. Either way, the list of sites reported by Reuters reveals in a Wednesday afternoon exclusive is pretty intriguing: Social Networks Facebook Twitter Myspace Blogs The Drudge Report The Huffington Post The New York Times's Lede blog Wired's Threat Level Wired's Danger Room ABC News' investigative blog The Blotter "blogs that cover bird flu … news and activity along U.S. borders … drug trafficking and cybercrime" Multimedia Hulu YouTube Flickr In conclusion, the Department of Homeland Security is just like you. We've seen no reports of The Atlantic Wire being on the list. But if we are, hello Department of Homeland Security employees -- thanks for reading! Want to add to this story? Let us know in comments or send an email to the author at [email protected]. You can share ideas for stories on the Open Wire. Adam Clark Estes http://www.theatlanticwire.com/technology/2012/01/homeland-security-monitoring-drudge-report-new-york-times/47300/

I am still confused after reading that post. It seems that if you have lived in the home for at least 24 months you are exempt but they still collect the tax? Then they supposedly refund it to you? This is where it gets confusing because I have also read it can up to a year or more to refund if you even get the refund. How about if the state gives me 2% of the value of my home for being a good tax payer then I'll hold onto the $6000 until I deem I am not...fair? What a crock....

We have had our house on the market for quite a few months then took it off after our sale fell through. Our last realtor said there was not a exit tax if you file NJ taxes for that tax year you left... BS. We had another realtor come over last night and she showed me the paper that there is a 2% of the gross income fee if leaving the state. Holy CR@P, that is a lot of money! I researched it on line and once again, in typical NJ vaugeness there are a plethora of responses and answers. Some get charged, some say it is a myth and some say they got a bill at their new residence a year after moving. Does anyone know what this is and how it works? I am a bit ticked at my last agent for flat out lying...but also ticked at myself for not researching this a bit more.

Good job and nice responses.

Good job! You were stern yet explained it to him so he could understand there are severe consequences for his actions. BTW, I was at the Piney Hollow WMA about a year or so ago and my son and I were having fun shooting our .22. Some guy starting shooting .22's next to us then after a while he reaches into his bag and pulls out a .38 snub. I explained to the guy pretty much like you did but he actually KNEW it was wrong and did it anyway. I made it clear I am on his side in the sense we are both gun owners but was also clear that we could all be in trouble for his actions. He did not seem to care. I looked down at my watch and said "well son, I think it's time we go". I did not know if this guy was a criminal and would do something to us...who knows? After saying that he put his snub in the bag and walked it to his car and that was the end of that. I have never had a problem with anyone else at the WMA areas. Actuall all are very conservative and safety in their number 1 priority.

That's why I asked "should I be concerned"? Enough of the tinfoil hat BS for legitimate concerns, all I asked was a question. Have you seen the news lately? My goodness...

I don't know, I really don't trust these huge government agencies. Thought it was kind of odd, that's all. Kind of like the TSA...

That brings up a interesting question. Our employer has no policy about firearms on site... if I had to do what the OP is doing would I be within the confines of the law? BTW,This is nuts... I think it is easier to carry in the USSR.

I like Hagues as one can use high power rifles there, clean and people are pretty darn helpful However, I just noticed this on their site: "Hague's welcomes Department of Homeland Security (ICE) to our membership rolls. Let's all welcome these fine officers to our great facility." Should this be of concern?

Amendment 2 - Right to Bear Arms. Ratified 12/15/1791. Note A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. "Bear" from the dictionary: bear 1 (bâr) v. bore (bôr, br), borne (bôrn, brn) or born (bôrn), bear·ing, bears v.tr. 1. To hold up; support. 2. To carry from one place to another; transport. The "Right of the people"... that is us. Who are the people? Preamble Note We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

I'm with you, but quite honestly what do you suggest we do? I have tried selling my house but who in their right mind wants to move to NJ? It is going back on the market in 2-3 weeks so we can get out of this horrid state. Back to your point, Other than that, this was the main reason for the Constitution where it LIMITS GOVERNMENT as to what they are "allowed" to do. For the life of me "shall not be infringed" means exactly that....Which part of "shall not be infringed" is up for altercation? The government shall not infringe upon the 2A and other rights in the Constitution. The Bill of Rights are/were written in stone for all in this country and is the staple of freedom and rights from God. The reason the Bill of Rights are a right from God? So that No government or man can alter or take them away. I don't know about you, but I have a full time job, two kids in private school and bills that need to be paid. I have gone to town hall meetings, called, wrote and emailed every state and federal official that I possibly could. I have ran down to D.C. at least 4-5 times in the last few years for Tea parties, gun marches,Health care bill, etc. Know what happened? Nothing... absolutely nothing! All that money and time and I was branded a hateful racist by my family, some co-workers and the media. Honestly I really don't care what they think, but if things need to change then I actually do...if you know what I mean. So what's next? What do we do? The days of "contacting your congressman/senator" are OVER! Both sides are to blame and we the taxpayer became complacent. I don't mean to sound condescending, I am simply frustrated and concerned. I have been reading a lot of history lately and realize what is soon to come. I hold out for a peaceful resolution but am doubtful of that as well. So please, what is the next step? How do we get back the "rights" that the Constitution say we are SUPPOSED to have?!

Smart gun law? What is that? I assume anything crafted in this Progressive/Liberal state of ours that has the word "smart" in it, is not good for honest, tax-paying citizens.