ryan_j

Don't discount the minivan! We love our 13 Sienna. It has lots of room and is one of the few vehicles that is not a BROD that fits our triple stroller. It has full time computerized AWD as well and it works damn good in the snow, and some of the 2WD versions have Lexus VDIM... it drives great, even beating out 4 wheel drive SUVs. I love driving it, and if I have to hand in my man card for that, eh so what...

I am not so sure that is the reason. Look at this: http://usliberals.ab...-Population.htm 40. Delaware - 25.5% 41. Florida - 24.5% (Battleground state. See Florida in 2012 Elections.) 42. California - 21.3% 42. Maryland - 21.3% 44. Illinois - 20.2% 45. New York - 18% 46. Connecticut - 16.7% 47. Rhode Island - 12.8% 48. Massachusetts - 12.6% 49. New Jersey - 12.3% 50. Hawaii - 6.7% Yes, we are next to last but part of that is because we have very restrictive laws. But we are not far from CT which has no mag capacity limits and shall issue (in practice) CCW. They have an AWB but it is weak like dishwater. How do they do this? One word - constitution. Their state constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms. “Every citizen has a right to bear arms in defense of himself and the state" and they have strong grassroots activism. What is also puzzling is how in MA they are right near to us in gun ownership numbers and people have carry permits. They have a lot of restrictions and 10 round limits but non-cops can get CCW. Even people with minor criminal records (juvenile and things like simple drug possession) can get CCW (not that I want criminals to own guns). I have hope if something comes down from SCOTUS we could see real change in this state. But I wonder if the stars aligned if we could get a similar constitutional amendment passed in NJ. Really long impossible shot but who knows.

It is not. That is correct. Yes that would work. CT is a shall issue state in practice. Once you follow their instructions EXACTLY you will not have a problem.

I plan to when I retire but that's a long ways off. And I doubt I'll be in NJ when I retire. Currently if I want to run for any public office I need my job's legal dept approval and I am likely to have to leave my job if I run for anything higher than school board.

4 cylinder is FINE. In fact automakers are going for better 4 cyl instead of heavier V6. Nice looking ride! http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/1202_downsized_is_age_of_six_cylinder_engine_over/viewall.html

The dings, I hear you. The worst are the assholes who do like it's no big deal to ding your BRAND NEW CAR. Also there's parallel parking where people bump your cards and make scratches on it. I want to put a big bar on it so they can damage their own bumper. I try to keep our new car out of such places. I also park on the far end of the lot where there are few cars.

It's eye opening how some of them operate. I keep my windows up and doors locked at all times except when I'm somewhere like near to home where the crime rate is low. Of course I'd feel better if I could carry a gun to protect myself, but...

I don't think that is a fair accusation at all. He has been at the rallies, he is legal affairs chair for ANJRPC and I believe that he has testified at the hearing. He answers legal questions for free to members of ANJRPC and goes on GFH Radio regularly to talk about NJ gun laws. He is doing a lot of visible things and I'm sure a lot of behind the scenes stuff too. Yes, he sells books and he charges a fee to represent clients. But I don't expect an attorney to represent everyone for free. The book is actually quite reasonable and you can get it below list price because lulu has coupons from time to time.

It went really well for them. They were there a long, long time, I think until like 1AM? The antis were heavily outnumbered too. But it remains to be seen what their legislature will do.

SAF is currently fighting the lawsuit against justifiable need for carry in the court of appeals. To be honest, I would rather have them concentrate their efforts there, as they seem to be doing a good job there and that case is very important.

Nappen was on Gun for Hire radio week before last with his daughter. You guys listen to it, right?

I think bloomberg forced the medallion owners to get hybrids.

I don't care about the greenie stuff. I care about using HOV lanes solo and getting toll discounts. Don't know about crappier ride, the civic and accord seems to ride just fine. In fact the Accord hybrid tends to have more power from a dead stop because of the electric motor assist.

I have 3 kids, so I need the room. Can't fit 3 kids in a civic. They barely fit in the Accord.

Honda made an Accord Hybrid at one time but discontinued it. I would have loved to own one. The escalade hybrid like what Hannity has would be nice, if I could afford one. But I think I'd just get a diesel instead.

I wonder who offers this kind of training. Maybe something GFH could look into...

That should be illegal. I can't believe they get away with this. So this means if suddenly the company folded overnight (it happens) and the dealerships go toe up and an electrical component fails you're left with a giant 3000lb paperweight in your driveway.

LOL, I had no idea they renamed the borough... figures they were ashamed of Paterson.

They are testifying there today and their statehouse is PACKED! Colt employees are there too. They aren't taking this sitting down.

Yeah too bad they don't make the Excursion anymore. That V10 would have been sweet but personally if I bought one I would have gotten the 6 liter diesel engine.

A lot of the luxury features are making it into the regular lines. For example, Toyota has now added VDIM to the Sienna which was previously a Lexus only feature. Also, in Japan and other countries there is only Toyota, not Lexus. The Euro brands are nice and will delight you if you are a lead foot but they are expensive to maintain. It also goes without saying that gas mileage in luxury cars is shitty. BMW boasts about high 20s as being economical, lol. Some of the 3 series are in the 30s highway but are those really luxury cars? They are so common. Luxury cars also require premium gas, which costs more. I agree on the Accord. I have a 2004 which was nice even back then. Fully loaded with the nav and everything. The Acura line is nice too. If I had to buy an Acura sedan it would be the TL.

He's also taking advantage of people with his Rush card. Have you seen the fees? $1 per swipe, up to $10 a month for a stupid prepaid debit card. Open a bank account and direct deposit, it's cheaper.

Twitchy is a fun read. It's run by Michelle Malkin and she exposes a lot of people and their nonsense. They mine twitter and find liberal stupidity on a daily basis.

The free report is only once per year. You don't get scores with those.

Yes it is specifically named 2C-39.3: Prohibited Weapons and Devices e. Certain weapons. Any person who knowingly has in his possession any gravity knife, switchblade knife, dagger, dirk, stiletto, billy, blackjack, metal knuckle, sandclub, slingshot, cestus or similar leather band studded with metal filings or razor blades imbedded in wood, ballistic knife, without any explainable lawful purpose, is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. 4th degree felony for a piece of wood or metal with a piece of rubber tied to it. 18 months in prison.