Hey Asshole, Round II

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Well, then, obviously she should stay at home. People are around here are so ENTITLED. Where I come from (which makes the Taj Mahal look like a potato farm, by the way--and not a big fancy potato farm either), people would laugh at you for thinking that just because you have a car you should be able to leave the house."

I have to agree with this one.

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

I feel sorry for your tater tots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:your continuting on and not stopping makes me feel less bad about not always stopping at the Little Falls Drive crosswalk before Arlington Road. If I stopped or waited for everyone it would be a huge wait...plus, when there's a protected green arrow to turn onto Arlington Road, I'm going...I stop when people are in it, but if they are on the opposite side, I go through. And Bikers are the worst...pick to be either a ped or a car...not both when you want.

That intersection cost me $50 and a trip to traffic court to have the point removed so be careful. Or are you talking about the Crescent Trail cross walk before the intersection? That one is indeed a challenge on a nice spring day.

[Anonymous]

Repeat after me: "old money has manners and obeys the rules of the road".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Well, then, obviously she should stay at home. People are around here are so ENTITLED. Where I come from (which makes the Taj Mahal look like a potato farm, by the way--and not a big fancy potato farm either), people would laugh at you for thinking that just because you have a car you should be able to leave the house."

I have to agree with this one.

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

Laugh at PP1, cry at PP2.

And while we're discussing driving/pedestrian-related asshole-dom, let me add to the asshole brigade all of the pedestrians who don't cross in crosswalks, or even near crosswalks, dress all in dark colors at night, and walk SLOWLY, as though they are daring me to hit them (while giving me that look that says 'I'll walk as slow as I want and I know you wouldn't DARE to hit me'). And I'm not talking about 25 mph residential roads, I'm talking 6 lanes of traffic, 40 mph or higher. At this point, I become an asshole and stop caring whether I hit them, except that I don't want my car damaged.

Ditto for Miss "God forbid they hit me . . . "

[Anonymous]

Pedestrians not on a cross walk = 10 points.

Pedestrians on a cell phone = 20 points.

Pedestrians who walk slow and stare at me = 50 points.

Any combination thereof = minimum 100 points.

BONUS points, that is.

The bad drivers that hit me (my car) are in for a BIG surprise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:your continuting on and not stopping makes me feel less bad about not always stopping at the Little Falls Drive crosswalk before Arlington Road. If I stopped or waited for everyone it would be a huge wait...plus, when there's a protected green arrow to turn onto Arlington Road, I'm going...I stop when people are in it, but if they are on the opposite side, I go through. And Bikers are the worst...pick to be either a ped or a car...not both when you want.

In most jurisdictions, it is written into the law that bikes can use both roads and sidewalks. There are some restrictions, such as in DC's central business district (no sidewalks).

I think a lot of biker/driver issues stem from not understanding how the laws are written for bikes. It is true that bikers often disobey some laws (stop signs and lights are a big one). But many of the things they do (passing in the same lane, for example) are legal in most of this area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"Well, then, obviously she should stay at home. People are around here are so ENTITLED. Where I come from (which makes the Taj Mahal look like a potato farm, by the way--and not a big fancy potato farm either), people would laugh at you for thinking that just because you have a car you should be able to leave the house."

I have to agree with this one. I am especially wary of those who resent others with nice cars. I happen to like cars. We happened to have paid cash. So what? What is it to you? I obey the rules of the road and don't try to make myself the exception, like so many here.

I am absolutely convinced that the humungous SUV's are reserved with lacking driving skills, however. It's ususally a given that they are not paying attention and are trying to run someone over.

I especially appreciated the post about the phone instead of the key - so true!

***God forbid they hit me or anyone I know, they and their family will lose EVERYTHING - I guarantee it!****

But hating someone just because they have nice this or that (provided they can actually afford it, as so many here can not) is well, hating for the sake of hating. Really, find something that makes you happy instead of taking your frustrations out behind the wheel.

So let me get this right. If a person believes that people with nice cars are assholes, they are hating for the sake of hating. However, someone who believes SUV owners are assholes is merely being accurate. Well, that sure is the pot calling the kettle black, now isn't it? So if someone owns an expensive SUV, that must be a real conundrum for you, huh?

What else is there to say, except that I hope your legal eagles get every dime out of the driver that mows you down. Now that's justice!***

[Anonymous]

Whatever. I'm not going to tell you what I drive, if that's what you're getting at. But I will tell you my lawyers kick ass! BWAHAHAHAHA.......

[Anonymous]

Have you seen the HUGE SUV drivers (usually Suburbans, for some reason)? Why do they more often than not have a cell phone stuck to their ear? Why is driving not a priority when they are going down the road in a mobile fashion?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel sorry for your tater tots.

No need, I've tangrammed them into crispy golden brown perfection.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel sorry for your tater tots.

No need, I've tangrammed them into crispy golden brown perfection.

If it makes you feel like you've got big spuds to brag about your kids on DCUM, then be my guest. (They sound like small fries compared to my DC, tho....)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you seen the HUGE SUV drivers (usually Suburbans, for some reason)? Why do they more often than not have a cell phone stuck to their ear? Why is driving not a priority when they are going down the road in a mobile fashion?

So SUV drivers talk on the phone more than people in sedans? Do you realize how ridiculous you sound? I don't understand the hatred of people that own SUV's on this board but at least recognize it for what it is. An extreme bias for people of which you know nothing about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have you seen the HUGE SUV drivers (usually Suburbans, for some reason)? Why do they more often than not have a cell phone stuck to their ear? Why is driving not a priority when they are going down the road in a mobile fashion?

So SUV drivers talk on the phone more than people in sedans? Do you realize how ridiculous you sound? I don't understand the hatred of people that own SUV's on this board but at least recognize it for what it is. An extreme bias for people of which you know nothing about.

Well, we know a few things about them -- they are gluttons, overspend on frivolous things, don't care about what their gas guzzlers do to the environment, don't care that their cars are too big for parking spaces, don't care if they regularly ding the can in the next spot, and are fine with the idea that if they get in an accident with a non-SUV, the occupants of the other car are more likely to suffer serious injuries or death than if they had been in an accident with a non-SUV.

SUVs are ugly. They look like huge belches with women (on cell phones) behind the wheel.