Originally Posted By MPierce >> Or was it WDW76, I always get confus << That's what he goes by on the other web sites.
Originally Posted By joe80x86 Actually having just returned and seeing it up close it looks great!! I know I am going to get flamed for this but, I would love to see some additional trains wrapped with color. I think the color not necessarily the tron stuff itself just makes the monorail train seem newer, more high tech, and less 80s. Also I should note all of the people near us in the loading area seemed very impressed. Heck while we were at Epcot people were stopping in the walkways when it passed over head just to look at it. I think they did a good job. Of course while I like to color scheme I am a little worried about future advertising because of this.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> Or was it WDW76, I always get confus << <<That's what he goes by on the other web sites.>> Now we all know I am a '74 Spirit no matter where I go ... and I am not going to any other sites these days (there was a massive purge/massacre/bloodletting that was very non-MAGICal and I just don't really want to be a part of that).
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Now we all know I am a '74 Spirit no matter where I go ... and I am not going to any other sites these days (there was a massive purge/massacre/bloodletting that was very non-MAGICal and I just don't really want to be a part of that). << You must tell me all about it. I haven't had the time to go over there lately. How could I have messed up so bad as refering to you as WDW76. As the cool people say "My Bad".
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Call me indifferent to advertising on the monorails. It might catch my eye but it isn't going to ruin my day. As for the Tron speed tunnels on the Peoplemover...I thought that was pretty cool. Very "futuristic" feel to it...at least to my as a little guy.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<You must tell me all about it. I haven't had the time to go over there lately.>> It got very nasty from what I understand ... I didn't actually witness it as it took place both in a private off-site forum and in the MAGICal You Pay to Chat forum (and I will never pay a penny for something like that). But lots of ugliness that have taken my desire to contribute there away ... I'm supposed to dine with two MAGICal folks this weekend, so maybe I'll have a better clue then ... I do have more info, but nothing I would feel comfortable placing online. <<How could I have messed up so bad as refering to you as WDW76. As the cool people say "My Bad".>> Was it you? I thought it might have been my buddy, Dave. I can never tell you guys apart, you both being pinko Commie anti-American swine and all!
Originally Posted By MousDad Carefully mix 1 part Salem Witch Trial, 1 part McCarthyism, 1 part 6th grade schoolgirl catfight, and a touch of illegal web-hacking, and you've baked yourself a lovely batch of magic 2010.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Was it you? I thought it might have been my buddy, Dave. << I concurred however. I can never tell you guys apart, you both being pinko Commie anti-American swine and all! Actually Dave is a liberal Commie, and I am a conservative Commie.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Carefully mix 1 part Salem Witch Trial, 1 part McCarthyism, 1 part 6th grade schoolgirl catfight, and a touch of illegal web-hacking, and you've baked yourself a lovely batch of magic 2010. << WOW!!!! It was that good MousDad? Can you say who it was between, and what It was about.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I'm supposed to dine with two MAGICal folks this weekend, so maybe I'll have a better clue then ... << Give them my regards. I wish we could get your other dining buddy to post over here. Drop me an e-mail, and fill me in when you get a chance. I would e-mail you but I know your social calendar is so much more busy than mine.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I owe you an e-mail Spirit, though I need to think clearly when I do (I have pink eye in both eyes and tonsilitis right now, thankfully my medical has been free (ok, 11% of my taxes help this) and I was able to get in within 4 hours of contacting a Dr both times. I am looking forward to the rest of our countrymen enjoying some of these levels of service. I am not anti-american, I am just anti selfishness and pro social justice. But you knew that you pinko commie snob ;-)
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I have pink eye in both eyes and tonsilitis right now, thankfully my medical has been free (ok, 11% of my taxes help this) and I was able to get in within 4 hours of contacting a Dr both times. I am looking forward to the rest of our countrymen enjoying some of these levels of service. << Sorry you are sick Dave, and I'm very glad you are happy with your socialized medicine. We shall see how the American dream plays out over the next decade. By the way, if 11% of my existing taxes went to my medical care I would be thrilled. However I pay out of pocket for my medical care, and I am just find with that. However I am looking forward to the day that my every need is paid for by somebody else.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I didn't say every need. But, it is useful. What is great is my mom get's treatment here and as a pain in my side 28 years after the Doctor's told us to prepare for my care arrangements for when she died as the insurance quit paying. She was a journalist for a good paper, on a good scheme. Or add in my Aunt who was an auditor for the IRS. When she was diagnosed with Cardio Myapathy, the insurance paid for her first treatment. But then it became pre existing after some remission and it was all on her. They sold everything and the church ran fund raisers, which embarrassed the family. When she died, her teenage kids were left from being comfortable middle class kids to living in virtual poverty. Sadly, when my cousin was diagnosed with the same disease, she left a suicide note stating she could not do the same thing to her husband and kids (she was a nurse, and her insurance would not cover it due to the hereditary nature). She ran he car off the road aged 30. My 18 year old brother is currently being tested for the same disease (adding to his scoliosis, and neaurapathy and CMT disabilities). He is angry with the world, but at least none of us have to worry about the bils. The NHS is far from perfect. Working in it right now, I can tell you. But I find it hard to swallow that so many go untreated (and I have seen it first hand with LPers on our last US trip) because of financial issues. I really hope this new bill will help get things on track for so many. I wish it went further, and no matter what, people will be upset, but hopefully it is progress.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I really hope this new bill will help get things on track for so many. I wish it went further, and no matter what, people will be upset, but hopefully it is progress. << Yes hopefully it will be progress. I am just extremely leary about a major bill that is impossible for a lay person to understand, and my Senators and Congress person do not have a clue about it's content. Yes we definetly needed an overhaul, and our system was far from perfect. However, I am of the adage of you do not throw out the baby with the bath water. Only time will tell if this is a blessing or a curse. I do know this however. You do not implement a system like this at no cost, and that's where the lies began. Our Government just past a bill that every poll in America showed was unpopular with the citizens of this country. Like I said, I certainly hope this turns out for the best, because it's a system that I will have to live under for the rest of my life.
Originally Posted By Socrates MPierce, funny you should mention the health care bill's unpopularity. Have you seen this?: <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-03-23-health-poll-favorable_N.htm" target="_blank">http://www.usatoday.com/news/w...le_N.htm</a> Socrates "The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Carefully mix 1 part Salem Witch Trial, 1 part McCarthyism, 1 part 6th grade schoolgirl catfight, and a touch of illegal web-hacking, and you've baked yourself a lovely batch of magic 2010.>> I really feel like I missed all the 'good stuff' ... kinda like when networks censor films so as to not upset the puritanical amongst us. I don't know who was in the wrong, really. It seems like the blame could easily be shared by many. But I expect kids, especially kids who feel they've been dissed (and they may well have been), to act out a bit. You'd expect better from an older adult, especially one who runs the forum.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Actually Dave is a liberal Commie, and I am a conservative Commie.>> And I'm a moderate, good-looking, Commie with a great singing voice!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Give them my regards. I wish we could get your other dining buddy to post over here.>> I have tried working on him. I'd love to see him here (obviously) as he's not just a friend, but one with a brain and some really good information and perspective. I'm not sure he wants to be Lee No. 2 here! ;-) <<Drop me an e-mail, and fill me in when you get a chance. I would e-mail you but I know your social calendar is so much more busy than mine.>> My social calendar isn't that exciting this week, so you'll be getting an email ... maybe tonight or tomorrow!
