Cyclists responsible for minniapolis bridge collaps??
09-20-07, 12:33 PM
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Cyclists responsible for minniapolis bridge collaps??
got an email from a friend today, with some very interesting stuff... it will make you throw up in your mouth.
link
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/trans...ure_08-15.html
yes
the secretary of transportation has determined
that we cyclers
are singularly responsible
for the Minneapolis bridge collapse...
please take the time
and let your state and federal representatives know
what you think
this is the #1 issue
bikes belong is working on
and its a very serious issue indeed
when a member of the presidents cabinet
the secretary of transportation
publicly announces
"bicycles are not transportation"
all of this coming at a critical time regarding our own bicycle facilities
on a heavily federal funded project
yup the paseo bridge
as tim blumenthal of bikes belond told me
"we r at war"
i say
link
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/trans...ure_08-15.html
yes
the secretary of transportation has determined
that we cyclers
are singularly responsible
for the Minneapolis bridge collapse...
please take the time
and let your state and federal representatives know
what you think
this is the #1 issue
bikes belong is working on
and its a very serious issue indeed
when a member of the presidents cabinet
the secretary of transportation
publicly announces
"bicycles are not transportation"
all of this coming at a critical time regarding our own bicycle facilities
on a heavily federal funded project
yup the paseo bridge
as tim blumenthal of bikes belond told me
"we r at war"
i say
09-20-07, 12:36 PM
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Bad Link.
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yes
the secretary of transportation has determined
that we cyclers
are singularly responsible
for the Minneapolis bridge collapse...
please take the time
and let your state and federal representatives know
what you think
this is the #1 issue
bikes belong is working on
and its a very serious issue indeed
when a member of the presidents cabinet
the secretary of transportation
publicly announces
"bicycles are not transportation"
all of this coming at a critical time regarding our own bicycle facilities
on a heavily federal funded project
yup the paseo bridge
as tim blumenthal of bikes belond told me
"we r at war"
i say
the secretary of transportation has determined
that we cyclers
are singularly responsible
for the Minneapolis bridge collapse...
please take the time
and let your state and federal representatives know
what you think
this is the #1 issue
bikes belong is working on
and its a very serious issue indeed
when a member of the presidents cabinet
the secretary of transportation
publicly announces
"bicycles are not transportation"
all of this coming at a critical time regarding our own bicycle facilities
on a heavily federal funded project
yup the paseo bridge
as tim blumenthal of bikes belond told me
"we r at war"
i say
09-20-07, 12:39 PM
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If Chipcom rode over that bridge just before the collapse, it would explain everything.
09-20-07, 12:48 PM
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More like posting with a Crackberry or other texting device that operated by using only thumbs. Maybe even done while driving.
The link didnt work for me either. But still, the level of stupidity and/or lack of common sense displayed by people who are alleged to be in charge never ceases to amaze me.
The link didnt work for me either. But still, the level of stupidity and/or lack of common sense displayed by people who are alleged to be in charge never ceases to amaze me.
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09-20-07, 12:50 PM
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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/trans...ure_08-15.html
I'm guessing this is the link. I really don't see where the problem is. It actually seems like she supports some pretty progressive, environmentally friendly ideas. (reading the whole article helps)
I'm guessing this is the link. I really don't see where the problem is. It actually seems like she supports some pretty progressive, environmentally friendly ideas. (reading the whole article helps)
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Failing to see the claim made by the OP...
where is this "singularly responsible thing?" I tend to not read alarmist emails sent to lots of people...
where is this "singularly responsible thing?" I tend to not read alarmist emails sent to lots of people...
09-20-07, 01:03 PM
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ouch, sorry people, I just pasted the email and title I was sent from a friend who was a bit enraged and was only able to read a bout 1/3 of it here at work... I am sorry I should have read the whole thing down..my apologies for the tone it may have rang.
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In two different forums. You're an idiot.
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In the OP's defense, the Secretary of Transportation states twice, when referring to earmarks, that bike paths are NOT transportation infrastructure. That view is extremely shortsighted, at best.
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- the problem is in the pork... bike paths, unlike new interstate exchanges, do not generate the number of jobs and level of expenditure that can be doled out as political plums by local, state, and federal politicians...
- heck, in most areas you'd be lucky to get a marked bike lane...
- but then again, there are those who think paths and marked lanes are bad for cyclists...
- heck, in most areas you'd be lucky to get a marked bike lane...
- but then again, there are those who think paths and marked lanes are bad for cyclists...
09-20-07, 01:39 PM
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It was a stupid comment by a Harley Queen that has been given many laps and over analyzed to death. Quit the hysterics.
