Topic: RE: 51% of Americans made less than 29,999.99K per year in 2014

[754]

That is so sad ..not having beer or pole dancers....
 Then we have my brother who is in the 49%, that drinks el cheapo schlub beer..m.cuz its a bit cheaper... Than good stuff...

[Stev-o]

I think the problem is that 51% of Americans can't afford craft beers or pole dancers? Just saying...........

Always the pessimist, Uncle Terry? 

49% of  'mericans can drink draft beer and bang strippers!

[Gene]

I think the problem is that 51% of Americans can't afford craft beers or pole dancers? Just saying...........

49% of  'mericans can drink draft beer and bang strippers!

At the same time . . .

[calj737]

I think the problem is that 51% of Americans can't afford craft beers or pole dancers? Just saying...........

49% of  'mericans can drink draft beer and bang strippers!

And given the strength of the US dollar to the Aus dollar, we can afford a whole bus load of Oz bimbos and still have money left over to buy quality Canadian beer that they can't afford.  Just saying... Its good to be in the 10%-

[Retro Rocket]

I think the problem is that 51% of Americans can't afford craft beers or pole dancers? Just saying...........

49% of  'mericans can drink draft beer and bang strippers!

And given the strength of the US dollar to the Aus dollar, we can afford a whole bus load of Oz bimbos and still have money left over to buy quality Canadian beer that they can't afford.  Just saying... Its good to be in the 10%-

The money you'd waste trying to con our Aussie bimbo's to get on a bus full of bloody Americans would negate any possible benefit your US dollar has at the moment,  what also surprises me is that its not called the Yuan yet....

[calj737]

Waste it because they aren't worth the toss, or because their standards are too high to get on with a US bloke?  But you're right, the term dollar is quickly becoming nostalgic. Long live the Yuan! I wonder if the lefties in Hollywood will petition to put Jackie Chan on the first printing of the new american dollar? 

[Retro Rocket]

Waste it because they aren't worth the toss, or because their standards are too high to get on with a US bloke?  But you're right, the term dollar is quickly becoming nostalgic. Long live the Yuan! I wonder if the lefties in Hollywood will petition to put Jackie Chan on the first printing of the new american dollar? 

Standards dear man... George Bush scared them all off Americans, damn internet...   As for the Dollar/Yuan, Maybe Bruce Lee will make a comeback...

[calj737]

Yeah, maybe his policies weren't the best, but you gotta give the credit for being entertaining and humble.

[Retro Rocket]

Yeah, maybe his intellect wasn't the best, but you gotta give him credit for being dumb as a post.

FTFY...

[calj737]

Nah, he went to Yale! He's just a down to earth, Texan. Funny at times, inept at others, but honest about his shortcomings and rather self-deprecating in most interviews.

All chiding aside, he does do an awful lot of good for our Veterans after his time in office, so that earns him huge respect from me. I'll let the political analysis sit where it belongs, off air. 

[Retro Rocket]

Nah, he went to Yale! He's just a down to earth, Texan. Funny at times, inept at others, but honest about his shortcomings and rather self-deprecating in most interviews.

All chiding aside, he does do an awful lot of good for our Veterans after his time in office, so that earns him huge respect from me. I'll let the political analysis sit where it belongs, off air. 

Yep, this wasn't a political discussion...

[Terry in Australia]

I think the problem is that 51% of Americans can't afford craft beers or pole dancers? Just saying...........

Craft Brewers refill Growlers for prices that compete with regular beer it's the pole dancers that really cost big dough.

I'm not sure what a "Growler" is, but there's a nice little micro brewery/restaurant in Canberra called "The Bent Spoke" (sadly it's bicycle themed, for some unknown reason) that will sell you a 2 litre insulated container to take away some beer to drink at home, which is a nice touch.

My favorite is their "Brindabella Cider", which was obviously meant for me as I work over in Brindabella Park. I go back to Canberra on Sunday, so I might have to ride over to the Bent Spoke for dinner after work on Monday. Cheers, Terry.

http://www.bentspokebrewing.com.au/ 

[Terry in Australia]

I think the problem is that 51% of Americans can't afford craft beers or pole dancers? Just saying...........

49% of  'mericans can drink draft beer and bang strippers!

And given the strength of the US dollar to the Aus dollar, we can afford a whole bus load of Oz bimbos and still have money left over to buy quality Canadian beer that they can't afford.  Just saying... Its good to be in the 10%-

Ha ha, you better get a quote before you go on your big Sex Safari in Oz Cal, we don't have crack whores here in Oz, and wages are much higher here than in the US, so you might not not be able to afford a whole bus load of Aussie hookers, maybe only a Mini Van?

But then again, if you've only got 10%, that's probably more than enough.............

[FunJimmy]

I'm not sure what a "Growler" is, but there's a nice little micro brewery/restaurant in Canberra called "The Bent Spoke" (sadly it's bicycle themed, for some unknown reason) that will sell you a 2 litre insulated container to take away some beer to drink at home, which is a nice touch.

Terry,

Same but smaller. Growlers are 1 litre refillable bottles. Boston Growlers are 1/2 litre bottles. Both are welcome at ALL Craft Brewers.

[Terry in Australia]

Oh OK mate, I thought that might have been the case. Cheers, Terry.

[Duke McDukiedook]

I think the problem is that 51% of Americans can't afford craft beers or pole dancers? Just saying...........

This folks, is the true tragedy in a nutshell. 

[BobbyR]

I think the problem is that 51% of Americans can't afford craft beers or pole dancers? Just saying...........

49% of  'mericans can drink draft beer and bang strippers!

And given the strength of the US dollar to the Aus dollar, we can afford a whole bus load of Oz bimbos and still have money left over to buy quality Canadian beer that they can't afford.  Just saying... Its good to be in the 10%-

Ha ha, you better get a quote before you go on your big Sex Safari in Oz Cal, we don't have crack whores here in Oz, and wages are much higher here than in the US, so you might not not be able to afford a whole bus load of Aussie hookers, maybe only a Mini Van?

But then again, if you've only got 10%, that's probably more than enough.............

Having taken R&R in Australia. Aussie women are straightforward and not that easy. Hookers are no challenge. Chatting up regular girls is an art. There is also in art not getting your ass kicked by the local guys.

Craft beers from these small local breweries is bringing America back to basics. Every City and large Town had a local brewery that put money in the local economy. Budweiser and the like basically wiped out the local brews.

i enjoy Bourbon and there are small distillers popping up in this region. Their product is not up to a Makers Mark, Buffalo Trace, or Blantons, etc, but they will get better.

The US is reaching a tipping point. The population is now pissed off and the politicians are starting to feel the heat.  I hear people quoting Donald Trump, they may not vote for him, but the message is getting out.

I was listening to the most Liberal, Left Wing, radio station in New York complaining that Congress authorized removing the Country if origin label from meat.   A trade Commission headed by a Mexican Judge complained the labels were unfair to the Mexican ranchers. Their attitude was "#$%* you" we have a right to know where our food comes from.

There is hope.

[754]

Growlers are 2 liter here, some use half growlers..

" bicycle themed , for some unknown reason.."

I will tell you the reason.. Last year i went for my first longish ride. (only been doing 8km hops ) 36 degrees C . Only one gear cluster worked.. There were hills, i went 25 km.. When I finished, I NEEDED BEER..

Have to ride about 250 km on a motorcickle.. And even then, I dont deserve beer as much as when riding pedalbikes.

[Terry in Australia]

Fcuk that Frank, push-bikes are for kids, when you're old enough to ride motorcycles you stop riding childrens toys, that's called evolution, I think? Children shouldn't drink beer, so bicyclists shouldn't be allowed anywhere near micro breweries.

You don't get any credit for riding a child's toy in 36 deg C temps either Frank, that should fall under Cal's "Foolhardy/No Sympathy" rule from the "How fast" thread, and I can tell you right now, if I ride my motorcycle 250 Km in 36 degree C temps, I definitely DO deserve a cold beer!  

[BobbyR]

Fcuk that Frank, push-bikes are for kids, when you're old enough to ride motorcycles you stop riding childrens toys, that's called evolution, I think? Children shouldn't drink beer, so bicyclists shouldn't be allowed anywhere near micro breweries.

You don't get any credit for riding a child's toy in 36 deg C temps either Frank, that should fall under Cal's "Foolhardy/No Sympathy" rule from the "How fast" thread, and I can tell you right now, if I ride my motorcycle 250 Km in 36 degree C temps, I definitely DO deserve a cold beer!

I had to look it up. That is 96.8 real degrees    As Terry said, it makes no sense since you have a perfectly good motorbike.  i vote for foolhardy. 

[754]

Wait till FunJimmy and Prokop see this, they will be on my side....
I guess I am just a dont go to the gym guy, and dont wish to join the heartattack club ..like so many younger than me have...
 Two wheels always better than four....

[Terry in Australia]

Now hang on a minute Frank, you ride a bicycle in close enough to 100 deg F temps for 25 Kms (15 miles?) because you DON'T want a heart attack?

Ha ha, actually I like bicycles, I just don't like some of the dicks who ride them. I have the misfortune of working in close proximity to a big mouthed public servant who rides a bicycle to work every day wearing his skin tight lycra, who refers to himself as a "Biker". Every time I hear this I want to pick him up and throw him out the window, but I like my job (and my freedom) too much, so I just (just) tolerate him.

Bicycles can be turned into fun engine powered machines without too much effort, just buy a Chinese engine kit (because you can't buy a new American one) and throw it in, or if you want to go really fast (comparatively) install two! Cheers, Terry.



 

[70CB750]

I am with you, Frank, even last year I biked only my age - 51 miles -  and hung the bicycle. 

Wait till FunJimmy and Prokop see this, they will be on my side....
I guess I am just a dont go to the gym guy, and dont wish to join the heartattack club ..like so many younger than me have...
 Two wheels always better than four....

[chewbacca5000]

Now hang on a minute Frank, you ride a bicycle in close enough to 100 deg F temps for 25 Kms (15 miles?) because you DON'T want a heart attack?

Ha ha, actually I like bicycles, I just don't like some of the dicks who ride them. I have the misfortune of working in close proximity to a big mouthed public servant who rides a bicycle to work every day wearing his skin tight lycra, who refers to himself as a "Biker". Every time I hear this I want to pick him up and throw him out the window, but I like my job (and my freedom) too much, so I just (just) tolerate him.

Bicycles can be turned into fun engine powered machines without too much effort, just buy a Chinese engine kit (because you can't buy a new American one) and throw it in, or if you want to go really fast (comparatively) install two! Cheers, Terry.

This is some funny stuff Terry!  Australian hipster rides a Schwinn and calls himself "a biker".  Hilarious. Maybe you can ride a law mower to work and call yourself a farmer.  Better yet challenge him to a race in a Hyabusa powered picnic table.  That would be great.  Remember hipsters are a protected class and harming them is considered a hate crime.  I have plenty of H anti-body so I just find their antics humorous.

If you really want to take it to the next level get the same pair of skinny jeans, and a matching outfit and drive the same bicycle to work and have everyone address you as "biker".  Do that for a day or two and he will be forced to find a new persona an exact copy is strictly forbidden in the hipster creed. 

Who knows he might be ridding a po go stick to work next!!!!  It is up to you Terry to save our good name.

[calj737]

Does Terry still have enough hair left to sport a "Man Bun"? Outfit would be incomplete without it-