The “Peak Oil” Con
I’ve been reading about “peak oil” being imminent since the ’70s. Oil may indeed be a finite resource but the relevant question is: How much is left? It appears there’s more...
Latest Reader Questions: Bike ABS & Dead Gas Gauge in SUV
Here are the latest reader questions, along with my replies!
Bill asks: I've been riding (motorcycles) for well over 40 years. I'm thinking of replacing my current bike, an '03 Honda VTX-1300S. ...
A Jury of One’s Peers…
Here's another one we've lost sight of - the true and intended meaning of, that is:
A jury of one's peers.
Though not specifically mentioned in the Constitution, the concept is an...
How The Corn Lobby Will Kill Your Older Car
They may not need to ban old cars outright. Instead, they'll just kill them off quietly - by poisoning them internally.
With ethanol.
Modern cars - cars built since the early '90s - ...
Reader Question: Depressive Effect?
Here's the latest reader question - which is more a comment - along with my reply!
Ugg writes: As usual I don't have a question for you. What I have is a...
Today’s Thoughts . . . Oct. 10, 2013
I got a glimpse of Obamacare yesterday.
The wife and I went to the chiropractor for our monthly back/neck snapping. For the first time, ever - and we've been regulars for awhile...
See Something, Say Nothing
See Something, Say Nothing
Dear Readers,
One of the more noxious platitudes foisted upon the public by our increasingly Orwellian government is "See Something, Say Something." This saying, of course, differs in no...
2012 New Truck/SUV Preview, Highlights & Predictions
The 2012 model year is almost here - and could mark a turning point away from traditional (truck-based) SUVs, at least as far as mass-market vehicles.
The redesigned Ford Explorer, for openers,...
Reader Question: Gladiator Looseness?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Mark asks: I got a new Jeep Rubicon, a top of the line, sticker $63,000 and the steering is all over the place.
I...
Reader Question: Facial Cues and Face Diapers?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Ugg writes: Want to relate a couple stories. Met with three folks in my office today. One couple forgot their Face Diaper, I...