The F-15 design was chosen in 1967 and first flew in 1972. The Soviets copied the basic design for the MiG-25. It wasn’t the other way around.

Because one 15K case does not make a statistical reliability reputation

But the Probe came out in the late 80’s, 88 was the first model year, I think (maybe 87).

Best line: “47 Thousand 190 dollars! You could by a rural congressional district for that!”

One of the main reasons it wasn’t chosen was that in a roll, it threw off a vortex contrail on one wing, thereby giving away position and direction. Other than that, I loved the design and was hoping it would win.

Reminds me of this.

In Hampton Roads you have to go 10 or so over the limit on I64 and 664 during rush hour to stay with traffic and NOT cause a backup. There is usually a State Trooper parked right at the 64/664 interchange on 64 where the speed limit changes from 60 to 55 waiting to pick off the unsuspecting.

It is on my list of toys I want. Prices are not too bad.

I used to know the guy who made that prop. He kept it after the movie and it was sitting in his garage. Was pretty cool to walk in and hanging on the back wall was that face looking at you.

Wow ... just, wow. I really dig when someone gets their geek on about something. Koenigsegg certainly has done that. Bravo.

My daughter got hit on by a guy with WaWa logo tattooed on his foot. It was all she could do not to laugh in his face and call him a loser.

Definitely qualifies as the most sketchy rest stop ever.

I once drove from Greensboro, NC to Richmond, VA on cruise and didn't touch the brake the entire time. I think it was about 135 miles and included the 795/95 interchange and then onto 295. Finally hit the brakes at 295/64 interchange because a car was slow on the ramp. It was a thing of beauty. Had a couple of moments…

When you tip one back then, please raise your glass to the west.

Note to self: Don't talk beer early in the morning. Now I'm at work and am wanting a Chimay.

I see your Leffe and raise you a tri-beer-a of glorious Chimay

See, all you Altima haters! My car is not on the list. That proves it for all eternity and now we can all live together in peace and harmony. It's not one of the 10 most boring cars. 'Nuff said! (let's not do 11-20, please).

So your point is "because they are rich, we should try and get more of what they have, simply because they have it and I want it"? You didn't address any of my points, but instead showed graphs that there are rich people. Because of your graphs, can I draw the conclusion that you think wealth itself is wrong? Your…

I'm probably going to regret getting into a tax discussion, but, hey, what the hell. You have to look harder than just the marginal rates. How many people paid the top rate then? If I recall, it was something like 2000 or less total. What's important is the taxes as a percentage of GDP. The running average is around…

yes, better attention would have helped. It was an older driver in an area that is very congested. Don't know if the driver ahead had pulled out in front, though.