The elections are fixed in another way - no other viable candidates are allowed to run. So while the actual voting numbers may be real, the elections are still basically fixed. Pretty much anyone that stands up to Putin ends up dead (Alexander Litvinenko) or locked up in prison (Mikhail Khodorkovsky, now exiled).

The invasion of Iraq and toppling of Saddam Hussein led to all of this. So yes, most of the blame can go to President Bush.

Go ahead and look at the average age of aircraft used by U.S. and European airlines. Aircraft are designed to last for more than 20-30 years. When Northwest was still around (now Delta), they used aircraft (DC-9s) that were over 30 years old. United, Delta, and American have a ton of aircraft that are over 15 years…

:) Technically Boeing, as Boeing bought McDonnell Douglas... But you’re still correct about the past, as Continental also had Airbus A300s at one point. But right before the merger, Continental was all Boeing for its mainline fleet.

They should’ve invited this guy.

Would’ve been cool to somehow honor all the foreign pilots flying for the RAF during the Batlle of Britain. One of the Polish squadrons within the RAF, Squadron 303, had one of the highest number of kills during the Battle of Britain. Officially according to the RAF, fourth highest total, but #1 amongst squadrons…

And how much would it cost to fuel up your car and make that same trip roundtrip? And now add the amount of time it would save you to fly? All of a sudden you realize that airfare was literally a steal. Airlines were selling tickets at below cost, and have finally learned to stop chasing market share and to sell…

Airlines had to give up slots and gates at airports. American/US Airways gave up some slots at DCA, United/Continental gave up slots at Newark (so got them back after making a deal with Southwest involving Dallas-Love Airport).

Hmm...so after years of financial turmoil, numerous bankruptcies, a few shutdowns, the airlines are finally beginning to price the product at levels that can sustain the service. They’ve learned not to chase market share, but to chase profits. DOJ even let the airlines merge - creating less competition - which has…

I own a BRZ, and I don’t even look at that speedometer. The digital readout inside the tachometer does the job well.

Remember, the S2000 was over $30k when brand new, so it’s really comparing apples and oranges. And the Used vs. New argument can go on forever.

Another review site mentions that other journalists “bent a couple” cars. You weren’t the only one!

Per edmunds.com, you weren’t the only one! A “couple” were damaged.

Any perceived difference in how the 2015 drives compared to the ‘13-’14 models? In the press release, Subaru claims to have updated the handling and suspension. A friend who totaled a ‘14 (flood damage) and then bought a ‘15 Blue.Series said the car felt more ‘solid,’ but that was only after he put on just a couple…

Succesful marketing convinces people to want something. How many of the things you buy, from food (snacks, soft drinks, etc) to daily consumables (vs. generics, etc), do you really, truly need? You buy certain things because you’ve been made to believe that you need them. Just look at the Mustang or even the Jeep…

That was how much more expensive?

You’re kidding, right? Ford and Chevy spend tons on marketing those cars. Plus, those are nameplates that have been around for decades - decades! Just going to any recent auto show would’ve shown you how prominently those cars were displayed - own dedicated stands. Camaro had the whole Transformers tie in, and the…

They’re selling poorly because of poor marketing (who has seen ANY ads for any of the twins?) and because dealerships have no idea how to sell it - there are countless stories of salespeople having no clue that the cars are RWD (not AWD), not turbo’d, etc. etc.

One of the largest business centers on the entire east coast is Tysons Corner (which is the real reason the Silver Line was built, to serve Tysons. Dulles Airport is just a bonus). Numerous other companies have built up a presence along the Dulles Toll Road. Something DC-area Jalops should know: VW / Audi North…

The Dulles Access Road is free and traffic-free.