Why? Because this isnt a coincidence. The cancer might be, but the blabbling about it is not. This is a pathetic attempt to try to rouse sympathy for Madoff vis a vis the Lockerbie bomber being released from jail to return home to Libya to die, presumably, of prostate cancer.

Thankfully that travesty of justice is Scottish law, not USA law, so technically no American legal precedent was set by the Lockerbie case. Still, Madoff has enough money to hire some lawyers to waste the system’s time with appeals, citing that, like the Lockerbie bomber sub-human, Madoff is dying of cancer. Surely then, “COMPASSION” dictates that Madoff be released from prison to be allowed to die at home. I mean, he didnt kill 270 people – he just swindled billions!

After reading British blogs, newspapers, and commentary for years,

I’ve read them too, for a long time, and have watched a society fall into a gigantic pool of “pc” and “touchy/feely” laws. Some laws are truly outragous. Their hospitals and medical care are so bad, I would refuse to work there, regardless of pay.

On August 23rd, 2009 at 12:08 pm, Pasadena Phil said:
I am really disappointed that the Sunday news shows decided that the release of the Lockerbie bomber was not important. There was a deal here and I find it hard to believe that the British are so greedy and cynical that they would sell their souls for so cheap. Obama’s relative silence on this issue speaks volumes about the likelihood that we had a role in this.

After reading British blogs, newspapers, and commentary for years, I have to say that, with a few exceptions, the British have become just as villainous, backstabbing, and as greedy as the French.

They hate us. And we should be well rid of Europe, a dead man walking.

On August 23rd, 2009 at 12:08 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

I am really disappointed that the Sunday news shows decided that the release of the Lockerbie bomber was not important.

That is their spin I guess–Big names of media do not fly commerial.
But then the Sunday News Shows are not all that important except in their own minds.

On August 23rd, 2009 at 7:20 pm, Danceswithdachshunds said:

I have got to get one of those.

On August 23rd, 2009 at 10:56 pm, Cowboy said:

DogBreath, I hear maple is real good for smoking. Meat that is.

It’s some of the best. Big leaf maple has a high sugar content so it imparts a sweet smokey flavor. The indians used the sap to make maple sugar.

I also had three trees milled into lumber to use in the house we built. We wrapped the windows and used it in the doorways.

That’s a cool attachment!

I’m lazy so I’ve got a gas splitter.

Right now I’m practicing holding my breath to conserve your generosity and reduce my carbon footprint.

On August 23rd, 2009 at 7:55 pm, MarcoPolo said:

Not sure why you think they’re not replacing battery packs. A quick trip to a Prius forum indicates that battery death is a sore spot with the owners, especially since the cost of the battery hasn’t come down in the same 9 years you referenced.

Hmmm, well so much for that reference.

I read your link and there were a few who people said they needed battery replacement, one at 130,000 miles and the others, I think around 160,000…so, I guess it can happen.

Still, at the very least, anyone who plans on having the car for less than 10 years and driving it less than 100,000 miles is covered by a non pro-rated battery warranty. After that you’re on your on. I did notice there were post discussions about buying rebuilt battery packs, so I assume they get recycled.

Consumer Reports rates the Prius highly for reliabilty, at least they did the last time I looked.

BOB said: Toyota introduced the Prius in the US in 2000. They have yet to replace the first battery pack due to it wearing out.

The battery warranty on the Prius is 100,000 miles or 10 years except in California where it is 150,000 miles.

Not sure why you think they’re not replacing battery packs. A quick trip to a Prius forum indicates that battery death is a sore spot with the owners, especially since the cost of the battery hasn’t come down in the same 9 years you referenced.

DogBreath said: Bring a chainsaw and a splitting maul.

Do you want me to help? I’ll bring THIS along.

But today, he ran right up to me, several times, and wanted me to pick him up.

He didn’t do the same to my wife. As a matter of fact, as we were leaving, his mother told him so say bye to us. He pushed his way past my wife and an ottoman straight for me.

I feel loved.