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TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown
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3/25/2008 6:09 PM
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From the US Cattle Haulers - regarding Owner/Operator's Shutdown on April 1 (no joke!) Now corporate companies are joining in the shutdown that I believe is only a one day thing, although as pointed out at the bottom of the article, it will definitely make the big oil guys feel some pain~~~ 
ATTENTION
It is more than Plain that our Goverment nor Outfits such as OOIDA are going to
do anything about the current problems, we as O/Os are face'n on a daily basis.
I have heard from over 400 trucking Co's from coast to coast. All Agree, shut down
or go broke.
After several phone calls to washington with no reply, everyone is in agreement on
April 1st, 2008 as the Date to pull over, Park & say enough is enough.
The Gov. will hear us Only if we Stand United.
I will keep you updated on all info our office gets concerning this
Thanks
Dan
Senator Clintons office staff, a guy named Phil Spector just called.
They are checking in on our thoughts on the fuel costs & trucking issues.
We had a nice talk, he informed me he would be back in touch.
I will post any info I get so check back often
Please Note, I do fully support this upcoming shutdown & will personaly shut my trucking Co down on April 1 2008
I am not the leader in this action but I have recv. calls from the AP, Senator Clintons Office, & several Others concerned.
If you want to be heard please Drop me an email with your contact info listed & I will get in touch with you, We must ALL stand United
or NoBody wins.
Boys & Girls, everything we own is at stake.
Email me if you support this action & would like to be a spokesperson involved
Thank You
Dan Little
dlittle@uscattlehaulers.com
Attention Truckin Cos,
Here is what I plan on doing, like I said, I am just one of thousands of O/Os in the USA today.
But I do know I or my family can not keep going at this rate, If you are in support please email me & let me know your thoughts of what needs to happen.
dlittle@uscattlehaulers.com
APRIL 1, 2008 is when My trucking Co & thousands of others are shutting Down. At 8 AM on that date.
From that time on we will no longer accept any loads at ANY price untill such time as our FED Gov admits & puts into action a plan that will give all O/Os some help.
Here is what I would like to see happen,
1# suspend ALL Fed & State fuel taxes untill such time that this economy is back on its feet
2# Feds create a FED Oversite Committee to oversee Ins Prieums Charged for Class 8 trucks Insurance
3# Stop allowing Large Trucking Fleets to self Insure, this would make a more level playing field for all trucking Cos
4# Fed Regs for Brokers & Shippers that are inforced, with set max amounts they can charge.
5# Standerized Fines from Coast to Coast for safety violations. in other words if a log ticket cost $50.oo in Missouri then a log ticket in Calif should only cost $50.oo
I will not return to hauling untill our Gov. the people we put into office gets off their butts an does something to help this Industry
my email address is
dlittle@uscattlehaulers.com
Send me an email if you plan on shutting down on April 1, 2008
Several truckers In Ga went on strike Today, they said they could not hold out till April 1 2008
we are still planning on April 1 2008 as the shutdown date
heres the news link
[link to www.fox24.com]
Please Note,
A lot of people are calling this a strike.
It in Fact is NOT A STRIKE but simply put a SHUTDOWN , you might ask whats the difference ??
Well a strike would mean you work for someone elso, We dont We ARE Indp. O/Os that sells a service to customers.
Because of Legal Reasons please refer to this as a shutdown Only.
Side Note, For you to shutdown your Business for April 1st 2008 is your choice.
You can ask others to follow you But NO ONE Is to threaten ANYONE by ANY means what so ever.
Here's what has been going on,
1st
Senator Clintons Office called again today, They are on a fact finding mission. Mr Spector was wanting to know if we had any support for our shutdown on April 1, 2008
2nd
Had a call from the I W W union, they have informed me, that they are in full support of this shutdown.
I will post more news on them as I get it.
3rd
Again I tried to call Washington to several congressmens offices, could never get past the front desk operators.
4th
Andy Petersen, the host of WMT Mornings Radio Show called & set up an interview for Monday morning.
I will let you know how that plays out.
5th
I think everyone needs to look at the following website, find link below.
I will not say what I was thinking when I found this.
[link to www.wnd.com]
More shutdown news as it happens / check back often
Dan
BOYS LOOK AT THIS,
March 29, 30, 31 are the dates that have been set by 4 of the largest trucking companies in the industry, J.B. Hunt, Challenger, Schneider National, and Werner trucking, That's about 70,000 trucks total right there, Trucker to Trucker.com called OOIDA and they have confirmed these dates also for these 4 companies
I W W Union
called me tonight and stated that they are indeed supporting the April shutdown, They have comitted 16,000 trucks will shut down to show support for our Message To Washington D.C.
Now if you figure that each truck runs 500 miles a day & gets 6 miles to the gallon, thats 83.33 gallons of fuel per truck. now figure that at say $3.80 a gallon & thats low that comes out to $316.65 worth of fuel not bought that day per truck x 16,000 trucks = $5066400.oo
And that figure is just that 1 union , that does not include the owner / operators that are shuting down for april 1st, 2008
I wonder if all total Washington, DC will notice ??
Dan
Some are asking what date is the shutdown & what will happen ?
Here's the what, why, & when of it.
The reason for this shutdown is not to hurt this country in
any way shape or form. But is in fact a peacefull method of sending
a message to Washington, D.C. That we do indeed need help & our industry is
the backbone of life in America as we know it.
The why of it covers issues that you & I as truckers, both O/Os &
Co. drivers face on a daily basis.
These problems range from excessive Regulations ie., Fuel, Federal
& State Fuel tax's, excessive DOT regulations on NON-SAFETY related
items, Excessive Insurance Pre., The list goes on & on.
The when of it, is APRIL 1st, 2008 {see www.uscattlehaulers.com}
I & several others picked that date for a reason. April 1,2008
is Aprils Fools Day, that being said, we as an industry are going to
send a Strong message to the otherwise FOOLS in Washington, D.C.
that "enough is enough"
We Will Be Heard.
I & Thousands of You have been telling people for Years now, that a change
needed to take place.
Well, heres your chance to Stand Up for Yourself & let The World know
We will Stand Strong. "one for all and all for one"
Thank You & GOD Bless each & Everyone of you,
Dan Little
Little & Little Trucking LLC
www.uscattlehaulers.com
Others join in our cause, Check out this website.
[link to www.americanfuelconsumersmovement.com]
AND WE MOVE AHEAD
The word is spreading..........links to news stories
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Here are some of the stories that I could find this morning. These are all stories that were fairly new, highlighting the issues that the cost of fuel is causing the Trucking industry.
[link to www.nytimes.com]
[link to www.vvdailypress.com]
[link to www.lsj.com]
[link to www.washingtonpost.com]
[link to www.keprtv.com]
[link to www.timesanddemocrat.com]
[link to www.weau.com]
[link to www.mlive.com]
[link to www.santamariatimes.com]
[link to news.rgj.com]
[link to www.theday.com]
NEW [link to www.dailymail.com]
NEW [link to www.theindependent.com]
New [link to www.msnbc.msn.com]
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Source Link:
[link to www.uscattlehaulers.com] |
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aznwarlord
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3/25/2008 6:15 PM
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material trucking work is on the floor right now because there is no construction
down here in florida there is barely any trucking work...
this is a very nice idea...
trucking is what keeps this country afloat
trucking has been hit hard because of the cost of diesel
4.10$ a gallon down here
"If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy."
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 331956
3/25/2008 6:18 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 383891
3/25/2008 6:24 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
Shut it down for three days. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 397201
3/25/2008 6:24 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
 Pussy says, "yepper, It'll last 'till the Donuts & Coffee run out....is it getting HOT in here?" |
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LS
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3/25/2008 6:28 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
hey op! you think this is a good fucking idea? you will be the first fucking pussy here whining that the stores ran out of pepsi and doritos when the strike happens.
apparently truckers are the only portion of the economy that cannot figure out that if it cost them more then they pass along the extra costs to those they are providing a service to.
:btrucker: |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 397201
3/25/2008 6:34 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
Donuts & Coffee run out = 2 hrs  |
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Blind Messiah
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3/25/2008 6:40 PM
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hey op! you think this is a good fucking idea? you will be the first fucking pussy here whining that the stores ran out of pepsi and doritos when the strike happens.
apparently truckers are the only portion of the economy that cannot figure out that if it cost them more then they pass along the extra costs to those they are providing a service to. Quoting: LS
Are you EVER not a dick?
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LS
User ID: 368724
3/25/2008 6:41 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
hey op! you think this is a good fucking idea? you will be the first fucking pussy here whining that the stores ran out of pepsi and doritos when the strike happens.
apparently truckers are the only portion of the economy that cannot figure out that if it cost them more then they pass along the extra costs to those they are providing a service to.
Are you EVER not a dick?
you know what? fuck off! my point is valid and i could care less if it hurt your sensiblity. for two god damn months i was nice and tried to change but fuckers like you continued to be a nag so now i am back, the old LS so get fucking used to it!
p.s. i am leaving the office and have to fight rush hour, but i will be back if you would like to continue! |
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Beingsouthern  
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User ID: 113248
3/25/2008 6:43 PM
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hey op! you think this is a good fucking idea? you will be the first fucking pussy here whining that the stores ran out of pepsi and doritos when the strike happens.
apparently truckers are the only portion of the economy that cannot figure out that if it cost them more then they pass along the extra costs to those they are providing a service to.
:btrucker: Quoting: LS
LOL
Sometimes, when bored and on a long trip, I LOVE hiking my skirt up high and riding next to truckers. ;) |
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Doomamatrix
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3/25/2008 6:44 PM
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Why is this bringing on memories of PATCO?
Remember them? The air traffic control union that dared to strike back in 1981?
(some of you will have no clue, I know)]
ANYWAY, Reagan cut 'em off by the balls.
Now we have the shrub and his pet messican truckers.
American truckers strike and guess who Lil bush will have waiting with burrito in hand to take over...
Don't get me wrong, I am all for the independent American Trucker. I just would hate like heck to see them fall into a bush covered trap. |
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LS
User ID: 368724
3/25/2008 6:44 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
hey op! you think this is a good fucking idea? you will be the first fucking pussy here whining that the stores ran out of pepsi and doritos when the strike happens.
apparently truckers are the only portion of the economy that cannot figure out that if it cost them more then they pass along the extra costs to those they are providing a service to.
:btrucker:
LOL
Sometimes, when bored and on a long trip, I LOVE hiking my skirt up high and riding next to truckers. ;) Quoting: Beingsouthern
that is AWESOME! |
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killdamon
User ID: 365637
3/25/2008 7:00 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
hey op! you think this is a good fucking idea? you will be the first fucking pussy here whining that the stores ran out of pepsi and doritos when the strike happens.
apparently truckers are the only portion of the economy that cannot figure out that if it cost them more then they pass along the extra costs to those they are providing a service to.
:btrucker:
LOL
Sometimes, when bored and on a long trip, I LOVE hiking my skirt up high and riding next to truckers. ;) Quoting: Beingsouthern
Yea baby, YEA ! You gotta a link so i can see too ? :)
:trk88:
Just passing thru.
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NasTraDooMis - Aka, killdamon |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 377783
3/25/2008 7:00 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
stock up nao! |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 399570
3/25/2008 7:02 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
Why is this bringing on memories of PATCO?
Remember them? The air traffic control union that dared to strike back in 1981?
(some of you will have no clue, I know)]
ANYWAY, Reagan cut 'em off by the balls.
Now we have the shrub and his pet messican truckers.
American truckers strike and guess who Lil bush will have waiting with burrito in hand to take over...
Don't get me wrong, I am all for the independent American Trucker. I just would hate like heck to see them fall into a bush covered trap. Quoting: Doomamatrix
Some thing has to be done because they are losing their shit as it is now. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 396492
3/25/2008 7:12 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
I'm feeling the strain of the recession, but still, I support these guys' efforts...They must do it...yea, it's gonna hurt at the stores..
Also, I've got a ball-peen hammer for the knuckleheads who badmouth these drivers. They are absolutely essential to our way of life. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 399172
3/25/2008 7:12 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
stock up nao! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 377783
I understand why they're doing it and support them,but a truck strike lasting more than a week will shut down this country and just hurt the rest of us.tptb will continue to thumb there nose at us until we all stand up together. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 355852
3/25/2008 7:14 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
Um, did anyone ever watch the West Wing? The trucking unions, etc threatened to strike and the President threatened to militarize them. Don't know if this could work in the real world, but it hasn't stopped Bush from not living in his fantasy world.
While I sympathies with the truckers, I don't understand why they cannot pass on the cost to the consumers? (Everyone else does.) And any major trucking shut down would either lead to government intervention or the Mexican border would be inviting in drivers/trucks. Either scenario does not boad well for our guys.
I just know that the fuel companies will be raking in another trillion in sheer profit this year alone. Why doesn't the government pressure them to price control some - oh wait. Sorry, I was thinking stuff through again. I forgot we live in non-thinking-logical-the-crap-always-runs-down-hill country. I'll try not to let that happen again.... |
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aznwarlord
User ID: 399178
3/25/2008 7:17 PM
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[link to farm1.static.flickr.com]
how do i make this image show up... lol
"If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy."
-James Madison |
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taddyporter
User ID: 272793
3/25/2008 7:20 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
hey op! you think this is a good fucking idea? you will be the first fucking pussy here whining that the stores ran out of pepsi and doritos when the strike happens.
apparently truckers are the only portion of the economy that cannot figure out that if it cost them more then they pass along the extra costs to those they are providing a service to.
You never worked a moment in your life.I know since it was I who helped you spend your trust fund money in high school on pot and beer-Remember?(thank by the way!)...Too bad you didn't get laid out of it.I always felt sorry for you,a trustafarian that couldn't get any action...No wonder you hate us working folks.Did you ever even get a job?And I don't mean the 7-11,where you were a greeter.Lazy fag
Are you EVER not a dick?
you know what? fuck off! my point is valid and i could care less if it hurt your sensiblity. for two god damn months i was nice and tried to change but fuckers like you continued to be a nag so now i am back, the old LS so get fucking used to it!
p.s. i am leaving the office and have to fight rush hour, but i will be back if you would like to continue! |
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killdamon
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3/25/2008 7:20 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
Photo unavailable. :( 
Just passing thru.
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NasTraDooMis - Aka, killdamon |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 399022
3/25/2008 7:22 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
hey op! you think this is a good fucking idea? you will be the first fucking pussy here whining that the stores ran out of pepsi and doritos when the strike happens.
apparently truckers are the only portion of the economy that cannot figure out that if it cost them more then they pass along the extra costs to those they are providing a service to.
Are you EVER not a dick?
you know what? fuck off! my point is valid and i could care less if it hurt your sensiblity. for two god damn months i was nice and tried to change but fuckers like you continued to be a nag so now i am back, the old LS so get fucking used to it!
p.s. i am leaving the office and have to fight rush hour, but i will be back if you would like to continue!
What a fuck'n idiot!!! |
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LS
User ID: 253961
3/25/2008 7:25 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
hey op! you think this is a good fucking idea? you will be the first fucking pussy here whining that the stores ran out of pepsi and doritos when the strike happens.
apparently truckers are the only portion of the economy that cannot figure out that if it cost them more then they pass along the extra costs to those they are providing a service to.
Are you EVER not a dick?
you know what? fuck off! my point is valid and i could care less if it hurt your sensiblity. for two god damn months i was nice and tried to change but fuckers like you continued to be a nag so now i am back, the old LS so get fucking used to it!
p.s. i am leaving the office and have to fight rush hour, but i will be back if you would like to continue!
What a fuck'n idiot!!!
i may be a fucking idiot, but at least i am true to myself you slimmy fucker and yes, my original statement still stands and is true! |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 396492
3/25/2008 7:29 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
hey op! you think this is a good fucking idea? you will be the first fucking pussy here whining that the stores ran out of pepsi and doritos when the strike happens.
apparently truckers are the only portion of the economy that cannot figure out that if it cost them more then they pass along the extra costs to those they are providing a service to.
Are you EVER not a dick?
I've always wanted to ask, but was afraid to....LOL! I smell a ban coming now..it's worth it.. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 396492
3/25/2008 7:32 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
h
i may be a fucking idiot, but at least i am true to myself you slimmy fucker and yes, my original statement still stands and is true! Quoting: LS
Will you sign a notarized copy of the afore mentioned? |
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Claycat
User ID: 399609
3/25/2008 7:35 PM
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GO TRUCKERS!
"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." William Shakespeare |
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LS
User ID: 253961
3/25/2008 7:36 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
h
i may be a fucking idiot, but at least i am true to myself you slimmy fucker and yes, my original statement still stands and is true!
Will you sign a notarized copy of the afore mentioned? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 396492
you bet your sweet fucking ass!
i am tired of trying to be nice! i am back and pissed. the only one truce i will hold to is my truce with ewo! |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 276543
3/25/2008 7:36 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
I don't want to se 1 truck going ANYWHERE where I live . If I do I'll let them know. I'll put a sign in my window in SUPPORT of the 1 day strike of the truckers. Fuck those oil licking cocksuckers. If the sign don't work the finger will. |
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Beingsouthern
Forum Moderator
User ID: 113248
3/25/2008 7:37 PM
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h
i may be a fucking idiot, but at least i am true to myself you slimmy fucker and yes, my original statement still stands and is true!
Will you sign a notarized copy of the afore mentioned?
you bet your sweet fucking ass! Quoting: LS
*chuckle*
Boys being boys...
;)
and welcome back, LS! |
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LS
User ID: 253961
3/25/2008 7:37 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
I don't want to se 1 truck going ANYWHERE where I live . If I do I'll let them know. I'll put a sign in my window in SUPPORT of the 1 day strike of the truckers. Fuck those oil licking cocksuckers. If the sign don't work the finger will. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 276543
apparently the fucking truckers are to stupid to learn how to pass along costs! |
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killdamon
User ID: 365637
3/25/2008 7:41 PM | | Re: TRUCKERS ROCK !! - Owner Operators joined by Corporate Haulers in Shutdown | Quote |
I don't want to se 1 truck going ANYWHERE where I live . If I do I'll let them know. I'll put a sign in my window in SUPPORT of the 1 day strike of the truckers. Fuck those oil licking cocksuckers. If the sign don't work the finger will.
apparently the fucking truckers are to stupid to learn how to pass along costs! Quoting: LS
O, are you prepared to pay 5.00 for a tomato, or 7.00 for a gal of milk ? 
Just passing thru.
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