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However one might view Mr. Krugman's political views (no need for gratuitous snark about them here), it remains that he's a fan of trains AND a Nobel prize winner:
(But what's this War on Liquids thing? Somebody clue me in.)
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Well... Take away the gratuitous snark and there is nothing else to say about him.
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By "War on liquids," he is probably referring to all those liquids which you can't take through security onto a plane
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Thank goodness, Rich. I feared he meant that there might be a war on authoritative recreational liquids on Amtrak.
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Maybe the Terrorist's leave the trains alone because they think in America only "fellow travelers" er liberals ride the train. Just kidding, hey someone had to be snarky.
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Tanner, I would believe they think a good percentage of the train travelers were packing. I always assume 20% have their gun with them.
Besides, the terrorists couldn't get many casualties even if the train was blown up in a major station.
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I have seen some characters in coach who I would prefer to believe are not packing. At least I have seen enough movies to know that almost all armed conflict takes place on the roof.
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TwinStar, also hanging on the sides of the cars and underneath, with leaps aboard speeding trains from low bridges above, and . . .
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Just remember to duck when you come to the tunnel....
-------------------- David Pressley
Advocating for passenger trains since 1973!
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quote:Originally posted by TwinStarRocket: I have seen some characters in coach who I would prefer to believe are not packing. At least I have seen enough movies to know that almost all armed conflict takes place on the roof.
Sounds like you might have seen Ernest Borgnine and Lee Marvin having a "discussion" up on top!
Yes, I am a huge Emperor of the North fan. It's my favorite all time train movie, ever. <period> game over. I seem to recall Breakheart Pass may have had a bit of "settling things" up on top, as well. Posts: 588 | From: East San Diego County, CA | Registered: Oct 2004
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He might be a poor source of information, but this was a simple, non-confrontational blurb stating he likes riding the train. Sometimes, you gotta just give it a rest.
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I recently saw the movie, "Breakheart Pass" on the Encore Western Channel". I also saw "Emperor of the North" a while back. Between the two, I favor "Breakheart Pass", especially for the cinematography. Breakheart Pass was filmed along the Camas Prairie Railroad, near Lewiston, Idaho:
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I seem to recall Breakheart Pass may have had a bit of "settling things" up on top, as well. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
