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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:44 PM Original message |
If Airlines are going to charge extra for the obese then do the same for those who lean back seats |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
1. Those that fart inflight should be charged triple. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:46 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. And if you want to bring kids that scream - charge them extra too |
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meegbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:55 PM Response to Reply #2 |
15. Flew the other week from Las Vegas to Philly with a screaming kid ... |
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kaygore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:07 PM Response to Reply #15 |
22. I always a pack a toy or two or book for cross country flights and offer |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:16 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. Except now I'm limited more with what I can carry and have to pay extra when I'm over |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:00 PM Response to Reply #1 |
49. LOL |
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dmallind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
3. Judging by the usual response to that plan |
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ORDagnabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:47 PM Response to Original message |
4. i think its about time they started doing this and I think their health insurance premiums should be |
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dmallind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:51 PM Response to Reply #4 |
11. They are |
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kaygore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:16 PM Response to Reply #4 |
26. Hmmmm....you might want to reconsider this |
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TTUBatfan2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:34 PM Response to Reply #26 |
62. How overweight are you? |
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Scout (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 05:53 PM Response to Reply #4 |
95. fuck that shit |
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Dr.Phool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:32 PM Response to Reply #95 |
104. I may be fat, but I'm not a snob! |
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Scout (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 12:11 PM Response to Reply #104 |
141. oh sorry, i wasn't trying to call a person a "fat snob" .... |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
5. Some jackass almost broke my laptop because he put the seat down as far as it could go. |
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kaygore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:18 PM Response to Reply #5 |
28. Same here--he (and it was a "he") just rammed his seat back, pushing as hard as he could when he put |
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madamesilverspurs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 05:11 PM Response to Reply #5 |
92. Must be related to the jackass |
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Raineyb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 07:03 PM Response to Reply #92 |
112. They must be related to the jackass I was sitting behind who not only constantly |
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mainegreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
6. If you lean your seat back in front of me, you will suffer horribly. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:49 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. Last flight I won the battle of the seat leanback |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:55 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. So YOU were the one who assaulted me rather than just asking if I'd |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:16 PM Response to Reply #14 |
27. I wasn't hitting your back just not moving my knees |
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kaygore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:24 PM Response to Reply #14 |
39. I always request that the person in front put the seat back up just a little |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:18 PM Response to Reply #39 |
88. I just return the favor and teabag them. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 09:58 PM Response to Reply #39 |
125. Thank you, politeness helps as we are all crowded in there and it may be |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:29 PM Response to Reply #14 |
44. It's always obvious that reclining your seat is going to |
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kaygore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:19 PM Response to Reply #8 |
29. Congratulations--I don't mind if the seat is back a bit...but all the way |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:04 PM Response to Reply #8 |
76. How refreshingly passive agressive! (n/t) |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:13 PM Response to Reply #8 |
81. I just teabag the seat leanerbacker. |
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MadBadger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:53 PM Response to Reply #6 |
110. I kick the seat every so often, just to keep them awake. |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
7. I don't know why people are surprised about the seats leaning back. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:50 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. But if NO ONE leaned back we wouldn't have this issue |
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Inuca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:56 PM Response to Reply #10 |
16. I know exactly what you mean |
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Control-Z (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:02 PM Response to Reply #16 |
50. Husband is 6'3", |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:58 PM Response to Reply #10 |
17. Take it up with the airlines, not the other paying passengers |
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EOTE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:06 PM Response to Reply #17 |
21. When you lean your seat back into other people's knees, |
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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:28 PM Response to Reply #21 |
43. Not really |
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EOTE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:50 PM Response to Reply #43 |
69. And if you do that at the expense of the comfort of the person behind you, |
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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:11 PM Response to Reply #69 |
80. What about the obese person who flies at the expense of the comfort of the person next to them |
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EOTE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:14 PM Response to Reply #80 |
83. Yes, yes you are. NT. |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:32 PM Response to Reply #21 |
45. I agree with you but as long as airlines allow a seat to be put back people will feel |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:39 PM Response to Reply #45 |
63. as long as the seats go back that far- it IS the passenger's right to do so. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:40 PM Response to Reply #10 |
64. and if EVERYONE leaned back- it wouldn't be an issue either. |
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EOTE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:52 PM Response to Reply #64 |
70. You must not do much air travel, or simply not have decent spatial relationship skills. |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:03 PM Response to Reply #70 |
75. You can scoot your butt further up the seat, giving you more leg room. nt |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 05:38 PM Response to Reply #70 |
94. the idea is to put your feet under the seat in front of you... |
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XOKCowboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:19 PM Response to Reply #94 |
103. Well that brings us to MY RANT - People who bring too much "carry-on" |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:52 PM Response to Reply #103 |
109. a lot of times, i'll put my backpack on the floor under my legs- but not under the seat in front... |
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XOKCowboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 07:21 PM Response to Reply #109 |
114. Over the wing exit row window seat on 737s is my favorite |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 08:13 PM Response to Reply #114 |
117. i used to fly a lot more than i have lately...i used to work for united... |
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XOKCowboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 09:05 PM Response to Reply #117 |
123. I fly out of Denver so I know United very well.. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 10:00 PM Response to Reply #123 |
126. people would book short hops and connections at the end of the year to hang onto their status... |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 10:31 PM Response to Reply #70 |
132. Only the top portion of the chair moves. the bottom is fixed. |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:02 PM Response to Reply #10 |
74. This is one of those fights, like which way the toilet paper roll should go--- |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:17 PM Response to Reply #74 |
87. It should roll from the front. |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 10:33 PM Response to Reply #74 |
133. That would be nice. |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 08:41 PM Response to Reply #10 |
119. You still don't get it. The problem is not with the seats, it's with your legs being too long to fit |
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marshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 03:19 PM Response to Reply #7 |
143. Airline seats are MADE to lean back, not expand sideways |
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countingbluecars (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
9. No kidding! |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
12. No, just chop their fucking heads off! |
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ingac70 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
13. Not enough room? Fly first class. |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:20 PM Response to Reply #13 |
33. Isn't that just special? |
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ingac70 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:57 PM Response to Reply #33 |
48. I'll stay reclined just to piss you off... |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:04 PM Response to Reply #48 |
51. Oh, that will be fun, indeed. You'll be the first to succeed. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:22 PM Response to Reply #48 |
53. Go for it! It'll be an extremely "bumpy" ride as my legs adjust to lack of space |
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madamesilverspurs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 05:19 PM Response to Reply #48 |
93. You do that to me |
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ingac70 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 07:58 PM Response to Reply #93 |
148. Fine... |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
18. So those seats recline about 5 degrees, at most... |
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sharp_stick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
19. I just wish they'd freeze the damned things |
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kaygore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
20. Oh man do I ever agree--nothing like having some strange man's |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:16 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. In those cases, just lean forward and cough loudly several times. |
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kaygore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:21 PM Response to Reply #25 |
34. Great tip! Thanks!!!! |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:19 PM Response to Reply #20 |
30. I had a kicker once - we were flying Houston to Philly and hit tornados in the Carolinas |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:22 PM Response to Reply #30 |
36. I find that looking over the seat at the kicking child, and saying |
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pimpbot (770 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:30 PM Response to Reply #30 |
59. So, you dont like having your seat kicked? |
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wickerwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:29 PM Response to Reply #59 |
89. I've been on a 22 hour flight in economy |
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ProdigalJunkMail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 07:58 PM Response to Reply #89 |
115. what was this so-called 22 hour flight? |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 08:16 PM Response to Reply #115 |
151. I bet I took that one! |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 10:04 PM Response to Reply #59 |
127. Ironic, isn't it? nt |
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rvablue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:01 PM Response to Reply #20 |
97. One can only hope and pray that the flight attendants' union wins the battle on allowing cell phones |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:15 PM Response to Original message |
23. I think people who don't let me lean back should be charged more and give that amount to me |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:22 PM Response to Reply #23 |
35. You know what would be fun... |
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dmallind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:02 PM Response to Reply #35 |
98. Again - the poster is EXACTLY paralleling the holier than thous |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
31. My middle son is 6 ft 6 |
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Kolesar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:25 PM Response to Reply #31 |
40. And he will probably become my boss because he is taller than me |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:28 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. nah he's not a boss type |
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Stevenmarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
32. And while they're at it can they upgrade me if I'm forced to sit near someones little genius. |
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Kolesar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:22 PM Response to Original message |
37. Go Amtrak--they have plenty of leg room and you might meet Joe Biden! |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:24 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. I live in Delaware - already met the guy many times along with the rest of the family |
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Kolesar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:27 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. I had to give mine $$$$. I am sure he would have hugged me if I wanted one |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 10:13 PM Response to Reply #38 |
131. Pfft...I've known my senator since I was a little kid |
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county worker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
46. I hate flying now. Not only are you crammed in, your connecting flights can be canceled easily. |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:14 PM Response to Reply #46 |
84. I travel all the time for business, and I'll drive 8-10 hours rather than |
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dmallind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:06 PM Response to Reply #84 |
99. Likewise. I have a under 600 mile = drive policy |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 10:10 PM Response to Reply #99 |
130. I go from Salt Lake to Denver a couple times a month. |
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L0oniX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
47. ...and charge more if your kids face backward, stares, coffs and sneezes on ya. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
52. as long as the seats are capable of reclination- it's the passenger's right to utilize the feature. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:24 PM Response to Reply #52 |
54. And as long as my knees & legs are crammed - I have the right to make you miserable |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:34 PM Response to Reply #54 |
61. i don't recline my seat much at all- it's not a comfortable position for my arthritic spine... |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 10:06 PM Response to Reply #54 |
128. No, you don't have that right. I am sorry you feel you have the right to assault others. |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
55. Superglue their hair if they won't pull their seat back up after you ask. ;) nt |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
56. those of us height-challenged should receive a discount |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 08:48 PM Response to Reply #56 |
120. Absolutely. Anyone over 5'10" is taking up too damn much leg room. How is that the airlines' fault? |
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bikebloke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
57. Easy solution |
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taught_me_patience (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:30 PM Response to Original message |
58. If seats recline |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:34 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. And I have every right to ensure my legs have enough room in the plane |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:42 PM Response to Reply #60 |
65. The airline decided that you do have enough leg room. |
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taught_me_patience (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:45 PM Response to Reply #65 |
66. Completely agree |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:47 PM Response to Reply #66 |
68. I'm 6' 6" and always recline my seat. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:53 PM Response to Reply #65 |
71. The Airlines are assholes out to make a profit |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:09 PM Response to Reply #71 |
78. Then don't get on the plane. |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:16 PM Response to Reply #71 |
85. Well, duh |
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dmallind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:07 PM Response to Reply #60 |
100. But apparently obese people don't have that right for their torsos? NT |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 08:51 PM Response to Reply #100 |
121. Of course not: it's ALL about the fatness. However I'm working on the excess-height issue as of now |
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dustbunnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 03:50 PM Response to Reply #121 |
145. You're getting all worked up over nothing. Almost no one will be affected. |
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RadicalTexan (607 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
67. People recline because it's more comfy that sitting board straight, and/or they want to sleep |
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yodoobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:16 PM Response to Reply #67 |
86. now that I do hate |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 08:54 PM Response to Reply #86 |
122. It's either grab the seat or fall into the lap of the person one is trying to pass... |
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yodoobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 12:58 AM Response to Reply #122 |
134. Well its not that hard |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 02:05 AM Response to Reply #134 |
139. I'm too short to grab the overhead; in fact it never occurred to me that you could. Also... |
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salguine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
72. Really skinny people should only be charged half. |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:01 PM Response to Reply #72 |
73. And children shoul be charged even less. Infants 1/5 ticket price. |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:34 PM Response to Reply #72 |
105. but they have to share the seat with another really skinny person |
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yodoobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:05 PM Response to Original message |
77. I don't think that 2 degrees of incline makes a difference |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
79. I agree |
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yodoobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 04:13 PM Response to Original message |
82. I suspect that few people in this thread fly |
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ProdigalJunkMail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 08:00 PM Response to Reply #82 |
116. agreed...my favorite in this thread is the person who talks of the 22 hour |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 10:08 PM Response to Reply #116 |
129. mine is the one |
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theboss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
90. Those seats recline, like, 6 inches |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 07:16 PM Response to Reply #90 |
113. They recline far enough to break laptops if you have it on the tray table. |
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Raineyb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 02:01 PM Response to Reply #113 |
142. They also recline far enough to jam in you knees n/t |
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theboss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
91. The deal: Next time, you sit next to Tubby and I will take your seat and not recline. |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
96. Airline seats are made to be reclined 3 degrees. What's next to complain about? Armrests? |
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madinmaryland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:09 PM Response to Original message |
101. Just take the train and stop your fucking complaining! |
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loyalkydem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
102. Agreed |
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Kaleva (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
106. I suffer from recurring blood clots, poor circualtion in the legs, |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 09:07 PM Response to Reply #106 |
124. A majority of posters here seem to think a DVT is a small price for YOU to pay so THEY... |
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Dr.Phool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
107. I was on a flight from Cleveland to Vegas one time. |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
108. Although I realize this is a somewhat obsequious reference to another thread |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
111. Sing it Sistah! |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-17-09 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
118. Then you should have to pay for the seat in front of you if your legs are too long. Seriesly... |
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madeline_con (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 01:02 AM Response to Original message |
135. There are ways to get someone to put their seat up. |
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Buns_of_Fire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 01:07 AM Response to Original message |
136. After reading this thread, I can see that there are two factions who are NEVER going to play nice... |
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xchrom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 01:17 AM Response to Original message |
137. then take it up with the airlines -- |
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1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 01:18 AM Response to Original message |
138. my simple approach to someone jamming their seat back onto my little legs... |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 08:13 PM Response to Reply #138 |
150. Thank you. |
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smalll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 02:17 AM Response to Original message |
140. I LOVE THIS THREAD! |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
144. I'm a very considerate flyer |
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mitchtv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 04:02 PM Response to Original message |
146. I had a woman with ong hair flip it over the back of her seat |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 04:10 PM Response to Original message |
147. There should be standards for minimum legroom and seat width in airliners. |
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XOKCowboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 08:05 PM Response to Reply #147 |
149. You want a law to mandate this? |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 08:22 PM Response to Reply #149 |
152. Adjusting the legroom isn't hard for an airline to do. |
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