Is New Jersey Really that Horrible? (Jersey City: employment, to buy, wages)

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Originally Posted by NJ Bear

Hey thanks Flyers, at least some level heads are around here!

OK sorry Tahiti...I am now guilty of being grumpy.

[NJ Bear]

I kno wnothing about flyersfan but at least he made a reasonable comment and wasn't defensive or accusatory! ;-)

[FlyersFan]

Originally Posted by NJ Bear

Hey thanks Flyers, at least some level heads are around here!

Your quite welcome but I am sure there are those on here who have doubts about how level headed I am.

[greeneyez8593]

I know this is so far off base from the orignial post but you are so right. I am from N.C. but often visit N.J. and I am planning on moving there in the next few months but I have often said why can't I make a left turn anywhere.... it is so frustrating.

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Originally Posted by FlyersFan

Exactly who do you think you are that you feel your opinion is more valuable or valid than anyone elses on here...... that you find it acceptable to laugh at someones opinion......IModerator cut: stop discussing mod actions here

Oh so dramatic. What you can give it out but can't take it?

If you didn't post such laughable, outlandish things I wouldn't laugh at you.

[FlyersFan]

Originally Posted by UKOK

Oh so dramatic. What you can give it out but can't take it?

If you didn't post such laughable, outlandish things I wouldn't laugh at you.

OK....you asked and I'll answer. I am quite aware that I am considered outspoken on here and I have no problem in defending myself or what I post, however, Moderator cut: stop discussing mod actions here

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Originally Posted by FlyersFan

OK....you asked and I'll answer. I am quite aware that I am considered outspoken on here and I have no problem in defending myself or what I post, however, Moderator cut: stop discussing mod actions here

How on earth do you know that I haven't had the same warning? You just assume that the world is against you. And really you are a grown man - why so dramatic all the time?

[AnesthesiaMD]

Originally Posted by The Michigan Man

They have the freedom to choose. Some are self-service, some are full-service.

See, the thing that makes oil/gas different than other "free market" products is that it is basically a necessity. It is not a kitchen table or GI Joe. People need it for their daily lives. Another thing that makes it different than GI Joe is that they need to keep buying it over and over again. There is definitely a lot of local price fixing going on as well and the gas stations will do whatever is in their own best interests, not the consumer's. An example is that one gas station in my neighborhood started charging extra if you use a credit card. I stopped going to that gas station, but before I knew it, every gas station in my area followed suit, so I have nowhere else to go. I now have to go to the ATM every time I want gas, because I refuse to pay extra. Remove the full service requirement, and the same exact thing will happen. It will be a win for the gas stations, but a loss for the consumers who, in NJ, overwhelmingly want to keep the requirement.

I also find it interesting that it is always people from other states that complain about our full service rule. You rarely see a born and bred New Jerseyite complaining about it, because most of us support it. Why is that? Isn't the whole point of having separate states that we can have different rules to fit our needs and desires? Isn't that what limited government is all about? If I dont like NJ's rules, I can move to Texas or vice versa. The Federal government makes federal laws from which there is no escape, other than move to another country, but how realistic is that? If you really want the law changed, and you are a NJ voter, write your congressman. If enough people agree with you, then the law will be changed. It's as simple as that.

[BrianH1970]

Originally Posted by stevemorse

its sour grapes. They really miss NJ but cant afford it so they bash it. No its not bad at all. Its great. Hows living with those NC hillbillies and Nascar crap, beats that anyday!

Come on Marilyn...I remember how much you love the hillbillies

[NORMGLO]

NJ has a lot going for it for such a small state. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on what side your on, much of NJ has become a bedroom community for NYC. I'm a former New Yorker who decided to cross the river for better quality of life at lower cost.