linus commented on The Post Office Wants Their Penny Dammit!

"unlike a normal gov't agency, the post office get all it's funding from stamp revenue."

linus commented on Grocery Shrink Ray Hits Faultless Spray Starch

"I wonder what they would say if you told them that you hated the environment?"

linus commented on Charity Founded To Help People In Remote Areas Obtain Basic Medical Care Sets Up Shop In The United States

"There was a president that said that where the government fails, their fellow man is more than happy to carry the load."

linus commented on That Sure Is An Expensive Phone Ya Got There, Mr. Hobo

"Here's my take: If you want something, willing to wait hours/days for it, and willing to pay anything to get it, then, well, go right ahead. I only got the iPhone because I had to wait 4 hours before my bus ride back home."

linus commented on Modern Psychiatry: Brought To You By Selfless Pharmaceutical Companies

"There is a very fine line here that I think is worth mentioning: Anti-depressants and other medication in the same category are sometimes necessary for people to regain control of their emotional health."

linus commented on Office Depot Makes Up Lame Excuse To Weasel Out Of Price Match Guarantee

"A little off-topic but I want to see if there others that wonder about this: LL Bean has one of the best guarentees: Our products are guaranteed to give 100% satisfaction in every way."

linus commented on Police Chief Orders Crying Autistic Child And Mother To Leave Restaurant

" Obviously, nobody wants to hear a screaming child while they are dining out, but has society become so intolerant that when a child cries we should expect the police to order them out of the building? Society is only "tolerant" when it's convienent and it doesn't bother them...which, if you think about it, is actually quite ignorant and intolerant. Autistic children are challenging."

linus commented on UPDATE: Walmart Refuses To Pay For Engine Damage Caused By Their Faulty Oil Change

"The problem with the "insurance" model is that you hope and pray nothing happens."

linus commented on Olevia TV-Maker Files For Bankruptcy. Goodbye, Warranties.

"OH NOES!!!~ I have an Olevia and it works great (bought from NewEgg for $900 shipped!) Bummer..."

linus commented on P&G Will Raise Prices Up To 16% On Products Such As Tide, Head & Shoulders, Etc.

"As long as they aren't shrinking the products too, I'm refreshed by the honesty. PLEASE don't shrink the products without making an announcement."

linus commented on UPDATE: Ruby Tuesday Says Man Ordered Fatal Crab Dish

"@civis: Why does everyone need to preface criticism with " I am not trying to to blame the victim"? Because of the new comments guidelines."

linus commented on UPDATE: Ruby Tuesday Says Man Ordered Fatal Crab Dish

"@FrenchBenj: Agreed."

linus commented on English Speaking Contractors Save A Little Extra At This Home Depot

"@jessemoya: I was thinking the same thing."

linus commented on "Apple Just Gave Out My Apple ID Password Because Someone Asked"

"I'm surprised that Apple passwords are clear-text."

linus commented on Lowe's Self Check Out Is Apparently Just A Huge Pain In The Ass

"@carso: ...whereas PIN debit transactions are legitimate 100% of the time... You assume that the person is legit."

linus commented on Lowe's Self Check Out Is Apparently Just A Huge Pain In The Ass

"This problem has to do with the POS."

linus commented on Southwest Will Give Refund To The Family That Was Too Unruly To Fly

"I'm not saying we should treat children like animals but I know many people give their pets sedatives before flying. Why couldn't the parent do the same thing?"