UpsetPanda commented on BMW Denies Test Drive Because You Are Not A "Serious Customer"

"The last time my parents bought a new car, they walked into the Mercedes dealership where they purchased their last Mercedes and were welcomed and recognized as loyal customers."

UpsetPanda commented on The Final Word On Rule 240

"Midterms right after spring break?"

UpsetPanda commented on Is Your Pleasant Suburb The Next Slum?

"@Snarkysnake: No flaming from me, I tend to agree."

UpsetPanda commented on Unusual Ways To Teach Kids About Money

"@Me.: What if the accident wasn't her fault?"

UpsetPanda commented on A woman says she found a strange

"...and she knows it's crack how..."

UpsetPanda commented on Unusual Ways To Teach Kids About Money

"@speedwell: Very, very clever on teaching the 12 year old how to navigate for bargains. I'm not sure paying $1 for water teaches the value of money - I think it teaches "I'll pay you money if you do things that make me happy," instead of instilling that soda is unhealthy and decisions to drink something healthy should be based on care for one's own health, not because it's more frugal. @suburbancowboy: I don't think kids should be afraid to do anything - whether it's drinking soda or tea or coffee."

UpsetPanda commented on Unusual Ways To Teach Kids About Money

"Offering kids $1 to drink water instead of soda?"

UpsetPanda commented on Is Your Pleasant Suburb The Next Slum?

"Brookings just released a book that is a study of the immigrant population in America...places like the D.C."

UpsetPanda commented on Is Your Pleasant Suburb The Next Slum?

"I kind of doubt that the urban environment will just improve because some affluent people decide to live there - as with all upper middle to upper class, pockets of exclusivity will force those who just can't keep up to take the other schools, other neighborhoods, and the demand for higher-quality housing and education will exclude them."

UpsetPanda commented on Round 6: Starbucks vs United Airlines

"It's possible I'm the only flyer who has had decent experiences with United."