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Here are the prepared remarks by Robert Ficano, Wayne County executive, in his State of the County address Tuesday evening at the Gem Theatre: Chairman Boike, Wayne County Commission members, elected officials, fellow citizens... Good evening and ...

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Open Question: Is this guy crazy: Wisconsin dad drives all the way to Kansas each week to hang on to a job in tough times?

JANESVILLE, Wis. – In the early dawn, after another week building cars, Michael Hanley leaves his job in Kansas. He quickly zips into Missouri, then heads up a ribbon of highway past grain silos and grazing deer, across the frozen fields of Iowa, over the Mississippi River and into the rolling hills of Wisconsin. Finally, he pulls into his driveway — 530 miles later. It's one heck of a haul: more than 1,000 miles roundtrip, 16-plus hours of driving, every week. "I like to say I gave up an eight-minute commute for an eight-hour commute," he says wearily, running a hand though salt-and-pepper hair as he watches his two sons play basketball for the first time this season. After the aging General Motors plant where he worked for 23 years was idled about a year ago, Hanley faced a Hobson's choice: Stay with his family and search for an autoworker's salary ($28 an hour) in a county where more than 40 percent of its manufacturing jobs disappeared from 2006 to 2009. Or hang on to his GM paycheck and health insurance and follow the job, no matter where it leads. In his case, it led to Fairfax, Kan., the same place his brother and two brothers-in-law — also GM workers, and now his roommates — landed. For others, it has been Indiana or Texas. The long commute is not just a story of hard times, tough choices and a shrinking American auto industry. It's also a case study of what happens when an aging industrial town loses an anchor, when workers too old to start over and too young to retire are caught in a squeeze and when economic survival means one family, but two far-flung ZIP codes. ___ Hanley is not one to complain. "GM has been good for us," he says. "This whole town knows that." For 90 years, the sprawling plant — it started out building tractors — became a different kind of family business. Through the decades, sons followed fathers onto the line, sometimes rubbing shoulders as they built Chevy Cavaliers, Caprices, Tahoes, Suburbans and more. Hanley's father and brother worked there. So did his father-in-law, two brothers-in-law and an assortment of uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. But as GM's financial troubles mounted, car and SUV sales fell and gas prices climbed, the automaker closed several plants, eliminating thousands of jobs. Janesville — then the oldest of GM assembly plants — ended production of SUVs in December 2008, months before the automaker received billions of dollars in government loans and filed for bankruptcy. (The factory is on standby status; some hold out hope it will reopen one day.) Some of about 1,200 remaining workers took buyouts or retired; some began new careers. Hundreds more stayed with GM, relocating, commuting or just waiting for an opening. The automaker has about 6,500 laid-off workers nationwide. Even before the doors closed, Hanley began preparing for life after GM. He returned to college to complete two credits he needed for an accounting degree, but an offer in Kansas came first. He didn't hesitate. Auto work these days is like playing musical chairs. You grab an opening where you can. Hanley didn't want to lose his health insurance while his wife, Laura, was receiving costly chemotherapy treatments for a blood disease that will likely lead to cancer. The medical bills last year, she says, were in the tens of thousands of dollars. "There's no way I could possibly go through one treatment without him having insurance," she says. Like many other divided GM families, the Hanleys decided even though the job was important, there were reasons not to uproot everyone: Laura works at their sons' Catholic school, the boys are immersed in band, Scouts, basketball and church, and the sale of a house was an iffy and perhaps money-losing proposition. Hanley knew it would be a trade-off — financial security for a lonely existence. His eyes mist as he talks about what he misses: dinner with his family, coaching basketball, going to the YMCA with his boys, wrestling with them at night, attending their concerts and games, watching them grow up. "It's an adjustment, not being home," he says. "I probably sounded cruel because I said I wouldn't miss my wife as much because she's going to be there when I come back, when I retire. But those years with the kids aren't going to be there. That's the hard part, not being able to be around them. ... I don't know if I really appreciated it before." Hanley plans to commute another 18 months, until he turns 50, hoping for a retirement package then — something, he says, he "prays about every night." Laura, meanwhile, does double duty as a single parent. It's all overwhelming — working, shuttling her sons around, keeping an eye on her elderly mother and worrying about her husband's long commutes. "The kids are tired of seeing mom cry because she's stressed and seeing dad cry when he needs to go back to work," she says. "We're really close — the four of us. You can't talk to more

Open Question: Will my auto insurance rates go up if the accident is not my fault?

I live in texas and a year ago, rear ended a vehicle in a low speed accident. They made a claim, but I did not. My insurance rates did not go up. Today, I was hit from behind on the ice. The vehicle, a jeep, drove away as I was trying to gain traction and right my vehicle to avoid another collision. I did not get their license plate. I have no choice but to file with my insurance company. Will my auto rates go up? And would it have been any different if my vehicle had been hit in a parking lot without my being there? more

Resolved Question: What insurance offers a cheap liability auto insurance?

Location: Texas Age: 23 Just purchsed a car, never been into a car accident before. more

Resolved Question: Auto Insurance for Teen Boys. (16) Who has the lowest prices in Texas?

I have a son who is turning 16. Does any one have experience with auto insurance for teens. more

Voting Question: Can I sue a person for no auto insurance? In the state of Texas?

I have full coverage and is paying the bill. This lady son hit me and she is the owner of the car. She came to the seen and said she would pay with her insurance. The police was called and we said no police report because they knew he was at fault. She gave false insurance. It was no good for about a month. She gave me all her information, phone,address, and everything. I called her and she said she gave me the wrong policy number, so she gave me another policy number. The problem with this other policy was she got it after the wreck. When I say sue, I just want what it costed me and my insurance company. Its $2700.00 more

Resolved Question: How can I report a fraudulent auto insurance claim to USAA insurance company?

I know of a USAA insurance client who has filed a fraudulent claim on their insurance. In fact two of them in a two month time span, the first claim they lied about who was the driver of the vehicle at time of accident (real driver had a suspended license) The second one they lied to the adjuster by not revealing their license was suspended, they lied about the circumstances ( they didn't reveal they didn't call police because they were under the influence) they did admit to rear ending the other vehicle but also lied about the exact circumstances and parties involved. And they still haven't filed a police report or accident report to the DMV when required by Texas law when car is undrivable from scene and over $1,000. in damages, the damages to both vehicles exceeded $15,000.00. I can't figure out why USAA didn't investigate. The driver of the other vehicle had a complete different story than the client who was at fault, such as the at fault driver begged them not to call police or report it because they were high and holding illegal drugs,since the driver had baby with her she plead the other girls sympathy that she would go to jail and have her baby taken to CPS. The girl agreed out of sympathy .I am not looking for an insurance quote. I am asking how do I contact USAA and report this person for making fraudulent claims..... more

Resolved Question: Are parents liable for 18 yr. old son who refuses to get auto insurance and is in an accident?

Our 18 yr. old son who is still in high school and lives at home refuses to get his own auto insurance policy. The title of the truck is in his name and he owns the truck outright. We had him insured under our own policy when the truck was in our name and when he lived at home previously, but he moved out 8 months ago and we removed him from our auto insurance at that time. He has not had auto insurance since then and recently moved back home but now is refusing to get his own insurance for his truck. If he is ever in an accident, are the parents going to be held liable for damages, etc.? More details: 1) We live in Texas. 2) Our 18 yr. old refuses to work but gets $1200/month in social security checks (in his own name). 3) He does not give us any money to help with expenses. 4) He is on probation already for drug related charges. Thanks for your help...Thanks for your answers/comments. But I believe I am more interested in the civil law around this as it pertains to us as parents if he gets into an accident without insurance. I have not contacted an attorney yet, but I would really like some answers around the civil suit issues that are possible. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Outstanding auto claim with citifinancial what should i do?

im not sure what to do, its been over a year and a half, i have my car threw citi financial and i have full coverage insurance. over the time that iv had the car in 99 its been tormented by the weather and kids in my nieghborhood. its been broken into twice and the most recent incident was when my window was broken and the raido was gone. I put in the claim with the citi and they had someone come out and look at the car, iv also tooken pictures and sent in many other documents, at first it seemed like they were a good company, now after a year and a half of the claim pending im not sure whats going on anymore. I recently got a message from them saying that i didnt submit a police report, so i went and filed a late one, but did remember the date as it was my date of graduation. its been a couple of months since iv put in the report, and citi says it is still pending. Im not sure if Texas Statutes of Limitation plays apart in this claim, or if i should make a new claim. please someone give me some advise of what i can do. thank you for any feedback. also i made this claim all at once, the overall total estimate of the damage to the car is around 6,000. theres dents and dings from bumper to bumper. more

Resolved Question: outstanding auto claim with citifinancial what should i do?

Resolved Question: Renewing Texas driver's license requirements?

In Texas, do you have to show proof of auto insurance before renewing your driver's license? more

Resolved Question: 601 and 212 Waivers in Ciudad Juarez - How to proceed?

There is a lady who will have her consular interview in CDJ in the next couple of months. Briefly, her story is as follows: She is a native of Nicaragua. Came to the US in the early 1990's in EWI status. She was arrested in February 1997 for possession of a false auto insurance card in Texas. She was granted Deferred Adjudication for the underlying crime but was picked up by immigration authorities. After an unsuccessful bid for political asylum, she was deported to Nicaragua in October 1997. President Clinton signed the NACARA law in December 1997 allowing nicaraguans to adjust status to lawful permanent resident status. After consulting two prominent immigration attorneys who provided assurances that she qualified under the provisions of NACARA she returned to the US, once again in EWI status. She applied for LPR status under NACARA and was granted an initial employment authorization, which she used to gain a social security number and driver license. She went before the court in Texas regarding the 1997 charge and the case was dismissed outright. She married a US citizen in April, 2000. That same year, her son was born in Houston. So she is now the wife of one citizen and the mother of another. When her appointment date for her adjustment interview came around, she was arrested and removed again from the US for unlawful reentry. She has been living outside the US now for about eight years. Her US Citizen husband petitioned for her and she now has an approved I-130 from USCIS. They are waiting for her appointment with the US Consulate in Ciudad Juarez. Her husband has lived all these years without the benefit of having his spouse in the US. Her son is now 9 and has had to either live outside the US or live in the US without his mother. She has a 21-year-old son who has gained LPR status and a 20-year-old daughter who has done the same. She has two sisters who gained LRP status through NACARA and one of them became a US Citizen last month. So....First question: Should she prepare and file the I-601 and I-212 and forward them to the Consulate now or does she have to bring them to the interview? Second Question: How does she best prepare the waivers for the best shot at being approved? Any other comments, clarifications, or personal experience stories -- any helpful insight you all can add here will be welcome. She made mistakes in her early 20's but just turned 40 and wants to return to the US CORRECTLY this time and 'do it all right.' Thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: Does auto insurance cover a Texas driver with a suspended license if they are in an at fault accident?

My daughter was driving her vehicle while her license was suspended in Texas, she rear ended another vehicle at a stop light her fault. They didn't call the police there is app.$9,000 damage to her car & $5,000 to the other vehicle. Her license was suspended for drug charge 2 yr previous, she took the course, got the sr22 but never mailed the $100. reinstatement fee to Austin, since then she got a driving while license suspended, she pd her fine, already had the sr 22, the judge just lifted that suspension but she didn't pay her $100. reinstatement fee to Austin then either. Now she has had this accident. Will her insurance still cover her? more

Voting Question: Does anyone know where there is a site with free review questions for the Property and Casualty test in Texas?

has to do with homeowners insurance, auto insurance, commercial, farm, etc. Not life or health insurance. more

Resolved Question: Texas Attorney General child support review?

Here's a little background - My ex and I divorced in 2006. In the original divorce decree we have joint custody (1 week with him and 1 week with me) so there was no child support granted. He's a fireman so he's never been able to have them more than every 3rd day. Once I moved to another town, it was decided that he wouldn't get them during the school week because he didn't want to have to drive them to school the next morning (30 miles). So now he sees them 3 days a month. This also freed him to take a 2nd job as a paramedic in an ER. Now they are 15 and 13. My son is 5 months from getting his license and that's going to make my auto insurance go up a great deal. I finally started asking my ex 6 months ago to help me out financially. After much begging, he started giving me $200 a month. I'm sorry but I can't feed two teenagers and provide for them on that amount. He is making $54,000/yr at the fire dept (no idea what he makes at hospital). He and new wife live in very nice home, 2 new cars, etc. Let's just say that we DON'T...we struggle to the point that I have to buy some of their clothes at second hand stores. Anyway, I went through the Attorney General and requested a modification. The mediation is set for 2/10. What can I expect and can he fight this since the original papers say joint custody? more

Resolved Question: Hello little kid, I have candy. Step inside. Won't you answer one?

Why doesn't McDonald's sell hotdogs? At a movie theater which arm rest is yours? Why do doctors leave the room when you change? They're going to see you naked anyway. Where does the toetag go on a dead person if they don't have toes? If your driving a federal owned car, and you run a stop sign, is it considered a felony? Why is there a disclaimer on the Allstate Auto Insurance commericals that says "Not available in all states"? If you dug a hole through the center of the earth,and jumped in, would you stay at the center because of gravity? If a person dies and then springs back to life, do they get their money back for the coffin? If you are asked to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth and your the main witness, what if you say "no"? Do they bury people with their braces on? How far east can you go before you're heading west? How does a Real Estate company sell its office without causing confusion? Do dentists go to other dentists or do they just do it themselves? If, in a baseball game, the batter hits a ball splitting it right down the center with half the ball flying out of the park and the other half being caught, what is the final ruling? If you were to get drunk in a country where the drinking limit is under 21, and went to the states and were still over the limit, could they arrest you for underage drinking even though you did not do the drinking in the states. Why do people think that swaying their arm back and forth would change the direction of a bowling ball? If girls with large breasts work at Hooters, then do girls with one leg work at IHOP? Why is it that everyone driving faster than you is considered an idiot and everyone driving slower than you is a moron? If pro and con are opposites, wouldn't the opposite of progress be congress? Why does grape flavor smell the way it is when actual grapes don't taste or smell anything like it. If a lesbian has sex with other women but never with another man is she still considered a virgin? If a kid refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest? Is it rude for a deaf person to talk (sign) with their mouth full of food? If its 11:30 PM Dec 31 in Texas and 12:30 AM Jan 1st in New York and you have a New York driver's license that expires Jan 2007, does that mean your license has expired? What's the difference between normal ketchup and fancy ketchup? If a transvesite goes missing, would youu put their face on a carton of Half and Half? Why is the Lone Ranger called 'Lone' if he always has his Indian friend Tonto with him? When does it stop being partly cloudy and start being partly sunny? Are eyebrows considered facial hair? If a baby's leg pops out at 11:59PM but his head doesn't come out until 12:01, which day was he born on? In the song Yankee Doodle, is he calling the horse or the feather "macaroni"? Is there a time limit on fortune cookie predictions? Since bread is square, then why is sandwich meat round? Do they have the word "dictionary" in the dictionary? Can you daydream at night? Why is it that on a phone or calculator the number five has a little dot on it? Can crop circles be square? If ghosts can walk through walls and glide down stairs, why don't they fall through the floor? Is it legal to travel down a road in reverse, as long as your following the direction of the traffic? When Atheists go to court, do they have to swear on the bible? Why is vanilla ice cream white when vanilla extract is brown? Can animals commit suicide? What do you do when you see an endangered animal that is eating an endangered plant? If a doctor suddenly had a heart attack while doing surgery, would the other doctors work on the doctor or the patient? How can something be "new" and "improved"? if it's new, what was it improving on? Why aren't drapes double sided so it looks nice on the inside and outside of your home? When two people marry, they say, "you may kiss the bride". What do they say if two MEN get married? Why is it that when we "skate on thin ice", we can "get in hot water"? Why do people say beans beans the magical fruit when beans are vegetables? If laughter is the best medicine, who's the idiot who said they 'died laughing'? If money doesn't grow on trees then why do banks have branches? Why are the little styrofoam pieces called peanuts? Why does the Easter bunny carry eggs? Rabbits don't lay eggs. Do siamese twins pay for one ticket or two tickets when they go to movies and concerts? Why are they called 'Jolly Ranchers'? Who said that the ranchers were jolly? Why does caregiver and caretaker mean the same thing? Can a short person "talk down" to a taller person? If a bald person works as a chef at a restaurant, do they have to wear a hairnet? If milk goes bad if not refrigerated, does it go bad if the cow isnt refrigerated? How fast do hotcakes sell? Do prison buses have emergency exits? Do astronauts change th more

Resolved Question: Auto Insurance laws...........................?

I know in the State Of Texas there is no law regarding this, but I am wondering if there is a law like this in other states. If someone is in an auto accident and has no auto insurance they automatically become responsible because that vehicle is not legally suppose to be on the road? more

Resolved Question: Is auto insurance cheaper in Texas than California?

Resolved Question: Would her auto insurance pay for the damage?

i work for a texas impound lot. the lot is pretty big so we use golf carts to escort customers to their vehicles. while waiting for an escort a customer sat in one of the golf carts and hit my parked car. i made a claim with my job but they denied it saying that the customer was at fault. would her auto insurance cover the damage?wasnt me that left key in it. she walked thru a gate that said "do not enter" to get to the golf cart. more

Resolved Question: Do you think their auto insurance would pay?

Resolved Question: hey everyone I have a question please answer?

ok lets say I got arrested in texas for being in the russian mafia and these are the charges against me Arms trafficking, Arson, Art theft, Assassinations, Assault, Attempted murder, Staged Auto Accident Fraud, Auto theft, Bank fraud, Bankruptcy fraud, Bid rigging, Blackmailing, Bodyguarding services, Bombings, Bribery, Car bombings, Charity fraud, Cheque fraud, Child pornography, Cigarette smuggling, computer crime, Computer hacking, Computer viruses, Confidence tricks, Conspiracy, Contract killing, Counterfeiting, Credit card fraud, Cultural Antiques theft, Cyberterrorism, destruction of public and private property, Drive-by shootings, Drug trafficking, Extortion, Fake anti-malware, Fake anti-spyware, falsification of books and records, false filings and registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), fencing, Forced disappearances, Fraud, Hostage taking, Human trafficking, Identity document forgery, Identity fraud, Identity Theft, Illegal emigration Illegal immigration, Illegal sale of Plutonium, Infiltration of Legitimate businesses, Infiltration of Politics, Insurance fraud, Internet fraud, Jewelery and Gems theft, Kidnapping, Mail fraud, Malware, Match fixing, Military corruption, Military coup, Military Equipment smuggling, Money laundering, Mortgage fraud, Murder, Illegal trading of nuclear materials, Nuclear Weapons smuggling, Oil and Gasoline smuggling, Oil and Gasoline tax fraud, Organ trafficking, Passport fraud, PC hijacking, Phishing, Police corruption, Political corruption, pornography, Professional Sports corruption, Prostitution, Protection racket, Racketeering, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) conspiracy, Rape, Reality television, Religious corruption, Rogue security software, Rum running, Securities fraud, Sedition, Sexual slavery, Spam, Sports betting, Securities fraud, stock market manipulation schemes, Tax evasion, Terrorism, Theft, trafficking in stolen cars, Treason, Vandalism, Visa fraud, White collar crimes, Wire fraud, Witness intimidation, and Witness tampering am I screwed or can I get out of itillia K how very perceptive you know my bussiniss could use somone who is aware of his surroudnings like you if I get out of this I could give you a job maybe we could even be drinking buddys and have vodka more

Resolved Question: CRAZY THOUGHTS:When Atheists go to court, do they have to swear on the bible?

When Atheists go to court, do they have to swear on the bible? Why is there a disclaimer on the Allstate Auto Insurance commericals that says "Not available in all states"? If a person dies and then springs back to life, do they get their money back for the coffin? Do they bury people with their braces on? How far east can you go before you're heading west? Do dentists go to other dentists or do they just do it themselves? If girls with large breasts work at Hooters, then do girls with one leg work at IHOP? Is it rude for a deaf person to talk (sign) with their mouth full of food? If its 11:30 PM Dec 31 in Texas and 12:30 AM Jan 1st in New York and you have a New York driver's license that expires Jan 2007, does that mean your license has expired? If a transvesite goes missing, would youu put their face on a carton of Half and Half? Hope to hear ALL YOUR ANSWERS !!! more

Resolved Question: unanswered questions answer as many as you can easy points?

Why doesn't McDonald's sell hotdogs? At a movie theater which arm rest is yours? What is Satan's last name? Why do doctors leave the room when you change? They're going to see you naked anyway. Where does the toetag go on a dead person if they don't have toes? If your driving a federal owned car, and you run a stop sign, is it considered a felony? Why is there a disclaimer on the Allstate Auto Insurance commericals that says "Not available in all states"? If you dug a hole through the center of the earth,and jumped in, would you stay at the center because of gravity? If a person dies and then springs back to life, do they get their money back for the coffin? If you are asked to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth and your the main witness, what if you say "no"? Do they bury people with their braces on? How far east can you go before you're heading west? How does a Real Estate company sell its office without causing confusion? Do dentists go to other dentists or do they just do it themselves? If, in a baseball game, the batter hits a ball splitting it right down the center with half the ball flying out of the park and the other half being caught, what is the final ruling? If you were to get drunk in a country where the drinking limit is under 21, and went to the states and were still over the limit, could they arrest you for underage drinking even though you did not do the drinking in the states. Why do people think that swaying their arm back and forth would change the direction of a bowling ball? If girls with large breasts work at Hooters, then do girls with one leg work at IHOP? Why is it that everyone driving faster than you is considered an idiot and everyone driving slower than you is a moron? If pro and con are opposites, wouldn't the opposite of progress be congress? Why does grape flavor smell the way it is when actual grapes don't taste or smell anything like it. If a lesbian has sex with other women but never with another man is she still considered a virgin? If a kid refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest? Is it rude for a deaf person to talk (sign) with their mouth full of food? If its 11:30 PM Dec 31 in Texas and 12:30 AM Jan 1st in New York and you have a New York driver's license that expires Jan 2007, does that mean your license has expired? What's the difference between normal ketchup and fancy ketchup? If a transvesite goes missing, would youu put their face on a carton of Half and Half? Why is the Lone Ranger called 'Lone' if he always has his Indian friend Tonto with him? When does it stop being partly cloudy and start being partly sunny? Are eyebrows considered facial hair? If a baby's leg pops out at 11:59PM but his head doesn't come out until 12:01, which day was he born on? In the song Yankee Doodle, is he calling the horse or the feather "macaroni"? Is there a time limit on fortune cookie predictions? Since bread is square, then why is sandwich meat round? Do they have the word "dictionary" in the dictionary? Can you daydream at night? Why is it that on a phone or calculator the number five has a little dot on it? Can crop circles be square? If ghosts can walk through walls and glide down stairs, why don't they fall through the floor? Is it legal to travel down a road in reverse, as long as your following the direction of the traffic? When Atheists go to court, do they have to swear on the bible? Why is vanilla ice cream white when vanilla extract is brown? Can animals commit suicide? What do you do when you see an endangered animal that is eating an endangered plant? If a doctor suddenly had a heart attack while doing surgery, would the other doctors work on the doctor or the patient? How can something be "new" and "improved"? if it's new, what was it improving on? Why aren't drapes double sided so it looks nice on the inside and outside of your home? When two people marry, they say, "you may kiss the bride". What do they say if two MEN get married? Why is it that when we "skate on thin ice", we can "get in hot water"? Why do people say beans beans the magical fruit when beans are vegetables? If laughter is the best medicine, who's the idiot who said they 'died laughing'? If money doesn't grow on trees then why do banks have branches? Why are the little styrofoam pieces called peanuts? Why does the Easter bunny carry eggs? Rabbits don't lay eggs. Do siamese twins pay for one ticket or two tickets when they go to movies and concerts? Why are they called 'Jolly Ranchers'? Who said that the ranchers were jolly? Why does caregiver and caretaker mean the same thing? Can a short person "talk down" to a taller person? If a bald person works as a chef at a restaurant, do they have to wear a hairnet? If milk goes bad if not refrigerated, does it go bad if the cow isnt refrigerated? How fast do hotcakes sell? Do prison buses have emergency exits? Do astronauts change their cloc more

Resolved Question: Auto accident in Texas insurance policy?

I was in a car accident today. It was the other driver's fault she admitted to the police that she was doing 60+ on a 40, she slammed her brakes but she couldn't stop so she rear ended me and made me hit the car in front of me, anyways the car I hit was scratch less (go figure) but my cars rear and front bumper will need replacement her car was almost totaled. I have liability insurance (96 honda) and she has Full-cover I would just like to know what's going to happen now? I have never being in a car accident before Will my insurance go up (I'm 19)?? will her insurance pay my damages?? more

Resolved Question: Why did geico increase my auto insurance rate for no reason?

My renewed 6-month policy has increased by $120 for seemingly no reason. Haven't had any wrecks or tickets. I called geico to inquire, and was told that all rates in Texas have increased. Have other insurance companies rates increased as well? more

Resolved Question: Insurance Claim Paid but Cancelled.?

If you have read my past post on here I guess I have another problem that just accumulated with my auto insurance. I was paid out my claim after the reviewal process and took my car to the body shop, I was told that they had to get a supplement for my vehicle hail damage, well unfortuanetly i was told that they couldnt cover it because my insurace didnt have comprehensive which it did, so they find out that I did, now it seems everything will be fine, wrong Im told now that my claim is false and the adjuster made a mistake with issuing the check, funny thing they are letting me keep the check. My question is how serious can this get? My claim is 100% all true, no reason to lie. Insurance company said they reported this to the texas state insurance office. Can I still use this check? or do I hold it and maybe get an attorney? I havent been issued any kind of lawsuit from them just a letter stating policy was cancelled. I tried talking to the company where i was insured but they give me the run around and turn me down. more

Resolved Question: Is it legal for an auto insurer to raise your rate without notification and debit that out of your account?

I reside in Texas and have auto debits monthly for my auto insurance. I just checked and they raised my rate this month without telling me and debited the new rate out of my account, but i agreed to debit monthly my rate but was on a lower rate for over 2 years and up until last month. I never got notice, is this legal? Do i have any rights to recover that extra $ they took for a new rate that i was not notified of? more

Resolved Question: Bad Faith Auto Insurance?

Should I hire an attorney for this?, I purchased a policy online a few months ago within the first few days that i had this insurance I had a storm and damaged my vehicle (minor) with hail damaged I submitted out a claim, appraiser was sent they covered the loss sent a check to me, now i take it to the bodyshop and try to have it fixed but they need a supplement, they contact insurance co. but insurance co, makes many excuses over this they state I dont have full coverage which I do, and it was verfied with them that i do, the next few weeks pass and then I finally get a call from a manager at the insurance company stating that they mistakenly sent me out a check because I made a false claim report, they said that they can tell by my pictures before policy was bought that vehicle had damaged (which is an excuse of denying supplement) and stated the the adjuster overlooked everything point here is that insurance co, cancelled my policy by stating underwriting issues, so now Im without insurance coverage, the manager also stated she reported this to the texas state but mentioned she could not put a stop payment on the check and that I could still use it to fix the car or cashout the check... I am really dissapointed at how all this was handelled, Im thinking about getting an attorney, I already discussed and this issue with the Insurance company and Im basicly told that I lied about the claim and they end my call... Should I wait to get an attorney or should I just get one and go from there? I believe this is bad faith insurance coverage, What should I do? I mean I still have the check it is not cashed out, I cant really do much with this check everyone charges an arm and a leg, can they file insurance fraud charges and if so even though I know I did everything right should I get an attorney?I havent received a letter of the insurance company intent to take me to court, they sent a letter closing my policy for reason: Underwriting Reasons and advised me they reported this to the Texas State. I still also have the check they sent to me because its not about the money, I wanted them to fairly pay for the damages for my car, I was told by their manager to cashout the check or pay for the damages only with that check, as you read above I cannot pay anyone this check because everyone charges alot more than what I received. more

Resolved Question: What would you do if you were in my Situation of Paying Auto Insurance Deductible?

here's the thing, last week I was involved in a accident in a parking lot, where the other driver was at fault, the problem is the when my insurance called her insurance they said her Insurance lapse, so now Im left paying my Insurance deductible of $500 :( What should I do, I don't have the money to pay the deductible at the moment, and I don't think is right this mexican lady get's away with this, I called her up last week cause she told me she was gonna fix my car out of her pocket in which I thought it was nice thing to do since she was not covered by her insurance and I didn't want to use my insurance, so when I called her and now she denies hitting my car that cause the big dent on my bumper and swears it was already there, also there was a witness there and we exchanged phone #'s I dont' think it's fair that I have to pay !! what do guys think I should do Im located in Texas and would like to see this lady get served. also what can I do through my insurance, OR SHOULD I SLASH HER TIRES FOR REVENGE !! JUST TO LET YOU KNOW I did file a police report ! what can my insurance do for me? besides milk me $500 Im willing to take her to small claim court but attorneys are not free ?another thing my deductible is 500 and the cost to fix my bumper is 569 ? does it matter if the deductible is about the same as repair or is it to high ? just to let u know this is my first accident ive been involved . thanks more

Voting Question: What should I do, If the other drivers Auto Insurance Lapse?

here's the thing, last week I was involved in a accident in a parking lot, where the other driver was at fault, the problem is the when my insurance called her insurance they said her Insurance lapse, so now Im left paying my Insurance deductible of $500 :( What should I do, I don't have the money to pay the deductible at the moment, and I don't think is right this mexican lady get's away with this, I called her up last week cause she told me she was gonna fix my car out of her pocket in which I thought it was nice thing to do since she was not covered by her insurance and I didn't want to use my insurance, so when I called her and now she denies hitting my car that cause the big dent on my bumper and swears it was already there, also there was a witness there and we exchanged phone #'s I dont' think it's fair that I have to pay !! what do guys think I should do Im located in Texas and would like to see this lady get served. also what can I do through my insurance,Yes I did file a police report ! what can my insurance do for me? besides milk me $500 Im willing to take her to small claim court but attorneys are not free ? more

Resolved Question: What constitutes "bad faith" in a third-party auto claim in Texas?

Texas law for auto insurance requires liability coverage, which includes damage to other people's property. The way I understand it, that means the at-fault party's insurance company is obligated to pay for the damages to the other party's property (up to the limit). The law is specific about how quickly the insurance company must pay its policyholder, but it only seems to say that the company must act in good faith to make a fair and prompt settlement on third-party claims. If the collision occurred in June and it's now November, and the claims adjuster has made absolutely no effort to settle the claim (he won't even tell me whether he's coming to see my vehicle), then it is reasonable to state that he's acting in bad faith? In a legal sense, I mean -- not just that he's being a jerk. And in case it comes up: no, the fault of their policyholder is not in question at all. There's no reason for the delay, and he hasn't offered any excuses as to why nothing has been done ... he just says that he'll get back to me and then ignores me for months. I'll only bring my insurance company into this situation as a last resort; I'd rather contact his company with a complaint, and move from there. I appreciate the help! more

Resolved Question: Are there attorneys who can erase items from your driving history?

There are attorneys which can fix your credit history from the three credit reporting companies but are there attorneys that can help erase items from your driving record? I have two accidents reported in my Texas driving history of which, only one am I responsible for. The other one is not my fault but is tagged as "At fault" which is affecting my auto insurance premium rates. How can I get these negative items off of the history or at least have them neutralized so they don't negatively impact. more

Resolved Question: "child support ouestions?attorneys only please ?

"i was sent to prison in the state of oklahoma for for d.u.i. gone for 2 years my wife and i were married in 91 we have 1 daughter. while i was away the wife got state assistance and lived in public housing( h.u.d.)when i returned home the state of oklahoma filed a case against me claiming i owed money,back support and demanded current support.we made it together until we got off the assistance and out of public housing.this year the state took 2700 dollars of our tax money. in September i had a auto accident,insurance took 100% responsibility,but said that oklahoma(the state) had put a hold or claim on the accident that caused me loss of wages and medical expenses.insurance is in texas can the state of oklahoma do this to me/? what can i do to stop this from happening? can they intercept funds that are from a personal injury accident from insurance company out of my state?what can i do to stop the state from invading my families right to privacy,and what do i do to get legal help for civil rights violations?"thank you ! ranger. i have worked since the age of 7 mowing lawns with grandpa and i have worked my whole adult life.my incarcation was for d.u.i. that i contended but was prosecuted without counsel after detailing the corrupt police officers actions to our district attorney. he called me a liar, he stated the judge wanted 10 years i disagreed and the court proceeded and procetuted without me being represented.i no a fool is his own attorney but no one would listen to me.deciding 10 years was not fair" they sent me to a jury trial,i had to go for to jail for 2 years 2,500 fine.child support arrears and currentsupport was ordered after my release.while my wife had to live on public assistance i began to work for myself doing odd jobs lawns,tree triming whatever.its very hard to get employment after going to prison.no visiting rights were given me, the state said i needed to divorce my wife before any visiting rights would be levied either party.we decided to keep our marriage.(help)?PLEASE CALL I NEED ANY LEGAL ADVICEIS APPRECIATED580-226=2351(oklahoma) more

Resolved Question: How Do I Get Driver License?

PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS because this question is not as easy as it looks. I am 21. The only thing I ever took is Driver's Education. I still have my Certificate Of Completion. I have an account with Department Of Public Safety. It is red--a photo ID. I am going to take the vision and written test soon but the driving test is going to be VERY difficult. I do not have a car. I can buy one, but I can't legally register it* when I get it. I can use a friends cars or extended familys cars but that won't work either* *= Because to register a car, getting insurance, etc... I would have to have my driver's license. To get a driver's license, I need to have insurance!! That won't work when I get my own vehicle. AND ALSO I looked at the driver manual and it says that I need to bring: "valid proof of auto liability insurance if you're taking the driving test". This means that is IMPOSSIBLE for me to get my lisence and insurance... right?? unless somebody is generous enough to temporarily add me to their insurance??????? Also in case you are wondering my family household where I grew up is VERY unsupportive. I do not live with them. (and if I did, it would not help) I live in Oklahoma. (want to live in Texas, but I am going to soon... many years from now) Please answer the question. I am going to answer some of yours.To "Better Than". I do not live at "home". I do not rely on parents. They barely supported me, even though they could. I am very independent except for this one issue... I do have income, I either take transit or get rides from friends whenever possible. To "Kid": I hope you get your lisence too. Thanks for all the answers so far. I hope my answers to your questions have been helpful. more

Resolved Question: Trying to get licensed to sell Auto Insurance in Texas...Texas Website?

Resolved Question: i want to become a texas insurance agent for auto, home, life?

are there not any mandatory courses you must take before becoming a texas insurance agent for auto, home, life... i pulled up the texas department of insurance and all i see there is to study for the exam... is that all there is.... just study for the exam... take it... you pass and your an agent? more

Resolved Question: Can i get auto insurance with a suspened license in texas?

Resolved Question: texas auto insurance policies.. please help.....?

If you have full coerage on your vehicles.... does that mean that if you let someone use your vehicle you are still covered.... I know the policy I use to have a long time ago was that no matter who drove my vehicles I was still covered even if they had an accident... is this no longer true of current full coverage auto insurance? thanks!!! more

Resolved Question: What happens if you drive in Texas without auto insurance?

Resolved Question: I pay $ 88 monthly for my auto insurance. Is that too much?

I am a 28 year old guy in Texas. It is with State Farm. The details of my policy are: Liability bodily injury- (100,000/ 300,000) Property damage- 100,000 Deductible other than collission- 1000 Deductible collission-1000 Uninsured, underinsured motorist: bodily injury 100,000/300,000 property damage 100,000 discounts: multicar 76.00, driver improvement 43.00, antitheft 12.00, good driving 43.00Oh I have a clean record. My car is an Acura 2008 TL. My credit is close to 700I am single. I live in Houston, TX. more

Resolved Question: does auto insurance cover the vehicle or person?

I have auto coverage in Texas and was wondering if it covers the vehicle or me, or both? If my brother borrows my car does my insurance cover him if he gets in an accident?I'm 49 years old. My brother is just one example, what if my sister-in-law wants to borrow my vehicle, or my neighbor? I did ask my insurer and they were kind of guarded about their answer which I wasn't too happy about, you would think you could get a clear cut answer to the question, but not so much. Do laws differ by state I wonder? more

Resolved Question: Texas - 3 Car rear-end collision and settlement question?

In this instance my being the first car should I expect a settlement with the third car's insurance company along with the second car's insurance company? Or will the second car's insurance company settle and then split the charge with the third car's insurance company? My feelings are that since we were hit hard twice the third auto should also be responsible. We were hurt I might ad.See, that is the question. They both caused an accident and I was hit twice not once but twice. So if my car was turned sideways it would be different? more

Resolved Question: Who do I contact after an auto accident?

I was involved in a hit and run last week... so i didnt get any info on the guy except his license plate number. But the next day he went to the police station and admitted he hit me so now I have his insurance information and his address... do i call my insurance agent or his? I only have liability on my car and i reside in texas. Thanks more

Resolved Question: Possession of Daughters Car?

My "ex" and I purchased a car for our daughter before we divorced. It is not in the divorce decree since it is her car and not mine. However, the financing was in his name. So, when he paid off the car, he kept the title. He promised she could have the title on her 18th birthday which is coming up in a few days. I talked to him yesterday about it and now he is trying to break his promise. He does not want her to have that title. He will not give an answer as to why or anything. Here in Texas, possession is 9/10's of the law and we (my daughter and I) have has possession of this car since it was purchased and it is on my auto insurance. I need to know how to force his hand on that title or can I file for lost title. Now, if I do that, the lost title replacement will still be in his name and I need to insure it will be sent to my house and not forwarded to his. So, if anyone has any ideas of how to go about this, I would greatly appreciate it.After talking to my daughter last night about this, she said she will talk to him and remind him of his promise. He has lied and broken promises to her in the past and their relationship is shaky anyway. It is something he did on his own without any help from me. She has even asked for her name to be changed. We are getting ready to move to Pennsylvania and she really wants to take this car with her. I know it will be easier on us with insurance and such if the car was in her name. Hard to keep repeating the same old song in detail every time we turn around when it comes to the "ex". My husband said that if he does not turn over the title when it comes time to move, we will drive it to his house, drop it off and let her have one of our vehicles till we can replace it with a jeep.I just feel that if someone gives their word, they should keep it. He made a promise and it is time for him to uphold that promise. That has been her car all this time and she loves that car. It is a sports car and what teen age girl does not love her sports car. more

Resolved Question: rear ended - so confused on what to do!?

i have never been in an accident in my 14 years of driving, and never even filed an insurance claim. but this week, i was rear ended - twice! the first time was by a car and we were driving maybe around 1mph. not fast at all. i called my insurance company to see what to do, they said to take it to an auto body shop, but i decided not to do anything. the second time was by an suv (i drive a sedan), and the suv's front bumper was a little messed up. I was concerned so i took my car to a body shop (w/o calling my insurance company first) to get an estimate, and they gave me a quote for $800 (i need my bumper replaced) and told me not to tell my insurance company that i had been rear ended twice, otherwise i would have to pay 2 deductibles. i live in texas, btw, if it matters. now i dont know what to do. i already told the insurance company about the first hit - i think. i just called them and spoke to someone about what to do, but didnt file a claim. they did look me up by my name though, so i am assuming they have a record that i called. also, what if they total my car? i have a 12 year old car thats only worth about $1500, and thats pretty close to $800. i cant afford a new car, thats why i keep driving mine.... it still runs great too. any advice is greatly appreciated. im so worried about what to do! more

Resolved Question: Can anybody give me some directions on life itself?

I've had a pretty hard life. I grew up in a family of 5 brothers and 4 sisters. My dad constantly drank and beat us. He was physically and mentally abusive to us kids and my mother. It seems back then that no one carerd and we were on our own with this mess. my mother was very religous and my father was not. My mother would take us to church in a taxi cab every sunday while my dad was out drinking in the bars or working. He'd always come home drunk and abuse us. He Molested my sisters and also my nieces. We lived next to his family in south Louisiana all our lives and they would work us kids like slaves in anything they had to do. Mostly make gardens and upkeep. But still they would degrade us any chance they had. Even though my mother was kind hearted and wouldn't hurt a fly they didn't like her because she was from texas and Baptist. When I grew up my brother and I was working on a drilling rig together and I witnessed him getting killed. I took it very hard. Got home and it seems that my dad was only worried about the money from the insurance. That was very upseting to me. My dad died in 1993. One of my sisters died last year in an auto accident. I feel as if no one cares for me and am always depressed and anxious and can't relax. I have spent most of my life feeling depressed and anxious and feel as if I have no where to turn. My poor oldest brother is in a hospital with his wife in a coma due to a anuresum. I'm in a job that I can't stand. I could go on and on. I just needed to get this off my shoulders. and out in the open. What help could I get. I tried everything from exersise to meds and natural remedies and nothing. Sometimes I wish I was dead but don't have the courage to end it. Sorry for depressing some of you with my problems. more

Resolved Question: I just bought a car and it's under my name. I live in Texas do I HAVE to have Texas auto insurance?

I'm 18 and my parents live in North Carolina, and it's an old car '97 honda accord with a ton of miles on it, I just want to pay for liability coverage. I want to be under my parents insurance in North Carolina. My dad's insurance agent in NC said that I'd be able to, but a representative in TX told me that it's illegal to have another state's insurance in Texas. Is that true? more

Resolved Question: How 2 no if my ambulance-chasing lawyer's doing me right?

A close friend of mine was recently involved in a severe auto accident in which he was not at fault. He was working/on-the-clock at the time of the accident. A compact car had a blow-out on its doughnut while passing on the shoulder at a very high rate of speed. The tire blew when the driver, who had no drivers license, or it was suspended- he'd only been out of prison for a month...over-corrected when the doughnut blew when it dropped off the shoulder. My friend was driving a 1-ton dually pulling a 10,000 bumper-pull trailer. He had his seat belt on and his air bags both deployed. Upon impact, the truck spun off from the trailer, rolled two times and slammed to a stop against a fence, resting on its drivers side. My friend's ankle was pinned down near the brake pedal. The compact car hit my friend head-on at approximately 88 m.p.h., spun around and hit the trailer, also in the front of the compact car. The entire front end of the car was gone. The car's engine skidded several hundred yards down the road and came to rest, still on fire. The passenger, who owned the car, was deceased, because she was crushed from the neck down. Her boyfriend was flown from the scene. His legs were crushed, he had some other gruesome injuries, and was in a coma for 3 days. He's currently facing 5 different charges. One will be some sort of manslaughter. I cannot remember the proper legal term, but to describe it here, if the toxicology test comes back negative, it'll be involuntary murder and if the toxicology test comes back positive, it'll be voluntary murder. My friend's employer had workman's comp, so my friends medical bills are taken care of, 100%. He's also drawing a good % of his salary so he's not hurting for money right now. He suffered superficial contusions and a severely broken leg which required 2 surgeries because in days gone-by, before the 2 surgery system, this kind of break had a 50% chance of requiring amputation. Consequently, he's now got so many pins in his leg, it literally looks like the Eiffel Tower, or maybe a knitting patter for a nice sweater. He has more pin than bone in his lower leg. No one has mentioned anything about removing these. He's been told that if he follows the doctor's orders, he won't need physical therapy. No one has mentioned anything about him not being able to do everything he did previously. His job isn't riding a pogo stick or anything that would specifically stress that part of his leg. My friend has an attorney, but recently found out that the attorney wasn't representing him for his personal property. That's not really a big deal, but now he's wondering what he should have asked to clarify this, or what he should be asking along the way. For instance, he hasn't been told how much the atty. is seeking on his behalf. All he has been told is: This is a claim right now. If the insurance company denies it, then it becomes a lawsuit. Insurance companies usually pay claims, rather than take them to court, when there is a fatality. The atty. gets 1/3. Workman's Comp gets reimbursed 2nd, after the atty. gets paid. My friend keeps whatever is left over. He's not after a settlement, he just wanted someone involved in his medical care who had his best interest at heart, so to speak. The case is in Texas.If this was your lawyer, what would you be asking/doing, in general? He's just looking for some experience to draw upon, if nothing else, he says. more

Resolved Question: can you answer any of these?

how many can you answer? Why doesn't McDonald's sell hotdogs? At a movie theater which arm rest is yours? What is Satan's last name? Why do doctors leave the room when you change? They're going to see you naked anyway. Where does the toetag go on a dead person if they don't have toes? If your driving a federal owned car, and you run a stop sign, is it considered a felony? Why is there a disclaimer on the Allstate Auto Insurance commericals that says "Not available in all states"? If you dug a hole through the center of the earth,and jumped in, would you stay at the center because of gravity? If a person dies and then springs back to life, do they get their money back for the coffin? If you are asked to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth and your the main witness, what if you say "no"? Do they bury people with their braces on? How far east can you go before you're heading west? How does a Real Estate company sell its office without causing confusion? Do dentists go to other dentists or do they just do it themselves? If, in a baseball game, the batter hits a ball splitting it right down the center with half the ball flying out of the park and the other half being caught, what is the final ruling? If you were to get drunk in a country where the drinking limit is under 21, and went to the states and were still over the limit, could they arrest you for underage drinking even though you did not do the drinking in the states. Why do people think that swaying their arm back and forth would change the direction of a bowling ball? If girls with large breasts work at Hooters, then do girls with one leg work at IHOP? Why is it that everyone driving faster than you is considered an idiot and everyone driving slower than you is a moron? If pro and con are opposites, wouldn't the opposite of progress be congress? Why does grape flavor smell the way it is when actual grapes don't taste or smell anything like it. If a lesbian has sex with other women but never with another man is she still considered a virgin? If a kid refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest? Is it rude for a deaf person to talk (sign) with their mouth full of food? If its 11:30 PM Dec 31 in Texas and 12:30 AM Jan 1st in New York and you have a New York driver's license that expires Jan 2007, does that mean your license has expired? What's the difference between normal ketchup and fancy ketchup? If a transvesite goes missing, would youu put their face on a carton of Half and Half? Why is the Lone Ranger called 'Lone' if he always has his Indian friend Tonto with him? When does it stop being partly cloudy and start being partly sunny? Are eyebrows considered facial hair? If a baby's leg pops out at 11:59PM but his head doesn't come out until 12:01, which day was he born on? In the song Yankee Doodle, is he calling the horse or the feather "macaroni"? Is there a time limit on fortune cookie predictions? Since bread is square, then why is sandwich meat round? Do they have the word "dictionary" in the dictionary? Can you daydream at night? Why is it that on a phone or calculator the number five has a little dot on it? Can crop circles be square? If ghosts can walk through walls and glide down stairs, why don't they fall through the floor? Is it legal to travel down a road in reverse, as long as your following the direction of the traffic? When Atheists go to court, do they have to swear on the bible? Why is vanilla ice cream white when vanilla extract is brown? Can animals commit suicide? What do you do when you see an endangered animal that is eating an endangered plant? If a doctor suddenly had a heart attack while doing surgery, would the other doctors work on the doctor or the patient? How can something be "new" and "improved"? if it's new, what was it improving on? Why aren't drapes double sided so it looks nice on the inside and outside of your home? When two people marry, they say, "you may kiss the bride". What do they say if two MEN get married? Why is it that when we "skate on thin ice", we can "get in hot water"? Why do people say beans beans the magical fruit when beans are vegetables? If laughter is the best medicine, who's the idiot who said they 'died laughing'? If money doesn't grow on trees then why do banks have branches? Why are the little styrofoam pieces called peanuts? Why does the Easter bunny carry eggs? Rabbits don't lay eggs. Do siamese twins pay for one ticket or two tickets when they go to movies and concerts? Why are they called 'Jolly Ranchers'? Who said that the ranchers were jolly? Why does caregiver and caretaker mean the same thing? Can a short person "talk down" to a taller person? If a bald person works as a chef at a restaurant, do they have to wear a hairnet? If milk goes bad if not refrigerated, does it go bad if the cow isnt refrigerated? How fast do hotcakes sell? Do prison buses have emergency exits? Do more

Resolved Question: Do I have the wrong picture of the US of A and its recent history?

Bush Jr--- whose grandfather was a Nazi financier started 2 wars based on 9/11 which later we were told had nothing to do with 9/11 --- but one of which had everything to do with weapons of mass destruction -- which weren't found and so Iraq became about liberating Iraqis from Saddam Hussein Osama Bin Laden --- was going to be hunted -- until Bush said he wasn't a priority anymore because he lived in a cave so who cares The cave dwelling general issues tapes at will --- world wide -- apparently commands a global army of religious nutters and has a 50 million dollar price tag on his head (dead or alive ) Rumors that he is dead and has been for a while continue to circulate -- However CIA keeps confirming the Osama tapes as genuine -- which leads to a lot of questions in itself In the recent past of the last 8 years or so we have been constantly warned of Islamofacist terror and occasionally warned of nuclear weapons being smuggled in which justifies the security we see ------ Erick Prince of Blackwater -- Now XE -- has been charged with war crimes and allowing his employees to use child prostitutes -- He is also quoted as saying he was a Christian supremacist and his goal was to convert the "rag heads" of Iraq to Christianity --- while encouraging and rewarding mass murder of civilians Which begs the question --- Is Blackwater and its billion dollar army of mercenaries everything they keep accusing the Muslims of ? The above mentioned trial is more or less completely absent from the media --- which is odd because full press coverage was given to the President a police Sgt and a professor who got into a spat Bush gave 700 and then another 800 billion to the housing industry to save the insurance companies of the US from bankruptcy Paul Craig Roberts and a simple search of the internet reveals that a startling number of Americans are living in tents --- homeless The auto sector has been gutted Unemployment is a growing problem Obama -- continues to use the services of XE or Erik Princes outfit of crusaders --- Obama also not to be outdone by Bush announced a trillion dollar running deficit of out of pocket expenditure and another 2.27 in guaranteed loans In that past year alone --- Bush spent billions per week on the war in Iraq --- gave bail out packages of 1,500 billion and Obama guaranteed in total 2.27 trillion --- plus 1 trillion in out of pocket spending California is bankrupt -- there is talk of Texas leaving the Union -- New Orleans has not been rebuilt and has not recovered from Katrina Detroit is in shambles and Chicago is still the capitol of mobs gangs and other undesirables Kansas is having severe budget problems and Florida is close to collapse Troops are going to stay in Iraq Troops are going to go from Iraq to Afghanistan War with Iran is still possible -- and the Russians are angrier than ever with nuclear subs off the coast and weapon programs in space being launched --------------------------- Is that about right --- ? Really ? If so how much longer can the US survive as a nation ? more

Resolved Question: Too much for Auto Insurance?

My husband and I (ages 25 and 21) have an 06 Scion, bought new, with full-coverage. We pay $1477.77/6mo, or about 250/month. This seems really high, but I'm just curious - for full-coverage in Texas on a 'new' vehicle, is this excessive? We haven't had any accidents/tickets, etc. more