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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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I no longer purchase any tire actually made by Firestone. Why? When I was in college and had no money they welched on a warranty on obviously defective tires. This does not apply to Bridgestone now.

I will not buy or use anything - and I mean anything - made by Black and Decker. Pure junk in my book.
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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Dear CO: I just posted in the wrong thread.
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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[QUOTE=RC - Ryder,Dec 16 2005, 04:00 PM] Dear CO:
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bborzell,Dec 16 2005, 04:08 PM
Oh, I don't know. This could easily get quite controversial and potentially political; especially if anyone lists the infamous RotoZip.
Or Heinz ketchup.
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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[/QUOTE]Or Heinz ketchup.[QUOTE]
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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I've decided not to enjoy Ben & Jerry's anymore.
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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Black and Decker makes my list also, along with Dell and Cracker Barrel restaurants.
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Mercedes Benz
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Honda 367,Dec 16 2005, 08:34 PM
I've decided not to enjoy Ben & Jerry's anymore.
What did we do

Jerry= aka paS2K
Ben= son of paS2K
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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Exxon Mobil

I used to pooh-pooh my wife and dtr about them being 'the worst of the worst' but now I've come to believe that it's true
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