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Glenn Beck Warns Of OnStar Technology
Joe Seales ^ | 10-22-09 | Joe Seales

Posted on 10/22/2009 1:20:47 PM PDT by JoeSeales

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To: Brookhaven

My OnStar monthly report gives me tire pressure....


61 posted on 10/22/2009 1:51:00 PM PDT by Getsmart64
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To: Hodar

Man what a flash back. I had a Chevy Monza in college. It’s engine was so anemic, I had to turn the AC off to get to highway speed. You couldn’t see the lanes behind you. It sounded horible. You had to make sure a girl REALLY like you before she saw the car.

I drove the crap out of that car. At least three times, I had idiot buddies pull the emergency brake as I was driving, as a joke, throwing into spinning skids on gravel roads.

I put over 100k miles on the car and wouldn’t die, I eventually had the money to buy a newer car. A decade later, I drove back to my home town and that clunker was still on the road. It had rusted out, the head liner hung down to the back seat, the suspension was gone, the muffler drug on the ground but it was still being driven. Unbelievable.

I hated that car, it’s still probably out there making somebody miserable.


62 posted on 10/22/2009 1:53:27 PM PDT by dangerdoc
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To: Brookhaven

“The listening in on conversations is the only thing I would worry about. Still, given how often the gov likes to use wiretaps, I could see the FBI using it to bug someone’s care.”

If one just happens to be a conservative, right wing, domestic terrorist spreading lies about government health care and talking critical of Obama’s circle of Maoist droolers, could they be on the enemies list?

I am sure Beck has some worries given his airing of the ACORN corruption videos and the tying together of Obama’s circle of revolutionary buddies.
Don’t doubt the far reaching ability of left winger commies in their recruitment of thought police. Leaving open channels is a security risk when we know what the enemies of Liberty are planning for us. You have nothing to worry about until they come for you.


63 posted on 10/22/2009 1:53:31 PM PDT by o_zarkman44 (Obama is the ultimate LIE!)
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To: oldironsides

Well, for crying out loud - I’ve owned one GM product and hated it. I love my hands-free bluetooth device for my phone (which also has GPS). I also am very adept at using the M.A.P.S. system to find my way around unfamilar areas when traveling. I carry a spare key in my wallet in case I lock myself out of my car - only takes a few seconds also. I drive vehicles which are extremely low on the stolen vehicle list of desirable vehicles (1990 F-250 Diesel; 1999 Durango; 2005 Town & Country). My tire pressure is checked at each oil change. Anything I missed?


64 posted on 10/22/2009 1:53:49 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud Dad of a U.S. Army Infantry Soldier whose wife is expecting twins SONS.)
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To: OldDeckHand

Not important?

Welcome to Free Republic.


65 posted on 10/22/2009 1:55:15 PM PDT by Piranha (Obama won like Bernie Madoff attracted investors: by lying about his values, policy and plans.)
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To: JoeSeales

marked to read later..thanks for the info!


66 posted on 10/22/2009 1:55:16 PM PDT by Freedom2specul8 (I am Jim Thompson............................Please pray for our troops....)
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To: o_zarkman44
Agreed.

A rainy day here in SEMO.

67 posted on 10/22/2009 1:55:29 PM PDT by BARLF
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To: sportutegrl

Word of warning, don’t use fix-a-flat if you have a flat tire. Don’t ask me how I know.


68 posted on 10/22/2009 1:55:42 PM PDT by dangerdoc
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To: JoeSeales
I always remind my friends that if they're going to drive somewhere to murder somebody, they need to turn off their GPS, take out the EZPass and leave the cellphone at home.

Oh, and I tell them to glue the soles of a pair of shoes two sizes bigger to the shoes they usually wear.

I'm a good friend.

69 posted on 10/22/2009 1:57:53 PM PDT by dead (I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

I’ll check with someone still active.


70 posted on 10/22/2009 1:58:29 PM PDT by oneolcop (Lead, Follow or Get the hell out of the way!)
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To: o_zarkman44
Beck also said he has traded all of his American vehicles for foreign vehicles without onstar or similar technology.

Way to support your team, Glenn. How do we know Glenn isn't going all elitist on us. Did he buy a Saab or a BMW? Is he drinking lattes now?

71 posted on 10/22/2009 1:58:58 PM PDT by kittykat77
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To: dangerdoc

If the auto is equipped to deflate tires, fix-a-flat could clog that mechanism. Fix-a-flat is OK in cars with no tire pressure sensors, but be sure to warn the mechanic who eventually repairs the tire because it will make a mess when the tire is dismounted.


72 posted on 10/22/2009 2:00:28 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (ACORN: Absolute Criminal Organization of Reprobate Nuisances)
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To: dead

Friends don’t let friends murder stupid?


73 posted on 10/22/2009 2:01:23 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (ACORN: Absolute Criminal Organization of Reprobate Nuisances)
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To: o_zarkman44
Signing the International global warming Treaty in Copenhagen that give up our Sovereignty as a Nation.

Which treaty will remain operative only as long as we honor it.

Some things are inalienable, like human rights and national sovereignty.

If such a treaty passes, it will have no constitutional validity and will only remain in force until we decide to ignore it.

74 posted on 10/22/2009 2:02:05 PM PDT by Sherman Logan ("The price of freedom is the toleration of imperfections." Thomas Sowell)
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To: Brookhaven

The thing I’d be worried about is the ability to shut off the engine, if someone can hack the onstar signal, they could use that to stop me and rob me or take my car.

I’d also be worried about the police being able to get a data feed of speed, which they could use to collect information on the side of the road, and send traffic tickets, like a speed camera.


75 posted on 10/22/2009 2:02:14 PM PDT by CharlesWayneCT
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To: JoeSeales
listen to what you are saying inside your car??

I'm pretty sure the fbi and cia already have the ability to listen through a person's cell phone/blackberry.

I don't have onstar, so they have to stop me the old fashioned way...
76 posted on 10/22/2009 2:02:50 PM PDT by novemberslady
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To: JoeSeales
Did you know OnStar has the ability to shut off your engine, deflate your tires and listen to what you are saying inside your car?? It's true. They never used to use this technology, though it has been available- but now that the government is running GM, apparently they have decided to go ahead with it..

Nothing a pair of wire cutters can't fix, thank you very much!

77 posted on 10/22/2009 2:03:37 PM PDT by Alex Murphy ("Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him" - Job 13:15)
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To: kittykat77

Not even Fords? Boo hiss....


78 posted on 10/22/2009 2:04:31 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (ACORN: Absolute Criminal Organization of Reprobate Nuisances)
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To: sickoflibs

Well my dog did get locked in the car once, when I went in to pay for gas, she stepped on the door armrest and hit the button to lock it. I’d left the keys in the ignition because I was only walking 10 feet to the cashier. I never thought about her doing that!

However, they didn’t make a commercial starring us. We just used a coathanger to pull the keys out. Rather tricky operation but it worked. And now I always take the keys out when the dogs are with me.


79 posted on 10/22/2009 2:07:11 PM PDT by ktscarlett66 (Face it girls....I'm older and I have more insurance....)
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To: JoeSeales

FORD. Bailout free. Partners with Mazda.


80 posted on 10/22/2009 2:09:53 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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