Dog Fighting Culture

Somewhere between Jackie Robinson and Michael Vick, things got all fouled up. "Street cred" became the anthem of the modern black athlete, this misguided notion that the only way to appeal to the young demographic of the sneaker-buying public was to adopt the negative attitudes of the thug life popularized by black hip-hop/gangster rappers. According to the 18-page federal indictment, Vick is accused of sponsoring the sort of gruesome dogfighting enterprise that is readily identified as a part of the dark side of that culture.

So that's how someone like Michael Vick came into existence. He got hijacked, and we all let it happen. We let it happen by passively condoning this mess. We did it when we turned Allen Iverson into a marketing figure and rejected someone like Grant Hill because he lacked "street cred." We allowed it to happen slowly, insidiously during the past 20 years. The problem is the hijacking of African-American culture by the hip-hop generation that has helped glorify every rotten, foul and disgusting racial stereotype it took generations to eradicate.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-sp.othervoices21jul21,0,1362620.story

Bryan Burwell writes for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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DIY: Replace Your Timing Belt
Removal:

1. Disconnecting the negative battery cable. Insure you have your radio security code (if equipped) and record any preset radio stations and the time on a piece of paper to allow for quick resetting once repairs are made.)

2. Remove the distributor cap.

3. Using a wrench on the crankshaft bolt rotate the engine until the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley is aligned with the 0° mark on the timing scale.

4. Verify the distributor rotor is aligned with the index mark on the distributor housing indicating the rotor is in position to fire the number one cylinder. If not, rotate the engine another full turn.

5. Remove any components or accessory drive belts that interfere with removing the timing belt cover. This varies by model; consult your service manual to determine which parts need to be removed from your vehicle.

6. Remove the bolts or screws holding the timing cover in place, and lift the cover off the engine. Some engines have a two-piece timing cover.

7. Check for proper alignment of the crank and camshaft timing marks.

NOTE: Many engines have a dot or index line on the pulleys or sprockets that must be lined up with corresponding marks on the block, cylinder head, or accessory shaft. On some engines, the index mark on the camshaft sprocket aligns with the parting line of the first camshaft-bearing tower. This is very important if you're replacing a timing belt that has broken. Consult your service manual for the correct alignment procedure for your vehicle and correct any misalignment before installing the new timing belt.

CAUTION: Check the area around the belt for signs of oil or other fluid leakage at seals, cam cover and oil pan. Leaks must be repaired before the new belt is installed.

8. Loosen the timing belt tensioner.

NOTE: Some vehicles may require a special tool to reach tensioner mounting bolts hidden by components such as motor mounts. Some engines require a special tool to release a spring-loaded timing belt tensioner. However, most engines have a spring-loaded tensioner that can be operated using common tools in the following manner.

9. Loosen the mounting bolt(s) holding the belt tensioner but do not remove it.

10. Pry the tensioner away from the belt and then retighten the mounting bolt(s)to hold the tensioner in the loose position.

11. Examine the tensioner pulley for damage such as dents or cracks.

12. Spin the tensioner pulley and listen for a rattle or humming noise that would indicate loose or worn bearings. Uneven wear at the rear of the old timing belt could indicate a misalignment between the tension pulley and timing belt due to worn bearings. If any indications of damage or worn bearings are found, replace the tensioner pulley.

13. With the tension on the timing belt relieved, the belt should slide easily off the sprockets. Timing belts that have been used for a long time may stick in the pulley grooves and require some gentle prying with a screwdriver to release.

Installation:

Caution: Do not rotate the crankshaft or camshaft after removing the timing belt unless it's necessary to correct a timing mark misalignment. This could cause engine damage on an "interference" design engine.

1. Compare the old and new timing belts. Compare the shape of the belt teeth, the spacing between the teeth, and the width of the belt.

2. While the belt is off, check the cam and crankshaft sprockets for wear or damage. Replace them if any damage is found.

3. Slide the new timing belt into position on the sprockets.

CAUTION: Do not force a new timing belt over the sprockets. If the belt won't slide easily check to make sure the belt tensioner is fully released.

Timing belts are strong in their correctly installed position only. Do not bend or twist them into any configuration other than the correct one.

4. Loosen the bolt(s) holding the timing belt tensioner and allow it to contact the belt.

5. Proper timing belt tension is essential. Adjust the timing belt to the correct tension, following the procedures for your specific vehicle as outlined in your service manual.

6. After the belt tension is properly adjusted, verify the timing marks on the cam, crank, and accessory sprockets are still in alignment.

7. With a wrench on the crankshaft pulley, turn the engine over by hand at least two complete revolutions in its normal direction of travel returning to the 0° mark. This will help seat the new belt into place on the sprockets. On "interference" engines, it will also allow you to feel for any hard resistance that may indicate pistons and valves coming into contact.

8. Verify the position of all timing marks.

9. Reinstall the timing covers and tighten the attaching bolts or screws securely.

10. Reinstall the components and drive belts that were removed to gain access to the timing cover.

11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

12. Start the engine and verify proper operation.

 

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huh???
LOL

 

I figured I may as well share some useful information, if we're going to have to hunker down and deal with the troll.

 

Uhhhhhhhhhh, WHAT?

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What on earth does that have to do with dog fighting?

I was actually going to post a thread on the whole Vick indictment thing but I think quite a few members on here wouldn't even know who he is.

 

Please explain how Willy's comment is trolling. :bugeye:

 

How is it not?
I wasn't even AWARE that Vick was a Black man. Are we supposed to believe that WIlly, in his conservative and "moraly" rightous glory, really does have some vested interest in urban culture?

 

Thumbs up!

The back door racists are alive and kicking. Chomping at the bit to explain 'the black man'.

None of this would have happened if they had heeded Grandpappy's word's "Desegregate the water fountain and before you know it the negro won't know his place anymore. It's for their own benefit we got to keep them occupied in the fields and shining the shoes"

 

Now, to be fair, Willy has no problem with black people. It's just those uppity Negroes who don't know their place and try to act like they're equal to white folks!

 

Willy is a racist troll. Case Closed.

 

Willy being a racist troll and his comment being a trolling comment are two different things.
The first paragraph of his post is actually correct. I'm a huge football fan and I've been following the Vick indictment fairly closely since it happened.

I just had to reread his statement and after reading it, I'm not sure where he was trying to go with it.

Willy, what the hell do you mean Vick got 'hijacked'?


Surely you aren't trying to say that he got indicted because he was black??? That's total bullshit. He got indicted, by the feds no less, because he was percieved to have been running a dog fighting operation spanning several states (which is federal jurisdiction); that operation included gambling, that's where the IRS would come in to play. They will nail your ass to the wall where taxes are concerned. Just ask Al Capone.

 

That's true. It's not as if he's advocating negro lads being allowed in white schools and getting all sweated up over the white girls. We all know they listen to that black music by Chuck Berry and can't control their urges. We once had an old coon dog like that...had to warn folks when they came over to stand with their legs closed or he'd start a humpin.

 

oreodont:

Let's not get started on that! All those girls listen to that crazy hippie music, smoke devil weed and next thing you know, they're burning their bras and talking about education. What's a woman need with book learnin?

 

I did not write the article, I thought is was interesting so I posted here.

 

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and under what agenda did you post this? you might aswell open a thread titled.

"black men and hip hop are the root of all evil and i hate them"



how is life under the bridge?


peace.

 

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Mikenostic:

The sad thing is that the pudgy, nerdy members of my gaming group have a healthier attitude towards women than you do.
You're outclassed by people who can quote "Tron" from memory, and who spend hours arguing with me about which of the new Cylon models would win in a fight.