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Re: fuel tank capacity
On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:22:29 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
<LWBill------@------.net> wrote: Message-ID: <46ef54c3$0$16314$88260bb3@free.teranews.com> > Bingo! > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O >mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > >"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message >news:46ef2bae$0$9535$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >> >> >> I can't imagine why they would do that either, unless it was to make >> some easy money on people ordering the upgrade to the 20 gallon tank. >> There are sites all over the net on how to do the fix though. >> >> Chris Psychopaths cannot be understood in terms of antisocial rearing or development. They are simply morally depraved individuals who represent the "monsters" in our society. They are unstoppable and untreatable predators whose violence is planned, purposeful and emotionless. The violence continues until it reaches a plateau at age 60 or so, then tapers off. Their emotionlessness reflects a detached, fearless, and possibly dissociated state, revealing a low-state autonomic nervous system and lack of anxiety. It's difficult to say what motivates them - control and dominance possibly - since their life history will usually show no long-standing bonds with others nor much rhyme to their reason (other than the planning of violence). They tend to operate with a grandiose demeanor, an attitude of entitlement, an insatiable appetite, and a tendency toward sadism. Fearlessness is probably the prototypical (core) characteristic (the low-fear hypothesis). It's helpful to think of them as high-speed vehicles with ineffective brakes. Certain organic (brain) disorders and hormonal imbalances mimic the state of mind of a psychopath. There are four (4) different subtypes of psychopaths. The oldest distinction was made by Cleckley back in 1941 between primary and secondary. PRIMARY PSYCHOPATHS do not respond to punishment, apprehension, stress, or disapproval. They seem to be able to inhibit their antisocial impulses most of the time, not because of conscience, but because it suits their purpose at the time. Words do not seem to have the same meaning for them as they do for us. In fact, it's unclear if they even grasp the meaning of their own words, a condition that Cleckley called "semantic aphasia." They don't follow any life plan, and it seems as if they are incapable of experiencing any genuine emotion. SECONDARY PSYCHOPATHS are risk-takers, but are also more likely to be stress-reactive, worriers, and guilt-prone. They expose themselves to more stress than the average person, but they are as vulnerable to stress as the average person. (This suggests that they are not "fully psychopathic." This may be due to distinctive genetic variations.) They are daring, adventurous, unconventional people who began playing by their own rules early in life. They are strongly driven by a desire to escape or avoid pain, but are unable to resist temptation. As their anxiety increases toward some forbidden object, so does their attraction to it. They live their lives by the lure of temptation. Both primary and secondary psychopaths can be subdivided into: DISTEMPERED PSYCHOPATHS are the kind that seem to fly into a rage or frenzy more easily and more often than other subtypes. Their frenzy will resemble an epileptic fit. They are also usually men with incredibly strong --- drives, capable of astonishing feats of sexual energy, and seemingly obsessed by sexual urges during a large part of their waking lives. Powerful cravings also seem to characterize them, as in drug addiction, kleptomania, pedophilia, any illicit or illegal indulgence. They like the endorphin "high" or "rush" off of excitement and risk-taking. The serial-rapist-murderer known as the Boston Strangler was such a psychopath. CHARISMATIC PSYCHOPATHS are charming, attractive liars. They are usually gifted at some talent or another, and they use it to their advantage in manipulating others. They are usually fast-talkers, and possess an almost demonic ability to persuade others out of everything they own, even their lives. Leaders of religious sects or cults, for example, might be psychopaths if they lead their followers to their deaths. This subtype often comes to believe in their own fictions. They are irresistible. Sociopaths have always existed in varying form and to various degrees. They have been known by various titles. They have been studied using various techniques, and through the years their ailment has been blamed on various causes. But one thing never varies: all sociopaths share three common characteristics. They are all very egocentric individuals with no empathy for others, and they are incapable of feeling remorse or guilt. [The Sociopath Rebecca Horton (April 1999)] While the psychopath has likes and dislikes and fondness for the pleasures that human company can bring, analysis shows that he is completely egocentric, valuing others only for their enhancement of his own pleasure or status. While he gives no real love, he is quite capable of inspiring love of sometimes fanatical degree in others. He is generally superficially charming and often makes a striking impression as possessed of the noblest of human qualities. He makes friends easily, and is very manipulative, using his ability with words to talk his way out of trouble. Many psychopaths love to be admired and bask in the adulation of others. With the lack of love, there is also a lack of empathy. The psychopath is unable to feel sorry for others in unfortunate situations or put himself in another's place, whether or not they have been harmed by him.[Gordon Banks] How Psychopaths View The World Not only do they covet possessions and power, but they gain special pleasure in usurping and taking from others (a symbolic sibling, for example); what they can plagiarize, swindle, and extort are fruits far sweeter than those they can earn through honest labor. And once having drained what they can from one source, they turn to another to exploit, bleed, and then cast aside; their pleasure in the misfortune of others is unquenchable. People are used as a means to an end; they are to be subordinated and demeaned so that the antisocial can vindicate themselves... The causes of this sociopathic disorder have been narrowed to several factors through research. One of the primary causes of sociopathic behavior is believed to be neurological abnormalities mainly in the frontal lobe of the brain. This area is also related to fear conditioning. The abnormal anatomy or chemical activity within this area of the brain may be caused by abnormal growth (possibly genetic), brain disease, or injury. This theory has been supported by much research using positron emission tomography (PET) which visually shows the metabolic activity of neurons within the brain (Sabbatini, 1998). The amygdalae, two small regions buried near the base of the brain, have long been known to affect aggression, sexuality and recklessness. Recently, they have also been shown to affect how people interpret the emotions of others. Subtle damage to the amygdalae may explain many of the characteristics of psychopaths - including the difficulty of getting through to them emotionally. It may be that they simply cannot "see" emotions in others. [Are You Married to a Psychopath?] The psychopath is a manipulator, who knows exactly what makes us tick and knows how to manipulate and influence our feelings. They have the talent to spot “kind, caring” women. Mimicry is often used to convince others that the psychopath is a normal human being. He does this to create a false empathy with his victim. The psychopath will try to make you believe he has normal emotions by spinning some sad tale or professing profound, moving experiences; the truth is, most psychopaths go through life as in an incubator, touched by few and having no real compassion for others; but they will lie to convince you that they have normal emotions. The pity factor is one reason why victims often fall for these "poor" people. Lying is like breathing to the psychopath. When caught in a lie and challenged, they make up new lies, and don't care if they're found out. As Hare states, "Lying, deceiving, and manipulation are natural talents for psychopaths...When caught in a lie or challenged with the truth, they are seldom perplexed or embarrassed -- they simply change their stories or attempt to rework the facts so that they appear to be consistent with the lie. The results are a series of contradictory statements and a thoroughly confused listener." [Hare]. Often, their behavior serves to confuse and repress their victims, or to influence anyone who might listen to the psychopath's side of the story. Manipulation is the key to their conquests, and lying is one way they achieve this. |
Re: fuel tank capacity
On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:21:55 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
<LWBill------@------.net> wrote: Message-ID: <46ef54a2$0$16371$88260bb3@free.teranews.com> > It's a Daimler/Kraut thing, Americans wouldn't understand. > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O >mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > >"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message >news:46ef2251$0$7431$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >> >> Why on Earth would they do something like that? You usually know what >> your talking about and I'm not disputing you, it just sounds like a >> really stupid thing to do... so if they really did do it I'm sure it was >> to meet some goofy government regulation. >> >> Jeff DeWitt Psychopaths cannot be understood in terms of antisocial rearing or development. They are simply morally depraved individuals who represent the "monsters" in our society. They are unstoppable and untreatable predators whose violence is planned, purposeful and emotionless. The violence continues until it reaches a plateau at age 60 or so, then tapers off. Their emotionlessness reflects a detached, fearless, and possibly dissociated state, revealing a low-state autonomic nervous system and lack of anxiety. It's difficult to say what motivates them - control and dominance possibly - since their life history will usually show no long-standing bonds with others nor much rhyme to their reason (other than the planning of violence). They tend to operate with a grandiose demeanor, an attitude of entitlement, an insatiable appetite, and a tendency toward sadism. Fearlessness is probably the prototypical (core) characteristic (the low-fear hypothesis). It's helpful to think of them as high-speed vehicles with ineffective brakes. Certain organic (brain) disorders and hormonal imbalances mimic the state of mind of a psychopath. There are four (4) different subtypes of psychopaths. The oldest distinction was made by Cleckley back in 1941 between primary and secondary. PRIMARY PSYCHOPATHS do not respond to punishment, apprehension, stress, or disapproval. They seem to be able to inhibit their antisocial impulses most of the time, not because of conscience, but because it suits their purpose at the time. Words do not seem to have the same meaning for them as they do for us. In fact, it's unclear if they even grasp the meaning of their own words, a condition that Cleckley called "semantic aphasia." They don't follow any life plan, and it seems as if they are incapable of experiencing any genuine emotion. SECONDARY PSYCHOPATHS are risk-takers, but are also more likely to be stress-reactive, worriers, and guilt-prone. They expose themselves to more stress than the average person, but they are as vulnerable to stress as the average person. (This suggests that they are not "fully psychopathic." This may be due to distinctive genetic variations.) They are daring, adventurous, unconventional people who began playing by their own rules early in life. They are strongly driven by a desire to escape or avoid pain, but are unable to resist temptation. As their anxiety increases toward some forbidden object, so does their attraction to it. They live their lives by the lure of temptation. Both primary and secondary psychopaths can be subdivided into: DISTEMPERED PSYCHOPATHS are the kind that seem to fly into a rage or frenzy more easily and more often than other subtypes. Their frenzy will resemble an epileptic fit. They are also usually men with incredibly strong --- drives, capable of astonishing feats of sexual energy, and seemingly obsessed by sexual urges during a large part of their waking lives. Powerful cravings also seem to characterize them, as in drug addiction, kleptomania, pedophilia, any illicit or illegal indulgence. They like the endorphin "high" or "rush" off of excitement and risk-taking. The serial-rapist-murderer known as the Boston Strangler was such a psychopath. CHARISMATIC PSYCHOPATHS are charming, attractive liars. They are usually gifted at some talent or another, and they use it to their advantage in manipulating others. They are usually fast-talkers, and possess an almost demonic ability to persuade others out of everything they own, even their lives. Leaders of religious sects or cults, for example, might be psychopaths if they lead their followers to their deaths. This subtype often comes to believe in their own fictions. They are irresistible. Sociopaths have always existed in varying form and to various degrees. They have been known by various titles. They have been studied using various techniques, and through the years their ailment has been blamed on various causes. But one thing never varies: all sociopaths share three common characteristics. They are all very egocentric individuals with no empathy for others, and they are incapable of feeling remorse or guilt. [The Sociopath Rebecca Horton (April 1999)] While the psychopath has likes and dislikes and fondness for the pleasures that human company can bring, analysis shows that he is completely egocentric, valuing others only for their enhancement of his own pleasure or status. While he gives no real love, he is quite capable of inspiring love of sometimes fanatical degree in others. He is generally superficially charming and often makes a striking impression as possessed of the noblest of human qualities. He makes friends easily, and is very manipulative, using his ability with words to talk his way out of trouble. Many psychopaths love to be admired and bask in the adulation of others. With the lack of love, there is also a lack of empathy. The psychopath is unable to feel sorry for others in unfortunate situations or put himself in another's place, whether or not they have been harmed by him.[Gordon Banks] How Psychopaths View The World Not only do they covet possessions and power, but they gain special pleasure in usurping and taking from others (a symbolic sibling, for example); what they can plagiarize, swindle, and extort are fruits far sweeter than those they can earn through honest labor. And once having drained what they can from one source, they turn to another to exploit, bleed, and then cast aside; their pleasure in the misfortune of others is unquenchable. People are used as a means to an end; they are to be subordinated and demeaned so that the antisocial can vindicate themselves... The causes of this sociopathic disorder have been narrowed to several factors through research. One of the primary causes of sociopathic behavior is believed to be neurological abnormalities mainly in the frontal lobe of the brain. This area is also related to fear conditioning. The abnormal anatomy or chemical activity within this area of the brain may be caused by abnormal growth (possibly genetic), brain disease, or injury. This theory has been supported by much research using positron emission tomography (PET) which visually shows the metabolic activity of neurons within the brain (Sabbatini, 1998). The amygdalae, two small regions buried near the base of the brain, have long been known to affect aggression, sexuality and recklessness. Recently, they have also been shown to affect how people interpret the emotions of others. Subtle damage to the amygdalae may explain many of the characteristics of psychopaths - including the difficulty of getting through to them emotionally. It may be that they simply cannot "see" emotions in others. [Are You Married to a Psychopath?] The psychopath is a manipulator, who knows exactly what makes us tick and knows how to manipulate and influence our feelings. They have the talent to spot “kind, caring” women. Mimicry is often used to convince others that the psychopath is a normal human being. He does this to create a false empathy with his victim. The psychopath will try to make you believe he has normal emotions by spinning some sad tale or professing profound, moving experiences; the truth is, most psychopaths go through life as in an incubator, touched by few and having no real compassion for others; but they will lie to convince you that they have normal emotions. The pity factor is one reason why victims often fall for these "poor" people. Lying is like breathing to the psychopath. When caught in a lie and challenged, they make up new lies, and don't care if they're found out. As Hare states, "Lying, deceiving, and manipulation are natural talents for psychopaths...When caught in a lie or challenged with the truth, they are seldom perplexed or embarrassed -- they simply change their stories or attempt to rework the facts so that they appear to be consistent with the lie. The results are a series of contradictory statements and a thoroughly confused listener." [Hare]. Often, their behavior serves to confuse and repress their victims, or to influence anyone who might listen to the psychopath's side of the story. Manipulation is the key to their conquests, and lying is one way they achieve this. |
Re: fuel tank capacity
On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:21:55 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
<LWBill------@------.net> wrote: Message-ID: <46ef54a2$0$16371$88260bb3@free.teranews.com> > It's a Daimler/Kraut thing, Americans wouldn't understand. > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O >mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > >"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message >news:46ef2251$0$7431$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >> >> Why on Earth would they do something like that? You usually know what >> your talking about and I'm not disputing you, it just sounds like a >> really stupid thing to do... so if they really did do it I'm sure it was >> to meet some goofy government regulation. >> >> Jeff DeWitt Psychopaths cannot be understood in terms of antisocial rearing or development. They are simply morally depraved individuals who represent the "monsters" in our society. They are unstoppable and untreatable predators whose violence is planned, purposeful and emotionless. The violence continues until it reaches a plateau at age 60 or so, then tapers off. Their emotionlessness reflects a detached, fearless, and possibly dissociated state, revealing a low-state autonomic nervous system and lack of anxiety. It's difficult to say what motivates them - control and dominance possibly - since their life history will usually show no long-standing bonds with others nor much rhyme to their reason (other than the planning of violence). They tend to operate with a grandiose demeanor, an attitude of entitlement, an insatiable appetite, and a tendency toward sadism. Fearlessness is probably the prototypical (core) characteristic (the low-fear hypothesis). It's helpful to think of them as high-speed vehicles with ineffective brakes. Certain organic (brain) disorders and hormonal imbalances mimic the state of mind of a psychopath. There are four (4) different subtypes of psychopaths. The oldest distinction was made by Cleckley back in 1941 between primary and secondary. PRIMARY PSYCHOPATHS do not respond to punishment, apprehension, stress, or disapproval. They seem to be able to inhibit their antisocial impulses most of the time, not because of conscience, but because it suits their purpose at the time. Words do not seem to have the same meaning for them as they do for us. In fact, it's unclear if they even grasp the meaning of their own words, a condition that Cleckley called "semantic aphasia." They don't follow any life plan, and it seems as if they are incapable of experiencing any genuine emotion. SECONDARY PSYCHOPATHS are risk-takers, but are also more likely to be stress-reactive, worriers, and guilt-prone. They expose themselves to more stress than the average person, but they are as vulnerable to stress as the average person. (This suggests that they are not "fully psychopathic." This may be due to distinctive genetic variations.) They are daring, adventurous, unconventional people who began playing by their own rules early in life. They are strongly driven by a desire to escape or avoid pain, but are unable to resist temptation. As their anxiety increases toward some forbidden object, so does their attraction to it. They live their lives by the lure of temptation. Both primary and secondary psychopaths can be subdivided into: DISTEMPERED PSYCHOPATHS are the kind that seem to fly into a rage or frenzy more easily and more often than other subtypes. Their frenzy will resemble an epileptic fit. They are also usually men with incredibly strong --- drives, capable of astonishing feats of sexual energy, and seemingly obsessed by sexual urges during a large part of their waking lives. Powerful cravings also seem to characterize them, as in drug addiction, kleptomania, pedophilia, any illicit or illegal indulgence. They like the endorphin "high" or "rush" off of excitement and risk-taking. The serial-rapist-murderer known as the Boston Strangler was such a psychopath. CHARISMATIC PSYCHOPATHS are charming, attractive liars. They are usually gifted at some talent or another, and they use it to their advantage in manipulating others. They are usually fast-talkers, and possess an almost demonic ability to persuade others out of everything they own, even their lives. Leaders of religious sects or cults, for example, might be psychopaths if they lead their followers to their deaths. This subtype often comes to believe in their own fictions. They are irresistible. Sociopaths have always existed in varying form and to various degrees. They have been known by various titles. They have been studied using various techniques, and through the years their ailment has been blamed on various causes. But one thing never varies: all sociopaths share three common characteristics. They are all very egocentric individuals with no empathy for others, and they are incapable of feeling remorse or guilt. [The Sociopath Rebecca Horton (April 1999)] While the psychopath has likes and dislikes and fondness for the pleasures that human company can bring, analysis shows that he is completely egocentric, valuing others only for their enhancement of his own pleasure or status. While he gives no real love, he is quite capable of inspiring love of sometimes fanatical degree in others. He is generally superficially charming and often makes a striking impression as possessed of the noblest of human qualities. He makes friends easily, and is very manipulative, using his ability with words to talk his way out of trouble. Many psychopaths love to be admired and bask in the adulation of others. With the lack of love, there is also a lack of empathy. The psychopath is unable to feel sorry for others in unfortunate situations or put himself in another's place, whether or not they have been harmed by him.[Gordon Banks] How Psychopaths View The World Not only do they covet possessions and power, but they gain special pleasure in usurping and taking from others (a symbolic sibling, for example); what they can plagiarize, swindle, and extort are fruits far sweeter than those they can earn through honest labor. And once having drained what they can from one source, they turn to another to exploit, bleed, and then cast aside; their pleasure in the misfortune of others is unquenchable. People are used as a means to an end; they are to be subordinated and demeaned so that the antisocial can vindicate themselves... The causes of this sociopathic disorder have been narrowed to several factors through research. One of the primary causes of sociopathic behavior is believed to be neurological abnormalities mainly in the frontal lobe of the brain. This area is also related to fear conditioning. The abnormal anatomy or chemical activity within this area of the brain may be caused by abnormal growth (possibly genetic), brain disease, or injury. This theory has been supported by much research using positron emission tomography (PET) which visually shows the metabolic activity of neurons within the brain (Sabbatini, 1998). The amygdalae, two small regions buried near the base of the brain, have long been known to affect aggression, sexuality and recklessness. Recently, they have also been shown to affect how people interpret the emotions of others. Subtle damage to the amygdalae may explain many of the characteristics of psychopaths - including the difficulty of getting through to them emotionally. It may be that they simply cannot "see" emotions in others. [Are You Married to a Psychopath?] The psychopath is a manipulator, who knows exactly what makes us tick and knows how to manipulate and influence our feelings. They have the talent to spot “kind, caring” women. Mimicry is often used to convince others that the psychopath is a normal human being. He does this to create a false empathy with his victim. The psychopath will try to make you believe he has normal emotions by spinning some sad tale or professing profound, moving experiences; the truth is, most psychopaths go through life as in an incubator, touched by few and having no real compassion for others; but they will lie to convince you that they have normal emotions. The pity factor is one reason why victims often fall for these "poor" people. Lying is like breathing to the psychopath. When caught in a lie and challenged, they make up new lies, and don't care if they're found out. As Hare states, "Lying, deceiving, and manipulation are natural talents for psychopaths...When caught in a lie or challenged with the truth, they are seldom perplexed or embarrassed -- they simply change their stories or attempt to rework the facts so that they appear to be consistent with the lie. The results are a series of contradictory statements and a thoroughly confused listener." [Hare]. Often, their behavior serves to confuse and repress their victims, or to influence anyone who might listen to the psychopath's side of the story. Manipulation is the key to their conquests, and lying is one way they achieve this. |
Re: fuel tank capacity
On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:21:55 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
<LWBill------@------.net> wrote: Message-ID: <46ef54a2$0$16371$88260bb3@free.teranews.com> > It's a Daimler/Kraut thing, Americans wouldn't understand. > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O >mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > >"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message >news:46ef2251$0$7431$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >> >> Why on Earth would they do something like that? You usually know what >> your talking about and I'm not disputing you, it just sounds like a >> really stupid thing to do... so if they really did do it I'm sure it was >> to meet some goofy government regulation. >> >> Jeff DeWitt Psychopaths cannot be understood in terms of antisocial rearing or development. They are simply morally depraved individuals who represent the "monsters" in our society. They are unstoppable and untreatable predators whose violence is planned, purposeful and emotionless. The violence continues until it reaches a plateau at age 60 or so, then tapers off. Their emotionlessness reflects a detached, fearless, and possibly dissociated state, revealing a low-state autonomic nervous system and lack of anxiety. It's difficult to say what motivates them - control and dominance possibly - since their life history will usually show no long-standing bonds with others nor much rhyme to their reason (other than the planning of violence). They tend to operate with a grandiose demeanor, an attitude of entitlement, an insatiable appetite, and a tendency toward sadism. Fearlessness is probably the prototypical (core) characteristic (the low-fear hypothesis). It's helpful to think of them as high-speed vehicles with ineffective brakes. Certain organic (brain) disorders and hormonal imbalances mimic the state of mind of a psychopath. There are four (4) different subtypes of psychopaths. The oldest distinction was made by Cleckley back in 1941 between primary and secondary. PRIMARY PSYCHOPATHS do not respond to punishment, apprehension, stress, or disapproval. They seem to be able to inhibit their antisocial impulses most of the time, not because of conscience, but because it suits their purpose at the time. Words do not seem to have the same meaning for them as they do for us. In fact, it's unclear if they even grasp the meaning of their own words, a condition that Cleckley called "semantic aphasia." They don't follow any life plan, and it seems as if they are incapable of experiencing any genuine emotion. SECONDARY PSYCHOPATHS are risk-takers, but are also more likely to be stress-reactive, worriers, and guilt-prone. They expose themselves to more stress than the average person, but they are as vulnerable to stress as the average person. (This suggests that they are not "fully psychopathic." This may be due to distinctive genetic variations.) They are daring, adventurous, unconventional people who began playing by their own rules early in life. They are strongly driven by a desire to escape or avoid pain, but are unable to resist temptation. As their anxiety increases toward some forbidden object, so does their attraction to it. They live their lives by the lure of temptation. Both primary and secondary psychopaths can be subdivided into: DISTEMPERED PSYCHOPATHS are the kind that seem to fly into a rage or frenzy more easily and more often than other subtypes. Their frenzy will resemble an epileptic fit. They are also usually men with incredibly strong --- drives, capable of astonishing feats of sexual energy, and seemingly obsessed by sexual urges during a large part of their waking lives. Powerful cravings also seem to characterize them, as in drug addiction, kleptomania, pedophilia, any illicit or illegal indulgence. They like the endorphin "high" or "rush" off of excitement and risk-taking. The serial-rapist-murderer known as the Boston Strangler was such a psychopath. CHARISMATIC PSYCHOPATHS are charming, attractive liars. They are usually gifted at some talent or another, and they use it to their advantage in manipulating others. They are usually fast-talkers, and possess an almost demonic ability to persuade others out of everything they own, even their lives. Leaders of religious sects or cults, for example, might be psychopaths if they lead their followers to their deaths. This subtype often comes to believe in their own fictions. They are irresistible. Sociopaths have always existed in varying form and to various degrees. They have been known by various titles. They have been studied using various techniques, and through the years their ailment has been blamed on various causes. But one thing never varies: all sociopaths share three common characteristics. They are all very egocentric individuals with no empathy for others, and they are incapable of feeling remorse or guilt. [The Sociopath Rebecca Horton (April 1999)] While the psychopath has likes and dislikes and fondness for the pleasures that human company can bring, analysis shows that he is completely egocentric, valuing others only for their enhancement of his own pleasure or status. While he gives no real love, he is quite capable of inspiring love of sometimes fanatical degree in others. He is generally superficially charming and often makes a striking impression as possessed of the noblest of human qualities. He makes friends easily, and is very manipulative, using his ability with words to talk his way out of trouble. Many psychopaths love to be admired and bask in the adulation of others. With the lack of love, there is also a lack of empathy. The psychopath is unable to feel sorry for others in unfortunate situations or put himself in another's place, whether or not they have been harmed by him.[Gordon Banks] How Psychopaths View The World Not only do they covet possessions and power, but they gain special pleasure in usurping and taking from others (a symbolic sibling, for example); what they can plagiarize, swindle, and extort are fruits far sweeter than those they can earn through honest labor. And once having drained what they can from one source, they turn to another to exploit, bleed, and then cast aside; their pleasure in the misfortune of others is unquenchable. People are used as a means to an end; they are to be subordinated and demeaned so that the antisocial can vindicate themselves... The causes of this sociopathic disorder have been narrowed to several factors through research. One of the primary causes of sociopathic behavior is believed to be neurological abnormalities mainly in the frontal lobe of the brain. This area is also related to fear conditioning. The abnormal anatomy or chemical activity within this area of the brain may be caused by abnormal growth (possibly genetic), brain disease, or injury. This theory has been supported by much research using positron emission tomography (PET) which visually shows the metabolic activity of neurons within the brain (Sabbatini, 1998). The amygdalae, two small regions buried near the base of the brain, have long been known to affect aggression, sexuality and recklessness. Recently, they have also been shown to affect how people interpret the emotions of others. Subtle damage to the amygdalae may explain many of the characteristics of psychopaths - including the difficulty of getting through to them emotionally. It may be that they simply cannot "see" emotions in others. [Are You Married to a Psychopath?] The psychopath is a manipulator, who knows exactly what makes us tick and knows how to manipulate and influence our feelings. They have the talent to spot “kind, caring” women. Mimicry is often used to convince others that the psychopath is a normal human being. He does this to create a false empathy with his victim. The psychopath will try to make you believe he has normal emotions by spinning some sad tale or professing profound, moving experiences; the truth is, most psychopaths go through life as in an incubator, touched by few and having no real compassion for others; but they will lie to convince you that they have normal emotions. The pity factor is one reason why victims often fall for these "poor" people. Lying is like breathing to the psychopath. When caught in a lie and challenged, they make up new lies, and don't care if they're found out. As Hare states, "Lying, deceiving, and manipulation are natural talents for psychopaths...When caught in a lie or challenged with the truth, they are seldom perplexed or embarrassed -- they simply change their stories or attempt to rework the facts so that they appear to be consistent with the lie. The results are a series of contradictory statements and a thoroughly confused listener." [Hare]. Often, their behavior serves to confuse and repress their victims, or to influence anyone who might listen to the psychopath's side of the story. Manipulation is the key to their conquests, and lying is one way they achieve this. |
Re: fuel tank capacity
On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:21:55 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
<LWBill------@------.net> wrote: Message-ID: <46ef54a2$0$16371$88260bb3@free.teranews.com> > It's a Daimler/Kraut thing, Americans wouldn't understand. > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O >mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > >"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message >news:46ef2251$0$7431$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >> >> Why on Earth would they do something like that? You usually know what >> your talking about and I'm not disputing you, it just sounds like a >> really stupid thing to do... so if they really did do it I'm sure it was >> to meet some goofy government regulation. >> >> Jeff DeWitt Psychopaths cannot be understood in terms of antisocial rearing or development. They are simply morally depraved individuals who represent the "monsters" in our society. They are unstoppable and untreatable predators whose violence is planned, purposeful and emotionless. The violence continues until it reaches a plateau at age 60 or so, then tapers off. Their emotionlessness reflects a detached, fearless, and possibly dissociated state, revealing a low-state autonomic nervous system and lack of anxiety. It's difficult to say what motivates them - control and dominance possibly - since their life history will usually show no long-standing bonds with others nor much rhyme to their reason (other than the planning of violence). They tend to operate with a grandiose demeanor, an attitude of entitlement, an insatiable appetite, and a tendency toward sadism. Fearlessness is probably the prototypical (core) characteristic (the low-fear hypothesis). It's helpful to think of them as high-speed vehicles with ineffective brakes. Certain organic (brain) disorders and hormonal imbalances mimic the state of mind of a psychopath. There are four (4) different subtypes of psychopaths. The oldest distinction was made by Cleckley back in 1941 between primary and secondary. PRIMARY PSYCHOPATHS do not respond to punishment, apprehension, stress, or disapproval. They seem to be able to inhibit their antisocial impulses most of the time, not because of conscience, but because it suits their purpose at the time. Words do not seem to have the same meaning for them as they do for us. In fact, it's unclear if they even grasp the meaning of their own words, a condition that Cleckley called "semantic aphasia." They don't follow any life plan, and it seems as if they are incapable of experiencing any genuine emotion. SECONDARY PSYCHOPATHS are risk-takers, but are also more likely to be stress-reactive, worriers, and guilt-prone. They expose themselves to more stress than the average person, but they are as vulnerable to stress as the average person. (This suggests that they are not "fully psychopathic." This may be due to distinctive genetic variations.) They are daring, adventurous, unconventional people who began playing by their own rules early in life. They are strongly driven by a desire to escape or avoid pain, but are unable to resist temptation. As their anxiety increases toward some forbidden object, so does their attraction to it. They live their lives by the lure of temptation. Both primary and secondary psychopaths can be subdivided into: DISTEMPERED PSYCHOPATHS are the kind that seem to fly into a rage or frenzy more easily and more often than other subtypes. Their frenzy will resemble an epileptic fit. They are also usually men with incredibly strong --- drives, capable of astonishing feats of sexual energy, and seemingly obsessed by sexual urges during a large part of their waking lives. Powerful cravings also seem to characterize them, as in drug addiction, kleptomania, pedophilia, any illicit or illegal indulgence. They like the endorphin "high" or "rush" off of excitement and risk-taking. The serial-rapist-murderer known as the Boston Strangler was such a psychopath. CHARISMATIC PSYCHOPATHS are charming, attractive liars. They are usually gifted at some talent or another, and they use it to their advantage in manipulating others. They are usually fast-talkers, and possess an almost demonic ability to persuade others out of everything they own, even their lives. Leaders of religious sects or cults, for example, might be psychopaths if they lead their followers to their deaths. This subtype often comes to believe in their own fictions. They are irresistible. Sociopaths have always existed in varying form and to various degrees. They have been known by various titles. They have been studied using various techniques, and through the years their ailment has been blamed on various causes. But one thing never varies: all sociopaths share three common characteristics. They are all very egocentric individuals with no empathy for others, and they are incapable of feeling remorse or guilt. [The Sociopath Rebecca Horton (April 1999)] While the psychopath has likes and dislikes and fondness for the pleasures that human company can bring, analysis shows that he is completely egocentric, valuing others only for their enhancement of his own pleasure or status. While he gives no real love, he is quite capable of inspiring love of sometimes fanatical degree in others. He is generally superficially charming and often makes a striking impression as possessed of the noblest of human qualities. He makes friends easily, and is very manipulative, using his ability with words to talk his way out of trouble. Many psychopaths love to be admired and bask in the adulation of others. With the lack of love, there is also a lack of empathy. The psychopath is unable to feel sorry for others in unfortunate situations or put himself in another's place, whether or not they have been harmed by him.[Gordon Banks] How Psychopaths View The World Not only do they covet possessions and power, but they gain special pleasure in usurping and taking from others (a symbolic sibling, for example); what they can plagiarize, swindle, and extort are fruits far sweeter than those they can earn through honest labor. And once having drained what they can from one source, they turn to another to exploit, bleed, and then cast aside; their pleasure in the misfortune of others is unquenchable. People are used as a means to an end; they are to be subordinated and demeaned so that the antisocial can vindicate themselves... The causes of this sociopathic disorder have been narrowed to several factors through research. One of the primary causes of sociopathic behavior is believed to be neurological abnormalities mainly in the frontal lobe of the brain. This area is also related to fear conditioning. The abnormal anatomy or chemical activity within this area of the brain may be caused by abnormal growth (possibly genetic), brain disease, or injury. This theory has been supported by much research using positron emission tomography (PET) which visually shows the metabolic activity of neurons within the brain (Sabbatini, 1998). The amygdalae, two small regions buried near the base of the brain, have long been known to affect aggression, sexuality and recklessness. Recently, they have also been shown to affect how people interpret the emotions of others. Subtle damage to the amygdalae may explain many of the characteristics of psychopaths - including the difficulty of getting through to them emotionally. It may be that they simply cannot "see" emotions in others. [Are You Married to a Psychopath?] The psychopath is a manipulator, who knows exactly what makes us tick and knows how to manipulate and influence our feelings. They have the talent to spot “kind, caring” women. Mimicry is often used to convince others that the psychopath is a normal human being. He does this to create a false empathy with his victim. The psychopath will try to make you believe he has normal emotions by spinning some sad tale or professing profound, moving experiences; the truth is, most psychopaths go through life as in an incubator, touched by few and having no real compassion for others; but they will lie to convince you that they have normal emotions. The pity factor is one reason why victims often fall for these "poor" people. Lying is like breathing to the psychopath. When caught in a lie and challenged, they make up new lies, and don't care if they're found out. As Hare states, "Lying, deceiving, and manipulation are natural talents for psychopaths...When caught in a lie or challenged with the truth, they are seldom perplexed or embarrassed -- they simply change their stories or attempt to rework the facts so that they appear to be consistent with the lie. The results are a series of contradictory statements and a thoroughly confused listener." [Hare]. Often, their behavior serves to confuse and repress their victims, or to influence anyone who might listen to the psychopath's side of the story. Manipulation is the key to their conquests, and lying is one way they achieve this. |
Re: fuel tank capacity
On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:37:12 -0700, Tracie <brainart@upstate.edu>
wrote: >On Sep 17, 9:37 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote: >> Jeff DeWitt wrote: >> > Mike Romain wrote: >> >> Arold "Al" Green wrote: >> >>> Hi, >> >>> I bought a 98 TJ Sport 6 cylinder. The dealer window sticker was >> >>> still with the paperwork and it says it has a 15 gallon tank. Is this >> >>> accurate? I had assumed the tank would be cloer to 20 gallon. >> >>> Thanks, >> >>> Al >> >>> __ >> >>> Arold "Al" Green >> >> >> I was just reading around and found out you have a 19 gallon tank in >> >> your 98 TJ. >> >> >> If the sticker says it is a 15 gallon tank, they put a float ball >> >> stopper in the fill tube so it shuts off at 15, but the tank is the same. >> >> > Why on Earth would they do something like that? You usually know what >> > your talking about and I'm not disputing you, it just sounds like a >> > really stupid thing to do... so if they really did do it I'm sure it was >> > to meet some goofy government regulation. >> >> > Jeff DeWitt >> >> I can't imagine why they would do that either, unless it was to make >> some easy money on people ordering the upgrade to the 20 gallon tank. >> There are sites all over the net on how to do the fix though. >> >> Chris- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > >They must've changed the spec sheets in later years, 'cause I have a >2006 Wrangler X and my spec sheet does say 19 gallons. However, the >manual states that when the 'low gas, dummy' light comes on, you have >approximately 2 gallons of gas left. I have intentionally travelled >as far as I have dared around my town with this light on (never more >than walking distance from a gas station if it quit), and even when I >fill it, I have never been able to put more than 17.5 gallons in it. >So I am not sure if the gauge reads wrong, or if the tank is not >really a 19 gallon tank. I've let the needle actually cross over onto the idiot light before refeuling, but it's risky ;-) Usually, when I refuel anywhere between the last line and the light, I can only get to within 2 gallons of max. (95 XJ Auto 4x4) .... |
Re: fuel tank capacity
On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:37:12 -0700, Tracie <brainart@upstate.edu>
wrote: >On Sep 17, 9:37 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote: >> Jeff DeWitt wrote: >> > Mike Romain wrote: >> >> Arold "Al" Green wrote: >> >>> Hi, >> >>> I bought a 98 TJ Sport 6 cylinder. The dealer window sticker was >> >>> still with the paperwork and it says it has a 15 gallon tank. Is this >> >>> accurate? I had assumed the tank would be cloer to 20 gallon. >> >>> Thanks, >> >>> Al >> >>> __ >> >>> Arold "Al" Green >> >> >> I was just reading around and found out you have a 19 gallon tank in >> >> your 98 TJ. >> >> >> If the sticker says it is a 15 gallon tank, they put a float ball >> >> stopper in the fill tube so it shuts off at 15, but the tank is the same. >> >> > Why on Earth would they do something like that? You usually know what >> > your talking about and I'm not disputing you, it just sounds like a >> > really stupid thing to do... so if they really did do it I'm sure it was >> > to meet some goofy government regulation. >> >> > Jeff DeWitt >> >> I can't imagine why they would do that either, unless it was to make >> some easy money on people ordering the upgrade to the 20 gallon tank. >> There are sites all over the net on how to do the fix though. >> >> Chris- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > >They must've changed the spec sheets in later years, 'cause I have a >2006 Wrangler X and my spec sheet does say 19 gallons. However, the >manual states that when the 'low gas, dummy' light comes on, you have >approximately 2 gallons of gas left. I have intentionally travelled >as far as I have dared around my town with this light on (never more >than walking distance from a gas station if it quit), and even when I >fill it, I have never been able to put more than 17.5 gallons in it. >So I am not sure if the gauge reads wrong, or if the tank is not >really a 19 gallon tank. I've let the needle actually cross over onto the idiot light before refeuling, but it's risky ;-) Usually, when I refuel anywhere between the last line and the light, I can only get to within 2 gallons of max. (95 XJ Auto 4x4) .... |
Re: fuel tank capacity
On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:37:12 -0700, Tracie <brainart@upstate.edu>
wrote: >On Sep 17, 9:37 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote: >> Jeff DeWitt wrote: >> > Mike Romain wrote: >> >> Arold "Al" Green wrote: >> >>> Hi, >> >>> I bought a 98 TJ Sport 6 cylinder. The dealer window sticker was >> >>> still with the paperwork and it says it has a 15 gallon tank. Is this >> >>> accurate? I had assumed the tank would be cloer to 20 gallon. >> >>> Thanks, >> >>> Al >> >>> __ >> >>> Arold "Al" Green >> >> >> I was just reading around and found out you have a 19 gallon tank in >> >> your 98 TJ. >> >> >> If the sticker says it is a 15 gallon tank, they put a float ball >> >> stopper in the fill tube so it shuts off at 15, but the tank is the same. >> >> > Why on Earth would they do something like that? You usually know what >> > your talking about and I'm not disputing you, it just sounds like a >> > really stupid thing to do... so if they really did do it I'm sure it was >> > to meet some goofy government regulation. >> >> > Jeff DeWitt >> >> I can't imagine why they would do that either, unless it was to make >> some easy money on people ordering the upgrade to the 20 gallon tank. >> There are sites all over the net on how to do the fix though. >> >> Chris- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > >They must've changed the spec sheets in later years, 'cause I have a >2006 Wrangler X and my spec sheet does say 19 gallons. However, the >manual states that when the 'low gas, dummy' light comes on, you have >approximately 2 gallons of gas left. I have intentionally travelled >as far as I have dared around my town with this light on (never more >than walking distance from a gas station if it quit), and even when I >fill it, I have never been able to put more than 17.5 gallons in it. >So I am not sure if the gauge reads wrong, or if the tank is not >really a 19 gallon tank. I've let the needle actually cross over onto the idiot light before refeuling, but it's risky ;-) Usually, when I refuel anywhere between the last line and the light, I can only get to within 2 gallons of max. (95 XJ Auto 4x4) .... |
Re: fuel tank capacity
On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:37:12 -0700, Tracie <brainart@upstate.edu>
wrote: >On Sep 17, 9:37 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote: >> Jeff DeWitt wrote: >> > Mike Romain wrote: >> >> Arold "Al" Green wrote: >> >>> Hi, >> >>> I bought a 98 TJ Sport 6 cylinder. The dealer window sticker was >> >>> still with the paperwork and it says it has a 15 gallon tank. Is this >> >>> accurate? I had assumed the tank would be cloer to 20 gallon. >> >>> Thanks, >> >>> Al >> >>> __ >> >>> Arold "Al" Green >> >> >> I was just reading around and found out you have a 19 gallon tank in >> >> your 98 TJ. >> >> >> If the sticker says it is a 15 gallon tank, they put a float ball >> >> stopper in the fill tube so it shuts off at 15, but the tank is the same. >> >> > Why on Earth would they do something like that? You usually know what >> > your talking about and I'm not disputing you, it just sounds like a >> > really stupid thing to do... so if they really did do it I'm sure it was >> > to meet some goofy government regulation. >> >> > Jeff DeWitt >> >> I can't imagine why they would do that either, unless it was to make >> some easy money on people ordering the upgrade to the 20 gallon tank. >> There are sites all over the net on how to do the fix though. >> >> Chris- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > >They must've changed the spec sheets in later years, 'cause I have a >2006 Wrangler X and my spec sheet does say 19 gallons. However, the >manual states that when the 'low gas, dummy' light comes on, you have >approximately 2 gallons of gas left. I have intentionally travelled >as far as I have dared around my town with this light on (never more >than walking distance from a gas station if it quit), and even when I >fill it, I have never been able to put more than 17.5 gallons in it. >So I am not sure if the gauge reads wrong, or if the tank is not >really a 19 gallon tank. I've let the needle actually cross over onto the idiot light before refeuling, but it's risky ;-) Usually, when I refuel anywhere between the last line and the light, I can only get to within 2 gallons of max. (95 XJ Auto 4x4) .... |
Re: fuel tank capacity
Jeff DeWitt wrote:
> Mike Romain wrote: >> Arold "Al" Green wrote: >>> Hi, >>> I bought a 98 TJ Sport 6 cylinder. The dealer window sticker was >>> still with the paperwork and it says it has a 15 gallon tank. Is this >>> accurate? I had assumed the tank would be cloer to 20 gallon. >>> Thanks, >>> Al >>> __ >>> Arold "Al" Green >> >> I was just reading around and found out you have a 19 gallon tank in >> your 98 TJ. >> >> If the sticker says it is a 15 gallon tank, they put a float ball >> stopper in the fill tube so it shuts off at 15, but the tank is the same. > > Why on Earth would they do something like that? You usually know what > your talking about and I'm not disputing you, it just sounds like a > really stupid thing to do... so if they really did do it I'm sure it was > to meet some goofy government regulation. > > Jeff DeWitt It must be cheaper to do it that way rather than design a new skid plate and strap setup. The later 4.0 YJ's are the same, one tank fits all with just the filler vent deeper on the 'smaller' tank. Mike > >> >> You can drop the tank and remove this ball by trimming the tube back. >> >> Here is a link with directions about halfway down: >> http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=453329 >> >> You then would need the 19 gallon sender or just realize your gauge >> just reads the bottom 3/4 of the tank. I have had cars like that... >> >> Mike >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > |
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