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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bksnoopy
I don’t like the idea of “Big Daddy” watching my every move, using the pretence that they are “looking out for my best interest”. I’m from the old school. I can keep track of my own minor services, tire pressure, how fast I’m going etc. I was without a cell phone most of my life; I don’t need one attached to my car. I have a cell and I like the idea of taking it out of the car when I get out.

This OnStar thing seems so “let’s put a chip under the back of your neck”, “the government is here to help you”, “don’t worry it’s for your best interest”.

How stupid are we, paying big dollars for a service that is used to keep track of your movements.

I made a big mistake activating this thing and I’m going to disconnect as soon as possible!

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You must be a very important person to think that OnStar gives a crap about where you go or what you do. Don't forget you tinfoil hat.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Wezel
It's been said on here that if you just wear a tin foil hat they can never find you.
I know you’re just kidding, and you really don’t want more of your freedoms taken away, right?

The metal hat might be true, but don’t under-estimate just how much freedoms you are giving up every time they pass a new law!

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If you think someone is out to get you, you’re probably right!

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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by mike72
You must be a very important person to think that OnStar gives a crap about where you go or what you do. Don't forget you tinfoil hat.
I know you’re just kidding, and you really don’t want more of your freedoms taken away, right?

If we all followed your advice we would be a nation of sheep!

Read this: The FBI found out about this passive listening feature and promptly served OnStar with a court order forcing the company to give it access. The court order the FBI gave ……read full story here ..

http://www.tonyrogers.com/news/onstar.htm

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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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bksnoopy here are some more things for you to worry about.



http://www.mindfully.org/Reform/2004...amps3sep04.htm

http://netowne.com/environmental/con.../contrails.htm

http://www.haarp.net/

If they want to listen to my car I hope they like loud Rock music.


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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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I swear one time I was in my buddies silverado with onstar....I was making fun of him and his gf the night before moaning really loud...I swear his truck laughed..

THEY HEARD US! lol
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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Just because you're paranoid, it doesn't mean they're not out to get you.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by TXSTICK
bksnoopy here are some more things for you to worry about.



http://www.mindfully.org/Reform/2004...amps3sep04.htm

http://netowne.com/environmental/con.../contrails.htm

http://www.haarp.net/

If they want to listen to my car I hope they like loud Rock music.



George Noory would be proud... http://www.coasttocoastam.com/
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by freyke
Just because you're paranoid, it doesn't mean they're not out to get you.


That was a good movie .. "Conspiracy Theory" with Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts.

I can take it .. but I still don't like the government's nose in my business.



I'm done trying to teach you guys ... It's hopeless
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