Raytri, did you have a Commodore VIC 20, with the tapes? I had that as well as the old Atari. And Pong, the first video game system.

Java, not sure if Hammer pants are anything like parachute pants, but if they are I know what you mean. I bought a pair once and my friends correctly ripped me a new one! They got worn once before they hit the trash! I also used to shop at a very 80's place called Chess King and owned a pair of Angel Flights, bell bottoms and all. And yeah you're right about my nostalgia items being a little older, not sure how I got to be 40! I don't feel it until I talk with someone about Saturday morning cartoons like Fat Albert or Honk Kong Phooey, which was Scatman Crothers...or who Scatman Crothers even is. When I get the quizical look THEN I feel old!

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All you need to know about the energy crisis:
ANWR Exploration Republicans: 91% Supported. Democrats: 86% Opposed.
Coal-to-liquid R's: 90% YES. D's: 78% NO.
Oil Shale Exploration R's: 90% YES. D's: 86% NO.
Outer Continental Shelf Exploration R's: 81% YES. D's: 83% NO.
Increased Refinery Capacity R's: 97% YES. D's: 96% NO

SUMMARY: 91% of House Republicans have historically voted to increase the production of America’s own oil and gas. 86% of House Democrats have historically voted against.