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Yes I know That Palin doesnt have the background experience to hold such a powerful office, However I am not too sure OBAMA does either. What is refreshing is the down to earth common sense that comes With Palin, I wish there would be a new generation of politicians that rose up to fill the vacuum of what we have now which is party power and no real good for the nation. Sometimes the real people need to take back hold of the reins to guide us back to a more normal middle of the road posture. Like I said, Kennedy (John) and Reagan were fiscal conservatives, though both put great goals on this country, each with their own crisis. Kennedy put us on the moon and stood ground when the missile crisis existed. Reagon through his positive attitude forced the failure of the Soviet Union through strength. Both believed in strength. That is the only deterent to most nations in the world. These were men in two different parties with love for their country, and what we can accomplish. What I see now are two candidates that dont really believe in the American people, but feel government will fix everything. Just like they fixed our borders, our social security, our medical system that is so heavily controlled by the government that inflation within that industry is out of control. I personally am scared of what government control of everything will do. We just as well thow out the Constitution and let them be big brother. I am not a back woods, anti government guy, buy I dont want them telling me how to raise my children, grandchildren, or force the agendas of so many wacko groups on my children. environmentalist, !Removed! activist, lobbyist, ACLU, they are all about tearing down the building blocks of our nation. We are one of the greatest nations in the world, but are being eaten alive from within. Hey RXNC Hope you and your family are well. God Bless AMERICA.

Quite frankly neither candidate has addressed what is really important, prosecuting the elitist that are being bailed out and stopping illegal immigration which is destroying this country. Neither also wants to declare English as the national language, protect our borders, or protect the AMERICAN culture. Obama and McCain are just more of the same with McCain a pacifist, and Obama a socialist. Neither has any solutions that are spelled out than would bring this country back together and make us want to become a super power country. They are just new world order people without a clue. And China and Russia are laughing as they only get stronger. They only people that have any integrity are our military, and just as in Vietnam they are letting the politicians set them up for failure. They have made great strides in Iraq, but the media is the enemy within destroying any kind of American patriotism. I really feel for our military men and women to have to put up with the left wing military haters like Pelousi and others which should be trialed for tression. There is no honor left in the beltway, and Colin if he had any real class would have stayed out of this. Quite Frankly I would have voted for him in a minute four years ago. God has come back in the war in Iraq, but at home it isnt allowed in our schools, courts, public buildings. The new dollar doesnt even have In God We Trust.... How sad they pledge on the bible to take office and than slam religion or fail to allow what our founding fathers created this great experiment on (Christian freedom) Diversity is just another word to give more rights to one group over the rights of the majority. Marriage is being slammed and the only candidate that supports marriage between a man and women is Palin (God bless her) even though her partner will no speak out. Quite frankly both parties should go back to the drawing table and reestablish there values and realize that what made this country great were Americans, not them. Joe Plumber, whatever is what the real world is like. not some beltway pointy head that just screwed us out of almost a trillion dollars of bailouts to their buddies in the industry that they failed to regulate, which started with Clintons everyone deserves a home scam. I guess when it wasnt s*x, it meant that all integrety was left under the table on Monica's dress. What a fantastic bunch we have put in their little kingdoms. Great scam, serve a few years and get retirement and healthcare for life. Meanwhile my company which I retired from just sent a Dear John letter informing me they would no longer cover my medical in retirement. And that was after 32 years of busting my butt. Yep, Change is what you will get, The liberal courts will write our laws and the government will take over all of the industries just like Hitler did in the 1930's . Democracy to Socialism in a lightening moment with both parties lying to the idiots that vote them in. Just my two cents worth...Time to find that lot in the hills and hide for awhile, Hope Palin becomes the big winner next round when the idiots in Congress realize what real change is needed.

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How sad, Colin Powell turning his back on the very people that have supported him all of these years. I respect him for what he has done in the past, but sadly when he turns his back on us conservative folks, to support a socialist than we are seeing how bad these partys have stooped to gain power, but not represent the American people. Change is needed, but not the kind either candidate offers. We need a positive, people oriented person that believes in America and what we are capable of accomplishing. These two morons are nothing more than pacifist. Somebody Like Sarah Palin or Huckaby would be a refreshing change to the political make up. We Americans are tired of these same as usual politicians. John Kennedy or Reagan were men of much more stature than this bunch. We need to start over, and add some real ethics back to our political scene.

Get it changed every 15k miles. Good luck...

Good for you, nothing ventured nothing learned...I will give you a old navy attaboy for trying, I respect people that give it that go, they may make mistakes, but you learn from them...Have a great evening.

What codes are you getting, the sensor may be bad and can be replaced without much difficulty.....

the original bill had no limits or controls...it was all show, they got what they wanted, regardless of what Americans wanted.

Some of the pork barrel spending: money for makers of wooden arrows manufacturor money for emmisions control in China Does this sound like a bailout for what the Walstreet folks want No it is a buy out for votes to get the bill passed. Same old boys doing the same old tactics on the taxpayers money....

This bill is full of pork barrel spending and a great deal of it is heading to china to fix their pockets.....That is just the same...spend spend spend....all for their private pet projects. that just makes me sick...

Josh, you will be in my prayers tonight...God Bless you and the misses....Keep your head high, everything will work out....

Yep, the good old boys bailed out their friends that they click heels with. how sad that they are on the take for their votes. Must be a sweet life sucking the taxpayer dry and making sure your contributors get to keep their yatches and million dollar homes. All for greed. They have not learned yet.

I am happy about one thing, Government is not ramming this through the mill. The people ( I mean the real people of the nation) have been giving some terrific response to this bailout, and I think Congress is scared that so many are finally taking some attention to what is going on. Too bad they dont do that all of the time and give us a 80 to 90 percent votor turnout. God Bless this nation and I hope the people get their way, even if it is a little. At least we didnt get the first bill, giving all of our rights away to some CZAR that had no limits. Thank your soldiers, sailors, and teachers for trying to give us our rights...Shame that integrity doesnt exist in corporate America... They seem to have forgotten what this country was founded on. Everyone have a great day.

After all the hoopala, The politicians are broke, in more than one way. They spend like drunken sailors and have no idea what their income is, as if it matters. Government has done nothing to improve the working man, they have created a welfare system that creates generations of non workers, screwed the Medical care system up by causing it to overinflate all normal expenses because they can. Now they want a free get out of jail card for the folks that caused it all. Republicans, Democrats, they are both sick and heading toward Socialism. They feel they can do better than you or me in taking care of our children, grandchildren, etc. All it has done is taken responsibility away from everyone to accept any blame or responsibility for their miserable plights. The CEO's, board of directors and all of the Ivy league insiders have ruined this country with their EAST coast mentality. Jobs have gone overseas and we have sold out our technology to third world countries that have no interest in democracy or human rights. China puts a man in space and gears for a space station by 2020 and I can guarantee you if will not be only for exploration. The Media hardly covers it, and ignores the growing threat. This financial crisis is greed and stupid deregulation, which has failed us all miserably. The Enrons, Xerox, and countless other frauds that happened in the last ten years just have not been punished enough. Now We Bail out the good old boys, hey where is my cut when my ATM says I have no more funds. Could you spare me a dime?????

I agree with Code58, I have had the driveshaft seal leak, especially after lexus replaced my tranny and the spring clip that holds the shaft into the tranny was weak and allowed the shaft to walk outboard. I suggest seeing if you have excessive play from the shaft if you pull on it with the car up on jack stands. The shaft will move very slightly in and out, but not anymore than a 1/16 of an inch. I replaced the drive shaft seal and clip and mine quit leaking. It unfortunately envolves dropping the drive shaft. As for the price, that is rediculous. I replaced my left drive shaft with a EMPI unit for $100. That was the price from NAPA auto parts.

Just for your info, you check the alternator voltage at the battery terminals. The Battery normally will measure about 12.5 volts with engine off, with engine on the voltage will go up to 13.5 to 14.5 showing that the alternator is charging. Good luck...

You should check the Alternator output, should be 13.5 to 14.5 when the engine is running. If it isnt than the alternator could be failing, possibly the bridge rectifier, which could cause the flickering. I would clean the terminals on the battery as a first step and also check for a good ground connection to the engine block.

I switch at 100k miles and have had no problems of leaks. As for the Castrol Oil, yes look for the made in europe on the back of the container. really funny thing is the car is quieter, and mileage went up about 1 mpg...

I had that crust too, but switched to Castrol Oil synthetic 0-30 weight, european formula, and it is truely weird, after two oil changes the crust on the filler area disappeared. Must be some really good cleaners addititives in that oil. My car has 160k miles on it....have a great day...

Well I guess I will call the dealership since nobody has replied. Good morning to everyone...

I cant seem to find the info, but when the seat belt is unbuckled in the front passenger seat the only indicator is a flashing light. Does the RX300 have the option of a buzzer for this indicator??? Seems my wife keeps forgetting her seat belt and doesnt notice the light indicator. Can this be programed in the C best settings?

Read post number 16 how to get to gear console....nice pictures... http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread...X300&page=2

The parking brake thing sounds good, but could it also be the ABS system locking....

If it is dont go to MIDAS, find an independent muffler shop, they will give you the best deal for that flex coupling...The replacement one can be a mesh covered coupling like Honda uses...mine has been holding up well since replacement.

Oh man SMooth1 you are a silver-tongued one.... Maybe you should take up hostage negotiations if you arent already....You really gave me a chuckle today...