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Peter King (again)

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Wendell Gee, May 16, 2011.

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  1. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member


    Welcome to real life.

    It's about paying attention.
     
    Ben_Hecht, May 23, 2011
    #25
  2. DanOregon

    DanOregon Well-Known Member

    You almost think he couldn't expense the thing. The other funny thing is that he didn't mention how many cities use taxes on rental cars to pay for their football stadiums - but I guess that's perfectly fine.
     
    DanOregon, May 23, 2011
    #26
  3. Captain_Kirk

    Captain_Kirk Well-Known Member

    Not like this is a new or recent practice, either.

    What's next on the list--not getting a full meal in coach on a flight?
     
    Captain_Kirk, May 23, 2011
    #27
  4. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    I guess Peter King has never rented a car in the last 30 years.
     
    Boom_70, May 23, 2011
    #28
  5. 21

    21 Well-Known Member

    Just for us, Peter just tweeted:

     
    21, May 23, 2011
    #29
  6. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member


    If he's in the middle, in the back, I feel for him.

    But, somehow, I doubt that's the case.
     
    Ben_Hecht, May 23, 2011
    #30
  7. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Dumbest thing I've read all day. I guess Mr. Northeast Corridor doesn't rent cars all that often.
     
    playthrough, May 23, 2011
    #31
  8. Cubbiebum

    Cubbiebum Member

    Someone like him is almost definitely in first class.
     
    Cubbiebum, May 23, 2011
    #32
  9. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    No way. PK is a man of the people. His father was an iron worker you know.
     
    Boom_70, May 23, 2011
    #33
  10. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    So is MB....
     
    slappy4428, May 24, 2011
    #34
  11. beardpuller

    beardpuller Active Member

    I think what he's trying to do with this stuff like the rental car anecdote is connect with the harried business traveler. But as several people here have noted, who the hell didn't know that you pay like double the price per gallon if the rental company has to fill the tank? The harried business traveler reading Peter is not going to think "heck, yeah, that guy's right," he's going to think "what a doofus."
     
    beardpuller, May 24, 2011
    #35
  12. DanOregon

    DanOregon Well-Known Member

    He might not be booked first class but you would think that he would qualify for an upgrade with his miles. Or maybe he cashes out the first class ticket and buys coach.
    All I know is that if I travelled as much as him, I wouldn't leave that much of a paper trail for the accounting department to pick over.

    Anyone know how it would work for a guy like him, who travels here and there and probably doesn't book six weeks in advance? Orbitz?
     
    DanOregon, May 24, 2011
    #36
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