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| Re: New Energy Bill - Relief? [message #164919 is a reply to message #164861] |
Sun, 31 July 2005 11:31   |
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SuperFlyingEngi
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It would be an even bigger feat if all the people who didn't need SUVs and pickup trucks stopped buying them.
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." -- Theodore Roosevelt (1918)
"The danger to political dissent is acute where the Government attempts to act under so vague a concept as the power to protect "domestic security." Given the difficulty of defining the domestic security interest, the danger of abuse in acting to protect that interest becomes apparent. --U.S. Supreme Court decision (407 U.S. 297 (1972)
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| Re: New Energy Bill - Relief? [message #164988 is a reply to message #164861] |
Mon, 01 August 2005 09:34 |
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Crimson
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I have a 6-disc DVD changer/player in my minivan, and GPS navigation. Who says middle class can't afford it?
I'm the bawss.
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| Re: New Energy Bill - Relief? [message #164995 is a reply to message #164942] |
Mon, 01 August 2005 11:16 |
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SuperFlyingEngi
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| msgtpain wrote on Sun, 31 July 2005 19:43 |
who's determination of "need" are we supposed to be bowing to, environmentalists? Your opinion of need may be completely different from mine.
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Well, what's yours?
And, you know, the U.S. throws away money at such incredible speed compared to the rest of the world on gasoline that if we, say doubled fuel efficieny, even this crappy economy we have now would skyrocket.
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." -- Theodore Roosevelt (1918)
"The danger to political dissent is acute where the Government attempts to act under so vague a concept as the power to protect "domestic security." Given the difficulty of defining the domestic security interest, the danger of abuse in acting to protect that interest becomes apparent. --U.S. Supreme Court decision (407 U.S. 297 (1972)
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| Re: New Energy Bill - Relief? [message #164997 is a reply to message #164861] |
Mon, 01 August 2005 12:01 |
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NukeIt15
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Just because you do not need something does not mean that you ought to be blocked from buying it by the government.
I would not mind a hybrid version of my Jeep- if it weren't for the fact that it is harder to obtain parts for them and they are thus harder to maintain. However, that will become less and less of a problem over time. Maybe by the time the Jeep needs replacing there will be a small hybrid SUV of similar design out that suits my needs.
It is good that auto manufacturers are coming up with new and more varied hybrid designs. That's a big step towards mass market appeal.
"Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property. Horrid mischief would ensue were (the law-abiding) deprived of the use of them." - Thomas Paine
Remember, kids: illiteracy is cool. If you took the time to read this, you are clearly a loser who will never get laid. You've been warned.
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