Bush to call on Americans to cut gasoline use

MAD_CAT · 01-23-2007, 06:52 PM

I'd like to see all you American give up on your SUV's

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2007/0...s.html?ref=rss

hybrid · 01-23-2007, 06:55 PM

I see no problem with that.

The rest of the world tries so should we.

bush · 01-23-2007, 07:17 PM

Been doing it for years. I bought my car in the spring of 2002 and only put about 25,000 miles on it since then.

e4gulf · 01-23-2007, 07:27 PM

Well my bike gets 44 MPG so I'm doing my part.

BSR423 · 01-23-2007, 07:38 PM

All???

Sibling · 01-23-2007, 07:46 PM

...hmmm great excuse to finally sell my old motorcycle

bush · 01-23-2007, 08:17 PM

What does GW know about sacrifice?

Ground Air Force One for all but international travel, as well as all those stupid helicopters.

That's a great idea that we can all get behind.

Rascus · 01-23-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bush

What does GW know about sacrifice?

Ground Air Force One for all but international travel, as well as all those stupid helicopters.

That's a great idea that we can all get behind.

Ban all rock concerts, sports venues and everything else that requires a shitload of 18 wheelers to drive across country to get to the next spot.

NASCAR as well..but i could care less about that

malvolio · 01-23-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bush

What does GW know about sacrifice?

Ground Air Force One for all but international travel, as well as all those stupid helicopters.

That's a great idea that we can all get behind.

I'm beind that in principle, but in practice that would be a greater sacrifice to the driving public as a result of the road closures every time he traveled. This was an issue last year when they wanted to close down lanes of highway so he could be driven from D.C. to a fundraiser in VA. People were furious because of the impact it would have had on rush hour and he ended up flying.

bush · 01-24-2007, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by malvolio

I'm beind that in principle, but in practice that would be a greater sacrifice to the driving public as a result of the road closures every time he traveled. This was an issue last year when they wanted to close down lanes of highway so he could be driven from D.C. to a fundraiser in VA. People were furious because of the impact it would have had on rush hour and he ended up flying.

I can't form a coherent response.

DEMIAN1970 · 01-24-2007, 07:50 AM

Maybe when our gasoline prices at the pump are more inline with the rest of the world more soccer moms will give up their status symbol gas guzzlers.
But I don't see that happening until then.
Lane splitting should be legal in all 50 states, more people would opt for getting through traffic faster. It would definetely help here in Atlanta.

jim schmidt · 01-24-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by malvolio

I'm beind that in principle, but in practice that would be a greater sacrifice to the driving public as a result of the road closures every time he traveled. This was an issue last year when they wanted to close down lanes of highway so he could be driven from D.C. to a fundraiser in VA. People were furious because of the impact it would have had on rush hour and he ended up flying.

Right. People who don't live around here have no idea. Of course, if it were up to me, I'd make him travel on the front of a Saturn V.

ped · 01-24-2007, 10:45 AM

yes the answer is for the government to raise prices. thats not wrong on any level. then the only people who could have a job are the people who already have the best jobs. screw everyone else. yep thats logical solution all right....for a massocist.

wired_af · 01-24-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by e4gulf

Well my bike gets 44 MPG so I'm doing my part.

+1

bugeyed · 01-24-2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bush

What does GW know about sacrifice?

Ground Air Force One for all but international travel, as well as all those stupid helicopters.

That's a great idea that we can all get behind.

Great idea. I bet spoiled brat Bush would be screaming if he had to ride greyhound everytime he went to crawford on vacation (which would be like every month). Can you imagine him having to sit next to a big fat smelly loudmouth, tripping over people's luggage, and having to share the bathroom with crack addicts?