VABills Posted September 1, 2005 Author Posted September 1, 2005 From what I see... hybrids are not a prototype, and to increase mpg? it's here. VW's get 40 now, it is easy, and it won't put millions out of work.... that comment is extreme and false. We have the tech to do it easily. But Oil and Auto are in bed. Can't you see that? You go Black Panther!! 424951[/snapback] When they can start getting 40-50 mpg in a van/SUV that I can haul kids around in, and if need be pull a trailer or a boat, etc... let me know. Sure not every needs that but who are you to tell me I can't. I pay extra taxes if it costs more then 30K, I pay higher fuel costs, plus a tax surcharge if it doesn't get enough MPG. Good luck with your little VW/hybrid in a snow storm, or major flooding, or hauling wood back to heat your house to save on heating fuel, or going camping with the boy scouts, family.
finknottle Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 I'm cool with that provided we start building more nuclear reactors for generation of electricity. Had you actually read Bush's energy plan, you wouldn't be talking out of your ass right now. 424909[/snapback] Ah, the presidents energy plan... that must be somewhere between the one which has the budget in surplus by 2011 and manned missions to mars by 2020. Any politicians plan that talks about events after he leaves office isn't worth diddly.
Buffalo Stampede Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 And if you have 3 kids, how are you gonna fit them in a VW? 425049[/snapback] Buy an Escape. Geeze why can't you even TRY to see alternatives!? Stop your whinning and lemming attitude and open your eyes! WYF! Guys like you hold America back.
boomerjamhead Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 Any politicians plan that talks about events after he leaves office isn't worth diddly. 425078[/snapback] Which believe it or not explains our current war on terror. The overt campaign should have started a deacade ago, but that pesky twenty-second amendment put Clinton's precieved legacy between a rock and a hard place.
Chilly Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 And if you have 3 kids, how are you gonna fit them in a VW? 425049[/snapback] If they are Jewish, then all you need is an ashtr............... Okay that was tasteless. : blush: (but still funny)
EC-Bills Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 And if you have 3 kids, how are you gonna fit them in a VW? 425049[/snapback] The old fashion way - put them in the trunk.
KRC Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 You go Black Panther!! 424951[/snapback] Wow, complimenting yourself. How sad is that?
CoachChuckDickerson Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 Just a little FYI: According to the Energy Information Agency (EIA) in a report released in March, 2004: "It is expected that the price of ANWR coastal plain production might reduce world oil prices by as much as 30 to 50 cents per barrel... Assuming that world oil markets continue to work as they do today, the OPEC could countermand any potential price impact of ANWR coastal plain production by reducing its exports by an equal amount." Yeah lets watse out resources up there! Lets see, $70 minus $.50 is $69.50. Brilliant! Facts suck.
RuntheDamnBall Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 Too bad I can't haul my dirtbike around in those types of vehicles. Nor can I take them to the mountains on hunting and snowboarding trips. I guess I'll just have to just give up my hobbies and hang out on the internet surfing porn my whole life. 424990[/snapback] Well, then you're one of the few actually using a large vehicle for some real purpose. It drives me absolutely nuts seeing a single person driving around in a luxury SUV here in the CITY. Of course, these are the first people in line to B word about the gas prices. I'm not saying SUV's, pickups shouldn't exist. They are necessary vehicles for several functions such as those you lay out. HOWEVER, they have been marketed and consumed as mass-market vehicles for people who don't need them. These people have given little thought to the impact their vehicles and driving habits have on the environment and on fuel consumption. All the same, I'm sure you even up the porn-to-motocross ratio a bit
Fan in Chicago Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 We need some more places to refine it too. 424774[/snapback] Actually that is the truth. There is adequate supply of oil but no place to refine it. Refineries are at 93% capacity (which by the way is very high and close to maximum). So any problems like Hurricane Katrina cause huge problems. Oil prices may not go much above $60 because we are at max capacity - there is no demand curve to flatten with increases in price !!! Also after a point alternative fuels and technologies start getting investments so it is in OPEC's best interest to not cross that (price) line.
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