"Bert Robbins" wrote in message
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Bert Robbins" wrote in message
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People make comments about my needing to buy a more fuel efficient
vehicle, I currently drive an 2001 F150 SuperCrew with a 5.4L V8 gas
sucking engine. I pay for insurance, fuel and maintenance. I have no
monthly payment which costs me about $350 per month. There is no way the
total cost of ownership of a new vehicle is going to cost less.

This is an example of wrong thinking. Your ability to afford the gasoline
has no bearing whatsoever on the national need to get a handle on oil
consumption. It's a common response, though.

Wrong thinking? What is the national need to get a handle on oil
consumption?

Just a few weeks back, your lord and master said in a speech that we were
addicted to oil and needed to reduce our consumption. Was he wrong? Are you
doubting your commander in chief?


We could sove the problem by building nuclear plants all over the country
and reduce our consumption of oil dramatically. I suppose that you will
get on board with that, won't you?

No. Not enough of our electricity is generated with oil. Vehicles and
heating are the major consumers.


Or, are you more interested in controlling others behavior because they
are not doing what you believe they should be doing?

I don't know where you get this "controlling others" bull**** from. Let's
see if you can answer a straight question. You walk into a Ford dealership
and say you want an SUV. The salesman explains that they now offer two
categories. One has a V-8 and 4 wheel drive. The other comes only with a V-6
and 2 wheel drive. The two varieties are the exact same size inside, and
offer all the same accessory & trim packages. He asks you a few questions
about whether you'll be towing anything, and where you do most of your
driving. He then points out that based on your answers, you'll be lucky to
get 14 mpg with the V-8, but you'll easily get 20-24 with the V-6. Then, he
says "But, it's up to you, obviously".

Are you telling me that by offering you a choice, he is controlling your
behavior?