"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.