The righteous wisdom of Barack Hussein Obama: We can’t drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times … and then just expect that other countries are going to……

Q: When will you, would you, ask the American people to stop buying SUVs? And what do you do in your own life?

BO: Well these days I don’t drive much. I bought a hybrid but we keep it in the garage mostly. This is part ofthe reason why it’s important to continue to raise fuel efficiency standards on cars. One the advantages if we do so is you can see a gradual hike in fuel mileage standards, as opposed to these abrupt jumps, and that would probably smooth out increases in oil prices. Obviously that’s not an immediate option for this summer, and I think, as I’ve said on the stump, the most important thing we can do right now is provide some relief potentially in the form of an additional tax stimulus, and make sure that the next President starts immediately on implementing the kinds of alternative fuel strategies and gasoline savings strategies that can help reduce our oil consumption over the long term.

Whatever that means. Is he proposing an additional tax stimulus there (as opposed to a gas tax holiday?)

bigbeas on May 24, 2008 at 10:58 AM

I don’t know what being a single mom has to do with one’s car choices, but I’m then again I’m not a lib.

I know people who have been lectured by complete strangers because they drive an SUV. Of course, If we were all like the Hollywood elites we’d have a garage full of cars – including one for the nanny and kids, and a Mini Cooper or itty bitty Prius to tool around town in when we don’t have the kids, dogs, and sports equipment in tow.

However, everyone wants to travel safely and keep their children from getting injured in accidents.

You said it Ed. I once had a discussion with a libtard about her SUV. She talked about how she cared about the environment but she “needed” her SUV because she was a single mom and had to transport her kids and their equipment to sports practice and wanted them to be safe, etc. I guess she didn’t realize those are the same reasons everyone “needs” an SUV. Another glittering jewel of colossal hypocrisy.

He has certain requirements for security that necessitate larger vehicles.

Yes,

‘Specially, with Hillary as opposition.

hint – hint

Secondly, did it ever cross anybody’s mind that he is driving in an armored SUV. Which by default probably guzzles more gas then your average big rig. What would you prefer Ed? That he ride around in an armored Hybrid Civic? Not even a a regular Civic would be able to pull itself with occupants and armor.

PresidenToor on May 24, 2008 at 12:22 AM

Yes it has crossed our minds, and indeed Ed Morrissey spoke to this in his comments.

We aren’t the ones scolding SUV drivers or babbling self-righteously about keeping thermostats set at 72 degrees, or saying that we have to watch what we eat, not because we are overweight, but because what we eat leaves less for someone else (according to the faulty Marxist economics that Barry embraces).

Moreover (as Ed also discussed) Congress’ CAFE standards force the production of lighter vehicles in which thousands of people die or are critically injured every year – injuries which would not have occurred in heavier vehicles which provide more protection to riders.

Obama and his family need to be safe…and so do we.

Neo on May 24, 2008 at 9:36 AM

I get the distinct impression that most of these envirowacko fascists are not even married, never mind caretakers of large families selfish polluters.

This environmental FUD is all based on feelings, not facts. Its all social engineering to reshape the country much like political correctness. No one wants to be a ‘racist” and no one wants to “destroy the environment” so the people in charge get to reshape you to fit their personal view of how things should be.

The Maxine Waters slip reveals the Congress’ goal: Force change by destroying the petroleum industry and ramming environmental protection crap down our throats while they drive Escalades and fly to Monaco on private jets.

What on earth did/does he see in that awful woman?

funky chicken on May 23, 2008 at 3:55 PM

well, I saw that she does have a nice pair of legs..

So I’m guessing BHO thought, “here is a woman who thinks like I do but hasn’t given up personal hygiene like so many of the others of the same mindset.”

What on earth did/does he see in that awful woman?

funky chicken on May 23, 2008 at 3:55 PM

bona fides. identity. the end of his-bi racial existence. acceptance. direction. the power behind-the-throne.

There are many reasons why we should not elect Obama but riding from the airport in an SUV is not one of them. Why doesn’t everybody take a deep breath and “get a life”.

duff65 on May 23, 2008 at 5:13 PM

Careful. He may not want you to. That’s a problem called hypocrisy.

Can they not make a bomb-proof Prius?

CP on May 23, 2008 at 3:58 PM

What do you mean?! A Prius is a bomb!

Secondly, did it ever cross anybody’s mind that he is driving in an armored SUV. Which by default probably guzzles more gas then your average big rig. What would you prefer Ed? That he ride around in an armored Hybrid Civic? Not even a a regular Civic would be able to pull itself with occupants and armor.

Senator Obama: [A slow smile creeps across his face] “I’ve already talked to the Secret Service about getting equipment that is more fuel efficient, but I have no control over that at this point.

SnarkVader on May 23, 2008 at 4:25 PM

Exactly. As much as I want to figuratively/politically wring Obama’s neck, I don’t see him/family riding around in a Secret Service protected SUV as any sort of contradiction.

No one expects a current POTUS to fly Delta, why should we complain when a possible one is driven around in a protected SUV?

Heck if the SS had their way, any “bus tour” would consist of their “principals” riding along side the bus in a M1A1.

Current/Possible Heads of State are allowed to bend the rules if the SS says it is necessary.

Senator Obama: [A slow smile creeps across his face] “I’ve already talked to the Secret Service about getting equipment that is more fuel efficient, but I have no control over that at this point.

SnarkVader on May 23, 2008 at 4:25 PM

Exactly. As much as I want to figuratively/politically wring Obama’s neck, I don’t see him/family riding around in a Secret Service protected SUV as any sort of contradiction.

No one expects a current POTUS to fly Delta, why should we bitch when a possible one is driven around in a protected SUV?

Heck if the SS had their way, any “bus tour” would consist of their “principals” riding along side the bus in a M1A1.

Current/Possible Heads of State are allowed to bend the rules if the SS says it is necessary.

And I’m still doing everything I legally can to prevent him from becoming president.

Now, I’m going to defend Obama here. He has certain requirements for security that necessitate larger vehicles.

So do I!!! We don’t have royalty in America!

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