With CO2 destroying the planet, where's the 55 MPH speed limit?

[Midnight Marauder]

Was it a "failed policy of the past" or will it reduce fuel consumption, cause less pollution, increase highway safety and save lives?

If CO2 is so, so bad, why not bring back the ol' double-nickel? We can decrease our dependence on foreign oil, begin to cure the "oil addiction" and make electrics and hybrids more attractive and economically viable.

Cuss and discuss.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Are your tires properly inflated?

 

[Midnight Marauder]

I'm thinking..... The planet really isn't important enough for the Dems to commit political suicide again by imposing the double-nickel....

 

[Oddball]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzZNP4tTfV0]YouTube - Sen. Barack Obama's answer to meeting energy demands[/ame]

 

[mdn2000]

Why dont all the Liberal/Marxist drive their Prius's 55, what hypocrites.

 

[Charles Stucker]

A 55mph speed limit:
has been shown to reduce traffic fatalities.
has been shown to reduce Fuel Consumption.
can be PROVEN (Mathematically) to reduce congestion.

What is wrong with 55? Right all the idiots who would rather get there a little bit faster.
Except during Rush hour, when a 55 MPH speed limit does get you there faster.

 

[Oddball]

GREAT!

Then drive 55, save that fuel for me and stay the hell in the right lane where you belong.

 

[Midnight Marauder]

A 55mph speed limit:
has been shown to reduce traffic fatalities.
has been shown to reduce Fuel Consumption.
can be PROVEN (Mathematically) to reduce congestion.

What is wrong with 55? Right all the idiots who would rather get there a little bit faster.
Except during Rush hour, when a 55 MPH speed limit does get you there faster.

The actual question the thread raises is, why doesn't Washington re-instate the 55 MPH speed limit, if CO2 is such a danger and if foreign oil is killing us? Shouldn't they do something like that first, before passing a cap and tax law?

C'mon now, it's a hell of alot easier isn't it?

 

[Charles Stucker]

The actual question the thread raises is, why doesn't Washington re-instate the 55 MPH speed limit, if CO2 is such a danger and if foreign oil is killing us?

Because we select politicians for their ability to garner campaign contributions, not intellect.

 

[Old Rocks]

OK, let's be logical about this. If your vehicle has an overall mpg below 30, then you are limited to 55 mph. No exceptions. Seizure of vehicle if the law is broken. If it gets 30 to 50 mpg, 70 mph limit. If it is an electric, no limit at all.

See how easy that is, save fuel, encourage the ownership of fuel efficient vehicles, you speed freaks have an avenue in which to get your jollies.

 

[Mr. H.]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAtlq6gw5g4]YouTube - Spongebob singing I can't drive 55[/ame]

 

[CrusaderFrank]

OK, let's be logical about this. If your vehicle has an overall mpg below 30, then you are limited to 55 mph. No exceptions. Seizure of vehicle if the law is broken. If it gets 30 to 50 mpg, 70 mph limit. If it is an electric, no limit at all.

See how easy that is, save fuel, encourage the ownership of fuel efficient vehicles, you speed freaks have an avenue in which to get your jollies.

Electric cars = Free Energy!

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

 

[Midnight Marauder]

The actual question the thread raises is, why doesn't Washington re-instate the 55 MPH speed limit, if CO2 is such a danger and if foreign oil is killing us?

Because we select politicians for their ability to garner campaign contributions, not intellect.

Don't make the mistake of thinking any of them are stupid.

 

[Midnight Marauder]

OK, let's be logical about this. If your vehicle has an overall mpg below 30, then you are limited to 55 mph. No exceptions. Seizure of vehicle if the law is broken. If it gets 30 to 50 mpg, 70 mph limit. If it is an electric, no limit at all.

See how easy that is, save fuel, encourage the ownership of fuel efficient vehicles, you speed freaks have an avenue in which to get your jollies.

Yes, we need more government, more draconian laws. Seizure of private property.

See how easy that is?

Moron.

 

[KittenKoder]

OK, let's be logical about this. If your vehicle has an overall mpg below 30, then you are limited to 55 mph. No exceptions. Seizure of vehicle if the law is broken. If it gets 30 to 50 mpg, 70 mph limit. If it is an electric, no limit at all.

See how easy that is, save fuel, encourage the ownership of fuel efficient vehicles, you speed freaks have an avenue in which to get your jollies.

So ... just because something using another form of energy the users of that are allowed to place everyone's lives in danger who don't use any form of energy ... gotcha.

 

[Charles Stucker]

Don't make the mistake of thinking any of them are stupid.

They are, however, often woefully ignorant on all variety of scientific issues. This is exacerbate by the proliferation of pseudo-science and the inherent dishonesty endemic among politicians. Dishonest people are more apt to believe that any data which contradicts their "existing body of personal knowledge" must be wrong. I believe a thread exists in this forum addressing the issue of inability to change decisions in the face of new data. To be successful only requires that they find a campaign adviser who can steer them toward public view which they then may parrot.

 

[Midnight Marauder]

Don't make the mistake of thinking any of them are stupid.

They are, however, often woefully ignorant on all variety of scientific issues.

Most of them aren't scientists. No surprise then, that they might be ignorant of scientific issues.

 

[Oddball]

Don't make the mistake of thinking any of them are stupid.

They are, however, often woefully ignorant on all variety of scientific issues. This is exacerbate by the proliferation of pseudo-science and the inherent dishonesty endemic among politicians. Dishonest people are more apt to believe that any data which contradicts their "existing body of personal knowledge" must be wrong. I believe a thread exists in this forum addressing the issue of inability to change decisions in the face of new data. To be successful only requires that they find a campaign adviser who can steer them toward public view which they then may parrot.

Did I hear someone say "projection"?

 

[manu1959]

what i wanna know is why prius drivers are always doing about 75 on the freeway....

 

[Oddball]

OK, let's be logical about this. If your vehicle has an overall mpg below 30, then you are limited to 55 mph. No exceptions. Seizure of vehicle if the law is broken. If it gets 30 to 50 mpg, 70 mph limit. If it is an electric, no limit at all.

See how easy that is, save fuel, encourage the ownership of fuel efficient vehicles, you speed freaks have an avenue in which to get your jollies.

JAWOHL, mein Furher!!