How often do you take the train?

[Two Thumbs]

http://www.usmessageboard.com/politics/226912-bullet-trains-who-would-have-thought.html#post5391087

Totally ripping off Annie.


I've taken the train twice in my life, both for vacations.

It was cheaper to fly and faster. The only downside to driving instead is that you have to actually drive.

So why bother with bullet trains?

 

[Artevelde]

http://www.usmessageboard.com/politics/226912-bullet-trains-who-would-have-thought.html#post5391087

Totally ripping off Annie.


I've taken the train twice in my life, both for vacations.

It was cheaper to fly and faster. The only downside to driving instead is that you have to actually drive.

So why bother with bullet trains?

If I go to Paris, London or Amsterdam I always take the high-speed train. Much easier, faster than by car or plane and less hassle.

 

[LoneLaugher]

It doesn't matter what topic is being discussed. Nutters habitually fall on the side of stupid.

I experienced the speed, efficiency and economy of a nationwide rail system while living in Japan years ago. Opposing a high speed rail program for the United States is nothing more than another way that the disloyal opposition digs in their heels.

 

[Two Thumbs]

It doesn't matter what topic is being discussed. Nutters habitually fall on the side of stupid.

I experienced the speed, efficiency and economy of a nationwide rail system while living in Japan years ago. Opposing a high speed rail program for the United States is nothing more than another way that the disloyal opposition digs in their heels.

How often have you taken the train state side?


from LA to san fran is costing of 60 Billion, in tax money. money that will have to be added to the debt or printed, devaluing the dollar even more and putting the screws to the working poor.

Why would any moral human being support such an atrocity in ever state?

 

[LoneLaugher]

Your train of logic is missing a few cars.

When you were a kid, did someone tell you that there is no such thing as a stupid question?

 

[Two Thumbs]

Your train of logic is missing a few cars.

When you were a kid, did someone tell you that there is no such thing as a stupid question?

How often have you taken the train stateside?

I'm going to go with never.

why?

b/c planes are faster and cars get you where you specifically need to be.

In the 50's we chose roads and cars over trains b/c it was a smarter and better idea since we have so much open area and still do.

The EU has little open region

going back to trains is idiotic and wasteful, you only support it b/c obama told you too

 

[Sarah G]

http://www.usmessageboard.com/politics/226912-bullet-trains-who-would-have-thought.html#post5391087

Totally ripping off Annie.


I've taken the train twice in my life, both for vacations.

It was cheaper to fly and faster. The only downside to driving instead is that you have to actually drive.

So why bother with bullet trains?

I prefer trains to planes. I love them, no driving, you get to know people, it's romantic and relaxing.

Bullet trains are a great idea.

 

[Two Thumbs]

http://www.usmessageboard.com/politics/226912-bullet-trains-who-would-have-thought.html#post5391087

Totally ripping off Annie.


I've taken the train twice in my life, both for vacations.

It was cheaper to fly and faster. The only downside to driving instead is that you have to actually drive.

So why bother with bullet trains?

I prefer trains to planes. I love them, no driving, you get to know people, it's romantic and relaxing.

Bullet trains are a great idea.

Train rides are awesome.

You get to see the country side, meet people from all over, and it's dining out for all your meals.


romantic? you dirty girl you....


a bullet train would kill that fun, since the view would just flash by

not to mention the trillion plus to install them just between major cities

 

[LoneLaugher]

Your train of logic is missing a few cars.

When you were a kid, did someone tell you that there is no such thing as a stupid question?

How often have you taken the train stateside?

I'm going to go with never.

why?

b/c planes are faster and cars get you where you specifically need to be.

In the 50's we chose roads and cars over trains b/c it was a smarter and better idea since we have so much open area and still do.

The EU has little open region

going back to trains is idiotic and wasteful, you only support it b/c obama told you too

Dumb question is still dumb.

 

[LoneLaugher]

http://www.usmessageboard.com/politics/226912-bullet-trains-who-would-have-thought.html#post5391087

Totally ripping off Annie.


I've taken the train twice in my life, both for vacations.

It was cheaper to fly and faster. The only downside to driving instead is that you have to actually drive.

So why bother with bullet trains?

I prefer trains to planes. I love them, no driving, you get to know people, it's romantic and relaxing.

Bullet trains are a great idea.

Train rides are awesome.

You get to see the country side, meet people from all over, and it's dining out for all your meals.


romantic? you dirty girl you....


a bullet train would kill that fun, since the view would just flash by

not to mention the trillion plus to install them just between major cities

You will be mocked for that ridiculous comment.

 

[candycorn]

The total number of people who live in single story houses can't imagine why anyone would need a staircase....they never take the stairs.

The country was built around cars and highways the same way a house was built; be it a single or multiple story structure. Think of my condo tower as the subway--I take stairs quite often because I must if I want to get to the other floors more rapidly.

Would bullet trains be successful in the US? Likely not. I agree with you but not because it's a bad idea in and of itself. Its a bad idea because we're conditioned along different transitory DNA. It would be like trying to sell coats at the beach or ice to an Eskimo.

 

[konradv]

Your train of logic is missing a few cars.

When you were a kid, did someone tell you that there is no such thing as a stupid question?

How often have you taken the train stateside?

I'm going to go with never.

why?

b/c planes are faster and cars get you where you specifically need to be.

In the 50's we chose roads and cars over trains b/c it was a smarter and better idea since we have so much open area and still do.

The EU has little open region

going back to trains is idiotic and wasteful, you only support it b/c obama told you too

How often do we use a non-existent system? We're talking high-speed rail, making yours an irrelevant question. As to old-style rail, they're used daily by many for commuting to work, here in the east.

 

[Two Thumbs]

Your train of logic is missing a few cars.

When you were a kid, did someone tell you that there is no such thing as a stupid question?

How often have you taken the train stateside?

I'm going to go with never.

why?

b/c planes are faster and cars get you where you specifically need to be.

In the 50's we chose roads and cars over trains b/c it was a smarter and better idea since we have so much open area and still do.

The EU has little open region

going back to trains is idiotic and wasteful, you only support it b/c obama told you too

Dumb question is still dumb.

Cowards will be cowards.

 

[Two Thumbs]

The total number of people who live in single story houses can't imagine why anyone would need a staircase....they never take the stairs.

The country was built around cars and highways the same way a house was built; be it a single or multiple story structure. Think of my condo tower as the subway--I take stairs quite often because I must if I want to get to the other floors more rapidly.

Would bullet trains be successful in the US? Likely not. I agree with you but not because it's a bad idea in and of itself. Its a bad idea because we're conditioned along different transitory DNA. It would be like trying to sell coats at the beach or ice to an Eskimo.

Thank you.

someone that knows it would be a wast of money.

 

[Two Thumbs]

Your train of logic is missing a few cars.

When you were a kid, did someone tell you that there is no such thing as a stupid question?

How often have you taken the train stateside?

I'm going to go with never.

why?

b/c planes are faster and cars get you where you specifically need to be.

In the 50's we chose roads and cars over trains b/c it was a smarter and better idea since we have so much open area and still do.

The EU has little open region

going back to trains is idiotic and wasteful, you only support it b/c obama told you too

How often do we use a non-existent system? We're talking high-speed rail, making yours an irrelevant question. As to old-style rail, they're used daily by many for commuting to work, here in the east.

I live in the East

"many" is an overt exaggeration.



and my question stands; If you don't take the train now, you won't take a faster one, except to enjoy it once or twice.

 

[LoneLaugher]

I'm not buying that one, CC. Driving cars is not in our DNA. It is mandatory given the absence of alternatives.

 

[Sallow]

http://www.usmessageboard.com/politics/226912-bullet-trains-who-would-have-thought.html#post5391087

Totally ripping off Annie.


I've taken the train twice in my life, both for vacations.

It was cheaper to fly and faster. The only downside to driving instead is that you have to actually drive.

So why bother with bullet trains?

I prefer trains to planes. I love them, no driving, you get to know people, it's romantic and relaxing.

Bullet trains are a great idea.

Train rides are awesome.

You get to see the country side, meet people from all over, and it's dining out for all your meals.


romantic? you dirty girl you....


a bullet train would kill that fun, since the view would just flash by

not to mention the trillion plus to install them just between major cities

Which shows you've never been on one.

I've been on bullet trains in Europe and Japan. I took the MagLev in China. The view does not "Flash" by.

 

[LoneLaugher]

How often have you taken the train stateside?

I'm going to go with never.

why?

b/c planes are faster and cars get you where you specifically need to be.

In the 50's we chose roads and cars over trains b/c it was a smarter and better idea since we have so much open area and still do.

The EU has little open region

going back to trains is idiotic and wasteful, you only support it b/c obama told you too

Dumb question is still dumb.

Cowards will be cowards.

Dummy.......there are no trains available to me. I CANNOT ride them. They do not exist. The question is dumb.

 

[LoneLaugher]

You all realize that we are "arguing" with a guy who thinks there is no view for passengers of bullet trains because they are traveling too fast. Perhaps we should all have OUR heads examined?

 

[Two Thumbs]

I prefer trains to planes. I love them, no driving, you get to know people, it's romantic and relaxing.

Bullet trains are a great idea.

Train rides are awesome.

You get to see the country side, meet people from all over, and it's dining out for all your meals.


romantic? you dirty girl you....


a bullet train would kill that fun, since the view would just flash by

not to mention the trillion plus to install them just between major cities

Which shows you've never been on one.

I've been on bullet trains in Europe and Japan. I took the MagLev in China. The view does not "Flash" by.

ok

I took Amtrak through the mountains, unless I was over looking something, things got blurry.

glad you got to check one out.