Would regressing back to Model T's and outhouses improve the situation?
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I'd rather be driving a 1960s chevy than my 92 Sentra. You're comparing 2 different things...cars/buildings and health. It's like asking, Isn't it weird that computers are soooo fast nowadays...but tortoises are so slow? Would going back to Black screened, green lettered computers make tortoises faster?
636748
Not necessarily regressing, more like changing.  Each generation reflects the signs of the times and prior generations won't or can't realize the change and their hand in that change.  \n\nTimes are changing.  It's easy for one generation to deride another because people don't cope w/ change well - the older, the more set in their ways.  Prior generations fail to realize the generation after theirs are not being shaped by their generation's psychosocial norms.  \n\nWith each generation, the stakes escalate - alcohol, pot, cocaine, LSD, downers, X, prescription drugs, and now meth.\n\nTaking it one step further:  The truth hurts.  Prior generations rarely acknowledge THEY'VE created the environment which shapes present and future generations.  Each child is a  product of the environment the ADULTS create.  \n\nComplaining about "a child out of control"?  I always ask, "Who's at home parenting the child?"  \n\nComplaining about kids being materialistic?  I always ask, "You do realize the ADULTS are the ones who knowingly market to kids right?"
503594
Toyota will shake up the mix a bit, will be interesting to see how well they do.\n\nWith the car of tomarrow it wont matter what your drive all the cars will be the same.
239204
Good idea! Perhaps ot will encourage people to actually get out of welfare, instead of propagating so that they can collect more. Brilliant!\n\nPS: Will nip corruption in the system though, hence might not be feasible.
239189
I don't want to create a conspiracy theory here - that the gas companies haven't built refineries, so that the supply has remained steady whereas demand skyrocketed, driving up the price...as the companies have seen quarterly profits that are unheard of.  I won't try and say that this was a carefully constructed plot on their behalf, ahem.  Well, ok, I don't think it is but I do think that they've been cheap and that their current plans to expand existing refineries won't solve our problems.\n\nDemand for energy will continue to grow (disproportionately here in the U.S...) and I really believe STRONGLY in seeking alternative sources of energy so that we can not only reduce costs for Americans (costs for living...crude oil costs affect EVERYTHING...prodution, shipping...driving up prices...costs to commute, etc.) but will reduce our dependence on foreign oil - doesn't get much better than THAT!!
228690
To be honest, the cost of manufactured homes have increased so much, you might find a better deal on an existing house. Unless , of course, you already have some land you were going to move on to.
93220
Yes, that is why I am so interested in E5. I hear some vehicles are coming out with the option of using it. I hope many more do and it gets fixed up to use real easy.
366049
no, i don't think that will work...\n-nny
80346
We all need to be working on driving less and using more public transportation/walking/biking now before things become a problem.  It would be difficult, yes, but we need to keep looking for alternative sources of energy and utilizing them.  We also need to encourage the government to increase routes and kinds of public transportation.
273711
i would have to say no, rates are going to rise for some time, i would fix a good rate then when rates come down refinace at the lower rate and lock it in. only good time for an arm is when rates are really high so you catch the downward trend.
27117
No.\n\nAny monetary gains- will strip off much more than your disreguarded clothing. You are smarter than the feast of bodily lust for rent.
666748
yes, of course.\ndon't worry, things will get better.
50028
I would say that yes, definitely we are declining. However, there is time to turn things around if people want it bad enough. We could become a third world country if people don't smarten up and get their values straightened out.
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Michigan - double the average US unemployment, with a Democrat governor that won't part with a business tax that punishes businesses in downtimes like this. Foreclosures at national highs. Continued downsizing of the automotive market, with 1000's of skilled people being laid off.\n\nAnd now the Democrats want to finish us off with their impositions of ridiculous mileage requirements. Bah!
606922
No, as a former truck driver I know that slowing down saves gas, I gained 1 mile per gallon by slowing down 7 miles per hour, just think if everybody did that, I know they would find another way to keep the prices high, but the point is it would help to go 55, it also makes a difference on driver fatigue and how 4 wheelers interact with you.
411625
That's true. From what I've seen, it looks like Republicans may keep a thin hold on the senate. So even if they have the house, neither side is going to make much progress in the next few years.
664833
sure but in the long run the loss of job wasnt worth it\n\nGood Luck and God Bless!!