“The big news yesterday was that Energy Secretary Steven Chu does not own a car. But his wife owns a 2002 BMW 325i, which gets 21 MPG, according to the Daily Caller. Why did Chu not get her to trade in the Beamer for a Chevy Volt? Also, as a Cabinet secretary, he gets a security detail that drives him around in an SUV, most likely a Cadillac Escalade. We can mince around with words over whether he owns a car or not, but he is not taking public transportation, walking or riding a bicycle to get everywhere.”
Do as I say, and not as I do.
Judging by what I see in those ‘before’ pictures and what I see in Detroit and other ghettoized places in the US .. one would think that there is no difference between being a socialist and being an Obama-voting African American.
What do you think Detroit would look like ten years after replacing that population with say … Italians or Germans or Canadians for that matter.
Abe – anyone who’s fallen into the welfare trap would do the same. Our indian reserve ghettos are a classic example. There’s a reason that those from the reserve who are normal Canadians (work, pay taxes, etc) are derisively called McIntosh.
When I was a kid, my family didn’t have a car. Somehow, I don’t feel much in common with Chu. I think my legs are a bit stronger than his.
This is why the internet MUST come under stricter government control; too many serfs complaining that their Masters don’t play by the same rules.
Chu is a watermelon.
johnbrooks…..you beat me to it. Seems that this attitude is prevalent throughout leftist theology.
I learned long ago to disregard the words of those who didn’t back up their statements with action. But in a society that prefers image and ideals to substance and action…..what else should we expect?
Chu’s wife has good taste. Even a 20 year old Beemer will be worth more than a 10 year old Volt.
Some animals are more equal than others.
He’s painted enough roofs white to offset his carbon footprint.
He should be forced to live in a tiny apartment in Washington DC, cold and in the dark.
Nomenklatura.
Freely translated, “I’m tired of you peasants bombing down the highway like you think you own the place. It’s sparky cars for thee (if you can afford them) but not for me.”
Black Mamba, Nomenkatura indeed. Next thing you know, we’ll be seeing the infamous red wands on the highways.
I agree with Black mamba and ten bonus points for making me look up Nomenklatura. Smart ladies are soo sexy!
Texas-Canuck, you appear to be on a roll this evening. 😉