Los Angeles Times Story On The Hummer Today ....

[Hmmm2]

Think he likes the Hummer??
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-garage7-2008jun07,0,2756998.story

[Hmmm2]

Not a very nice story... brace yourself. :crying:

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-garage7-2008jun07,0,2756998.story

[Big Dad]

He did undoubtedly get one thing right, GM's business strategy per its investors:

"Whatever profit-and-loss realities are at work in GM's announcement this week, one thing is certain: The company, now desperately tacking to get on a greener course, no longer wants to deal with the contradictions and image liabilities that Hummer represents."

And, if I may add, the longer the corp takes driving the brand into the ground the more they'll write off, but you guys all know that stuff right?

[DRTYFN]

Some note-writing douche in Santa Monica and that stupid bitch, Huffington, are somehow supposed to influence an individual's freedom of choice? A mouthy bitch left me a note about my "war-mongering vehicle" and then vandalized my rig by keying it - I pushed her yuppie Volvo down the block with my war-mongering vehicle. I don't tell people that their little hybrid tinfoil coffins are more damaging to the environment than my rig, so is it too much to expect them to keep their opinions to themselves? Trying to pressure others decisions and lives sure smacks of what the liberals are always accusing others of being -
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[Gooey Gaybob]

Some note-writing douche in Santa Monica and that stupid bitch, Huffington, are somehow supposed to influence an individual's freedom of choice? A mouthy bitch left me a note about my "war-mongering vehicle" and then vandalized my rig by keying it - I pushed her yuppie Volvo down the block with my war-mongering vehicle. I don't tell people that their little hybrid tinfoil coffins are more damaging to the environment than my rig, so is it too much to expect them to keep their opinions to themselves? Trying to pressure others decisions and lives sure smacks of what the liberals are always accusing others of being -


A tad bit touchy now aren't we? Why take this so personally? Do you get mad when some yota punk or Jeep snob talks smack? Well I guess you do. The real issue here isn't freedom of choice, it is about capitalism. The hummer is a prime target, overly large gas guzzler, costs a lot of money, and is a trophy of being successful. A form of gluttony if you will. If you got the money to spend, then spend it however you like, I would expect nothing less of you or anyone else, but there will always be haters no matter what you buy/own/drive. Who cares if GM is considering dropping the line? It happens when the market drives in a different direction. Times change, deal with it.

[DennisAJC]

I found the read quite flattering. Not to conform with the sheep is what it's all about.:clapping:

[DennisAJC]

He seems pretty neutral if not sympathetic to the Hummer demise. Meh.

[KenP]

Some note-writing douche in Santa Monica and that stupid bitch, Huffington, are somehow supposed to influence an individual's freedom of choice? A mouthy bitch left me a note about my "war-mongering vehicle" and then vandalized my rig by keying it - I pushed her yuppie Volvo down the block with my war-mongering vehicle. I don't tell people that their little hybrid tinfoil coffins are more damaging to the environment than my rig, so is it too much to expect them to keep their opinions to themselves? Trying to pressure others decisions and lives sure smacks of what the liberals are always accusing others of being -LMAO!!! That story cracks me up!!!

[MDimitri]

Okay, so what... and who is Dan Neil?? Dosen't matter, couldn't care less! Going "GREEN" in such a blind rapid stupid rate is going to go down as the biggest single facist sponsered mistake mankind will make this century. Why you ask?? Simple, Biggest talk was Ethenol fuel the last several years, where is it now? what did it cause? crop shortages, lower production of seed crops and lead to widespread food shortages...Brilliant ya dumbass enviro morons!! E85 costs too much to produce, the farmers got barely anything for the planting of corn and sugar to be used for E85, so now they have switched over to grow crops for food where the money is at, and is by far, a more stable market. Our winters will be getting colder and more snow will be falling over the next 15+ years than it has been in the past, our climate is getting colder not warmer!!! Good luck to all the motorists that purchase tiny fuel efficiant vehicles, try pulling your holiday trailer and quads with that. So for the area's of the country where snow is a problem for at least 7 months of the year the Hummer is the most ideal vehicle for this climate, where it is sunny and hot it the owners there deserve just as much of a right to drive their rigs anywhere they well please without being ridiculed and intimidated. I use to help out motorists on the highways up here by pulling out their vehcles from snow laden ditches and icy roadways, and no, it did not make any difference what vehicle they were driving, but when one of our fellow H2 owners got stranded on Deerfoot trial in the summer of last year and not one motorist, not even another 4X4 stopped to help her out! But passing motorists did make an effort to slow down and swear at her, spit at her, throw things at her and generally made her life a living nigtmare for 2 hours while she waited for help! Why? just because she owned a H2. I bet over this last winter I must have helped out at least 20+ drivers, and as I previously mentioned it didn't matter what type of vehicle they drove. As of today I won't be doing that anymore, I'm sick of these constant attacks on Hummer owners, and their spouses. Sorry for the rant folks, but enough is enough!

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