… beats President Obama’s inspiring the Lexus Hybrid SUV
The Obama administration is taking credit for inspiring Lexus to create a hybrid SUV–even though the automobile company began the well-publicized production of its RX 400h SUV hybrid in 2004–four full years before Obama was elected. […]
Despite the fact that the RX 400h premiered in 2004, Obama administration Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood expressed a different vision of history when he and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson were discussing vehicle fuel standards at the Aspen Ideas Festival on July 3.
“I don’t think the car manufacturers would be manufacturing the cars they are manufacturing today as hybrids, if it weren’t for what the president did in signing the executive order and what Lisa and I have done over the last three and half years about developing C.A.F.E. (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards for automobiles and light trucks that will get 54.4 miles per gallon by 2025.”
“I think we jump started the ability,” said LaHood. “When you see now a Lexus hybrid, no one would have ever predicted that 2 years ago. Every car manufacturer is getting into hybrid. I think we jump started those opportunities.”
Alrighty, then.
I invented the PC because I helped create a demand for PCs.
I agree. There efforts to destroy America have been instrumental in forcing inefficient and unpopular automobiles onto the American public. Good on them.
My purchase of an iPhone 4 convinced Steve Jobs to invent the iPhone.
Causality is a social construct.
Really makes ya want to look under the Lahood, does it?
“I think we jump started the ability,” said LaHood. “When you see now a Lexus hybrid, no one would have ever predicted that 2 years ago.
Yeah, well, except maybe all those people who own 2006 Lexus 400h’s. He can, however, possibly lay claim to increasing their popularity by roughly doubling to price of gasoline since he came into office.
The real claim, then, is that Obama invented time travel, but being the humble guy that he is, doesn’t want to brag about it.
But… but… haven’t we always been at war with Eastasia?
it was actually Bush who signed the tax credit for hybrid cars not food stamp
“Under the guidance of our Leader, Comrade Napoleon, I have laid five eggs in six days.”
Next up, LaHood will explain that this administration provided Nikola Tesla the “jump start” he needed to begin his work on the induction motor.
Hell, why not just say that the Big Bang was Obama’s idea.
Not the theory. The actual Big Bang.
“I think we jump started the ability….I think we jump started those opportunities”
As in: You have the opportunity to build the cars I say you should, regardless of the cost or your ability (i.e. available technology) to do so. That’s some magical thinking there, buddy.
“And I will ‘tax’ you if you don’t buy one!”
“Unless you can’t afford one, in which case, one will be provided for you.”
What’s in the water over there? I think all of the buildings on Capitol Hill should be checked for lead piping. Over several years of working there and drinking the water leeched with lead, their brains start to atrophy. Of course, several of them had a head start on others by being complete morons when they got there. Which makes me wonder about their constituents who keep sending them back.
Barrack Obama was the inspiration for the founding fathers writing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Thank you Barrack, the all knowing, all seeing and all powerful, master of time, space and truth.
Cellulosic ethanol, the jump start star of the new century.
That’s why he knows how wrong they got it.
Causality? Sounds mathy.
Math is a social construct too. Think about it: where would a bunch of tailless apes ever develop a concept of numbers? By discovering there’s safety is them! SOCIAL!
“Think about it: where would a bunch of tailless apes ever develop a concept of numbers? By discovering there’s safety is them! SOCIAL!”
Or even earlier, why? Answer: Raptors.
“Life in a Cyber World”
“BMW corp has steadily improved the sound deadening on its high end line to the point where company marketeers became alarmed that customers might feel they weren’t getting enough roar for their Ruples. To counter this concern, and give buyers a more “realistic driving experience”, they have added a computerized feature to the sound system of models like the 560 HP M5. The units automatically respond to the driving habits of the owner, and match the cars acceleration with levels of sound accordingly.
– A spokesman for BMW said a study has shown that “people have an emotional attachment to the sounds of their engines” and like to hear, as well as ‘feel that power’. Shades of Peter Gabrialle.
– Not to be outdone Peugeot announced this spring that they would be introducing a new “mood paint” finish for their iconic RCZ model. The paints molecular structure would be altered by thermal sensors in the steering wheel, matching the mood of the driver. A blue hue in the cars exterior will indicate a calm demeener, while a bright red would show aggression. Angry motorists will now be able to warn those around them in traffic in an obvious ‘Outta my way bitches’ display. Might be called Road rage on parade.
Why can’t BMW drivers simply install one of these?
– The Goricle has been strangely silent for awhile. No doubt hes just waiting for the ideal moment to introduce the world to indoor plumbing.
“….Or you could say hes doing a damn fine job of cleaning up the streets….”
Why didnt LaHood take credit for the Volt?
– Because the free volt they sent him kept catching on fire.
Luxury hatchbacks, LOL.