On 12/05/2011 4:35 AM, jmcquown wrote:
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> "Jim Elbrecht" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "jmcquown" > wrote:
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>> -snip-
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>>> All the more reason to drive an economy car. I seem to remember after
>>> the
>>> "gas crisis" of the 1970's the focus was on smaller economy cars. Now
>>> all I
>>> see Americans driving are weird modified Hummers (since when did driving
>>> what was designed as a military vehicle popular?)
>>
>> I also think Hummers are ridiculous-- But by the mid 40's folks were
>> begging for more Jeeps. My dad plowed an acre or two with his. I
>> played with one for years.
>>
>> Jim
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>
> Jeeps are different People driving Hummers are out to prove
> something... what, I don't know. Maybe that they can run the rest of us
> off the road.
>
> Jill

Indeed, that's the impression I get from the way they drive the things!

Krypsis