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[–] dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 31 points 2 years ago (15 children)

We embraced the shit out of them during the oil crisis in the '70's. Then when gasoline got cheap again we snapped right back.

"But my SUV makes me feel so 'safe' and gives me a commanding view of the road!!!!!!"

I am of the opinion that everyone ought to just get a motorcycle.

[–] jscummy@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 years ago (10 children)

Have you ever seen Americans drive? Or the ones that ride motorcycles?

Give everyone a motorcycle and half the country would be dead in a week

[–] dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 23 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Well, that'll keep 'em off my damn roads, won't it?

[–] MrDrProfJimmy@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Yeah that's a net win

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