Brian Deese is Obama's Car Czar, and the world is abuzz about the hypocrisy. Here is this young gun, who has less experience than Obama in fixing anything (and that is saying something), and he is the government's guy in charge of making sure the American auto industry emerges through this time of troubles in a shining blaze of wondrous, mechanical glory. And this champion of American automobiles, the messiah's chosen one who will be an integral part of saving the U.S. auto makers and give the American auto industry the respect it deserves, the leader of Obama's amazing auto industry task force that is going to bring pride back into American made automobiles, drives an old silver Honda Civic two-door hatchback.
Hondas, if you don't know, are Japanese.
Personally, I couldn't give a rat's butt what the kid drives. After all, since when is hypocrisy and idiocy anything new in Washington? How many of those bleeding hearts on Capitol Hill drives hybrids? How many of those mansions that these people own have solar power panels? Do they lower their thermostats? Are they making sure their tires are inflated? Is Obama walking around to ensure the tires of his limo are at the right pressure? Are all of the light bulbs in their homes and offices energy saving, mercury laced, fluorescent bulbs?
What are these disciples of Al Gore doing to save the planet?
You have to understand that the rules they are setting, and the demands they are imposing, are not for them. These rules are for you. Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Barry Obama have no intention of living a life less luxurious. They have no intention of living like us peasants. Their only goal is to make sure you stupid people do what their brilliant minds tell you to do.
So much for liberty.
The Czars, even, are a side step around Congress, and the U.S. Constitution. How does the American People (you know, the "We" in We The People?) vote out a czar if they don't like him? How does Congress, if the people asks them to, ensure the czars are removed, or are subject to accountability? Why is it that the President can appoint whoever he wants to these powerful positions without even a peep from the American People or the U.S. Congress?
Government is expanding, and using a rough and tumble economy as an excuse for a massive power grab. They are preaching what you should and shouldn't do, and are demanding to the U.S. automakers what they can and can't do. If business is failing, no problem, government will take it over with a bailout, and then dictate to the industry what they can and can't do, how much they can earn, and the government will make sure the CEOs resign if they don't fully agree with the government's tactics. Then, once in control, the autos produced will only be those that fit into the government's tight regulations. It doesn't matter what you, the consumer, wishes to buy, or drive - all that matters to the all powerful bureaucrats in Washington is that they make sure you spend your money on things they think you should be spending it on.
You, apparently, are too stupid to make your own decisions, so government must make your choices for you.
Foreign automobiles sell better here in the U.S. because they are not basing their products on the demands of environmentalists, and government officials. They build their vehicles based on what sells, and what the consumer wants. Sure, the foreign automakers make a few hybrids for the environmentally brainwashed, but those are the poorest selling models. Trucks, SUVs, luxury editions, and high powered speed-burner sedans are the best sellers. People want size, comfort, and a little harrumph. They want a vehicle that can pull their boats, outrun the neighbor's sports car, and feel luxurious.
And some people, believe it or not, are happy with an old, comfortable little four-banger.
I can relate to Deese. I have a nice truck, and I have owned some nice cars in the past, but the car I drive the most is an old, fading four-banger standard transmission Toyota Corolla. It's ugly and small, but comfy and dependable.
"Old Reliable," is the nickname I have given it.
The wife usually drives the V8, full size truck. Safer to drive when grandkids are strapped in, should the unfortunate event of an accident occur.
So, you might think Deese is a hypocrite for driving a Honda, but my opinion is, it's America, he can drive what he wants. If the American companies had been building kick-butt cars all along, maybe he'd own a car from the big three instead.
As for the czars? The positions created are unconstitutional - but since when has the Democrats ever cared about the law of the land?
-- Political Pistachio Conservative News and Commentary
By Douglas V. Gibbs
New Car Czar Deese Doesn't Drive American - The Washington Post, Mary Ann Akers
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