Posted on 01/09/2009 7:00:57 AM PST by Mobile Vulgus
The newly sworn-in Democratic Representative from New York's 29th District, Eric Massa, has apparently made a fuel of himself... and of those that elected him. And the amusing thing is he did it on the way to his swearing in ceremony. No waiting to actually take office for Massa. No, this man thinks BIG!
With great fanfare from local and regional media, Massa announced that he would drive a GM Hydrogen fuel cell car to Washington to "highlight new industries" and green fuel technologies. It was supposed to be a feels good move to garner the new Congressman some face time on TV and the golly-gee-wows of the country.
Then reality came a'knockin.'
Read the rest at Publiusforum.com...
Being a Congressman is above all, about marketing, PR and spin. The silent partner is the media.
Are we surprised when we get quite a few hucksters and snake-oil salesmen?
thought the erstwhile greenie from Corning. If one hydrogen fuel cell car is good, why not get two for the trip? So, that’s just what he did. Once Massa got to Harrisburg, he hopped out of the spent green wonder and into the waiting second tech-wow-mobile to finish his trip to the Capitol steps.Lesson, when dring an electric car, always have your SUV along as a chase car with a spare.After he got to D.C. he happily announced how great the trip was in his green machine.
So, what became of the two cars? Why a pair of Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid SUVs were used to cart them back to GM.
So, what became of the two cars? Why a pair of Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid SUVs were used to cart them back to GM.
Fools fooling fools.
I would post the technical hurdles, but I am not sure I have permission.....
Boob Bate for Bubbas this is.....
This is the type of person the American electorate has collectively decided has the wisdom to be in charge. I wonder if Ted Kaczynski’s cabin is available.
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