John Edwards: Americans Should 'Sacrifice' SUVs for Environment

Fox News ^ | August 29, 2007 | Associated Press

[ripnbang]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards told a labor group that he would ask Americans to make a big sacrifice: their sport utility vehicles.

"I think Americans are actually willing to sacrifice," Edwards said Tuesday during a forum held by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. "One of the things they should be asked to do is drive more fuel efficient vehicles."

The former North Carolina senator was asked specifically if he would tell them to give up their SUVs, he said, "Yes."

[ripnbang]

Get ready for the onslaught of other Demo candidates trying to top this one. Next they'll be saying they'll tax SUV owners to help offset their carbon footprint. I wonder if Edwards' gets transported around campaign stops in a Prius?

[ovrtaxt]

Yeah, tell us about sacrifice, johnny.

[Crazieman]

Um. Some of us have a zillion kids and need an SUV

[Uncle Ike]

” ‘Sacrifice’ SUVs for Environment “

There’s just GOTTA be a cartoon idea in there somewhere.....

;~)

[Always Right]

Well I think Americans should drop their multi-million dollar mega-mansions which consume tons of energy. What does Mr. Edwards think about that?????

[Crazieman]

Wish I could draw, your idea instantly provoked an image.

[OCCASparky]

First tangerines, now SUV's?

Tell ya what, Silky Pony--I'll give up my Expedition when you and the Missus move into an 800 sq. ft. 2 bedroom apartment.

[Afronaut]

Heating and cooling his personal Basketball court cost more than a 15 MPG SUV. What a moron.

[PeteB570]

I think the rich and famous should give up private jets before I have to give up my truck.

[peggybac]

“’One of the things they should be asked to do is drive more fuel efficient vehicles.’”

One of the things he should be asked is to live in a more fuel efficient house. He’ll have to take my SUV out of my cold, dead hands. What a moron.

[Holicheese]

“The former North Carolina senator was asked specifically if he would tell them to give up their SUVs, he said, “Yes.””

Why wasn’t his answer, “We already have!”

John will you give up your 4000 sq ft vacation home on Figure 8 Beach?
I am not asking you to give up your 30k+ sq ft home, just the vacation home.

[Boston Blackie]

'Sacrifice'.....

[gate2wire]

The former North Carolina senator was asked specifically if he would tell them to give up their SUVs, he said, “Yes.”

He continued: “Of course, I’ll keep my fleet of vehicles, private jet, 50,000 square foot home with indoor pool/basketball court...”

[ladtx]

"One of the things they should be asked to do is drive more fuel efficient vehicles."

I do drive a more fuel efficient vehicle. My big ol' 4 door Buick is way more fuel efficient than a Corvette. Moron.

[Hornet19]

Hey Breck Girl, you can have my smoke belching one-ton diesel dually when you pry my cold dead fingers from the steering wheel! ;-)

[darkwing104]

Sure thing, you first.

[tflabo]

Tell you what Silky Pony boy....when you scale down your 28,ooo sq. ft. mansion to 2800 sq ft. I will park the SUV and drive a Prius. I’ll even switch my brand of shampoo to Breck just like you. What a 2 bit ‘pony’ hippocrite.

[HereInTheHeartland]

Sacrifice:

http://www.johnlocke.org/images/articles/screen_45b96f4556a25.jpg

[6ppc]

There’s just GOTTA be a cartoon idea in there somewhere.....

Kinda like the Inca guy in Temple of Doom. Plunge hand through hood and rip out the engine!

[Loyal Buckeye]

I will sacrifice my SUV and buy a Hummer.

[Tenacious 1]

I would like John Edwards to take a ride with me and my wife and 3 kids in the “non-SUV” of his choice. I would like him to help with all three car seats and just maybe go with the family to drop the kids off at school. Later, we could do an 8 hour drive with my family of five.

John, You pick the vehicle best suited for my family.

[Mr. Jeeves]

Keep it up, Johnny. Any candidate who tells the American people they have to sacrifice anything rapidly goes down in flames. ;)

[brownsfan]

The true elite liberal, he’s telling the little people to sacrifice!

Johnny boy is out of touch. The moonbats hate SUVs and applaud this, but the average Democrat in my neck of the woods drives an SUV. I hope all the Dems start attacking SUV owners. They’ll get wild praise from the moonbats and drive away the rank and file.

[Alouette]

In order to “sacrifice” an SUV I’d have to own one first.

[GoldenPup]

John Edwards = Pitiful idiot...second coming of Jimmy Carter.

[Tenacious 1]

...And another thing....

If it weren’t for families owning SUVs, kindergartners wouldn’t be able to go on field trips.

[kinoxi]

This is the guy who flew his ‘stylist’ around the country for haircuts preaching fuel efficiency. Some people in the real world actually use/need their trucks and SUVs.

[Leisler]

Who knew that law degrees could be had by correspondence?

[tflabo]

How many health care centers and medical careers went into the dumpster due to Silky Pony’s litigious so-called medical malpractice profiteering to fund his sprawling mansion. Such a phoney and a fraud with shiny hair.

[Leftism is Mentally Deranged]

When the bastard gives away his money until he has as much as I do, and lives in a simple place instead of a mansion, I may think about giving up my SUV.

[brownsfan]

“My big ol’ 4 door Buick is way more fuel efficient than a Corvette.”

Hey, wait a minute. My Corvette gets 18mpg mixed driving. I think it does pretty well. :)

[DGHoodini]

Typical DemoLiberal Socialist Rat...It’s US who should sacrifice, while HE and his LibTard “progressive” comrades and celebrities, jet between their mansions and luxury suites...”according to *their* needs”...not *our* needs...Nyet?

[servantboy777]

I think the Breck Girl should sacrifice by reducing his hair spray propellant emissions.

What a moron.

[PennsylvaniaMom]

ripnbang, look for a 'scathing' reply to this thread from Mrs. Edwards. Like she did with that blogger lady. I can draft it...

How dare FReepers post a picture of our 'country' home; critique its size and athletic assets. Why we have low flush toidies in all 26 bathrooms. And how many of the campaigns aides John employes do these FReepers think can fit into a Prious?

Check your pings rip...this could get ugly.

[tflabo]

SUV

S-ocialist

U-napproved

V-ehicle

[BARLF]

This man is driving around the country in a motorhome the size of his house and he wants me to sacrifice by giving up my SUV?

[Right Angler]

[MamaTexan]

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards told a labor group that he would ask Americans to make a big sacrifice: their sport utility vehicles.

I would ask Americans to sacrifice blow-hard politicians.

It's a much smaller sacrifice for a much larger gain.

[longtermmemmory]

(s) .... so John Edwards, how is that presidential Yugo working out?...(/s)

[cibco]

DORK!

[ladtx]

Hey, wait a minute. My Corvette gets 18mpg mixed driving. I think it does pretty well. :)

I have absolutely nothing against Corvettes. Had one once myself and gave it up because of the lousy gas mileage. Well, - that plus I totalled it. sniff.

[jaydubya2]

"Edwards was asked during his appearance how he explained the contradiction of asking Americans to sacrifice while he's living in a 28,000-square-foot (2,600-square-meter) mansion.

He said he came from nothing, worked hard all his life, has always supported workers and fought big corporations as a lawyer.

"I have no apologies whatsoever for what I've done with my life," he said to loud cheers. "My entire life has been about the same cause, which is making sure wherever you come from, whatever your family is, whatever the color of your skin, you get a real chance to do something great in this country."

[SunnyUsa]

hahaha...

I guess his campaign is taking to their 12 speed bikes now

[Condor51]

I think Americans are actually willing to sacrifice," Edwards said .. "One of the things they should be asked to do is drive more fuel efficient vehicles." The former North Carolina senator was asked specifically if he would tell them to give up their SUVs, he said, "Yes."

Silky Pony's New 'City' House....

Go pound sand Nancy Boy.

[alicewonders]

I think it's time John Edwards gets the credibility he deserves:

[Hacklehead]

To paraphrase Ronaldous Magnus; Mr Edwards, tear DOWN your mansion!

[HoosierHawk]

[Terrence DoGood]

My wife just got a 2008 Hummer yesterday. It’ll look great towing my 2007 Harley-Davidson.

[Little Ray]

I think Silky Pony should sacrifice his hair for the poor.

[Alice in Wonderland]

Actually, since I live 20 miles from the nearest town, I have been thinking about getting a more fuel efficent vehicle. And I will give up an SUV, but I can’t decide which one ... the ‘91 Suburban, the ‘93 Cherokee, or the ‘99 Cherokee?