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Post by **Jonathan** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 7:20 pm

"I do not own a car."

I don't, but I never actually think about that, because my wife has a car. Practically the same thing, right?!?

"I take transit to work."

When did I become some kind of super green, internal-combustion-hating hippie? I need to buy an H2 immediately to shore up my conspicuous consumption yuppie street cred.

I AM LIVING SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE!

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 7:28 pm

Except, it makes sense. If I had only partial access to a car (primarily for groceries) and had public transit to work, there's a decent chance wouldn't have a car either out of convenience.

Imho, cars are primarily for the 2 cases above.

Then again, it's nice being able to drive to eat at restaurants, shop, etc, but I have a feeling your public transit covers all that.

Post by **Jonathan** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 7:52 pm

Actually, living downtown covers that. We tend to walk to dinner or the mall.

Peijen · Post by **Peijen** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:33 pm

Dwindlehop wrote:Actually, living downtown covers that. We tend to walk to dinner or the mall.

I wouldn't mind that myself. I live in walking distance from the grocery store so unless I am loading up I usually just walk to get 1 or 2 things. If I can walk/bike to work I would, but than I am a green hippie that drives a SUV so you and I cancel each other out!

liddybird · Post by **liddybird** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:43 pm

don't forget the Hummer cologne. it's a mixture of sandalwood and leather and....a dash of john bolton.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:53 pm

Does having a corolla count?

George · Post by **George** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:05 pm

I'd like to live within walking/biking distance of stuff again (and once the local bubble bursts, I may), but I'd never give up having my own car available 24/7. There are so many things I've been able to do here just because I can go whenever and whereever I want without having to convince any of you lazy slugs to drive me there.

Post by **Jonathan** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:07 pm

Yeah, if I were single, I would definitely have a car. It's just too limiting otherwise.

Also, when natural disasters strike, guess who is safely in Texas? People with cars. Guess who is stuck in the Superdome? People without cars. Enough said.

George · Post by **George** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:36 pm

It seems like with 30,000 people, you could form a human chain long enough to get to safety. Or take all the dead bodies and build yourself a road. Hmm, or kill two birds with one stone and plug the levy with the dead. Noone should ever elect me to public office.

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:41 pm

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George · Post by **George** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:43 pm

Best reply ever.

Peijen · Post by **Peijen** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:44 pm

VLSmooth wrote:The wording there implies the PC already has an IR receiver.
My HTPC doesn't have an IR receiver
My HTPC doesn't have an RF receiver
I prefer RF to IR
I'm probably being too picky... seems a wireless keyboard/mouse is the way to go.

Ha! now you can't delete it and make it go away!

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 6:35 pm

Dwindlehop wrote:Yeah, if I were single, I would definitely have a car. It's just too limiting otherwise.

Also, when natural disasters strike, guess who is safely in Texas? People with cars. Guess who is stuck in the Superdome? People without cars. Enough said.

You can even go further.

Who have cars? Rich white people.

Who don't have cars? Poor black people.

These two articles provide a nice contrast:

Oh noes Johnny won't be able to go to a private school!

Perspective

bob · Post by **bob** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 7:46 pm

The city itself certainly makes a difference for owning a car. Pittsburgh's not too bad, because it's a relatively small city with decent public transportation. I've also heard lots of good things about Portland's public transportation. However, in Silicon Valley or Dallas, or especially Houston, not having regular access to a car is simply not a very viable option.

If I lived in New Orleans right now, I would want a boat.

skanks · Post by **skanks** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 7:13 am

I got a car. I use it to relocate houses, travel, shopping and other errands, helping my friends out, and whenever I need to get from A to Z as fast as possible. I bought it from some Mormons who casually supplied it with Mormon agitprop including the Book of Mormon as well as an instructional VHS. I decided I would let the items remain as part of the car's legacy, and to humor the Mormon God. But after my car got broken into for the 2nd time, I decided the righteous one true God was angry at this ongoing blaspheme. In any case, the Mormon God wasn't doing jack shit to protect my shitty car. I threw all-things-Mormon in the trash. But somebody broke into my car again recently, so I probably missed somethings. Those fuckers probably stashed a book of Mormon in my crankcase. Shit man, I can't get rid of this Mormonism. Never let Mormons into your house because they get Mormonism over fucking everything.

Anyways, like everyone else, I'm glad I have my car, but I don't rely on it for day-to-day transportation. I'm actually thinking about becoming a bike guy. I've got the fitness level to do it. I just need money for a bike.