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Sarah Palin Brings Youth, Feathered Hair And Mustang Grande To The McCain Ticket
We were speculating just last week about what appeared to be Barack Obama's '61 Dodge Lancer (as well as his 2000 Grand Cherokee), wondering what the McCain camp could do to counter the old Mopar's awesomeness… when here comes a shot of McCain running mate Sarah Palin posing by a '73 Ford Mustang Grande with the most 80s hair imaginable! If not for the trees and stuff in the background, this photo could easily have been lifted right out of my high school yearbook. Can you hear the strains of Judas Priest and smell the burning seeds and stems? She's 9 years older than the car - and yes, it does make me feel old to realize that a major party's VP candidate is about my age - which means the equivalent McCain photo would feature a sporty '46 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe. More »
i feel gassy
In his acceptance speech last night for the nomination of candidate for President (and bringer of hope to all humanity, or something like that) from the Democratic Party, Barack Obama issued a pledge for a ten-year plan to end U.S. dependence on oil from the Middle East. That's right, only ten years for us to kick the habit — a difficult time frame, but a wholly worthwhile pledge. But we've heard this before, right? Sure, and for some, most memorable will be Kennedy's famous desire to drop 'mericans on the moon in a decade. But we mustn't forget that, if elected, Obama won't be the first President to make such a call. Carter did it first, and we all saw how well that worked out. So is this the same crap, different day? Perhaps. It definitely will be if Obama doesn't ditch the silly specifics.
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How To Fix Barack Obama's Moon Shot Of A Ten-Year Energy Independence Plan
In his acceptance speech last night for the nomination of candidate for President (and bringer of hope to all humanity, or something like that) from the Democratic Party, Barack Obama issued a pledge for a ten-year plan to end U.S. dependence on oil from the Middle East. That's right, only ten years for us to kick the habit — a difficult time frame, but a wholly worthwhile pledge. But we've heard this before, right? Sure, and for some, most memorable will be Kennedy's famous desire to drop 'mericans on the moon in a decade. But we mustn't forget that, if elected, Obama won't be the first President to make such a call. Carter did it first, and we all saw how well that worked out. So is this the same crap, different day? Perhaps. It definitely will be if Obama doesn't ditch the silly specifics.
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9:20 AM on Fri Aug 29 2008
By Ray Wert
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Latest by Schm, preparing for the financalapocalypse, reading Camus and dreaming sweet dreams of G-Wagens and Facel Vegas. . .: KEEP THE CHANGE. M8. more »
project car hell
In possibly the most humiliating defeat for France since the whole Algerian débâcle, a French car lost a Project Car Hell challenge to American machinery, with the '61 Simca Aronde getting crushed beneath the rusted hulks of a pair of Lincoln Continentals... and that's with the Simca getting some help from one of the finest PCH commenter tirades we've ever seen (notice hereby given: Graverobber has raised the Commenter Tirade Bar to hitherto unprecedented levels). We'll need to give France a chance to regain its former PCH glory very soon, but we're going to get all political-journalist on your ass with today's choices.
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PCH, Fear And Loathing On The Campaign Trail '72 Edition: Mercury Cougar Or Volvo 1800ES?
In possibly the most humiliating defeat for France since the whole Algerian débâcle, a French car lost a Project Car Hell challenge to American machinery, with the '61 Simca Aronde getting crushed beneath the rusted hulks of a pair of Lincoln Continentals... and that's with the Simca getting some help from one of the finest PCH commenter tirades we've ever seen (notice hereby given: Graverobber has raised the Commenter Tirade Bar to hitherto unprecedented levels). We'll need to give France a chance to regain its former PCH glory very soon, but we're going to get all political-journalist on your ass with today's choices.More »
racing news
NY Times Calls Hillary-Endorsing Sarah Fisher IRL's "Top Woman"
In a long article about the Indiana Democratic Primary, there's a picture of Hillary Clinton getting the endorsement of IRL racer and team-owner Sarah Fisher, with the caption "Hillary Rodham Clinton paid an election-day visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday to appear with race car driver Sarah Fisher, a top woman on the Indy car circuit, who endorsed her this week." This is true in the same way that Hillary Clinton is the top performer in the Democratic race for the White House in that "top" here means "supreme but for those other people with superior records." Technicalities. More »
commenter of the day
Commenter of the Day: False Identity Edition
With Matt DeBord out today doing secret stuff ( driving the new Pontiac G8 GT), I've been asked to step into the breech and award today's commenter prize. So let's begin, shall we? By no means do we try to emulate our Gawker Media brethren over at Wonkette, but sometimes we have to get involved in politics, especially when our fearless leader decides to comment on the current state of gas prices. This would be one of those times. More »
offbeat news
Politically Charged Road Sign Points The Way
Some people might accuse this road sign, located in Newberry, SC, of political bias. Given the results of Saturday's primary, we think it might be strangely prophetic. Of course, Hilary would probably accuse it of being the product of a vast right wing conspiracy. [Via Reuters]
industry news
Motor City Mitt Leading Among Auto Execs
Those involved in the automotive industry, known for having a firm grasp on the future, have backed Mitt Romney nearly 2-to-1 in donations compared with other Republicans and Democrats. This is no surprise, as Mitt Romney's dad, George Romney, was the former head of American Motors and governor of Michigan (two enterprises that have really prospered over the last four decades). Giuliani came in second with $228,000, and McCain third with $151,000. On the Democratic side, Clinton beat Obama $123,000 to $112,000. More »
offbeat news
Truck Nuts to be Banned: Update
On Tuesday, we told you that a State Delegate in Virginia was making plans to ban truck nuts. Now, details have emerged. Lionel Spruill introduced the bill on Tuesday under the pretext of safety, claiming that replicas of genitalia could distract drivers, causing accidents. He would like to see the display of truck nuts made a misdemeanor, punishable with a $250 fine. More »
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