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Get 'em while they're not hot! Dodge Rams going for $13k below MSRP {Autoblog}
May 5th 2008 3:24PM
This is something America needs to get rid of: this sense of entitlement that people have that results in people getting incredibly defensive when someone calls their lifestyle into question. You'll see this from both ends of the political spectrum: a complete inability to accept that a) you might be wrong and b) yes, other people have the right to criticize you.
Criticize all you like but if your end is to make people realize that they need to change their lifestyle you're not going to convince anyone and they're more likely to do the opposite just to spite you.
The original poster is right: you don't "need" to tow a boat unless it's part of your job. It's a want. If you read Maslow's hierarchy of needs, you'll see things like "Food", "Shelter" or "Companionship". You won't see luxury items at all, unless you count the last category as having them in general terms.
So now we're going to define needs? Until they pass laws outlawing personal purchases, statements like the original poster I responded to will carry an air of smugness and a "I'm holier than thou" attitude.
Now there's nothing wrong with having any of this stuff, but the sanctimonious whining is really tiring: no one is infringing on someone's "rights" by criticzing one's lifestyle choices. Is it being judgemental? Sure, but there's nothing wrong with that. If someone calls your lifestyle into question, it should be point of dialogue, not a reason to expound on how no one has the "right" to judge, or how the act of judging is smugness incarnate.
I never questioned the poster's right to say anything. I'm merely point out the fact that his post is incredibly rude when he knows nothing about the other person. My point is this: I would never post anything I wouldn't actually say to a person to his face. I hate how the anonymity of the internet allows people to be so uncivil. Maybe the guy with the boat uses it for recreation instead of taking his family on a trip cross country saving him money? Who knows?
It's the same attitude that's resulted in a lack of corporate responsibility and a trend towards litigation in lieu of discussion or compromise. No one in this country seems to want to take criticism, because that would involve taking blame or responsibility. And we can't have that, because it's all about "Me".
And we come back full circle. If you want to criticize, that's fine but you're not going to sway minds with the comments such as these. The article is proof that people are already making lifestyle changes by purchasing fewer large vehicles. Soon, those who NEED towing vehicles will either rent them or use them solely for towing and hauling and will find it more economical to purchase a separate vehicle for passenger transportation, but it has come down to that, yet.
Get 'em while they're not hot! Dodge Rams going for $13k below MSRP {Autoblog}
May 5th 2008 2:03PM "so you "need" to be towing that boat eh? no, you just "want" to be towing it. Big difference. 3 boys and a little house does not make a big truck a need."
Wow, this is exactly the kind of judgmental mentality that turn people away from wanting to be more environmentally conscious. You should watch your "smug" emissions, they're toxic.
In The Autoblog Garage: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe {Autoblog}
Mar 31st 2008 2:27PM Did you have the MT or the AT? I thought the V6 coupes dispensed with the VCM figuring that coupe buyers would prefer performance over MPGs. Maybe it's just with the MT6...
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe gets web-assisted early unveiling {Autoblog}
Mar 16th 2008 1:56PM If it's anything like the Genesis sedan on which it's based I don't think it'll drive very well. That being said, what Hyundai lacks in driving dynamics it makes up for in a rock bottom price and loads of standard equipment. Not to start another FWD vs. RWD flame war, I would venture that it's not as well sorted as its more refined, mature FWD competitors, ie the Accord and Altima Coupe.
GM delays testing of Volt battery packs until July {Autoblog}
Mar 14th 2008 5:14PM So is the development of the car completely predicated on the viability of these nonexistent batteries? How about some info on the platform? Or the range extending engine? At this point any info about the Volt would be better than this constant stream of delays coming from GM.
Female duo sets the standard for Link cosplay {DS Fanboy}
Mar 5th 2008 4:52AM hottest. post. ever.
Interest in Chevy Malibu sets record for domestic mid-sizer {Autoblog}
Feb 28th 2008 1:33PM Not to be a downer but what does this data exactly represent? That people come to the showrooms and said, "There's the Malibu!" Well, congrats, I guess. It'll be a more momentous event when they actually sell a comparable amount.
Autoblog Podcast #88 {Autoblog}
Feb 21st 2008 12:05PM bumper view FTW
New York Preview: 2009 Acura TSX details surface {Autoblog}
Feb 13th 2008 7:41PM Aside from the front end styling, the car is fine. Not every new iteration of a vehicle needs to be more powerful nor change from the fundamental nature that first made it so successful. I have my own doubts if this TSX will make as big of an impact as its predecessor did.
As for the engine "only" making 171 ft/lbs of torque, that's on par or above all other NA engines of similar displacement so Honda isn't 15 years behind anybody in the engine department.
Top Gear goes to Japan for challenge {Autoblog}
Feb 5th 2008 12:58PM Kudos to the Stig v. Tsuchiya comments. The thought of Top Gear and Best Motoring together makes me giddy. Anyway, the first challenge that comes to my mind in Japan would be Clarkson in the GTR vs. CPT Slow and Hamster on the shinkansen. My money's on the bullet train.
