We're trying to destroy...

The American Car industry.

CAFE standards
Government ownership

Has the government ever run anything (other than into the ground)?

i understand the need to push automakers to make more fuel efficient cars, but right now? Seriously? Chrysler (almost gone), GM (slightly better, but still sinking - fast) and Ford (not in terrible shape, but hurting) have enough on their plates trying to come up with a car that doesn't suck.

Right now, with current automotive technology the only way to get cars that will meet these new CAFE standars is to sacrifice weight for economy. That means cars will be made with thinner and lighter metals and much more plastics and composites. Folks, if 10 years from now you get hit by a '78 Cadillac Brougham while you're riding around in a car lighter than a Prius, the Caddy becomes both the immovable object and the irresistable force. Physics come into play. You will be in a world of shit...

Who knows, maybe the American Auto unions (Primary shareholder of GM and Chrysler) and the Federal Government (same) under the expert engineering tutelage of President Obama and Vice President Biden, will be able to out- design and produce the profit motivated robber barons of the American Car Industry (and the Germans, Japanese, Koreans, and Chinese).

Sure, it could happen, but folks, I think I have a better chance of seeing Mr. Jesus H. Christ and Mr. John Cantius Garand (Peace Be Upon Him) sharing a cup of joe at the local 7-11.

It is apparent WHO is behind all of this:

Auto Mechanics (Technicians)
Used Car Salesmen
and the Spare Parts Industry

I for one will now keep my 165 HP Honda CR-V (gets 25 miles to the gallon) until the wheels fall off, then go buy a used one, in Mexico, for parts.

This is another thing I reserve the "I told you so" right.

So, tonight I will see it...

I am looking forward to seeing it. From what I have heard it's a good one.

I have been a fan since a VERY early age...

I reserve the right not to love it, but I have heard that the movie is a hell of a ride...

I'll let you know....

Crazed American

But as far as I'm concerned, the picture at the top is Captain Kirk...