Comments on: Senator proposes 55 mph national limit redux

By: LeftLaneVy

LeftLaneVy — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:09:52 +0000

driving is a privilege, not a right

you’re all in the american mindset of speeding all the time just cuz you can. if everyone was a little more conscious of their money, their parents money, their car, their gas, their environment, then this would be a better place

http://www.cleanmpg.com/

do some research

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:03:34 +0000

“Republican politicians are supposed to stand for less government intervention in the lives of Americans.”

The republican party has lost it’s way. That’s why it lost to a Freshman Senator.
I’m against speed limits on the open highway. At least as expressed numerically.

“That abomination took 21 years to repeal.” That’s editorializing, LLN.

johnnycanuck: “A little Sammy Hagar anyone?” Sure.
Carwatcher: if John Warner needs to top out at 55, he should stay off the freeway.

howsmydriving: Clinton was not the best President ever, but without the 23rd amandment, he’d still be president, and gas would be $1.75 a gallon.

Madcapp: republicans are worthless, but so are democrats … minus a few exceptions in both parties.

angelo: I wanted Mark Warner to run for president.

By: swamprat

swamprat — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:42:31 +0000

Loudpedal –

You don’t have to resurrect Citizens Coalition for Rational Traffic Laws. They are still there under a new name. You are invited to join. They are called the National Motorists Association and can be found at http://www.motorists.org. We need new members!

By: JohnnyBlazE

JohnnyBlazE — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:43:24 +0000

010111 are you out of your mind?

I can do 25mph in 5th without the car shuddering or anything; 55 is a doddle.

It’s when I reach 70mph the tachy is showing 3,500rpm which I don’t like

Stupid 4.10 open diff for 1.8 when i need 3.91 for 2.5

By: Htay9500

Htay9500 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:59:50 +0000

what about fixing the nations traffic lights? sitting in traffic is more polluting than going past 55. seriously, politicians should always keep doing what they always do: bribe and screw secretaries.

By: monte

monte — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:36:26 +0000

Precisely, when you wait in traffic every car gets 0 MPG

By: GT Pro

GT Pro — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:50:26 +0000

Reducing the horrendous congestion that costs the U.S economy up to $90,000,000 a year in lost productivity and motor fuel is currently far more important than pursuing a 55mph policy that will not only completley fail to do what it is intended but also will exacerbate the already monumentous congestion problems almost every single American has to face on their way to work.

Traffic congestion is already responsible for wasting 6 BILLION gallons of motor fuel annually. This new policy will do the exact OPPOSITE of what is intended.

By: loudpedal

loudpedal — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:54:47 +0000

I’ll get out and take a wiz on the first 55 mph sign I see!! I was a member of Citizen’s Coalition for Rational Traffic Laws (CCRTL)back in the 80s. If this happens, I’ll resurrect the organization!

By: cwa107

cwa107 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:21:41 +0000

Ridiculous. Another attempt at infringing upon states’ rights as usual. Today’s fuel prices are the direct result of a weakening US dollar and increased global demand. Curbing oil usage by dropping the speed limit is not the answer to this particular conundrum.

By: global_lightning

global_lightning — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:17:28 +0000

As I reside in Northern Virginia, let me explain this Senator’s idea. It has little to do with the conserving gas, instead it’s about government revinue. Virginia makes a lot of money of vehicles in 4 ways:
1. New car sales taxes and registrations. These are down.
2. Personal property tax on vehicles. This is based on the cars resell value, which for most medium and large vehicles is down.
3. Traffic and parking fines. As people have cut back on driving and are slowing down, these are down.
4. Fuel taxes. These are up, but not enough to cover the other three areas. Some have proposed cutting these as a relief from high gas prices.

This proposal would let local governments lower speed limits to regain some money from tickets. Your government at work…

By: S1L1SC

S1L1SC — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:20:36 +0000

I will stilll be going faster than the speed limit. Just sucks that once you hit 20 mph over the limit they can charge you with all kinds of crap in addition to speeding.

By: Flipper

Flipper — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:04:31 +0000

This is the type of legislation made by someone who has never, or plans on never, driving between Phoenix & L.A. I think we should make these senators drive themselves around this country a bit and see if they THEN think its such a good idea.

By: olds307

olds307 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:53:31 +0000

oh yeh…. In Soviet Russia, 55 MPH national speed limits YOU!!

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:33:50 +0000

…and where’s trooper1? I’m sure he has a delightful take on collisions not being nearly gruesome enough at 55 mph.

By: beatusmongous

beatusmongous — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:24:43 +0000

Olds, where are you?

In Russia, the speed limits you!

By: Impulsive

Impulsive — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:37:54 +0000

‘Bryce’, come now … we all know my posts are of the highest worth and quality here. Don’t be jealous. I only post FACT. Remember, CAFE is good.

By: JeepGuyNC

JeepGuyNC — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:27:47 +0000

I mean really.. most new cars go more than 55 backwards.. which is what this bill would be! Finally the American auto industry has awaken to realize mom and 3 kids do not really need an 8 litre 12 passenger SUV to go to ballgames on a daily basis.. there is a need for these vehicles.. but more attention should have been directed years ago to better fuel efficient vehicles.. final word.. Oil Company Kickback!

By: angelo

angelo — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:48:37 +0000

Love E30s. I used to own an iX. I now have a Z4, it’s my 4th BMW inline-6. They’ve all done over 25mpg on the highway and been plenty fun.

America will be a better place when John Warner leaves the Senate, even if we get Mark Warner in his place.

This comes from a person that has ALWAYS voted Republican.

By: beatusmongous

beatusmongous — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:33:26 +0000

Pinko KGB Big Brother pig fartknockers.

By: iglesias294

iglesias294 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:20:40 +0000

soshialism? You guys must not be doing it right.

By: TOZO

TOZO — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:20:14 +0000

Communists.

By: beatusmongous

beatusmongous — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:58:50 +0000

You’re right, Ray. It doesn’t work. Darn fascists.

By: Bryce

Bryce — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:54:43 +0000

HAH! Mayer_ray_nagin, thank you. You answered my question. I thought it might be censoring but I couldn’t figure it out.

By: beatusmongous

beatusmongous — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:53:32 +0000

LMAO, Johnny, you always find the funniest way to turn things around.

By: mayer_ray_nagin

mayer_ray_nagin — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:21:06 +0000

Another reason to despise all politicians.
BTW, wanna see censoring? Try spelling the word “soshialism” here correctly and see if you ever get your post to show. Why that particular word is banned I will never know. You can say capitalism, though.

By: iglesias294

iglesias294 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:04:19 +0000

When I feel like saving gas I go to 60 and just cruise control that bitch. I dont need some bull**** law to force me to do it all the time now.

By: Bryce

Bryce — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:42:34 +0000

No, Impulsive, if it were it would’ve been posted. Yours always go through.

By: Bryce

Bryce — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:38:59 +0000

Author: work on your grammar and lose the cheap, cliched jabs at Iraq. Hell, LLN, fire this guy and hire me. I does writes best than this dood.

By: Impulsive

Impulsive — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:36:28 +0000

Too much hot air?

By: Bryce

Bryce — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:34:41 +0000

I can post short sentences but not a paragraph. Anyone else having this issue?

By: Bryce

Bryce — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:33:28 +0000

Eating my posts again?

By: DialM4Speed

DialM4Speed — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:33:47 +0000

I drive 55 on my way to work and when I don’t have to be anywhere in a hurry and it does save gas BUT I don’t need this piece of legislation or any like it thanks! I’ll make up my own mind!

By: TOZO

TOZO — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:34:09 +0000

“Faith based initiatives” from the guy who resigned from his most recent religion, mayer_ray. It don’t get no weirder.

By: tripleonefive

tripleonefive — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:00:15 +0000

It doesn’t matter bc all of the “enthusiasts” on this site all drive 100mph on the autobahn everyday

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:36:52 +0000

…I guess that’s better than being passed by a large lady in a 70 year old GMC.