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Originally Posted by mpdsnowman
I dont think Israel needs our backing on this one. They certainly are capable within themselves to launch an offensive against Iran.
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anyone can throw a punch, but do they have the capacity to defend against the counter strike? iran has more than a few kids throwing rocks. the IDF will need more than a dozen bulldozers!
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Today the auto industry announced their plummeting sales. only 12 % of all mfg cars get over 25 mpg. SUV's forget it they are done for now.
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but is this directly due to oil costs, or a general down turn in all sectors? are any markets reporting growth (other than repossession and bankruptcy industries)?
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Although europe sees higher gas pricing going way back. They dont drive like americans do. We love big cars and drive long distances. Our public transportation is adequate in certain areas.
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i think to compare you and us, you might wish to consider 'cause and effect'. europe, the home of porsche, ferrari, lamborghini, koenigsegg, tvr, bentley, rolls royce etc is not in any way traditionally concerned by miles per gallon performances.
you might have to consol yourselves in that you had it 'too good for too long'.