Who needs a Bullet Train in the XXI Century?
There are those that say that Europe has Super Sonic High-Speed trains. Why can't we?
Others say that Japan has Bullet Trains for its commuters. Why can't we?
How can you compare the United States with Europe (27 countries none bigger than Montana), or Japan? It's like comparing apples to oranges? It would be more accurate to compare grapefruits to grapes.
Mr. Barack Obama and VP Joe Biden are in Tampa, Florida to hold a Town Meeting to promote the construction of a "Bullet Train" from Orlando to Tampa. The president is promising billions to build this fantastic means of mass transit which will generate thousands of jobs.
Where is this money coming from?
This will mean spending more money that we don't presently have; The money will have to be borrowed (on credit) therefore delaying the payment of this expenditure indefinitely: Borrowing from Visa to pay MasterCard.
Remember Am track? Remember the subsidies?
There are no guarantees that this enthusiastic capital improvement project will be profitable or cost effective.
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This is not about jobs, congested roads, or the environment; It's about being hearded as cattle...
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If you wanted the Long Island Rail Road near your house; You'd move to Long Island, Right?
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P.S. Commodore Perry brought the first steam locomotive to the Emperor of Japan in 1853, as a gift.
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