Thursday, August 4, 2011

The problem for the Left

They've put together a diverse coalition - minorities, public employees, Upper West Side Intellectuals - that have nothing in common:
This is hardly surprising to me, but it seems to be surprising to the author of this article from Atlanta: black people have no interest in owning environmentally-conscious cars.

And it’s not just a matter of black people not being able to afford environmentally-conscious cars. “[T]here is no shortage of Caddy trucks, and other gas-guzzlers, in the ‘hood. And rarely – if ever – have we seen a basketball player, hip-hop artist, actor or other Black folks of means stepping out of a Chevy Volt.”

Environmental consciousness is part of the white people’s religion of Gaia worship, which black people have no interest in.
I guess that as a public service to all Upper West Side Intellectuals I should point out that this is why they call it "Stuff White People Like".

No need to thank me, it's all part of the service.

4 comments:

Lissa said...

Nothing makes this more obvious than the protesters at G8 trade talks. Union lifers throwing things with help from the third-world workers they unionize against.

SiGraybeard said...

We will make exceptions for NBA and NFL players - they wouldn't fit in a Volt without amputating several parts of limbs.

For rap singers, though - those guys should get Volts.

Eagle said...

Ya gotta know yer audience. When they make a Volt with BLING and STREET CRED, it'll sell to "certain demographic groups".

Until then... the most likely BLING purchase will be a customized Escalade.

Ever notice how BORING "green" cars are? Probably reflects the personality types of most of the folks buying 'em...

(Pardon me while I throw a leg over the seat and head off on my Harley Softail Heritage...)

Borepatch said...

Burt, as you taught me "loud pipes save lives". But they're not SWPL.

;-)