[spklnraz]

Obama is right. Tuning up cars and properly inflating tires will save 3%-4% of gas right now today. Where as drilling off shore will only amount to about 1% of US consumption 20 years from now.

We should still drill but it's not going to effect global oil prices because we don't have enough oil left to drill to do that. Decreasing US oil consumption by 4% today just might actually lower prices abet only a small amount. Still, every automaker recommends regular tune ups and properly inflated tires so Obama has a point. Decreasing the speed they travel is also something people can do right now to lower gas consumption.

In the long run we simply have to raise CAFE standards and get the 8mpg gas guzzlers off the road. A number of great cars are currently for sale which get 40-50 mpg (Prius and VW Jetta TDI) so the technology is here right now.

[HcMkOKiz]

If Americans walked everywhere they could save 100 percent on gas.

Why do we need Obama to lecture us on inflating our tires?

[wllsqyuipknczx]

We sure don't need Canadians.

[Bill-Watson]

Because Americans are dumb enough to need a lecture So stupidity is a Canadian export? We have more then we could ever use.

[Stoottnoiciek]

No doubt! I think my tires are halfway flat!

[Calluffence]

Because our tires aren't inflated to the proper pressure. The AAA rep on NPR this morning disagrees with you.

So is the inflate your tires thing supposed to fill the gaping nuclear power hole in his energy plan?

[ëàìèíàò]

I got to say one thing, Obama is pretty good at returning curve balls. I don't care if you're talking about apples or oranges, he's pretty good at swinging back.

[Leczyslaw]

Obama thinks the tires are half-full. Can you inflate them the rest of the way? Yes you can! Change you can believe in.

[VIDEOHITE]

Originally posted by Ben Kenobi
Why do we need Obama to lecture us on inflating our tires? Because it's push-back against Republicans who have for several days now been mocking Obama for stating that simple fact, treating him as if it were his whole energy plan. It's been one of the more skull-crushingly stupid memes in recent memory used against Democrats, one that has been ROUNDED criticized by both more-intelligent Republicans (you know, ones that believe in proper, simple vehicle maintenance) and automobile experts, organizations, mechanics, and now even McCain himself ... after having mocked Obama for stating that simple fact.

[errolespopume]

You noticed that about Hummers, too? Or damned huge pickups with dual tires setting outside some law office, or gym class and the soccer mom dropping off her kids.

[shodulsilfeli]

Funny how McCain doesn't have the arrogance to tell us to make sure we tie up our shoes in the morning because slipping and falling could be painful. McCain making Ben look ridiculous:
Energy efficiency by using improved technology and practicing sensible habits in our homes, businesses and automobiles is a big part of the answer, and is something we can achieve right now. And new advances will make conservation an ever more important part of the solution. Improved light bulbs can use much less energy; smart grid technology can help homeowners and businesses lower their energy use, and breakthroughs in high tech materials can greatly improve fuel efficiency in the transportation sector. We need to dispel the image of conservation that entails shivering in cold rooms, reading by candlelight, and lower productivity. Americans have it in their power today to contribute to our national security, prosperity and a cleaner environment. They understand the dangers we face, and are prepared to respond to appeals to patriotism that explain how we can free ourselves from them. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/art...gy_policy.html

[Foriaelalse]

Funny how McCain doesn't have the arrogance to tell us to make sure we tie up our shoes in the morning because slipping and falling could be painful.

It has everything to do with Obama thinking he has to be the caretaker for everyone in the US. I'm sorry. I don't need Obama to tell me that I can save gas by inflating my tires. Seeing as you're either too lazy to watch a vid or to stupid to comprehend, I'll try to make it simple for you. On the campaign trail, Obama had laid out his energy plan and someone from the audience asked, "What can individuals do to help?" So he responded with "you can make sure your tires are properly inflated" b/c if everyone did so it'd save ~3-4% total gasoline consumption in the U.S.

That's it. No preaching, no telling what to do, just answering a question. Please tell me you understood.

[attlawqa]

Conservatives focused on that one little statement and made hay of it as if it were, you know, an issue to make hay about. They're desperate and it's showing. At least they didn't cut sentences in half like the 100 years thing.

[drycleden]

Which is why we exported you to the US. Don't I wish!

Your lips to God's ears.

[Hervams]

Americans have it in their power today to contribute to our national security, prosperity and a cleaner environment. They understand the dangers we face, and are prepared to respond to appeals to patriotism that explain how we can free ourselves from them. McCain's energy policy.

No preaching.

[Lorionasodi]

McCain's energy policy. He's preaching compact fluorescent bulbs. Far more nefarious than pressure gauges. And he did in a speech (as opposed to Obama responding to a question). Arrogant elitist.

[Pjayjukr]

He's preaching compact fluorescent bulbs. Far more nefarious than pressure gauges. And he did in a speech (as opposed to Obama responding to a question). Arrogant elitist. You are against cfls? News to me.

Up here the energy policy is to flog anyone buying Incandescents. Of course I have a whole box of them when I can't get them smuggled in from the free world.

I don't see what the issue is with CFLs so long as incandescents are sold too. Incandescents are cheaper.

[Lunims]

You are against cfls? News to me. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm

So why are you a fan of such an arrogant preachy elitist? Would you not agree that compact fluorescents are much more nefarious than pressure gauges?

[rassedgesse]

I don't understand how you take what you write seriously. I really don't...

[Smeaphvalialm]

I believe Obama was asked "what can we do to help?" In which case his tire gauge answer is pretty good, and not preaching.