This picture is riddled with symbolic power and domination of a transit system its no wonder there is no one inside that trolley. In fact, I would go as far as to say this image is analogous to Obama and his persuasive method of rendering everyone a slave to his every wishy washy word, yet, still have nothing really substantive to say about mass transit.

Look at this guy. He must be absoloutely stifling his power - drunken desire to do something terrible to his neighborhood minions. I'm overwhelmed with anxiety for them just looking at that complacent smile and orchestrated hand placement.

I don't really mind Obama, though. But in order to meet his (14%) target for cutting down greenhouse gas emissions, Americans would have to pay 7 bones per gallon for gas. In order for this goal to be met by 2020, the cost of driving would simply have to increase.

Makes sense though, right?

The transportation sector is responsible for 70% of the oil used in the United States.

Also seems pretty understandable.

Some of the smarty pants who are trying to deal with this sobering reality are talking about assuming an economy wide carbon dioxide tax starting at $30 a ton this year, and exploding to $60 in 2030. But tax credits dont address how often people drive.

What I propose they do is make public transit fucking ballin. The bus has to be the place to be, with minifridges, vibrating seats and people who wash your hands for you. I can't imagine my life without the ttc. It's simply a matter of getting used to things. We're animals - animals dont know they have it shitty until they have it good. So, if the government invested into giving their buses rims and crazy stereo systems, people would want to carpool and driving personal vehicles would be lame.

And plus, then the WHOLE WORLD could get drunk ALL THE TIME !

I'd also propose we all start calling the streetcar the tram because the tram is a way better word for it.

Kait Fowlie for President?