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Hey, my friends and I are renting a Prius for a 2 week cross country trip, going from Baltimore to Los Angeles and then back again. We decided on the a Prius because we reckon it might same us some money on gas because of the fuel efficiency, and because since its a rental we won't be responsible for maintenance or whatever.
Its suddenly crossed my mind however about the Prius's very liberal reputation, that its a car driven mostly by typical East Coast yuppies and liberal Democrats, especially those into trends and fads (fads like Obama, etc). We're nothing like that, and we'll be going through a lot of Middle America and the southern states. Are we going to be mistakened for the typical arrogant, pretentious East Coast liberal? I hope not because I'm nowhere near that kind of person. I am a patriotic conservative American from a blue collar family who voted for George Bush twice and also for McCain. I despise liberals actually since my grandfather escaped from communist China. My dream car, once I finish grad school and have the money will be either a large SUV like the Expedition, a Hummer, and/or a large Chevy pickup truck.
Maybe we should see if there are any McCain-Palin bumper stickers to be bought on Amazon, or maybe a Christian or Confederate bumper sticker...hmmm....
Anyways is it true that most people see the Prius as a very liberal car that people buy to show their political motivations such as tree huggers, showing oppostion to the war, etc.
Seriously, you are renting a car for a 2 week trip and worried about what people you have never met and most likely will never see again might say about you as you drive by?
To answer your question, yes the Prius has a reputation as being a liberal/yuppie car. Other people do buy them but it's often used as a symbol of green living, liberal thoughts, etc. But should that change your mind about renting it for a trip?
Anyone else here think that the Prius is one of the most retarded looking ugliest cars in history? Everytime I see one I have to stare at it because it looks so freaking wrong.
Its suddenly crossed my mind however about the Prius's very liberal reputation, that its a car driven mostly by typical East Coast yuppies and liberal Democrats, especially those into trends and fads (fads like Obama, etc). We're nothing like that, and we'll be going through a lot of Middle America and the southern states. Are we going to be mistakened for the typical arrogant, pretentious East Coast liberal? I hope not because I'm nowhere near that kind of person. I am a patriotic conservative American from a blue collar family who voted for George Bush twice and also for McCain. I despise liberals actually since my grandfather escaped from communist China. My dream car, once I finish grad school and have the money will be either a large SUV like the Expedition, a Hummer, and/or a large Chevy pickup truck.
This is one of the most unpleasant, smug, passive-aggressive things I've read in quite some time.
You must have quite some time till you finish grad school if you think that Marxism and American Liberalism are the same thing.
I'd ask you if you're proud of yourself, but I'm pretty sure I already know the answer.
I'm most certainly liberal, and I don't "despise" conservatives. This would be a phenomenally stupid thing as "conservatives" is a blanket for millions of my countrymen who I probably have a fair deal in common with. Patriotism is founded in not just pride in your country, but a sense of oneness with your countrymen. I am VERY proud of my blue-collar, working class family. I am very proud of my (liberal) father, who is career military, and despite opposition to our involvement in Iraq, went there for a tour because his number came up and came back with a bronze star. I am also proud of my (apolitical) cousin Brandon, who was killed over there.
I also find pride in myself in that, while I certainly find your viewpoints sadly narrow and myopic, I am not driven to such ignorance and spite that I will tell you that I find you "despicable." I feel sorry for you.
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Anyways is it true that most people see the Prius as a very liberal car that people buy to show their political motivations such as tree huggers, showing oppostion to the war, etc.
See, that's the thing: you already know the answer to this, or you wouldn't be asking. YES, the general stereotype of a Prius owner is a liberal. You're just using this "question" as an excuse to be unpleasant.
It's quite easy to rent a Chevy Silverado or a Ford Explorer, and I'm sure you could find a place that rents Expeditions or H2's as well. Why don't you go do that, and brag about how much money you've spent on gas, supporting big oil companies? I'm sure that people will really care a lot!
Anyone else here think that the Prius is one of the most retarded looking ugliest cars in history? Everytime I see one I have to stare at it because it looks so freaking wrong.
It's no Pontiac Aztek, but it won't win any beauty contests.
Honestly I do happen to be image conscious, especially about certain things. Another is that I will never be caught dead in a North Face jacket or in Abercrombie clothes. I personally just don't like being mistakened for being a liberal or a yuppie as I have negative associations with these terms. Also since I'm of Asian descent, in a time where so many immigrants and kids of immigrants embarass themselves like those illegal Mexican kids who were upset by the American flag shirts in California I kinda want to give out the image of the minority who is also very "American".
Its also about just being out of place, like sticking out like a sore thumb visitng a small town where we're trying to have an authentic American experience. Like I imagine a Prius will be VERY out of place in Checotah, Oklahoma or Ellsworth, Kansas or Johnson City, Tennessee. I live in Baltimore and there are very few of those here. I've also personally always disliked liberal yuppie types so I don't want people to think I'm one of them. Again maybe we can spend a few bucks on a McCain bumper sticker. I actaully have one on my real car (though its a decal) that I refuse to take down since I don't accept Obama as my president and have no respect for him.
I feel it's a typical liberal vehicle but I wouldn't worry about driving it for two weeks, it isn't the prettiest vehicle but will save you some cash when you have to fill it up. Nothing I'd ever want to own though.
Stereotypical Liberal vehicles:
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Prius
SmartCar
Honda Civic
Mini Cooper
Volkswagen Jetta
Stereotypical Conservative vehicles:
Cadillac Escalade
Ford F Series
Chevy Silverado
Dodge Ram
Ford Expedition
Chevy Suburban
Cadillac DTS
Hummer H2
Obviously there are exceptions to the rule but I don't think many hard-core Liberals will be driving a Hummer anytime soon nor will any diehard Conservatives be in a Prius.
Nevermind the car you're renting. just from the fact that you are Asian you're going to stick out like a sore thumb in small towns in the Midwest or the South, especially if the friends you're traveling cross-country with are too. That's just reality, but lots of smiles & thank-you's will open doors no matter where you are. Have fun!
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