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Old 08-13-2013, 07:10 AM
 
Location: Tampa Florida
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Now here's an idea with some merit. How about they build it from Canada down to Texas, call it HyperstoneXL? You know a plan that could actually do something as opposed to KeystoneXL.

Elon Musk’s ‘Hyperloop’ intercity transport concept has sci-fi feel, plenty of challenges - The Washington Post
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Old 08-13-2013, 12:26 PM
 
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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Now here's an idea with some merit. How about they build it from Canada down to Texas, call it HyperstoneXL? You know a plan that could actually do something as opposed to KeystoneXL.

Elon Musk’s ‘Hyperloop’ intercity transport concept has sci-fi feel, plenty of challenges - The Washington Post
It is the perfect project for leftist freaks, since it will not work. Like Obama's taxpayer-funded investments into Solyndra.

Why Elon Musk's 'hyperloop' transport won't work
BBC News - Is Elon Musk's Hyperloop just a pipe dream?
4 Reasons Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Could Tank | TIME.com
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Old 08-13-2013, 12:32 PM
 
Location: Allendale MI
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It is the perfect project for leftist freaks, since it will not work. Like Obama's taxpayer-funded investments into Solyndra.

Why Elon Musk's 'hyperloop' transport won't work
BBC News - Is Elon Musk's Hyperloop just a pipe dream?
4 Reasons Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Could Tank | TIME.com
You should probably reference some science articles. That first link doesn't even explain why it won't work.
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Old 08-13-2013, 12:33 PM
 
Location: North America
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I, for one, will not use it. But, that's just me.
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Old 08-13-2013, 12:44 PM
 
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I don't need to get anywhere that fast.
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Old 08-13-2013, 12:46 PM
 
Location: Texas
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Now here's an idea with some merit. How about they build it from Canada down to Texas, call it HyperstoneXL? You know a plan that could actually do something as opposed to KeystoneXL.

Elon Musk’s ‘Hyperloop’ intercity transport concept has sci-fi feel, plenty of challenges - The Washington Post


So, you are saying the keystone xl would accomplish nothing?
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Old 08-13-2013, 12:48 PM
 
Location: North America
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I don't need to get anywhere that fast.

It's like being shot out of a really big bb gun. Nope, I'll never be in THAT much hurry.
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Old 08-13-2013, 12:58 PM
 
Location: San Diego, CA
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Old 08-13-2013, 01:01 PM
 
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It is the perfect project for leftist freaks, since it will not work.
Yep
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Old 08-13-2013, 01:02 PM
 
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Some lefty watched Arnold getting shot onto the playing field in Running Man and now wants it to become reality.
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