Americans, from Canada to the United States to Mexico, have a special fondness for the pickup truck, and it has developed a myth that is similar to that of the horse in the American Old West. In parts of the United States, pickups tend to be portrayed as symbols of male virility. You can even buy body parts that resemble testicles and hang from your bumper. You can buy a cowbell and let it clang every time you start and stop.
They are also a fixture in American politics, as in the famous campaign speech by Fred Thompson, who explained his opponent's shortcomings by saying "He hasn't spent enough time in a pickup truck." In 2004, Democratic Senate candidate Ken Salazar campaigned with his green pickup truck; Salazar later won the election. Even "W" (George Bush called by his friends) Bush was seen cruising around his Crawford, Texas ranch in a white Ford F-250 while vacationing, sometimes with foreign heads of state riding shotgun, such as "Pinhead" Putin. And now the latest
Scott Brown in Massachusetts defeated a Democrat and took "the peoples seat" that was occupied by the late Ted Kennedy for over 50 years. Scott Brown drove his pick-up Truck that had over 200K miles on it to campaign in. He won 52%-47%.
The term "Texas Cadillac" is a euphemism referring to the pickup truck of a cowboy or someone into the cowboy culture, especially if the truck is large and has been customized. Texas is sometimes called the "land of pickup trucks," even charging lower taxes on pickup truck registration than on other types of vehicle registration. Indeed, Texans have 14% of the pickups in the U.S., and automakers sometimes offer special editions of their pickup trucks, with names like "TEXAS EDITION" and "LONE STAR EDITION".
In 2007 there were 247 million vehicles registered in the U.S. and 110 million of them were trucks.
The top 2 selling vehicles in the USA are:
1.Ford F 150 Truck
2.Chevy Silverado.
So Sunday when Obama took pot shots at Scott Brown for driving a truck and said "You cannot trust him to take you where you want to go."
Scott Brown was a charismatic candidate with a old truck. Still, it's the truck that hit a sore spot with President Obama, who dismissively told Massachusetts crowds Sunday, "Anyone can own a truck."
Scott Brown said "It all started with me, my truck, and a few dedicated volunteers. It ended with Air Force One making an emergency run to Logan. I didn’t mind when President Obama came here and criticized me – that happens in campaigns. But when he criticized my truck, that’s where I draw the line."
Obama, with his elite-st attitude, insulted the Heartland of America. The very heart and soul of this country, he insulted 110 million hard working red blooded Americans.
Washington can you Hear this AMERICANS LOVE TRUCKS!
Washington AMERICA does not like your elite-st ATTITUDE!
Washington AMERICA does not like your POLICIES!
Washington AMERICA does not like your POLITICS!
Obama AMERICANS don't like you running down AMERICA!
Washington we are AMERICANS FIRST, democrats, republicans and independents second!
Obama is 0 for 5.
Olympics - Obama Lost!
Copenhagen - Obama Lost!
New Jersey - Obama Lost!
Virginia - Obama Lost!
Massachusetts - Obama Lost!
I can only HOPE Obama campaigns for every Democratic candidate that has to run for office in 2010!
Scott Brown ended his acceptance speech with:
"I’m Scott Brown, I’m from Wrentham, I drive a truck, and I am nobody’s senator but yours."
I wonder if Obama has ever rode in a Truck?
I Love my F-350 Dually Long bed Pick-up Truck!
Michael Mack An American
I too, LOVE my Chevy Silverado P/U.....NOW!!!! is the time for our politicians to start listening too ,WE THE PEOPLE or they will be outside looking in!!!! Great job Scott Brown!!!!!
ReplyDeletePresident Obama's comment makes me hoppying mad because he has no right to make any judgements about others that drive nor own trucks. Millions of people make a living by driving trucks: farmers, delievery companies, and most of our businesses utilize trucks. Not to mention numerous other Presidents drive them. I wonder if our automobile companies would find this offensive for they also make a living from trucks. The very ones that Mr. Obama has offended probably also donated money to his compaign and have lobbied for him. Iam curious how they will react to his comment now? How are we supposed to respect someone that makes unfounded comments and judgements on others? Once more Mr. President you have put your foot in your mouth. Shame on you..
ReplyDeleteP/u trucks are a way of life in many families in this country. The washington elitist attitudes are sickening. They think they know what is best for Americans but they are so out of touch it is unbelievable. I can't wait for fall 2010 elections to see the democrats running for cover in the hills.
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