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Obama Proposes High-Speed Rail System For the US

Posted by timothy on from the self-mucking-biodiesel-ponies dept.

fantomas writes "The BBC reports that 'US President Barack Obama has announced his "vision for high-speed rail" in the country, which would create jobs, ease congestion and save energy.' Can rail work in the land where the car is king? Would you travel on the new high speed lines?"

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  1. Even an empty suit is better than... by langelgjm · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Sorry to break it to any Obama fans here, but you clowns elected an empty suit.

    On the other hand, even an empty suit is better than what we've had for the past eight years.

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  2. Who modded this? by jcr · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The post above is not a troll. Someone needs to read the moderator guidelines.

    -jcr

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  3. Re:The man is completely devoid of ideas. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Huh? Most obama supporters don't realize they're irrelevant. They're still clinging to hope and change.