I've never been to Norway, or Europe for that matter. But having friends from Norway that have come here I feel related to this thought...
In my (limited) experience Europeans don't quite grasp what it means to drive in the US. Things are 'bigger' here. Look Here and Here.
To quote the second link about Norway: "Area - comparative: slightly larger than New Mexico". I tried unsuccessfully to find the total miles/km of paved road in both the US/Norway...
Anyway, fuel has to be cheaper/more-affordable here, residents have further to go. Perhaps not in metropolitan areas; but in rural areas I know folks who drive 100mi/161km for simple groceries. I once used to drive 95mi/150km nightly for a girl (it was worth it). More recently I moved from the central continental US (SD) to Alaska via Canada. I put 2700mi/4345km on two of my vehicles. I didn't mind even paying the $2.50/gal ($.90ca/l) in BC, where I recieved nothing from the fuel surcharges/taxes.
A final plug, maybe people wouldn't mind hugely taxed fuel prices if when we drove ourselves to the hospital our government health insurance paid the majority of our medical bills!
And I like my SuburbanUtilityVehicle (Ford Explorer). A Honda Prius just doesn't bust through a 2ft/.5m snow drift like you'd 'expect' it to, in the middle of a MidWest winter; you don't see alot of Geo Metros in Rural Alaska either... funny.
In short everything is relative. It's not wise to minimize our (US) complaints, when our whole culture/geograpy is different. But I'm sure y'all knew that!:)
I'll assume Taco doesn't have a mac from this comment...
Why? You see these posts all the time:
/. : Apple introduces new hardware/software X!
Poster: Wow, now that Apple has X I really/finally want one!
Why do people do this?
Do you yap all morning about how you want a cup of hot coffee, and never get one? Then repeat the process tomorrow when there is a fresh pot?
I wanted my Apple (now outdated) and so I invested my $3500k 4-5yrs ago, and it was/is awesome. Now with some of the new stuff they are coming out with I'm PLANNING on getting another... not just talking about it...
If you think Apple's stuff is worthy, buy it.
Just my gripe...
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In my (limited) experience Europeans don't quite grasp what it means to drive in the US. Things are 'bigger' here. Look Here and Here. To quote the second link about Norway: "Area - comparative: slightly larger than New Mexico". I tried unsuccessfully to find the total miles/km of paved road in both the US/Norway...
Anyway, fuel has to be cheaper/more-affordable here, residents have further to go. Perhaps not in metropolitan areas; but in rural areas I know folks who drive 100mi/161km for simple groceries. I once used to drive 95mi/150km nightly for a girl (it was worth it). More recently I moved from the central continental US (SD) to Alaska via Canada. I put 2700mi/4345km on two of my vehicles. I didn't mind even paying the $2.50/gal ($.90ca/l) in BC, where I recieved nothing from the fuel surcharges/taxes.
A final plug, maybe people wouldn't mind hugely taxed fuel prices if when we drove ourselves to the hospital our government health insurance paid the majority of our medical bills!
And I like my SuburbanUtilityVehicle (Ford Explorer). A Honda Prius just doesn't bust through a 2ft/.5m snow drift like you'd 'expect' it to, in the middle of a MidWest winter; you don't see alot of Geo Metros in Rural Alaska either... funny.
In short everything is relative. It's not wise to minimize our (US) complaints, when our whole culture/geograpy is different. But I'm sure y'all knew that! :)
seriously make me want a Mac.
/. : Apple introduces new hardware/software X !
I'll assume Taco doesn't have a mac from this comment...
Why? You see these posts all the time:
Poster: Wow, now that Apple has X I really/finally want one!
Why do people do this?
Do you yap all morning about how you want a cup of hot coffee, and never get one? Then repeat the process tomorrow when there is a fresh pot?
I wanted my Apple (now outdated) and so I invested my $3500k 4-5yrs ago, and it was/is awesome. Now with some of the new stuff they are coming out with I'm PLANNING on getting another... not just talking about it...
If you think Apple's stuff is worthy, buy it.
Just my gripe...